Football Schedule 2022: See Who The Mt. Carmel Caravan Faces This Fall

The 2022 fall football schedule is out for Mt. Carmel High School, with Week 1 set to kick off on Friday, Aug. 26, against St. Rita.

Mount Carmel High School Announces Decision To Remain All Male

After weeks of listening sessions and feedback from stakeholders, Mount Carmel High School decided not to go coeducational this fall.

All-Male Mount Carmel High School To Consider Becoming Coeducational

Should school leaders decide to make Mount Carmel coed, female students will be accepted in fall 2023. Decision expected in August.

South Side Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how FAFSA applications changed for South Side area high schools.

Dolton 149: Return to School is Not “Business as Usual”

Top changes include modified classroom capacity, plexi glass shields on student desks, social distancing, masking, symptoms screening.

College Financial Aid Applications In South Side Area: Compare To IL

See how college aid applications changed for South Side area high schools.

Illinois University Among Top 10 Best In World: Rankings

Schools in the United States scored the top 4 spots and the University of Chicago came in at number 9.

Honor Your 2021 Graduate On South Side Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on South Side Patch.

South Side Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The portion of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been on the rise in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Cook County.

Saturday: Dolton 149 Holiday Meal Gift Boxes for Families

Dolton 149 Board President Darlene Gray Everett has successfully salvaged the holiday meal gift boxes distribution.

Coronavirus Nixes Dolton 149 Annual “Breakfast with Santa” Event

Originally slated for December 5, the district's annual holiday event has been cancelled, falling victim to the pandemic.

South Side Students Sign Letters of Intent

Marist seniors from Auburn-Gresham and Marynook will continue their athletic careers on the collegiate level.

Dolton 149 Successfully Delivers 3,000 Computers to Students

Coronavirus pandemic disrupted “global supply chains” playing havoc with the computers’ delivery.

Dolton 149 School Board Taps Remote 2.0 Learning for 1st Quarter

If the transmission of COVID-19 and positivity decrease, "Hybrid Blended Model” – in-person and remote learning possible for 2nd quarter.

Recent CPS Grads Call For Schools To Cut Ties With Chicago Police

The march started on Sunday afternoon at Hyde Park Academy High School in Woodlawn and ended two miles away.

Amid COVID-19, Dolton 149 Holds 8th Grade “Virtumencement”

“Virtumencement” ceremonies for Dolton 149's 293 8th grade graduates took place on its originally scheduled date, May 28.

Teacher On Chicago’s Southeast Side Gets Golden Apple Award

You can bet when Michael Stewart woke up this morning he didn’t expect this: visitors bringing some outstanding news to his door.

School Food Distribution Center Worker Positive For Coronavirus

Legal experts told CBS 2’s Jermont Terry that both parents and the school district could be right in their contentions.

South Loop School Reopens To Provide Childcare For Essential Workers

South Loop Montessori School is open again, but only as a licensed emergency child care center for families of essential workers.

“Meals-on-School-Bus-Wheels” to Feed Students During Shutdown

Dolton School District 149 is delivering both a brown bag breakfast and lunch to all its students along its normal bus route.

Dolton 149 Students Celebrate “School Board Members Day”

“School Board Members Day” that honors the more than 6,000 non-paid, elected school board members in Illinois.

Dolton 149 Rolls Out $1 Million Security Plan in All Schools

The district, which serves 2,622 students, has increased its 2019-2020 security budget from $748,400 to $960,000.

Dolton 149 Recognizes Student Crossing Guards

Dolton School District 149 student safety patrols were at the district’s monthly board of education meeting last week to be honored.

Dolton 149 Back-to-School Carnival Draws Hundreds of Families

Attractions included bounce castles; farmers’ market with fresh vegetables, fruit; free backpack giveaway; haircuts; and dental cleanings.

Dolton 149 Urges Parents to Have Emergency Preparedness Plans

New this academic school year, Illinois state law requires schools to hold a minimum of three evacuations drills.

Dolton 149 Assistant Superintendent Retires After 31 Years

Dr. Denita Scott honored by Dolton 149 board of education at its monthly meeting on June 27.

Dolton 149, Roosevelt University Teacher Accreditation OK’d

School board unanimously approves “Alternative Certification Program”.

Archer Heights Teen Wins Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship

Marist High School senior Sergio Gaona will be the first person in his family to attend college.

Vaughn Occupational H.S. Students Win Cooking up Change Contest

- Winning Meal to Be Served at Chicago Public Schools -

South Side Student Engineers Her Dream Far From Home

Amy Wu moved from Zhuhai, China to attend Back of the Yards College Prep and is headed to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Our Lady Of The Snows Teacher Awarded By SXU

Samantha Garcia has won the Outstanding Beginning Teacher award.

Dolton 149 Approves Extended School Day for 2018-2019

School day boosted 30-minutes each day for the district’s five elementary schools and three middle schools

New Conflict Resolution “Unity Room” Opens at Sibley Elementary

The district's conflict resolution process, which minimizes school suspensions, aims to return students to class as soon as possible

St. Michael School To Close At End Of Year

Officials cite declining enrollment as reason to close St. Michael the Archangel School on the Far South Side of Chicago.

Grandma, Granddaughter Graduate Together At Chicago State

Englewood residents Belinda Berry and Karea Berry will both continue their education and pursue master's degrees.

Dolton 149 “Santa” Brings Toys, Winter Coats, 1,000 Holiday Meals

Accompanied by Mrs. Claus, Santa swooped into Dolton 149’s Middle School to greet students; take pictures; and get their Christmas lists.

Dolton 149 School Board Members Get Thanks from Students

Calumet City-based district joined communities throughout the state in November to mark the 9th annual “School Board Members Day” .

Teacher Accused Of Having Sexual Relationship With Student

A female teacher at Horizon Science Academy in Gage Park is under investigation.

Dolton 149 Students Hear College, Career Pathway Presentation

South Suburban Community College recruiter Rayya Ghani explained to district middle schoolers a college path to a professional future.

Dolton 149 School Board Votes to Lower Property Tax Levy

District’s total estimated fiscal year 2017 tax levy is $14,340,959 compared to the 2016 levy of $14,360,068 or a $19,109 reduction.