The money will benefit Rustic Falls Nature Camp and District 219 Education Foundation.
The National Science Foundation awarded Oakton a $374,279 grant.
Niles North and Niles West high schools raised the money for Rustic Falls Nature Camp, a camp for underserved and special needs children, as well as children cancer survivors.
Christopher Basten will replace Principal Chelsey Maxwell, who is leaving at the end of June.
The Niles Township High School District 219 student was recently featured on Chicago Tonight.
"These guidelines are based on the most recent scientific evidence, as well as the expertise of the coaches who will help implement them," said Dr. Preston M. Wolin, a member of the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee.
May 7 is National Teacher Appreciation Day. How has a teacher impacted your life?
John Krestos, a chemistry teacher at Nile North High School, was surprised on Thursday he was presented with a Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching in front of his students.
An East Prairie Middle School instructor was recently awarded Barnes & Noble’s “My Favorite Teacher Award.”
The team took 13th place overall, Niles West News reports.
Stay connected with Niles North High School thanks in special part to three students who created an app for the Apple iPhone and Android devices.
Following a disruptive pep rally at Niles West High School, school administration recently made changes to this year's prom, making some students question whether or not they want to attend.
U.S. News and World Report's annual high school rankings are out and School District 219 is unranked.
Niles Township High School District 219 students created an app that feature breaking news, sports and more.
John Kretsos, a chemistry teacher at Niles Township High School District 219, is one of the 32 finalists for the teaching excellence award.
Students from Niles North and Niles West High School will be traveling to the University of Illinois to compete in a translation competition.
Niles West High School art students are competing for a chance to win $50,000 for the school’s art program.
See how the lady Vikings are doing this softball season.
It's no surprise now that District 219 has an elite debate team. See what they group accomplished recently, including the game-turnout against 32 teams.
Three students were sent to the Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering state competition recently.
Nine candidates ran for three seats for Lincolnwood trustee. One candidate lost by seven votes.
We're updating the results of the two contested school district races in Skokie, today, April 9, 2013. School District 72 and 73.5 have contested races.
Lincolnwood has some very interesting elections this April 9, 2013. See who is running for what here.
Skokie serves seven school districts. Some races are hot - with several candidates running for a handful of seats while others are uncontested. Election Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, April 9, 2013.
One incumbent and three new challengers are running for four spots on the Evanston-Skokie District 65 board of education. Find their answers to our questions here.
Niles Township High School District 219 has appointed Antwan Babakhani as Niles West High School’s new assistant principal of student services.
Students from Niles West High School won first place and more than 30 awards at the Illinois Junior Academy Regional Fair recently.
Niles North High School switched to reusable dishes from paper plates in February.
Zagat named OrganicLife's CEO Jonas Falk in its "30 Under 30" series. Falk's company serves lunch to District 219 students - some of which would disagree with the publications rating.
Lincolnwood residents gathered for a forum for candidates of Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education at Lincolnwood Village Hall on Wednesday.
The Niles West student newspaper has been named a 2013 NSPA online Pacemaker finalist.
New Trier High School students created two dresses to help raise awareness for the Glass Slipper Project, which funds prom dresses for girls who otherwise couldn't afford them.
Michael Dillon will be managing the new Skokie branch of Uhlmann Price Securities.
Niles North High School sophomore D'Angelo Oberto was named Top Speaker in the junior varsity division.
West Field Old Orchard in Skokie has teamed up with the Glass Slipper Project to help underprivileged high school girls obtain dresses for the upcoming prom year.
There are five people running to fill four four-year terms and one to serve a two-year term. Elections are April 9.
Niles West student James McLellan was voted the number one speaker in the Junior Varsity division out of 240 debaters.
All of Skokie's school districts have canceled after school activities for today, Tuesday, Feb. 26.