Get in a fun day at the zoo before school starts.
Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.
Are kids in the cross-hairs when it comes to potential gun violence at schools?
The Northbrook coffee shop removed a homecoming image painted by a high school club after receiving complaints. Its corporate office said the store should not have done so.
Two streakers caught after running across the Oak Park-River Forest football field during a musical interlude Friday night.
Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.
A group of 17 Proviso East High School teachers and staff members were honored by the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board of Education at its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 10, at Proviso East High School.
"Bring Your Parents to School Day" is one of District 209’s largest parent involvement initiatives of the year.
Khushi Suri, 16, received word of her appointment to the council in late August after she had applied last spring. The student advisory council, according to the ISBE, brings student concerns to the attention of the ISBE.
Jenny Ramirez, 17, spent much of her summer working with the Killelea Group at Loyola University in Chicago as part of the American Chemical Society’s Project SEED Research Program.
The 21 new teachers at Proviso East High School and Proviso West High School are getting extra support as they continue through their first year in their new jobs, thanks to a new teacher support group.
Proviso Township High Schools District 209 will being hosting its monthly Leadership Cadre series on Wednesday, September 18, from 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.
Why should a child be afraid to go to school because of what's in her lunchbox?
Parenting advice from Mom.me on how parents can help their kids succeed in their first year of college. The hardest lesson? Letting them go.
Lunches shouldn't make your kids sick. Here are some tips to preventing food borne illness in their lunch bag.
Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.
District 209 officials recently installed Raptor vSoft Visitor Management Software at the security stations at the three schools.
"Back to School Night" is an annual event that is designed to build relationships between parents and schools and introduce parents to their students’ teachers.
Well, for starters, you want your peanut butter to jelly ration at 2:1. What are your tips for creating the perfect sandwich?
According to the recently released Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Status Report by the Illinois State Board of Education, Proviso East High School boosted the percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards on the reading portion of the st
Proviso Township High Schools District 209 administrators reported a good start to the 2013-14 school year at the regular Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, August 20, at Proviso Math and Science Academy.
Students return to Proviso Township high schools.
Students, parents, staff and community members can call in about safety issues or any information about planned fights in Proviso Township High School District 209.
Southdown District in Oak Park hosts back to school drive to help children in need until Aug. 23.
Southdown District supporting Chicago children in school supply drive.
The inaugural Freshman Transition Program was a success in Proviso Township High Schools District 209.
The Give With Target campaign ends Sept. 21.
The start of the new school year is always an exciting time for the kids, so make it even more memorable.
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.
Forest Park Elementary School District 91 waives fees due to surplus and shrinking student population, the Forest Park Review reports.
Forest Park Public Library supply drive to help District 91 students runs until Aug. 22.
Proviso West High School is among the top 100 high schools in the state, according to a recent USA Today ranking.
Registration underway for before- and after-school program for Forest Park District 91 students.
With all the supplies kids need for school, not to mention the additional accessories, preparing for the school year can get pricey. We found some online deals to share.
Don't let your child get weighed down with an oversized, overly heavy backpack. We share safety tips for buying a backpack and keeping kids safe.
Principal to welcome new and returning students and parents to Proviso East.
The Proviso East High School football team kicks off its 2013 schedule Aug. 31.
Back-to-school supply drive to help local families in crisis.
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