Area students from Geneva are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.
It's one of only four Illinois high schools honored, setting an example for "what it means to Raise the Bar in education," officials said.
They are among the 16,000 semifinalists named nationwide vying for the chance to win nearly $28 million in scholarship money.
Parents in Geneva can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
The Plainfield resident will take over the position after serving as principal of an elementary school in Westmont.
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Authorities said it was an isolated incident and the fire was extinguished.
Shonette Sims has worked in various roles throughout Geneva School District 304 since she was hired in July 2004.
The new contract includes compensation increases totaling about $3.9 million and benefits adding up to just under $1 million.
Casey O'Connell will take over from the current Principal Ron Zeman, who is retiring at the end of the school year.
Once contracts are successfully negotiated, Andrew Barrett's appointment will be approved at an upcoming Board of Education meeting.
The Board will meet in executive session Wednesday to deliberate and name a new superintendent. A decision is expected by Jan. 31.
Thursday's event will allow prospective parents to meet teachers, explore classrooms and learn about the school's programs.
All proceeds from the concert, featuring staff from all District 304 schools, will benefit the Geneva Music Boosters Scholarship Fund.
Kent Mutchler, District 304's superintendent since 2006, will leave the district when his contract expires in June, according to reports.
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A boy with autism, then 12, was bullied, assaulted and harassed in seventh grade while district officials did nothing, the lawsuit claims.