More bandwidth and switches are added to LWHSD210 schools for Internet classroom instruction and wireless connections.
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The first day of school starts out with a flurry of activity at Mokena Elementary School.
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Three Lincoln-Way High School District 210 students achieved the highest composite score possible on the ACT test.
The Lincoln-Way East Marching Griffins are hosting a community concert where they will perform a portion of their 2013 field show.
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.
Do your child's shoes fit well?
A local family's legacy will forever be on display at Lincoln-Way East.
Teachers working at any of the K-12 schools in Will County are invited to apply for a field trip grant.
We're looking for parents, players or fans to write about and take both pictures and video of their favorite youth sports team! Don't forget to brag about the cheerleaders!
Gov. Pat Quinn signed a bill Sunday requiring Illinois schools to insure student-athletes who are injured in school sports. Do you think this is the right thing to do?
Basic registration fees for elementary school districts in the Lincoln-Way communities range from $115 to $235 for kindergarten and from $125-$245 for 8th graders.
Panera Bread Restaurant will be feeding hungry back-to-school shoppers and collecting school supplies to benefit Summit Hill School Dist. 161 and Frankfort School Dist. 157-C.
Lincoln-Way High School Music Boosters are preparing for SIAM card sales.
Pat Markham, who was elected to a four-year term in 2011, is considering whether or not to resign from Mokena School Dist. 159 Board of Education.
The Opening Night Arts Group production of "Jesus Christ Superstar"
Lincoln-Way High School Dist. 210 is scheduled to close on property purchased next to L-W West High School.
John Troy, director of business for Mokena School Dist. 159, reports on the state of the budget and the projected revenue for fiscal year 2013.
A total of 275 students make up the Class of 2013 at Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox.
Mokena School Dist. 1959 Vice President Jim Andresen said the board had no agenda that worked against the recently resigned Member Mike Ford.
At least one fellow board member, Patrick Markham, said M159 is losing an experienced board member. Member Mike Ford resigned his seat.
The 35-year-old teacher has nearly a decade of experience serving the L-Way area educational system.
The magazine's 2013 rankings are out; see where other area high schools ranked.
Lincoln Way Special Education District 843 students in the autism class at Mokena Intermediate School work to raise funds for research.
Charles Vitton, Mokena School District 159 assistant supt. of curriculum, resigns to join outgoing Supt. Steve Stein in Peotone.
About 40 students and teachers from Pioneer Grove Educational Center in Frankfort opened their self-decorated umbrellas and marched for peace Wednesday along Willow Avenue.
Summit Hill School Dist. 161 gave veteran member Mary Kenny a fond farewell and learned updates on plans to prepare 6th graders for junior high.
Stacy Cesta, Danielle Didrickson, Anna Briscoe and Jim Andresen were all elected to the Mokena School District 159 Board of Education on Tuesday, April 9.
The high schools in the Lincoln-Way communities are accustomed to canine sniffers for contraband, but it's heading into the elementary level too.
A fourth-grader donned the top hat for a day.
Omar Castillo, the current assistant superintendent of Addison Dist. 4, takes the helm for Mokena School District 159, the Sun-Times Media reports.
Listed on the agenda is a closed-session discussion for semi-annual reviews along with an open meeting to address the tentative 2013-2014 budget.
Cornell College student Dan Carney will be helping out at-risk youths in Chicago during his spring break.
Board members at Mokena School District 159 recently reduced transportation fees, Sun-Times Media reports.
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The board discussed transportation fees on Wednesday, and voted on whether to reduce fees for registration and extracurriculars.