145 Evergreen Park Community High School Students Honored At 'Straight A' Luncheon

EPCHS announced the names of 145 students who had straight A’s during the second term of the 2024-2025 school year.

Leo Choir Steps On National Stage Tuesday, August 26 at 7 p.m. CST on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.

Following Tuesday performance, voting will open at AGT.VOTE.NBC.com from Tuesday, 8 p.m. through Wednesday, 7 a.m. CST.

Back To School: Evergreen Park ESD 124 Academic Calendar 2025-2026

The first day of school for Evergreen Park Dist. 124 students is Aug. 21. Here's all the dates you need to know for the 2025-26 school year.

Back To School: Evergreen Park Community High School 2025-2026 Academic Calendar

All grades report Aug. 13 to Evergreen Park Community High School for the start of a new school year.

Final Curtain Call Comes For Evergreen Park’s Legendary Band Director Ken Kazin

Mr. Kazin’s 38-year opus as leader of the Mustang band closes with a look at the legacy he leaves.

Officer Valdez Retires After 12 Years As EPCHS School Resource Officer

Luciano Valdez has become a beloved member of the Evergreen Park community after a 25-year career as a police officer in the village.

EPCHS Alum In The Spotlight: Helen Joyce, Class Of 2023

A recent EPCHS valedictorian has started a business helping high school students with their college applications.

Former Wildcat Mary Clare Brusek Hosts Kids Volleyball Camp At Queen of Martyrs

Western Michigan University star hitter Mary Clare Brusek will host a volleyball camp June 16-18 for grades 4-8 at Queen of Martyrs School.

Central Middle School Starts New Graduation Tradition

Central Middle School eighth gradegraduates stroll the halls of their alma mater Evergreen Park elementary schools in their caps and gowns.

EPCHS Students Recognized With Mustang Pride Awards

Evergreen Park Community High School students recognized with Mustang Pride awards for their contributions in and out of the classroom.

EP Mustang Rowan Smyth Pitches 1-Hitter In Win Over Shepard

Smyth struck out 18 Shepard batters over 6.2 innings pitched, gave up no runs and only one hit for Evergreen Park Community High School.

Maria Vinci, EPCHS Math Teacher, Retiring After 25 Years At The School

Maria Vinci is the founder of the well-accomplished EPCHS Mathletes club and has served as head coach since its inception.

EPCHS Students Recognized For Perfect Attendance

Fifteen Evergreen Park Community High School students were recognized for their perfect attendance during the 2024-2025 school year.

Terri Pool Retires After 30+ Years As EPCHS English Teacher

The longtime EPCHS educator has also been the president or co-president of the union for all staff members for the past 23 years.

Dr. Jolie Burns-Casey To Retire After 30 Years At EPCHS

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Evergreen Park Mustangs Storm Back With Dramatic Win In Dust Storm

Divine intervention? The Evergreen Park Mustangs storm back in the Tony Knight Memorial Game with a 10-run rally during a dust storm.

Creative, Athletic Senior Is Star Student

Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service.

Library Volunteer, Honor Roll Student Is Star Student

Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service.

Ruth Bittorf To Retire After 34 Years Of Teaching At EPCHS

A Legacy of Love, Laughter, and Learning: Celebrating Ruth Golden Bittorf’s Retirement.

Evergreen Park Seniors Celebrate Last Day As High School Students

EPCHS seniors line Kedzie Avenue celebrating their last day as high school students.

EP Marist Student Scores A Gold In Prestigious National Italian Exam

Marist High School Celia Lindokkey demonstrated her proficiency in the Italian language, earning a gold medal.

Marist Student Wins Prestigious Statewide Writing Contest

Brooklyn Reyna's letter to her favorite author was chosen out of 503 entries in the 2025 Letters About Literature Contest.

EPCHS Alum In The Spotlight: Tim Kaufmann, Class Of 2008

Now an official with the Cook County Sheriff's Office, Tim Kaufmann says he learned much of his leadership skills while attending EPCHS.

EPCHS Alum In The Spotlight: Imani Sykes, Class Of 2019

Psychology researcher Imani Sykes credits Evergreen Park Community High School for inspiring her to seek the career path she did.

Popular Principal Leaving Most Holy Redeemer School

Dan Turney announced he would be leaving his post as principal of Most Holy Redeemer School in Evergreen Park after four years.

Registration Open Now For Spotlight On 99th Street Theater Grades 4-12

Summer musical camp returns to Evergreen Park High School with performance of 'Beetlejuice Jr.' for grades 4-12. Registration open now.

EPCHS Alum In The Spotlight: Father Matt Litak, Class Of 2006

The recently named pastor at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church in Oak Lawn remembers EPCHS as "a welcoming and warm place."

EPCHS Students Perform Rodgers & Hammerstein's Enchanting 'Cinderella'

Evergreen Park Community High School presents the musical 'Cinderella' Feb. 28-March 2, including lunch with Cinderella and the Prince.

EPCHS Hall-of-Fame Nominations Will Be Accepted Through March 1

Evergreen Park Community High School is seeking nominations for the 2025 Hall-of-Fame class.

EPCHS Art Students Rack Up Gold Key Award, 7 Honorable Mentions

Evergreen Park Community High School student Ava Chandler received a Gold Key award in the 2025 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.

Evergreen Park Seniors Earn Cisco Network IT Essentials Badges

Megan Klimowski and Muhammad Asim are the first Evergreen Park Community Hugh School students to earn the Cisco badge in recent years.

EPCHS Alum In The Spotlight: Kayla Benson, Class Of 2019

An environmental engineer is grateful to Evergreen Park Community High School for the opportunity to take numerous AP Science courses.

Straight A's All Around For 142 Evergreen Park Students

Evergreen Park Community High had 142 students earn all A's during the first term of the 2024-2025 school year.

24 EPCHS Students Recognized With Mustang Pride Awards For Fall Term

24 Evergreen Park Community High School students were recognized with Mustang Pride Awards for achievements in and out of the classroom.

Evergreen Park Schools Announce Closures, E-Learning: UPDATED 1x

Evergreen Park schools are closing buildings and planning e-Learning Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to dangerously cold temperatures.

EPCHS Alum In The Spotlight: Ruben Gallego, Class Of 1998

U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego credits Evergreen Park Community High School for helping him make it to where he is today.

Former D231 Superintendent Tom O’Malley Returns As Interim Leader

Tom O'Malley is called back to lead the district after interim superintendent Dr. Michael Riordan accepts a new position at Marian Catholic.

EPCHS Book Buddies Impart Love Of Reading To EP First Graders

Seniors at Evergreen Park Community High School delivered wrapped children’s books to first-graders at all four Dist. 124 elementary schools

24 EPCHS Students Named Illinois State Scholars

Twenty-four seniors from Evergreen Park Community High School'shave been designated Illinois State Scholars for their academic achievement.

EPCHS Alum In The Spotlight: Isabelle Haun, Class Of 2019

Read how Haun’s experiences at EPCHS have led her to her current role as an ultrasound clinical coordinator at Arkansas State University.