No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.
The DuPage County Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics recently recognized South High for registering the second highest number of students in its 2012-13 program.
Downers Grove North and South high school students are among 16,000 nationwide who will be considered for a National Merit Scholarship next spring.
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The contract, approved Aug. 12, ties raises to the Consumer Price Index and calls for increased professional development and training opportunities, and extended work hours.
Brent Borchelt, a former assistant principal at Hillcrest and Pierce Downer schools, was appointed by the District 58 Board of Education on Aug. 12.
You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.
Backpacks can be among the costlier items for school supplies. But they don't have to be.
Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.
Gov. Pat Quinn signed a bill Sunday requiring Illinois schools to insure student-athletes who are injured in school sports. Do you think this is the right thing to do?
Downers Grove South will face Benet Academy in its home opener Aug. 30, while Downers Grove North takes on Lockport Township. The annual crosstown game is slated for Oct. 4.
U.S. Census Bureau provides facts and figures about Americans in school as we get ready for the 2013-14 school year.
Whooping cough is easily transmitted among students and outbreaks continue to occur in Illinois.
All three of the “SparkTruck” workshops, hosted by Friends of the Gifted & Talented of Downers Grove and D99, are filled to capacity.
District 58 Superintendent Kari Cremascoli said various capital improvement projects—including district-wide security upgrades—are expected to be completed this summer.
The District 58 Board of Education on Monday approved the purchase of 820 iPad Minis, bringing the district's total to 1,470 for the 2013-14 school year.
The school board approved more than $700,000 in purchases, including a new library system and a lease agreement for new MacBook Air laptops.
Career and technical education teacher Patrick Fardy will be honored at the Exemplary Teacher Recognition Award luncheon, sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Several students from South High's J. Kyle Braid leadership program escorted three seniors with special needs to prom April 27.
North High School's graduation ceremony will be streamed live online, beginning at 7 p.m.
South High School's graduation ceremony will be streamed live online, beginning at 5 p.m.
The Downers Grove elementary school recently hosted an all-school walk to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Lester/Highland nurse Kathleen Kelly, who will retire at the end of the year, was recently recognized by the DuPage County chapter of the School Nurse Association.
Fourteen students from Downers Grove South and 10 from North were listed among the top 2 percent of their senior classes academically, district officials said.
Van Dyke, a science teacher at O'Neill Middle School, was honored May 3 during the Downers Grove Elementary Education Association's annual retirement dinner.
The magazine's 2013 report out this week recognizes several Illinois schools.
Nancy Kupka and newcomer Rick Pavinato prevailed over Debbie Boyle and Mike Davenport, respectively, after a contentious vote Monday night.
Connor O'Grady Fear was one of 8,000 students nationwide who earned the award, including 108 from Illinois.
Zeigler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is inviting residents to test drive new cars to raise money for Downers Grove South High School.
Downers Grove North ranked 36th out of 667 Illinois high schools, while South High placed 52nd, according to the annual list published by U.S. News and World Report.
The school board voted unanimously Monday to approve a series of repairs and upgrades at Downers Grove North and South high schools.
The Poi Dog Pondering concert, held April 5 at the Tivoli Theatre, raised funds to support educational grants in Downers Grove Grade School District 58.
Incumbents Debbie Boyle, Terry Pavesich and Julia Beckman and newcomer Rick Pavinato prevailed over two late drop-out candidates Tuesday.