Some administrators cite costs to families as prohibitive factor.
Local landmarks photo gallery.
Last season showcased a lot of solid teams in the North Shore; this year will be just as exciting.
Rami Dajani scored three goals and Michal Walaszek added two in a 5-4 victory over Glenbrook South.
Even a senior U.S. senator had not comprehended the extent of the recession's domino effect on youths, who have brought problems of hunger and homelessness into the classroom.
Maine West lost another tough game, but moved to No. 11 in our latest power rankings.
Also, National Merit Semifinalists and Master Board Member honored.
Maine West lost at Glenbrook North 25-16, 25-21 but is showing improvement.
“Baby Think It Over” dolls sent home with students.
Rami Dajani and Michael Walaszek combined for five goals in Maine East's 6-3 win over Deerfield.
Maine South, Maine East standard test scores decrease.
Submitted by Marianne Orme of the Des Plaines Public Library.
A one-story retrofitted building in an office park in Mt. Prospect will eliminate unneeded challenges for students and enable the school to possibly triple enrollment.
Teacher brings high school students to Islamic Community Center.
Day-long event begins with a memorial service.
Most students show progress even if schools do not meet No Child Left Behind benchmarks.
Park Ridge Rotary Club gives school grant, and students are painting it.
New to the area? Find registration information for Des Plaines' three school districts below.
Intergenerational program makes seniors feel needed, kids feel special
Gemini to offer social networking monitoring program
After cuts, district expects a $1.6 million surplus
New policy is one of several on school board's agenda.
The Schuler Scholars program offers coaching to prepare first-generation or needy kids for selective colleges
Organization hopes to help 50 students in District 62.
Community college playwright festival is one of a kind.
Revenue, spending projected to be nearly flat in 2011-12
Maine Township Special Education Program would close doors next year; individual districts would take responsibility for students
Plans to reschedule, many disappointed.
Hanie to sign autographs, public is welcome.
Only community college to participate in international competition
Adminstrator says eliminating class rank is to students' advantage.
More than 500 Maine West graduates, their families and school faculty gathered in the high school's football stadium for the 2011 commencement ceremony Sunday.
Here are a few photos from the ceremony, full video coverage coming soon.
New plan saves $420,000 in busing costs.
Programs for grades 3-12. Only a week left to join! Sign up now.
Adam Hayashi Selected as Dean of Science and Health Careers
Lessons are private and work around your schedule.
These graduates include prospective wrestlers, princesses, superheros and cowgirls!
Operation Prom presents dangers of drunk driving at Maine West.