6 Coronavirus Cases Linked To Lundahl Middle School

District 47 students will revert to remote learning for the next 14 days, District 47 officials said Monday.

District 155 Ranked Among Best School Districts In State

Niche.com has released its 2021 Best Schools rankings. Find out how District 155 compares to other area school districts.

McHenry County Department Of Health Launches New School Metrics Dashboard

Key metrics guiding schools’ decision-making include COVID-19 incidence rate and the county's overall test positivity.

D47 PTO Organizations Raise $259K

Parent groups support schools, staff and students in many ways and, ultimately, their mission is to enrich the educational experience.

2 Marian Catholic Students Test Positive for COVID-19

The Woodstock high school has opted to switch from in-person to remote learning through Sept. 14 at the earliest.

D47 Zoom Hacker Makes Inappropriate Comments

School officials say the hacker gained access to Zoom classes for eighth grade students on Tuesday.

5 D155 Students Earn H.S. Musical Theatre Awards

The Broadway in Chicago Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards celebrate excellence in high school theatre throughout the state.

District 47 Board Of Education Votes To Extend Remote Learning

After initially voting to give students the option to return to the classroom after three weeks, the virtual model now extends until Oct. 2.

More McHenry County School Districts Pick Remote Learning Plans

District 155 and District 26 school boards voted this week to switch to online learning for the first weeks of the school year.

D47 Opts To Start School Year With Remote Learning

Students will be able to return to in-person instruction on Sept. 14.

District 47's 3 Options For Reopening Schools

The District 47 school board is expected to vote on July 20 on its reopening plan.

Crystal Lake South Student Wins PTA Scholarship

The $1,000 scholarship was awarded to Megan Lowe. Lowe plans to attend Illinois State University in the fall.

Zoom Hacker Threatens To Blow Up Cary School: Cops

The teacher at Oak Knoll Early Childhood Education Center immediately ended the call and notified authorities.

D26 Preps For Remote Learning Possibility This Fall

The District 26 school board will vote Monday on a nearly $300,000 technology plan that would get iPads to all in 1st through 8th grades.

Patch Recognizes McHenry County Grads: Share Info, Photos

Parents of area graduates can share information and photos with Patch and we will recognize these students in articles in May.

Coronavirus: IL Lawyers Warn Against Pseudo-Prom, Grad Parties

Trial lawyers Salvi, Schostok and Pritchard warn parents against hosting pseudo-prom or graduation parties amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Crystal Lake Coronavirus: School District Cancels Prom

"I have raised four teenagers, and I know from experience how difficult it is to disappoint our kids," the district's superintendent said.

D47 Schools To Offer Free Meals To Students: Coronavirus Closings

Schools will be closed through the end of the month as part of a government-mandated shutdown to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.

Crystal Lake District 47 Announces New K-5 Science Curriculum

In April and May of this school year, K-5 teachers and students will begin exploring the new science program

Huntley High Principal Named 'Principal Of The Year'

Marcus Belin was recently named Principal of the Year for the Illinois Principals Association Kishwaukee Region.

Prairie Ridge Student Earns Congressional Silver Medal

Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, presented Ermina Hassan with a Congressional Award Silver Medal on Friday.

Bernotas Student Wins National Scholastic Writing Contest

A Bernotas Middle School student was among five students nationwide to win a September 2019 SCOPE expository writing contest.

Cary Park District Preschool Preview & Registration

The Cary Park District is hosting a Preschool Preview on January 14 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Cary Park District Preschool.

Federal Data On Student Seclusion In Illinois Doesn't Add Up

Crystal Lake shows how even with federal reporting requirements, it’s nearly impossible to know how often Illinois schools seclude children.

Students Spread Kindness One Coffee Sleeve At A Time

The Starbucks on Route 31 in Crystal Lake will distribute coffee sleeves decorated by Prairie Grove District 46 students.

D155 Student Earns Perfect SAT, ACT Scores

Ved Patel, a Cary-Grove High School student, is the first D155 student to earn perfect scores on both tests.

'Bizarro Discipline' Brings Out The Best In Central HS Students

A parent of a student at Crystal Lake Central shared some positive news on the typically difficult topic of bullying.

D47 Looks at New Ways to Address Bullying

District 47 administrators continue to look for new ways to prevent bullying and promote safe environments in schools.

McHenry Co. Schools With Best Teachers for 2020: Report

Curious which schools have the best teachers in McHenry County? Here’s a ranking that has the answers.

D47 PTO Groups Raise Thousands For Enrichment Programs

The District 47 school board recently recognized school PTO groups for their fund-raising efforts.

1 McHenry Co. School Picked as 2019 Blue Ribbon School

Eastview Elementary School in Algonquin is among only 311 schools across the nation to be selected for the Blue Ribbon program this year.

3 Parades In Town Friday Afternoon Could Snarl Traffic

All three Crystal Lake high schools will be hosting homecoming parades this afternoon.

3 Parades In Town Friday Afternoon Could Snarl Traffic

All three Crystal Lake high schools will be hosting homecoming parades this afternoon.

D47 Recognized For Excellent Communication Initiatives

Tommy Chanthasene, District 47 technology network manager, received an award of merit in the in-house video category.

D47 Schools Recognized For Using Behavioral Support Strategies

Eleven District 47 schools were recognized by the Midwest PBIS Network for excellent use of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.

Crystal Lake, Cary Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Two students from Crystal Lake high schools have been picked to continue in the National Merit Scholarship Program competition.

Crystal Lake Central Teacher Selected For Fellowship

Bob Chikos was picked to be part of the 2019-20 Illinois Teaching Policy Fellowship, District 155 officials announced recently.

D155 School Board Passes Budget

The 2019-20 budget was passed during Aug. 20 meeting.

Immanuel Lutheran Crystal Lake Gets New Principal

The 37-year-old married father to three young children has taken over as principal at the local parochial school.

New Leadership Takes Reins at District 47

As the 2019-2020 school year gets underway, District 47 will have new people taking on leadership roles within its schools.