Yik Yak, which lets users post anonymous text messages to anyone within a certain radius, was disabled in Chicago after high schools, including New Trier and Lake Forest, warned parents to take it off their children’s phones.
Yik Yak lets users send anonymous text messages to others in the vicinity. It's being used to verbally abuse students and staff in at least one area school.
There's an opening that will be filled this spring. Interested applicants should apply by March 14.
The last of the district's six meetings to gather community input will be held Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Sunday's meeting will be in Spanish.
Five more presentations planned to get residents' feedback on future of elementary school education in Highland Park and Highwood. Hear what residents had to say after the first presentation.
Community stakeholders consider feasibility of delivering 21st century learning experience to students in aging schools buildings at roundtable discussions.
D112 may have to chose between fewer schools or higher taxes. Thursday's meeting is the first of six public discussions on the topic.
School will extend into June and two planned early dismissal days have been canceled.
District 112, Holy Cross in Deerfield will open with regular schedule. More 109 calendar delays coming.
School officials mull how to adjust calendar for rest of year.
Highland Park pizzeria takes top honors out of six Deerfield and Highland Park restaurants in annual fundraiser.
Dr. Michael Bregy joins North Shore School District 112 May 30 to replace retiring Superintendent David Behlow.
Similar action is not necessary for Highland Park High School.
Deerfield and Highland Park High Schools will be the winners in the second annual District 113 Foundation Pizza Bowl.
Seven Highland Park High School students reach finals. Chess team tops Deerfield.
High school juniors will get firsthand look at municipal government.
Next month’s meetings will give citizens a change to weigh in on alternatives for North Shore School District 112’s future.
Aging buildings, limited opportunity for revenue growth put District at “critical juncture.” Public will get detailed report next month.
Many Highland Park elementary and middle school students will have their own computer within four years.
District 112 and Highland Park High School will not meet Tuesday while Patch awaits answer from Chicagoland Jewish High School.
Signs outside Deerfield and Highland Park High School warn anyone with a conceal firearm permit to leave their guns elsewhere.
Robotics team competes at area-wide tournament and more from Highland Park High School.
Superintendent’s committee on future of District’s buildings and mission will give report, seek input in February.
Highland Park High School also plan fundraiser, graduate outreach and counseling on financial aid.
Deerfield and Highland Park residents will be paying more in taxes next year.
Highland Park High School PTO starts senior fundraiser, District 113 plans alumni directory.
Academy Award winner comes to Highland Park High School to talk to students, answer questions about American history.
North Shore School District 112 plans to leave North Shore Special Education District for 2015-16 school year.
Decrease of debt will mean Highland Park taxpayers will shell out less for elementary and middle schools. District will hold public hearing on levy Tuesday and discuss withdrawal from North Shore Special Education District.
Highland Park High School improvisational theater will act out your life if you give it a chance plus more events at the school.
City of Highland Park also seeks student commissioners and more from Highland Park High School.
Less North Shore School District 112 students meet or exceed state standards than a year ago as academic performance grows.
Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.
Highland Park High School band plays Halloween concert Wednesday. Theater and college events also planned at the high school.
Are kids in the cross-hairs when it comes to potential gun violence at schools?
Studies show exercise before school will improve academic performance.
Community groups join District to assist decision making.
Annual Highland Park High School student run musical shows off student songwriting as well as lots of singing and dancing.
Highland Park High School marching band entertains crowd before homecoming football game at halftime. Watch the video.