New Trier Warns of Yik Yak, 'Vicious' App That Lets Students Text Anonymously

Yik Yak lets users send anonymous text messages to others in the vicinity. It's being used at area schools, including New Trier

New Trier Mourns Sarah McCausland, '13 Graduate

Social workers will be available this week for students. McCausland died after being hit by a car while walking with friends near Bard College, where she was a freshman.

All Winnetka, Glencoe, Wilmette, Northfield Schools Closed Monday

Due to the extremely cold temperatures, it seems all North Shore schools are closed on Monday, Jan. 6.

Jeremy Harmening Earns B.S. Degree from the University of Kansas

New Trier grad earned his Bachelor of Science degree from KU.

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.

CSI New Trier: Forensics Science Class Shows Science's Practicality

Students who often didn't excel in previous science classes get excited about its application when looking at DNA evidence or bullet trajectories.

Parents: Are Your Kids Safe at School?

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

Caribou Coffee's Removal of LGBT Painting Sparks Controversy

The Northbrook coffee shop removed a homecoming image painted by a high school club after receiving complaints. Its corporate office said the store should not have done so.

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.

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.

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.

Weird of the Week: Website Says Teachers Seeking Sugar Daddies

From the department of bizarre press releases: Seeking Arrangement.com claims 356 Chicago-area teachers are moonlighting as sugar babies to make up for low pay and out-of-pocket classroom expenses.

Countdown to Back to School in Wilmette-Kenilworth

The countdown to the first day of the new school year in Wilmette and Kenilworth has begun. Are you ready?

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.

Three Fun, First Day of School Traditions

The start of the new school year is always an exciting time for the kids, so make it even more memorable.

5 Great Back to School Deals: Where to Find the Best Prices

According to Consumer Reports' "ShopSmart" issue, Walmart and Target have the best prices on school supplies among major retailers.

Wilmette District 39 Business Manager Moves to Kenilworth District 38

Crystal LeRoy will now serve as Kenilworth District 38's new full-time business manager, according to Wilmette Life.

UPDATED: NTHS Grad Allegedly Invested in 3-D Adult Film Company with Veteran's Money

Winnetka resident Clayton Cohn also allegedly spent money invested by veterans on a $10,000 per month mansion in L.A. and on investments in a hair extension company.

New Trier District 203: Important Dates for the New School Year

Find out when school starts in New Trier Township High School District 203, along with all the days off students are already looking forward to!

Wilmette District 39: Important Dates for the New School Year

Find out when school starts in Wilmette Public Schools District 39, along with all the days off your kids are already looking forward to!

Back to School: Census Bureau Facts for the 2013-14 School Year

U.S. Census Bureau provides facts and figures about Americans in school as we get ready for the 2013-14 school year.

Wilmette District 39 Makes Big Improvements for New School Year

Wilmette Junior High is getting a new science wing, while Romana Elementary will have a renovated auditorium.

Backpack Basics: A Weighty Issue

Backpacks don't have to just look good, they have to feel good too. Keep your child comfortable this school year by finding a quality backpack during back-to-school shopping.

Walgreens Offering Discounted Back-to-School Physicals

Take Care Clinics are offering reduced student physicals and free information on how to prevent and recognize concussions.

When is the First Day of School for Wilmette-Kenilworth Students?

The first day of school will be here before you know it. Here's a list of start dates.

5 Tips to Save Money During Back to School Season

Do you have your school supply list and have you checked it twice?

District 39 Approves Bus Contract for New School Year

North Shore Transit was awarded a contract to handle all bus transportation for Wilmette Public Schools District 39, including special education bussing, according to Wilmette Life.

Back to School: Be Aware of New Illinois Vaccine Requirements

Do you agree with the new requirement that all Illinois students in grades 6-12 receive the Tdap vaccine?

New Trier Junior Accepted to College Early

Edward Thomas earned a place in the Bard College at Simon’s Rock this fall.

District 39 and Wilmette Education Association to Begin Mediation on Contracts

After failing to come to an agreement on teachers' contracts on their own, the District 39 contract negotiations will now be mediated by a neutral third party.

New Trier Sisters Head to D.C. for Diabetes Research

Sisters Elizabeth and Catherine Woodburn were selected to represent Illinois as delegates of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s 2013 Children’s Congress.

Winnetka Tables Motion on New Trier’s Request for Baseball Net System

Trustees asked New Trier High School officials to investigate other options.

Walgreens Adds Concussion Education to Back-to-School Physicals

Walgreens physicals for students will include information on how to prevent and recognize concussions. File photo

Wilmette’s School Enrollment Fairly Stable While Winnetka’s Declines

Wilmette Public School District 36 could be down some 65 students.

Wilmette Residents Raise $85K Toward Romona School Renovations

Romona Elementary School will be getting a new projection system, theater lighting and new curtains among other things.

New Trier Students Row for World Record

New Trier High School students Hunter Johnson and Kenny Michalec also raised $13,600 for Friends of the Orphans.

New Trier Earns Two Golds at Rowing National Championship

New Trier High School students won the men’s freshmen 8+ and women’s JV 8+ races at the Scholastic Rowing Association of America Nationals, Wilmette Life reported.

Should Winnetka Approve New Trier’s Request for Baseball Net System?

Winnetka Village Council is expected to vote on a proposed 50-foot-tall netting system at Duke Childs Field on June 18.

New Trier School Board Oks Extra Costs For Proposed Baseball Net System

District 203 school board approved landscaping and fencing costs for a proposed 50-foot-tall netting system at Duke Childs Field, Chicago Tribune reports.

New Trier Alum Invites High School Teacher to Cornell Ceremony

New Trier class of 2009 graduate Marcella McGee Hayes was named a Merrill Scholar at Cornell University, Chicago Tribune reported.