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• Hellenic American Academy Celebrates 20 Years In Deerfield (patch.com) — Families in Deerfield can celebrate a major milestone as Hellenic American Academy marks 20 years in town and highlights strong academic results at its Pine Street campus. The Socrates Day School blends rigorous academics with Greek language and culture, while welcoming students of all backgrounds and offering evening and weekend programs that deepen community connections.
• Best private high schools in Illinois (collinsvilledailynews.com) — Families in Deerfield will be glad to see a local private high school on this statewide "best of Illinois" list, earning an A+ rating and a low 5:1 student-teacher ratio. The ranking, based on 2027 Niche data, compares top schools across Illinois using college outcomes, diversity, surveys, and class sizes to help parents weigh educational options.
• IHSA football playoff projections: New system changes games in focus for final weeks (shawlocal.com) — Deerfield High School's football team is on the bubble of the new IHSA Class 5A playoff system, sitting among programs closest to moving up a class. With three-win teams now virtually assured spots and some two-win teams likely needed, the final weeks will be crucial for Deerfield's postseason hopes as statewide seeding and Chicago Public League scheduling settle into place.
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