D303 Considering Discarding Physics Honors

Move would align the district with the College Board’s changes to AP Physics programs.

Work Begins on Richmond, Davis School Schoo Improvement Plan

Committee plans three forums in early 2014 to gather parents’ views on improving student performance at the two schools.

District 303 Begins Parent Survey Dec. 10

Annual survey will be available on the district’s website.

2013-14 St. Charles East High School Athlete College Signings

St. Charles North Veterans Day Concert is Monday

Other District 303 Schools also have plans to mark Veterans Day.

Richmond Again Named Apple Distinguished School

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Parents: Are Your Kids Safe at School?

Are kids in the cross-hairs when it comes to potential gun violence at schools?

Geneva Schools Will Fight Tax Appeals of Geneva Commons, Best Buy

"Successful reduction petitions by these two corporations would result in a nearly $550,000 refund from the School District."

D-303: Tax Dollars for Students, Not Litigants

St. Charles 8th-Grader Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Awareness

Thompson Middle School’s Molly McBean takes up fight after illness strikes close to home.

3 District 303 Students Are National Merit Semifinalists

District 303 says 14 more of its students earned Commended Status.

St. Charles North Homecoming Parade Marches Through Downtown

Judge: Richmond-Davis Reorganization Stays

But the district must put together sa school improvement plan for the reorganized schools. the court rules.

NIU Ranked 19th Ugliest College Campus

NIU ranked 19th ugliest college campus.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

District 303: Richmond-Davis Reorganization Stands

Court finds the district’s reconfiguration of the schools was legal, but that it must comply with the No Child Left Behind Act, district tells parents.

How to Keep School Lunches Safe

Lunch shouldn’t make your kids sick. Here are some tips to preventing foodborne illness in their lunch bag.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Heat Prompts D303 to Close 3 Elementaries Again Wednesday

First-Grade Girl Bullied Over Star Wars Thermos

Why should a child be afraid to go to school because of what's in her lunchbox?

5 Ways Parents Can Help Their Kids Succeed in College

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.

St. Charles East, North Drill Teams Kick-A-Thon is Friday

This is the teams’ 20th year of the event, which in recent years has been raising $80,000 during each annual campaign.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

D303 Sees Highest ACT Score Ever From Class of ‘13

Back to School: D303 Says Don’t Drive, Use the Bus

Noting Route 64 construction in particular, the St. Charles school district urges parents to have their kids use school buses when available.

D300 Urges Parents to Log In to Home Access Center

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

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.

School District 303 Board OKs $206.2 Million Spending Plan

The St. Charles, Ill., schools budget passes 6-1 with no comments from the public.

Student Fees Are Part of the Price of Getting Back to School

In the Tri-Cities, the Worst Thing About Heading Back to School Is …

Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles residents fill in the blank on their least favorite thing about kids returning to the classroom.

Add Renters Insurance to College Students’ Shopping Cart

The Property Casualty Insurance Association of America urges parents, students to protect their computer equipment, dorm/apartment furnishings.

How To Get Your Kids Back on the School-Sleeping Schedule

Tips to get your kids ready for "early to bed and early to rise!"

4 Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping

Credit agency offers money-saving tips for shopping for school supplies.

Backpacks for $15 and less: Back to School Deals

Backpacks can be among the costlier items for school supplies. But they don't have to be.

5 Easy School Lunch Ideas That Are Healthy, Too

Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy — rich in antioxidants, nutrients and vitamins.

Backpack Weight: How Much is Too Much?

More than 24,300 people were treated in hospitals and doctors' offices for injuries related to backpacks in 2012.

Back-to-School, Sports Physical and Immunization Clinics Set

Kid Care Medical Partners with The Salvation Army in St. Charles to provide these services.

Have You Heard About District 303’s Community Backpack?

It’s a great place to pick up info that used to be sent home with your kids via fliers.

Did You Know District 303 Has a Free/Reduced Fee Lunch Program?