D219 Dance Marathon Sees Lower Fundraising

Niles West 2013 Grads Attend Commencement

Congratulations to the Class of 2013.

Niles North High School Class of 2013 Graduates

D-64 Warning: Man Tried to Get Student into Car

Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 has issued a warning to parents after a student was approached by a man in a black sedan.

Danny Pudi of 'Community' Speaking At Notre Dame Graduation

The comic TV actor, who graduated from Notre Dame in 1997, will be the commencement speaker at graduation Saturday.

Jekot Resigns, D63 Seeks New School Board Member

Want to apply for the East Maine Elementary School District 63 board? One seat is open, as John Jekot, who was elected a Village of Niles trustee, is required to step down from the school board.

Niles West Senior Named All-State Academic

Math whiz Patrick Liscio not only tops the charts--nationally--for his prowess in math, he also devotes lots of time to tutoring other students.

Niles-Area Gymnasts Place at State Meet

Several athletes from Niles West, Niles North and Northridge Prep competed in the meet last weekend.

Niles West Math Team Places at State

The eight-person junior/senior team took home fifth place, Niles West News reports.

Graduation Schedules for Maine Township High School District 207

Dates and times for commencement ceremonies for Maine West High School, Maine East High School and Maine South High School students.

Niles Mom Accused of Attacking School Principal: Report

According to the Journal & Topics newspaper, Kathleen Mahoney is accused of grabbing the face of Culver School principal Peggie Maniscalco.

New District 71 Board Members Sworn In

The new members took the oath on May 7, the Niles Herald-Advocate reports.

Niles West & North, Maine East Nationally Ranked by Newsweek

The magazine's 2013 rankings came out Monday. It listed these three high schools, but not Maine South or Maine West.

Niles West Science Olympiad Places at State

The team took 13th place overall, Niles West News reports.

Fourth Graders Celebrate Trees on Arbor Day

Culver School hosts a tree-men-dous celebration with song, story and the planting of an Autumn Serviceberry.

Disruptive Niles West Seniors Shut Down Pep Assembly

Principal Kaine Osburn called the actions of students responsible as "selfish."

Niles West Students Earn Medals at WYSE Competition

Patrick Liscio won first place in mathematics at the Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering state competition.

Two Niles-Morton Grove Students Named Golden Apple Scholars

Diane Choe and Alejandro Gonzalez recieved the 2013 award.

District 64 to Cut 7 Non-Tenured Teachers

The Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 school board approved letting seven non-tenured teachers go.

Students, Teachers Take On Iron Chef Challenge at Maine South

Wearing chef coats and aprons, they competed before a crowd in a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. So what did the judges think of the guacamole, fusilli with basil sauce, flatbread and chili?

D207 Gets First Asian American Board Member

Jin Lee, who serves on Des Plaines' economic development commission and participates in many Asian organizations, came here from Seoul, Korea, at 13. He expects to be a voice for the district's diverse residents.

Niles West Kids Win 'Harlem Shake' Contest

As soon as students in science teacher Jason Foster's class heard about the contest, they couldn't sit still. Watch the video. In fact, here are lots of Niles West Harlem Shake videos.

Ebert Remembered for Pioneering Televised Film Reviews

A film studies author and professor at Oakton Community College shares his thoughts on the passing of the popular film critic Roger Ebert.

D-207 Cuts Deal with Hazing Coach; Lawyer Says It Stinks

A lawyer defending four teens who reported sexual abuse criticizes the deal D-207 cut with Michael Divincenzo, a former high school coach. DiVincenzo continues to deny wrongdoing, but he has stopped contesting his firing.

New D-67 Superintendent Eager, Knows Challenges Lie Ahead

Dr. Beth Sagett-Flores is working on the transition with resigning superintendent Dr. Jamie Reilly. Sagett-Flores will have to hire key people ASAP, plus oversee construction. She wants to learn about the district before considering a referendum.

D-207 Improving Its Internet Service

After being plagued with Internet outages, the district will now have three Internet service portals, so that if one goes down, the others will kick in, and Internet service will continue uninterrupted at Maine East, West and South High Schools.

Niles West, North Students' Designs On Display At Old Orchard Mall

District 219 fashion design students created prom-like dresses to help raise awareness for the Glass Slipper Project, which provides prom dresses for girls who otherwise couldn't afford them.

Golf Middle School Principal Resigns

Erin Stein will leave the school in June, the Niles Herald-Advocate reports.

Culver Science Olympiad Team Going To State

The varsity team placed sixth in a recent regional event.

D-71 Earns Bright Red Apple Award

Find out which factors led the Culver School district to get the award. Seventy-eight school districts, out of 866 in the state, earned it.

Rihanna Says She's Impressed with Students Reaching Out

Students at Barrington High School said the wait for the pop star, who was delayed for hours, took too long for some; others say it was worth it.

Niles West Debaters Qualify for Nationals

Eighteen students have made the cut for the national competition, Niles West News reports.

D-207 Calls Special Meeting to Discuss Hazing

The Maine Township High School Board of Education will receive a status update on reports of hazing at Maine West High School in Des Plaines on Wednesday, according to a D-207 spokesperson.

D64 School Board Candidates Debate

Learn what the six candidates, who are running for four seats on the school board, had to say. Vote April 9 for those you feel will make the best choices about your tax dollars (yes, they can raise them) and your kids' education.

Maine West High School Athletic Director Resigns

Christopher Addante will leave the position at the end of the school year, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Niles West High School Students Head to State Science Expo

Patrick Liscio and Felicia Phan advanced to the state expo after winning the district science and engineering fair.

D-64 Holding School Board Debate Thursday

Meet the candidates and vote for the ones who will best guide your child's education and wisely spend the tax dollars you pay to Park Ridge-Niles School District 64. The election is April 9; this is the only debate scheduled.

Niles Teen Heads to D.C. For Summit on Oceans

A Notre Dame student was one of four selected in Chicagoland to travel with Shedd Aquarium staff to a student summit on oceans and coasts, held in Washington D.C. He'll present an action plan and meet students and leaders on the topic.

Maine Township District 207 Students Selected as "207's Best"

The students selected for the March award were Katie Brehmer, Daniel O'Hara and Carri Stevens.

Why Dist. 207 Chose Chromebooks

Many parents and students have been asking why Maine Township High Schools didn't choose iPads, and why can't they use the devices they already own to access the e-textbooks. Here are answers from D207's Chief Tech Officer.