Valley View Teachers Recognized By VFW In Essay Contest

Mankins won first place, Finn earned second and Konieczny won third place in the middle educator category.

Valley View Board Approves 2023-2024 School Calendar

Dates to know for the 2023-24 school year in Valley View School District.

Romeoville HS Student Wins At JJC Art Show

Senior Michael Kowalkowski won the Advanced Ceramics category.

Nearly 1,000 To Graduate At Lewis University Winter Commencements

Timothy McCarthy, a Lewis alum and former Orland Park Police Chief, will earn an honorary doctorate from the university.

Romeoville High School Students Named Illinois State Scholars

The selection of this award is based on student academic performance after six semesters and standardized test scores, the school said.

Romeoville HS MCJROTC Honored By Valley View Board

Romeoville High School's MCJROTC program is a distinguished unit for the second year in a row.

Valley View Middle Schools Plan Fall Play Performances

Humphrey Middle School and Lukancic Middle School will both perform their fall plays this month.

Lewis University Enrollment Returns To Pre-Pandemic Levels

According to the university, Lewis has grown by 240 students over the previous year, which is a 4 percent increase.

Valley View Hosts Job Fair At Romeoville Library

Immediate interviews will be held at the job fair, and some positions could be hired on-the-spot.

Dept. Of Homeland Security Awards $157K Grant To Lewis University

The grant will fund the continued work of How2INFORM as it works with state educators to provide media literacy training in their classrooms

Fifth Annual Spartan Classic Planned Saturday

Marching bands from across the state will compete at the Classic, and showcase their skills in field show performances.

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Speaks At Lewis University

The event will be held on the Romeoville campus at 4 p.m. Oct. 11; all are welcome.

Lewis University Honored As A Best Regional University

U.S. News & World Report, Money.com, and Forbes.com all selected Lewis University as a top University in the nation and Illinois.

Military Appreciation Night At Friday Football Game In Romeoville

All veterans will be given free entry, a free meal ticket, and will be recognized throughout the game, the district said.

State's Attorney Glasgow Donates To LewisU For License Plate Camera

The two new Flock cameras will cover cars at the main entrance to Lewis University.

Lewis University Voice Study Looking For Child Participants

The study will help to set the groundwork for more improvements in the area of pediatric voice assessment.

Lewis University Adopts New Emergency Alert System

Lewis University is now utilizing Rave Mobile Safety​ to distribute emergency messages to its community.

July 24: Joliet Montessori School Open House

Families invited to see how Montessori education works—$100 application fee waived for attendees.

Lewis University Not Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination

The university is strongly recommending that its students and personnel be up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccination.

Lewis Alumna Sworn Into Illinois Supreme Court

Justice Lisa Holder White earned her Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, from Lewis University.

Lewis University Demolishes Fitzpatrick Hall

Fitzpatrick has been a residence hall and has housed thousands of students, but it has reached the end of its useful structural life.

Romeoville Business Owner Gives Donation To Enhance VVSD STEM Programs

The district said Romeoville High School will use the money to help supplement the school’s STEM program and activities.

Lewis Hosts Summer Preview Program Days For High School Students

Events will be held on July 12, July 26, Aug. 2 and Aug. 4.

Lewis University Lands 3 Graduate Programs Among Nation's Best: Report

U.S. News and World Report's 2023 list recognizes the Romeoville university for its graduate programs in nursing, education and social work.

Lewis' Exercise Science Program Receives National Accreditation

Lewis University is only the second Exercise Science program​ to be accredited in Illinois, the university said.

Romeoville High School Presents Spring Musical

Students will present "Anastasia The Musical" on March 4-6, 11 and 12.

Lewis University Begins Work On Joliet Black History Project

Lewis University is one of 11 recipients of the Foundation’s groundbreaking “Broadening Narratives” initiative.

Romeoville School Closings: Winter Storm Expected Wednesday

Valley View School District in Romeoville will have an e-learning day on Wednesday.

Lewis University Ranks Among Best Online Master’s Degree Programs

The business, criminal justice, information technology, and nursing programs were ranked as best online programs by U.S. News & World Report

Lewis University Hosts Fifth Annual High School Art Invitational

Students from eight high schools were featured in the show with 36 works of art.

Romeoville High School Plans Outdoor Graduation

The school said that one ceremony for all graduates is currently planned, and plans can be adjusted if COVID-19 mitigations change.

Spaces Available In VVSD's Little Raiders Program

The Little Raiders program runs from February to May, from 11 a.m. to 1:05 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday.

A. Vito Martinez Drama Club Presents 'Not-So-Grimm Tales'

There will be two performances of the show, at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., on Saturday at the school.

Lewis Revises Attendance Policy For Athletic Events

The policy and its guidelines will be re-evaluated by the university administration over the next few weeks, according to the university.

Lewis Athletics Announces Third Class Of Academy Of Coaches

The university said the four-member class will be honored during halftime of the men's basketball game against McKendree on Jan. 15.

Lewis Earns NCAA Presidents’ Award For Academic Excellence

Lewis is one of five schools in the Great Lakes Valley Conference to receive the award, the university said.

Nearly 650 To Be Honored At Lewis University's Winter Graduations

The Winter Commencement ceremonies honor August and December graduates.

Romeoville HS Band Boosters Hold Second Annual Scavenger Hunt

Participants will explore holiday decorations around town, look for items and solve riddles.

Five Valley View Students Selected For Music Conference

One Romeoville HS student and four Bolingbrook HS students will participate in the conference in January.

Lewis University Recognized As Best School For Men In Nursing

The university earned the honor for the third consecutive year.