HPHS Principal Answers Student's Holocaust Remembrance Petition

Over 5,000 signatures were collected to "reinstate" a mandatory Holocaust memorial assembly, but administrators say it was never canceled.

Highland Park Natives Earn Graduate Degrees At Spertus Institute

A Hebrew teacher in Deerfield and an engagement director at a Northfield temple received master's degrees in Jewish professional studies.

$2,250 Kindergarten Tuition Fee Set To Be Slashed In District 112

Administrators recommended reducing the fee for full-day kindergarten to bring it in line with registration fees for older students.

District 113 Assistant Superintendent Named AAAS Fellow

The American Association for the Advancement of Science recognized Michael Lach for contributions to improving science education and policy.

New Teacher Contract Ratified By District 112 Board, Union

The two sides adopted a new five-year contract and settled an unfair labor practices charge and two grievances with a $117,000 payout.

'No Credible Threat' To High School Despite Online Claims

Social media is not the place to ask questions or make suggestions, the District 113 superintendent told parents.

16 Highland Park Students Selected For ILMEA Music Festivals

Highland Park High School students auditioned among hundreds of musicians from northeastern Illinois.

Bullying In Highland Park Schools: Here's What Parents Are Saying

Parents give mixed reviews to bullying prevention policies at local schools.

Bullying: How Highland Park Schools Tackle The Issue

Patch asked suburban school district across the Chicago area how they handle bullying in their communities.

District 112, Teachers Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

Once a draft of the deal is finalized, it will need to be ratified by the teachers union before heading to the board for a final vote.

North Shore School District 112 Teachers Vote To Authorize Strike

The North Shore Education Association voted 373 to 3 to give negotiators the authority to call a strike.

Strike Authorization Vote Set By District 112 Teachers Union

After working without a contract for over three weeks, North Shore School District 112 teachers could vote Thursday to authorize a strike.

District 112 Describes Sticking Points In Teachers Negotiations

Annual raises for teachers, reimbursement and time for team collaboration are the main issues under negotiation, according to the district.

Highland Park Seniors Named Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Four Highland Park High School students were named 2020 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists Wednesday.

Highland Park District 113 Announces Joint Special Meeting

They'll be joining with three other districts in the meeting.

Active Shooter Training Details Clarified By NSSD112 Officials

A group of North Shore School District 112 teachers and administrators recently took part in two days of ALICE active shooter training.

North Shore School District 112 Calendar 2019-20: First Day, More

Mark down these important dates on the calendar for Highland Park, Highwood and Fort Sheridan's public primary schools.

Highland Park High School Calendar For 2019-20: First Day, More

Mark down these important dates on the school calendar for Township High School District 113.

NSSD-112 Presents Draft Budget Amid Teachers Union Negotiations

North Shore School District 112 and the union representing its teachers have agreed to mediation as they negotiate over a new contract.

Highland Park High School Ranked No. 27 In Chicago Area

HPHS is the 18th-best high school without selective enrollment in the multi-state metro area, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Highland Park Student Awarded College-Sponsored Merit Scholarship

A Highland Park High School senior will receive a National Merit scholarship to the University of Southern California.

Nazi-Linked Quotation Found In Highland Park High School Yearbook

Two offensive senior quotations from the class of 2019 made it into the HPHS yearbook before administrators halted distribution.

Highland Park High School Names New Head Coach Of Girls Golf

Art teacher and current assistant coach Jessica Berens was picked to lead the Giants girls golf team.

2 Highland Park Students Awarded National Merit Cash Scholarships

Local seniors from Highland Park High School and North Shore Country Day School were named National Merit Scholars.

US News Best High Schools 2019: HPHS Makes Elite List

U.S. News & World Report released its high school rankings Tuesday. See how Highland Park High School and other Illinois schools ranked.

3 Highland Park Students Named National Merit Scholars

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the first round of 2019 scholarship award winners.

Deborah Finn Appointed Highland Park High School Principal

The former math chair and District 113 graduate has been serving as interim principal since last July.

NSSD112 Names New Principal At Sherwood Elementary School

North Shore School District 112 said the principal of McKenzie Elementary School in Wilmette District 39 with take over in July at Sherwood.

HPHS Robotics Team Qualifies For World Championship

Highland Park High School's Vertigo team won the Inspire Award Sunday at the Illinois championship tournament in Elgin.

Students Walk From Evanston To Highland Park For Charity

Monday's 13-mile walk benefited peer support group Rainbows for All Children, the beneficiary of the 2019 HPHS Charity Drive.

District 113 Names Hinsdale High Schools Chief As Superintendent

The D-113 board approved a three-year contract Tuesday with Bruce Law, who announced his resignation as Hinsdale District 86 superintendent.

2 Highland Park High School Teachers Named Golden Apple Finalists

A pair of HPHS educators are among 32 finalists for the first statewide edition of the awards for outstanding teachers.

DHS, HPHS Students Selected As All-State Musicians

Eight students from Deerfield and Highland Park high schools were picked by the Illinois Music Education Association.

NSSD-112 Board Approves $75 Million Middle School Renovation Plan

Payment for the first phase of the plan will be covered by a $55 million alternate revenue bond and supplemented with $20 million in cash.

Boundaries, Feeder Schools Remain Unchanged In Updated D-112 Plan

North Shore District 112 board members discussed an updated long-range plan at a Facilities and Finance Committee meeting Tuesday.

HPHS Volunteers Pack Nearly 50,000 Meals In Less Than 2 Hours

Members of the Rotary Impact club at Highland Park High School Saturday packed enough meals for 130 kids to eat for an entire year.

$75 Million In NSSD-112 Middle School Improvements Recommended

Temporary relocation of middle school students could begin next year in the first phase of suggested North Shore District 112 upgrades.

District 112 Revises Draft Future Boundary Maps, Reconfiguration

Administrators revealed updated possible boundary maps and school closing proposals at Monday's Long Range Planning Committee meeting.

Two Schools To Close Under $83 Million Reconfiguration Proposal

Sherwood and Braeside elementary schools would be closed as part of a seven-year plan to reduce North Shore District 112 to seven schools.

Marijuana Use Up At Deerfield, Highland Park High Schools: Survey

Alcohol use is on the rise at DHS but decreasing at HPHS, according to the 2018 results from the Illinois Youth Survey.