Oak Forest Teacher Earns 40K In Rewards From Southwest Airlines

The high school history teacher was surprised with the reward after traveling around the country to teach lessons over Zoom to his students.

Oak Forest University Of Iowa Student Sets Academic Record

A student from Oak Forest is among those who set a new academic record at the University of Iowa.

History Teacher Makes History By Teaching All Over The Country

An Oak Forest High School American History teacher takes his students to places all over the United States to learn about U.S. history.

PR-SSC adopts Election Day holiday in accordance with IL

South Suburban College to Close on Election Day, November 3, 2020

Honoring The Class Of 2020 In Oak Forest

Words of congratulations from the proud parents of dozens of recent alums in Oak Forest.

Fall Virtual Open Houses at SSC

South Suburban College to host Virtual Program Open Houses to Assist Students with Fall Enrollment

Fall Registration at SSC

South Suburban College Announces Virtual Classroom and Hybrid Courses for the Fall Semester

Oak Forest Honors Graduates: Tell Us About The Class of 2020

Parents and families can fill out a short form for their graduate, and Patch will compile the information and share it with the community.

Oak Forest High School Becomes 1st D228 School On U.S. News List

The U.S. News & World Report included Oak Forest High School in its yearly ranking of best high schools in the nation.

Forest Ridge School District 142 Kindergarten Registration

Continuing Kindergarten Registration for 2020-2021 starting Wednesday, April 15, 2020 and now accepting online electronic documents

D228 Donates Gloves To First Responders During Coronavirus Crisis

The District 228 science department donated gloves to first responders in Oak Forest, Tinley Park, Country Club Hills and Midlothian.

Fine Arts Fair At Bremen Will Feature Students' Artwork, Music

The Keith Anderson Fine Arts Fair on Saturday, March 7 will highlight students at District 228 high schools and a few area middle schools.

D228, Midlothian 143 Get State Library Grants

Grants have been awarded to provide more books and library materials for students in D228 and Midlothian District 143 schools.

Strike Averted After Tentative Agreement Reached In D228

A tentative contract agreement is in place between the Bremen Township High School District 228 and Joint Faculty Association.

Strike Date Set By District 228 Teacher's Union

The District 228 Joint Faculty Association has set a Monday, Jan. 27 strike date.

Forest Ridge School District 142 Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten Registration for 2020 - 2021, Thursday, February 27, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

SSC begins construction on Barber College

South Suburban College announces development of Barber College at South Holland campus

Vietnam Veterans Bring Book to Life for American Lit. Students

Vietnam Veterans Visit Oak Forest High School Students Reading "The Things They Carried"

Oak Forest High School Hosts Food Truck Expo

Students at OFHS Present Food Truck Business Plans After Six Weeks of Work

Oak Forest Students Weld Broken Ramp For Disabled Peers

Jake St. Marie and Phil Bucher cut and welded the stand for the ramp to be made functional again.

D228 Teachers Give Final Offer Before Possible Strike

A "lack of progress during negotiations" means the District 228 union could strike in a couple of weeks.

Bremen DECA Awarded Grant from Marriott Hotels Program

Students win 3-year subscription to hotel simulator

2 D228 Educators Recognized With 'Those Who Excel' Awards

The Illinois State Board of Education recognized a Bremen teacher and District 228 administrator over the weekend.

Author Natalie Lund Casts Spell Over Students

Oak Forest High School Students Hear About Lund's New and Spooky YA Novel

Union Supporters Pack D228 Board Meeting At Bremen

Supporters of the District 228 Joint Faculty Association stressed the importance of a better "base pay" for teachers.

Teachers Collaborate for Roller Coaster Math Lesson

Students learn real-world math skills with help from math and history teachers

Bullying In Oak Forest: Share Your Stories With Patch

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and Patch is taking a look at the impact of bullying in Forest Ridge School District 142.

D228 Teachers Union Authorizes Strike

A teacher's strike could be looming affecting Bremen, Oak Forest, Tinley Park and Hillcrest high schools.

Hillcrest High School Celebrates Freedom to Read

Students and Staff Participate in Banned Books Week

Court Reporting Open House and FREE Evening Class at Oak Forest

Court Reporting Program Open House and free evening class Intro to Steno Machine Shorthand coming to Oak Forest Center

PR-SSC Receives Maximum 10-Year Reaccreditation

South Suburban College Earns Maximum 10-Year Reaccreditation from Higher Learning Commission

Bremen Teachers Rally Amid Tough Contract Negotiations

Bremen's Joint Faculty Association plans to demonstrate Tuesday in support of teachers who went back to school this fall without a contract.

Bengals Boys Soccer Team Holds Childhood Cancer Fundraiser

Inspired by personal stories close to home, the Oak Forest High School's boys soccer team is raising money to "kick" childhood cancer.

Hillcrest Teen Earns Coveted Top Score On AP Exam

Only 9 percent of AP test-takers earn the top score of 5 on the World History Exam. Kamira Payne is among them. Find out her secret.

1 Oak Forest Teen Named National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist

Semi-finalists for the scholarship were announced Wednesday.

Forklift Operator Training at Oak Forest Center

Forklift Operator Training coming to Oak Forest Center

High School Students Interview Senior Writer and Author

Michael Bamberger answers Oak Forest High School's questions about his book and career

PR-South Suburban College Continuing Education Classes Start Soon

Registration is Open for Non-Credit Classes at South Suburban College

PR-Late Start Classes Coming to South Suburban College Sept. 16

It’s Not Too Late to Register for Fall – Late Start Classes coming to South Suburban College September 16th

New Field Houses Dazzle Bremen District 228: Slideshow

Missed the Bremen Dist. 228 tour of the new field houses? Check out the gems that just opened up on all four high school campuses.