Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Wilmette-Kenilworth Patch.

New Trier Plans Spring Music Concerts

Three events in May will be live-streamed.

Over 400 New Trier Students Among Top Illinois Student Scholars

Hundreds of New Trier High School seniors and dozens from Loyola Academy were recognized among the top 10 percent of high school seniors.

New Trier Science Olympiad Places Second At State, Advances To Nationals

The team won second place out of 59 schools at the virtual event in early April.

New Trier Finishes Third At 29th National Japan Bowl

The National Competition was held virtually with over 200 students comprising 70 teams from 36 schools around the United States competing.

$4 Million From $1.9 Trillion Bill Set for New Trier Area Schools

New Trier Township High School has been allocated $800,000, while its feeder districts are due to receive over $3.2 million.

Three New Trier Teams Place Top Three In Illinois Japan Bowl

Every year since the competition started in 2015, New Trier has fielded a team that placed in the top three.

Wilmette-Kenilworth Area Increases Share Of College Grads

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

New Trier Students Raise Funds For Northfield Food Pantry

Chinese 3 students took place in a hands-on learning experience that benefits those in need.

New Trier Science Olympiad Advances To State On April 10

New Trier won first place in the Varsity category at the Oakton College Regional, out of 11 teams.

New Trier Area Schools Offer Post-Spring Break COVID-19 Tests

Registration is open for a temporary testing site at a Wilmette elementary school planned for next month, according to district officials.

$5.8M Renovation Allows Full-Day Kindergarten At All D-39 Schools

Families of kindergarteners at Romona and McKenzie elementary schools can pay a $6,460 fee for their child to stick around in the afternoon.

New Trier, Feeder Schools Set For Nearly $1.8M In Coronavirus Aid

Illinois public school districts will split about $2.25 billion in federal coronavirus relief, according to state officials.

Two Loyola Academy Seniors Earn Coveted Posse Scholarships

Students set to attend Pomona College and Cornell University were among the less than 5 percent of applicants selected as Posse Scholars.

New Trier To Host Gap Year Fair For Students Considering Post-Grad Plans

The virtual fair will help students assess their gap-year options.

Rainn Wilson Calls For 1984 New Trier Election To Be Overturned

"There’s nothing wrong with saying that you recalculated," said the actor and New Trier High School alum.

Petition To Rename Joseph Sears School Prompts Community Dialogue

"The issues leading to the petition expand beyond the school's name and should be addressed by the village as a whole," a board member said.

New Trier Hosts Part One Of Annual LitFest

Part Two is tentatively scheduled for April.

New Trier Fine Arts Association: Supporting Student Artists To Perform During The Pandemic

Professional visiting artists, funded by the NTFAA, are sharing their expertise in how to adapt their craft to new challenges.

$25 Million In Upgrades Proposed For Joseph Sears School

A final draft of the Kenilworth School District 38 master facilities plan heads to the board Monday.

4th Grade Teacher Honors Late Father's Veterans Day Tradition

With help from her students, Harper Elementary School teacher Katy Kennedy has sent out nearly 1,000 cards to veterans and their families.

35 Students In Wilmette Area Named National Merit Semifinalists

Three students from local private schools and 32 from New Trier High School reached the semifinal stage of the scholarship competition.

Loyola Academy Students Return To Classrooms After 2 Weeks Remote

Classes were moved online a few days into the school year after administrators learned of at least six coronavirus cases among students.

Coronavirus Cases Cause Loyola Academy To Move To Remote Learning

"We now believe off-campus social exposures are greater than first reported," Principal Charlie Heintz said.

New Trier High School Establishes Reopening Advisory Board

The board will give input, assess metrics and make recommendations as the District continues to evaluate current reopening plans.

New Trier To Host Virtual Activities Fair Sept. 23

"We are working to provide the most robust extracurricular program possible for our students during the upcoming school year."

Catholic School Teachers Demand Remote Start To School Year

The Archdiocese of Chicago's non-unionized teachers face a choice between losing their jobs or going to work amid the coronavirus pandemic.

New Trier Grad Named Among Final National Merit Scholars Of Year

Fourteen members of the New Trier High School class of 2020 have now been named National Merit scholars.

College Credits: Local Students Earn Degrees, Make Dean's Lists

These Wilmette and Kenilworth college students earned academic distinctions and degrees over the past semester.

11 Wilmette, Kenilworth Residents Win National Merit Scholarships

Recent grads from Loyola Academy, New Trier High School and North Shore Country Day School have been awarded National Merit scholarships.

Remove 'White Nationalist' Village Founder From School: Petition

Two recent New Trier grads called on Kenilworth school board members to rename Joseph Sears School because of its "despicable" namesake.

Wilmette Patch Honors Graduates: Tell Us About The Class Of 2020

Parents and families can fill out a short form for their graduate, and Patch will compile the information and share it with the community.

Loyola Academy Prints Straps For Police During Coronavirus Crisis

An art teacher helped Wilmette police print dozens of plastic straps for surgical masks on Loyola's unused 3D printers.

Loyola Academy Alumni Deliver Pizza To Cops During Coronavirus

Young graduates from Loyola Academy raised $6,000 ahead of Easter to support local families in need, first responders and essential workers.

Loyola Academy Teacher Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The teacher last had contact with students on March 12 and did not show symptoms of the virus until 18 days later, school leaders said.

Loyola Academy Cancels Classes For 2nd Day Over Coronavirus Fears

Out of "an abundance of caution," school officials said the school would remain closed, "as we actively seek out additional information."

'Monumental-Scale' Portraits Unveiled At New Trier High

Visitors to New Trier High School's Winnetka Campus this month cannot miss the latest collaborative project from New Trier art students.

Kenilworth School District 38 Hires District 73.5 Superintendent

Kate Donegan, a former special education teacher from Skokie, is set to lead the one-school district through an administrative restructure.

Wilmette Junior High To Host 'LIKE' Film Screening

The IndieFlix documentary will be screened as part of a community-wide discussion on social media consumption among children.

Two Loyola Academy Students Named Presidential Scholar Candidates

The two seniors are among less than 0.01 percent nationwide invited to apply for the prestigious honor.