State Wrestling Champion / Cardinal Visits: Good School News

Among our best community contributors at Patch are the ones who share everything good happening at the schools in our area. Let’s take a look at all the good news of the Southland schools from the past couple of weeks.

ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Hickory Creek’s Adamo brings home State Wrestling Championship
Dominic Adamo is 155 lbs. State Champion and the first in the school's history
Oakwood School Celebrates Music, Young Arts Month
The month of March is Music in Our Schools and Young Arts Month.
State Board Recognizes D146 Financial Stability
The Illinois State Board of Education has recognized District 146 following the release of the 2018 School District Profiles.
Hickory Creek re-designated as Illinois Horizon “School to Watch"
First designated as a School to Watch in 2009 and has now been re-designated three times
Frankfort Cheetahs take “Polar Plunge” for Special Olympics
District 157-C staff, parents, friends and family members take the plunge
SD170's Parent Academy Gets Books From First Book and Pi Beta Phi
The First Book / Pi Beta Phi Book Distribution event provided titles that will assist in bringing the program into students' homes
D146 Students Jump at Chance to Raise Money
Students at all D146 elementary schools took part in the AHA Jump Rope for Heart event.
Hickory Creek eighth graders take class trip to Washington, D.C.
Students highlighted their trip via Twitter for parents and students at home
'Shave Away Cancer' Event For St. Baldrick's Foundation At Parker
Volunteers will shave their heads for childhood cancer research at Parker Junior High on April 21.
St. Alexander Students 'Brave the Shave' for St. Baldrick's
St. Alexander students raised $11,000 for pediatric cancer research by shaving their heads at a St. Baldrick's fundraiser.
Mokena Parent Academy
Internet Safety Essentials for PK-8

HIGH SCHOOLS

New Mural Reflects Diversity At Richards
Design inspired by renowned graffiti artist JR.
Video: At rehearsal with the Richards jazz band
A look at the work that has led to so many awards.
Stagg HS takes home Lincoln Douglas Debate Championship
Senior captain Baraa Alkhani defeated students from Palatine and Fremd High School
Go Army Challenge Comes To Bloom High School
One Bloom Township High School student did 34 pull-ups, nearly breaking a national record.
Bremen HS Students Spring Into Service at Bridge Teen Center
During their spring break, Bremen HS students volunteered at the Bridge Teen Center
McAuley Inducts Six Distinguished Alumna In Hall of Honor
Six distinguished alumna will be inducted into the McAuley Hall of Honor on April 22, followed by champagne brunch.
Cardinal Leads Service At St. Rita In Memory Of Dr. King
Cardinal Blase Cupich was at St. Rita High School to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Sandburg's Anais Balcazar Honored With National Hispanic Recognition

Participant in College Board National Hispanic Academic Recognition Program
Marist Hosts Parent Empowerment Workshop Featuring Katie Quick
Evergreen Park's Katie Quick will lead a parent empowerment workshop at Marist High School on April 17.
Marist High School Band Performs Spring Concerts
Fresh off a successful tour of Washington, D.C., the Marist High School Band performs two spring concerts April 14 and April 15.
Bremen HS Students Attend Annual World of Wheels Show
Dennis McFarlane allowed BHS students a close up look at his 1949 International pickup that he restored and customized himself
Andrew HS students learn anatomy at cadaver camp
Short course at Northern Illinois University gives hands-on experience
District 230 Foundation Grant Showcase highlights learning
Community invited to hear how teachers and students benefit from D230 Foundation grants
Oak Forest HS DECA has Two National Qualifiers
Peyton Nielson and Justin Meline qualified for National competition with their Sports and Entertainment Marketing Promo Plan
LHS, District 113A Choirs Come Together For Concert
The school's choirs will all come together for a performance on April 18.
Legacy Class of 2018 To Be Inducted At D230 Foundation Dinner
A dozen outstanding alumni will be honored this Friday, April 13, at the Dist 230 Foundation Legacy Dinner. Tickets are $40.
Tinley Park Drama Club and Band to Present 'Grease'
Performances will be April 27, 28 & 29 at Tinley Park High School

COLLEGES

Moraine Valley and PLOWS Offer Family Caregiver Classes
Moraine Valley Community College and PLOWS team up to offer series of classes designed to assist family caregivers.
Trinity Christian College Plans End of Life Care Conference
Trinity Christian College will host a professional development conference focusing on end-of-life care April 16. CEUs available.

Photo: District 157-C