Hillcrest Key Club Removes More Than 80 Pounds of Trash from Chicago Riverfront

Twenty-two Hillcrest High School Key Club students recently partnered with the Shedd Aquarium for a day of service and learning at Ping Tom Memorial Park, collecting more than 80 pounds of trash from the park and riverfront.

Through the Shedd-sponsored experience, students learned about habitat restoration and the importance of protecting local waterways. Their cleanup helped remove litter that could enter the water system and harm wildlife.

Hillcrest’s Key Club has participated in this annual service experience for nearly a decade. While previous outings typically focused on the lakefront, this year’s riverfront location gave students a new setting to explore the connection between community service and environmental stewardship.

With beautiful weather and enthusiastic participation, the outing offered students a hands-on opportunity to make a difference while learning how their actions help protect natural habitats.

About Bremen High School District 228

Bremen High School District 228 is located in the southwest suburbs of Chicago and serves the communities of Midlothian, Posen, Tinley Park, Markham, Hazel Crest, Country Club Hills and Oak Forest. District 228 serves over 5,000 students and employs 800 full and part-time staff members. Bremen High School, in Midlothian, opened its doors to students in September of 1953. Since then, District 228 opened three additional schools. Tinley Park High School opened in 1961; Hillcrest High School, in Country Club Hills, opened in 1967; and Oak Forest High School opened in 1970. For more information, please visit bhsd228.com/