D157-C Looking For Substitute Teachers

Schools are following coronavirus safety protocols from the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Hickory Creek Golfers Participate In IESA Golf Sectionals

12 Hickory Creek Middle School students participated in the IESA golf sectionals on Sept. 9.

Lincoln-Way East, West Receive Grant For Solar Panels

The solar panels were installed on the roofs of each building, above the Warriors Lodge at West, and above the science classrooms at East.

College Credits: Frankfort Student Receives Nursing Scholarship

Area students from Frankfort are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.

Frankfort District 157-C Will Start Year With Remote Learning

Due to new health guidance from IDPH, District 157-C will start the year with remote learning.

District 157-C Calls Emergency Board Meeting For Saturday

According to the meeting agenda, the purpose of the meeting is to review the new guidance from IDPH about opening schools.

D161 Approves Remote Learning Plan, Cancels Fall Sports

The first day of remote learning will be Aug. 31.

Majority Of Parents Prefer In-Person Learning: Patch Survey

When asked if parents were happy with the plan districts had come up with, the response was split.

D157-C Board of Education reviews Return to Learn Plan

Families may choose full-time in-person or full-time remote learning for 2020-2021 school year

State Allocates Funds For Purchase Of Lincoln-Way North

The state has allocated $122.5 million for the purchase and refurbishment of the school into a state forensic lab.

Doug Wernet to succeed Dr. Maura Zinni as superintendent of D157C

Wernet, principal of Chelsea Intermediate School, to begin role at end of 2020-2021 school year

​Tricia Dotson named principal of Hickory Creek Middle School

Leadership team staying together for 2020-2021 school year

D157-C Board of Education waives student registration fees

Fees waived as relief to families for 2020-2021 school year amidst pandemic

Lincoln-Way East Senior Awarded National Merit Scholarship

Abigail McCreary, who will be studying English literature, has received a National Merit University of Alabama scholarship.

D161 Approves New Summit Hill Principal, Associate Principal

The board also approved a reimbursement plan for club fees, transportation fees and the milk fee.

Lincoln-Way Marching Band Part Of Virtual 'Parade Of Heroes'

The Parade of Heroes will be hosted by Ancestry.com and will stream online on May 25.

Graduation Ceremonies At Chicagoland Speedway Canceled

District 157-C in Frankfort will instead hold a drive-thru graduation processional at Lincoln-Way East High School.

Lincoln-Way East Teacher To Be Featured On “The Dave Ramsey Show”

Personal Finance teacher Jason Pearson will appear on the show April 20 to discuss what his students are doing in and out of the classroom.

Frankfort D157-C March 18 Board of Education Recap

Board approves four-year contract with Frankfort Teachers' Association

ArtWorks 2020 Fine Art Festival Planned At Lincoln-Way East

The festival includes workshops, an art exhibit, and musical performances involving several area schools.

Summit Hill Chess Team Finishes Strong At State Tournament

The district said out of 57 schools, the seventh grade Spartans finished in 11th place, while the eighth grade team finished in 12th place

The whole world is coming together in Frankfort

Frankfort D157-C Family School Partnership to celebrate diversity at Around the World Event March 12 at Hickory Creek Middle School

Lincoln-Way Winter Guard Finishes Third At Regional Competition

It was a close competition for the top spot, and the district said the team had a score of 82.270 and missed winning by .97.

Lincoln-Way East Scholastic Bowl Named Conference Champions

Lincoln-Way East will host regionals at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 9, with Lincoln-Way Central and Lincoln-Way West also set to compete.

Board Approves School Calendar: D157-C Briefs

Board reviews curriculum updates, approves 2020-2021 school year calendar

Kindness Projects spreads positivity through Frankfort community

Frankfort School District 157-C Kindness Project encourages all to share in joy of kindness

Lincoln-Way Hosts Winter Guard International Regional Event

56 Color Guard teams, including Lincoln-Way’s varsity team, will compete at the Chicago Regional.

Will County Schools Create Valentines For Veterans

Two schools in Frankfort, Chelsea Intermediate School and Grand Prairie Elementary School, participated in the initiative.

Lincoln-Way East Hosts STEM Night

Students learned different science topics, while parents heard a presentation and had a Q&A session.

D157-C's Frankfort Kindness Project set for Feb. 9-15

School District encourages spread of positivity throughout Frankfort community

Frankfort District 157-C welcomes author Amy Logan

Logan presents on value of spreading kindness

LW East Science Club Takes Home Gold Medals At Competition

The competition was held at Sandburg High School in Orland Park, and was attended by 12 schools.

Frankfort D157-C presents State of the District at Board meeting

Board discusses capital improvement projects, continues discussions on Chelsea Master Plan

STEM Night Planned At Lincoln-Way East

Space for this event is limited to the first 100 students who RSVP via email by Jan. 31.

Lincoln-Way East Associate Principal Resigns After DUI Arrest

Lincoln-Way East Associate Principal Alexander Petrakis' resignation was effective Jan. 15.

D161 Approves District Calendar, Shares Registration Info: Briefs

The 2020-21 school year will start Aug. 19 and end May 26, 2021, if no snow days are used, according to the board briefs.

D157-C Shares State Of The District

The district discussed student growth, test scores and a facility plan for Chelsea.

Lincoln-Way East Orchesis Plans Performances

Performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 and Saturday, Jan. 25 in the Lincoln Way East Fine Arts Center.

Two Lincoln-Way East Students To Perform At Theatre Festival

Senior Aden Richard and sophomore Joseph Kotze are amongst the cast, crew and pit orchestra, comprised of the top performers from the state.

Lincoln-Way East Teacher Named Educator of the Year

Venezio sponsors the Student Tutor Academic Resource club and also supports school-wide ACT and SAT test prep programs.