Avoca School Calendar 2017-18: First Day Of School, Vacations, Conferences

When's the first day of school in Avoca? That, and other must-know dates for parents, students and teachers.

Three Loyola Academy Grads Win Fulbright Grants

Loyola alumnae Bridget Galassini, Madeline Hahn and Mary Kate Vanecko were all recently awarded prestigious Fulbright Scholarships.

Loyola Academy Proposes Ambitious Campus Construction Plan

Loyola plans to add a new aquatic center, more parking, a student commons, resource center, administrative offices and a 700-seat theater.

New School Schedule In Wilmette District 39

Revised school schedule changes approved by the board in a special meeting Monday.

Lawsuit Threat Delays Wilmette Movie Premiere

UPDATE: Local filmmaker to screen New Trier documentary Sunday despite cease-and-desist letter.

New Principal At McKenzie Elementary School Named

Rachel Filippi to start as principal at McKenzie school in July.

District 39 Approves Teacher Contract With Raises

Raises for teachers will fall between 2.5 and 4 percent per year until 2019.

Head of Wilmette Company Involved in CPS Kickback Scheme Pleads Guilty

Gary Solomon faces as much as 20 years behind bars for promising ex-CPS chief cash and perks in exchange for a no-bid contract.

Tests Show No Lead in Water at Wilmette Catholic Schools

The water at both St. Francis Xavier School and St. Joseph’s School is safe.

Walk to School Day 2016: Wilmette School Participates

A Wilmette school joins more than 4,000 other schools around the world in taking a walk on Wednesday.

6 Loyola Academy Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

They were among only 16,000 juniors nationally to be recognized with the honor this year.

Important Dates for Upcoming School Year at Wilmette-Kenilworth Schools

Here are all the important dates for the 2016-2017 school year families need to know.

New Trier HS District 203 Board Approves 3-Year Deal With Teachers

The new contract allows the district and faculty to renegotiate the agreement in case of trouble in Springfield.

Sweet Sound: Loyola Academy Earns National Honor for Music Programs

The Wilmette school was one of 11 in the state to receive a SupportMusic Merit Award on Tuesday.

Rauner Tours Wilmette Junior High

The Illinois Governor spoke to students and staff at Wilmette Junior High School Monday morning.

Recent New Trier Alum Scored Perfect on AP Microeconomics Exam

John Healy, now a freshman at Vanderbilt University, was one of only 54 in the world to get every question right on the test last May.

Chicago School Board Sues Former CEO

The Chicago Board of Education seeks to recoup millions in damages from Barbara Byrd-Bennett. Wilmette-based SUPES Academy also named.

Free ESL Classes Offered at McKenzie This Spring

A District 39 teacher will offer ten sessions free of charge.

North Shore Billionaire Philanthropist Gives University $2 Million to Study Transgender Issues

Funds from the Jennifer Pritzker Foundation will establish a chair for transgender studies at a Canadian university.

New Trier Remembers 4 Who Died in Boating Accident

One of the young men tragically killed last weekend recently donated a piece of artwork to the school's Art Department.

Gripp Grants Awarded by D-39 Foundation

Four grants awarded this year cover music, writing and technology programs.

New Trier Teacher Names 'STAR in the Classroom'

Jennifer Niemi will receive an award from 3M and Econ Illinois later this month.

These School Districts Have the Best Sports Programs in Illinois

The district with the No. 1 sports program in Illinois also has the best in the nation, according to Niche.

Top 25 Illinois School Districts Spending the Most and Least Per Student

Districts with the highest and lowest operating expenses per pupil, according to the latest available data.

Holocaust Survivor Receives New Trier Diploma After 53 Years

Dr. Mark Olsky left school for college after three years, but earned enough credits to graduate in 1962.

Top 30 Illinois Colleges with the Highest Violent Crime Rates

A list of large and mid-sized colleges in Illinois with the most violent crime.

Superintendent's Letter 'Inappropriate, Inaccurate, Incomplete': Letter

Kathy Myalls takes issue with Dr. Ray Lechner's assertion a property tax freeze would prevent District 39 from balancing future budgets.

9 Colleges in Illinois Make U.S. News & World Report's 2016 Rankings

The top nine universities in Illinois, according to U.S. News & World Report.

District 39 Won't Be Able to Balance Budget With Property Tax Freeze

Senate Bill 318 could heavily impact the local school district.

WJHS Students Spent Part of Summer in China

School's Mandarin teacher shows how students were able to use what they learned halfway across the world.

38 New Trier Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Only 16,000 earned the distinction nationally based on qualifying test.

WalletHub Ranks the Top Community Colleges in Illinois

Thirty-one community colleges in Illinois were included in WalletHub's nationwide analysis.

Grads from These Illinois Colleges are Making the Most Money

Top 10 colleges in Illinois whose graduates have the highest mid-career median incomes.

Japanese Flag From World War II Found in New Trier's Basement

A construction crew found the artifact while building a new addition. Students are now seeking the family of the flag’s original owner.

Forbes Ranks the Best Colleges in Illinois for 2015

Seventeen of the highest-ranked Illinois colleges in 2015, according to Forbes.

Top 10 Public and Private Colleges with the Highest Graduation Rates

A look at which Illinois schools have the highest four-year graduation rates.

District 39 Fashion Show is September 17

Funds from Michigan Shores Club event will benefit Educational Foundation.

University of Illinois' Financial Ineptitude on Full Display

“Look no further than the latest university financial shenanigans involving U of I Chancellor Phyllis Wise.”

100 Best Private High Schools in the Chicago Area

Niche.com's list of the top private high schools includes institutions in Lake Forest, Winnetka, Downers Grove, Evanston and other suburbs.

New Trier Makes Newsweek's 'Top Schools' List

The school was ranked in the top 20 in the nation by Newsweek in annual list released Wednesday.