Evanston Township High School SAT Scores Continue Downward Trend

The share of ETHS students who meet or exceed state English and math standards has fallen every year since at least 2017, state data shows.

Mya Wilkins Appointed To Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board

Board members picked the executive director of market research at JPMorgan Chase in Chicago to fill a vacant seat.

Northwestern Unveils Plans For New Intimate, Premier Football Stadium

A $480 million private gift will provide a bulk of funding for New Ryan Field, which will offer a premier Big Ten game-day experience.

Anya Tanyavutti Resigns, Tracy Olasimbo Appointed To District 65 Board

Shortly before the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 board filled one vacant seat Monday, another one opened up.

Woman Found Dead At Evanston Township High School Campus Identified

The medical examiner's office ruled the woman's death to be a suicide.

Woman Found Dead Outside Evanston Township High School: Police

She is not believed to be a staff member, and there is no danger to students, police said.

10 Evanston Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Nine students from Evanston Township High School and one from Beacon Academy made the cut this year.

🎶 American Youth Symphony Orch - AUDITIONS 9/21 & 10/7

All Orchestral Instruments - Ages 7-18yrs - Located in Clarendon Hill, IL

🎶 American Youth Symphony Orch - AUDITIONS 9/4 & 9/21

All Orchestral Instruments - Ages 7-18yrs - Located in Clarendon Hill, IL

🎶 American Youth Symphony Orch - AUDITIONS 9/4 & 9/21

All Orchestral Instruments - Ages 7-18yrs - Located in Clarendon Hill, IL

🎶 American Youth Symphony Orch - AUDITIONS 8/21 & 9/4

All Orchestral Instruments - Ages 7-18yrs - Located in Clarendon Hill, IL

Northwestern University Names Michael Schill As Next President

The University of Oregon president and former University of Chicago law school dean is due to take over at Northwestern in the fall.

Charge Over Nooses At Haven Middle School Diverted In Juvenile Court

Prosecutors earlier turned down a hate crime charge because the student's "action and motive" did not meet the offense's legal definition.

2 Evanston Township High School Grads Win National Merit Scholarships

Two recent ETHS graduates are set to receive college-sponsored National Merit scholarships for up to four years of undergraduate study.

Cancer Diagnosis Prompts Northwestern President-Elect To Step Down

Rebecca Blank plans to return to Madison and focus on her health and family while undergoing treatment for an "aggressive form of cancer."

Nooses Found At Evanston Middle School Not Hate Crime, Prosecutors Say

Evanston police said the investigation determined that a Haven Middle School student was responsible for the nooses.

ETHS Announces 2022 Teacher Excellence Award Winners

Six Evanston Township High School teachers were selected from a group of nominees suggested by colleagues.

Secret $225,000 Sex Abuse Settlement Was Never Approved By ETHS Board

Evanston Patch obtained a copy of the settlement after filing suit against the district over violations of the Freedom of Information Act.

This Tiny Crab Is The World's Smallest Remote-Control Walking Robot

Tinier than a flea, the device comes in the form of a crab, and the technology behind it could prove life-saving someday, its inventors say.

ETHS Grad Denied Ceremony Walk Due To Native American Regalia On Cap

The student reportedly refused to remove the hat because of the religious significance of the feathers he attached to it.

3 Evanston Students Awarded National Merit Scholarships Of $2,500 Cash

Two ETHS seniors and one from Beacon Academy have the right "accomplishments, skills and potential for success in rigorous college studies."

Nooses Found At Haven Middle School In Evanston After Student Protest

"This is a hate crime," the superintendent said. The nooses were found after middle schoolers staged a sit-in protesting teacher transfers.

Evanston Township High School Names New Principal, HR Chief

Board members promoted a pair of associate principals to assistant superintendents of the one-school district.

Evanston School Locked Down Following Reported Off-Campus Assault

Officials said a Nichols Middle School student became verbally and physically abusive when approached about the reported sexual assault.

Evanston Township High School Ranked No. 41 In Illinois

ETHS retained its spot on this year's U.S. News and World Report rankings of public high schools.

Campbell Appointed New Evanston Township High School Superintendent

Marcus Campbell, District 202's principal, and assistant superintendent will begin on July 1 and replaces the retiring Eric Witherspoon.

Haven Middle School Fight Sends Staff To Hospital, 2nd Time In 8 Days

School staff members suffered injuries while attempting to break up fights between students.

'Dreams Delivered' Prom Boutique For ETHS Students Returns

More than 800 Evanston Township High School students have been outfitted free of charge at the pop-up boutiques in the past 15 years.

ETHS Pays Full Salary For On-Leave Senior Staff Until End Of Year

The district will have paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to its two top HR employees while on leave — both agreed not to talk about why.

Announcing AYSO Inaugural Season

American Youth Symphony Orchestra to Offer Unique Musical Training

Evanston Schools Shift To E-Learning During Snowstorm

With more than 6 inches of snow expected, Evanston/Skokie District 65 and Evanston Township High School District 202 went remote.

ETHS Superintendent Search Firm Surveys Community

The online survey is open through the end of the month, and a new superintendent is expected to be named by mid-March.

Guns That Prompted ETHS Lockdown Were For 'Personal Protection'

Administrators said they would consult with school safety experts about whether to install metal detectors at Evanston Township High School.

Northwestern, Other Universities Run Price-Fixing Cartel: Lawsuit

Sixteen elite private universities are accused of illegally conspiring to increase the cost of college for students who need financial aid.

Boosters Required At Northwestern, Loyola, University Of Chicago

Most students and staff at local private universities must provide proof of a booster shot by the end of next month.

129 Evanston Township High School Students Newly COVID-Positive

A day after in-person learning was halted, ETHS officials said 143 students and 13 staffers are currently in quarantine.

2 Guns Found, Lockdown At Evanston Township High School

Police said the firearms were found inside the school, but no shots were fired and no one was hurt.

ETHS COVID-19 Outbreak Prompts Shift To E-Learning Until January

Evanston Township High School's shift to remote learning comes a day after administrators said it was "not available."

'ETHS Could Have Done Better' Handling Coach Allegations: Supt

Superintendent Eric Witherspoon said the district's response to complaints about a color guard coach is being "closely re-examined."

Majority Of ETHS Students Fail To Meet Math Standard: Report Card

The first Illinois Report Card since the COVID-19 pandemic began demonstrates the "tremendous challenges" educators face, the governor said.