Prepared for a board retreat focused on the district's strategic planning, report looks at achievement of Oak Park and River Forest High School's top 50 African American and white students from the class of 2013.
In a Q&A with Patch, Oak Park and River Forest High School Principal Nathaniel Rouse says he plans to get into more classrooms this year, and advises teachers and parents to stay connected with students.
Oak Park and River Forest High School fails to make Adequate Yearly Progress, looks to further assist students not meeting state standards.
Hatch Elementary School teacher kicks off ribbon cutting ceremony at the new schoolyard, finds out an outdoor classroom has been dedicated in her name.
New teachers, new year at Oak Park and River Forest High School
Simmie Cobbs returns to OPRFHS after a year at Montini.
District 97 board approves 1:1 Technology Initiative, with tentative plans to begin the iPad rollout to fifth graders Sept. 30.
The Give With Target campaign ends Sept. 21.
The Oak Park Elementary School District 97 Board of Education will vote on a bid to install 79 security cameras at its eight elementary schools in an effort to curb vandalism.
Plan your child's walk to school with safe walking routes from the Village of Oak Park.
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 has 53 new hires starting the new year.
International Baccalaureate, Project Lead the Way and Common Core among goals for 2013-14 school year in Oak Park Elementary School District 97, Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts says in Patch Q&A.
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.
Oak Park and River Forest High School No. 68 for football in Illinois, according to a USA Today ranking.
Want to get involved with your school's PTO? We have a list of what your District 97 PTO does and
Superintendent to hold office hours for parents, staff and community members as all prepare for the first day of school on Aug. 26.
Bubble and Back-to-School events combined at children's museum in Oak Park.
A little throwback action to get you back into the Huskie spirit.
With all the supplies kids need for school, not to mention the additional accessories, preparing for the school year can get pricey. We found some online deals to share.
New series of aluminum and glass doors will be installed to enhance security at Oak Park and River Forest High School.
Don't let your child get weighed down with an oversized, overly heavy backpack. We share safety tips for buying a backpack and keeping kids safe.
We asked readers on Facebook: Do you buy the $240 parking pass for your Oak Park and River Forest High School student? If not, do they bike? Walk? Take the bus? What works?
Patch asked readers whether they think a fall rollout of the one-to-one technology initiative in Oak Park District 97 would be too fast.
District 97 officials will vote Aug. 20 on a plan to implement its one-to-one technology plan when students return to school in the fall.
Roosevelt Middle School in River Forest has new traffic safety procedures in place for the new school year.
The new Holmes Elementary School stop will be at 7:42 a.m. at Washington and Euclid.
The Huskies' season begins Aug. 31 at Fenger, and the following week is the home opener. Check out the schedule to find out when all the big games are, including Homecoming.
Back-to-school supply drive to help local families in crisis.
Steven Cummins takes over as HR director for Oak Park Elementary School District 97.
Patch wants to see your favorite sports teams in action! Here's how you can help feature local athletes on Patch.
U.S. Census Bureau provides facts and figures about Americans in school as we get ready for the 2013-14 school year.
School fees vary by grade.
The athletic office will be closed Friday, July 26 until Friday, Aug. 2.
District underspent by about 4.6 percent in 2012-13. New budget shows 7.74 increase over dollars spent in 2012-13.
Oak Park and River Forest High School meets standards for energy performance, thermal comfort, indoor air quality and illuminance levels to be named an Energy Star building.
Make sure you have all the right documents when signing your child up for school.
Oak Park and River Forest High School Finance Advisory Committee (FAC) to hold first meeting July 15.