The district plans to hold classes but will monitor the weather and buildings over the weekend.
Major changes at the school include a plaza at the school entrance, providing walkways to the library, 20 parking spaces for staff and a vehicle turnaround area, District 90 announces.
An overhaul of the outdated HVAC system takes a big chunk of the repair costs, according to a report prepared for District 97.
Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 board approves preliminary two percent levy increase for 2013.
District 97 teacher shares touching experience from early in her career on Evanston Patch's "Teachers Speak Up" blog.
"Annie" runs Nov. 8-10 at Brooks Middle School in Oak Park.
Oak Park and River Forest High School ranks 43rd among the state's top 50 schools in standardized testing, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Modified Roosevelt Middle School renovation project proposal to be presented at Dec. 13 board meeting in River Forest.
Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.
First quarter honorees announced.
"Celebrate My Drive" competition runs Oct. 18-26. Anyone over age 14 can go online to support OPRF and pledge to drive safely. The winning high school will get a private Kelly Clarkston concert.
Are kids in the cross-hairs when it comes to potential gun violence at schools?
The Northbrook coffee shop removed a homecoming image painted by a high school club after receiving complaints. Its corporate office said the store should not have done so.
OPRF board looks at ways it could finance a $50 million long term facilities project to get a general idea of what it could mean for district budget and taxpayers.
District 97 performing due diligence on idea of moving central offices to four-story building at Madison Street and Taylor Avenue.
Two streakers caught after running across the Oak Park-River Forest football field during a musical interlude Friday night.
Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.
OPRF finance committee looks at preliminary concepts for new pools.
Oak Park and River Forest High School's student-produced news show, "Newscene," aired its first episode last week.
No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.
Eleven OPRF students among 1.5 million juniors to enter the program, 16,000 to qualify as semifinalists.
Why should a child be afraid to go to school because of what's in her lunchbox?
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 proceeds with regular school day, plans precautions to protect kids from the heat.
Parenting advice from Mom.me on how parents can help their kids succeed in their first year of college. The hardest lesson? Letting them go.
District 200 will see a one-time drop in revenue because of the debt service abatement for the 2012 levy, saving taxpayers a little bit on their bill this year.
Fifth grade shows biggest jump, from 584 students in 2012-13 to 686 in 2013-14.
Lunches shouldn't make your kids sick. Here are some tips to preventing food borne illness in their lunch bag.
Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.
Organizations will work together to expand the number and types of scholarships and Summer Enrichment grants currently being offered to students.
The “Those Who Excel” program annually recognizes and honors people who have made outstanding contributions to public and non-public elementary and secondary education.
District invites residents and other invested community members to meet with the board and district administrators Sept. 24.
Well, for starters, you want your peanut butter to jelly ration at 2:1. What are your tips for creating the perfect sandwich?
Oak Park and River Forest High School Huskies kick off at 4:15 p.m. against Fenger in Chicago.
The report comparing the top students in the class of 2013 was prepared for a board retreat earlier this summer, looking at the top 50 African American and top 50 white students.