District 41 to Conduct Security Audit After Students Viewed Porn at School

Incidents of students viewing porn at school came to light in April after a parent called the Forest Glen Elementary School principal, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Hinsdale Teen Fights Suspension for Wearing Gun Club T-Shirt to School

The Eagle Scout says the school arbitrarily infringed on his First Amendment rights and he wants his record cleared.

Quinn Awards $1.9 Million to Demolish Temporary Buildings at College of DuPage

“Removing these temporary buildings will clear the way for future construction projects at the college,” Governor Quinn said.

UPDATE: Glen Ellyn Elementary Students Disciplined for Accessing Porn at School

District 41 officials say boys ages 9 to 11 looked at porn online on a school district computer and on an iPod on the playground.

Downers Grove South Student Wins Best in Show at National Art Competition

Should H.S. Show Choir Students Be Able to Opt Out of Gym?

Students on school athletic teams and in marching bands are currently, under state law, allowed an exemption from physical education courses, according to the Daily Herald.

District 58 Considers Fee for Busing Services

The District 58 school board in recent months has been discussing the possibility of implementing a fee for busing students.

Driver of Wheaton School Bus Without Heat Treated for Hypothermia

She said the bus’s heater was not working when she began her route Jan. 23, and Illinois Central School Bus ignored her repeated pleas for help.

Fewer Than 60 Percent of Illinois Schoolchildren Proficient in Math and Reading

New Illinois School Report Card released today reveals scary reality as standards rise and scores drop.

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.

District 58 Students Selected to Participate in IMEA District Festival

Fourteen students from Herrick and O'Neill middle schools in Downers Grove were selected to participate in the annual Illinois Music Educators Association Festival.

Reading Games Coming to District 58

Beginning Nov. 1, teams of four to eight students can register to participate in the Reading Games, a district-wide reading competition for third through eighth grade students in District 58.

District 99 Boasts Increased Graduation Rate

Downers Grove District 99 previewed its 2012 School Report Card at an Oct. 21 board meeting. The district boasts an increased graduation rate—putting it at 92.2 percent. The full report is available Oct. 31.

District 58 Spotlighted in National Report for Social-Emotional Learning Initiatives

O’Neill Middle School teacher Meg Van Dyke is one of three Illinois finalists for this year’s Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST) Program.

Parents: Are Your Kids Safe at School?

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

Six from Downers Grove South Named National Merit Commended Students

The six students ranked among the top 5 percent of the roughly 1.5 million students who took the 2012 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

How To Help Your Child Deal with a Cyber-Bully

Marlo Thomas asks "Bullied" author for tips to help parents.

How To Help Your Child Deal with a Cyber-Bully

Marlo Thomas asks "Bullied" author for tips to help parents.

District 99 Begins Search for Next Principal of Downers Grove South

Current South High Principal Steve Bild will retire at the end of the 2013-14 school year.

Q&A with New Meadowview Principal Regina Leeberg

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.

Former NBA Star to Speak at Downers Grove North About Drug Abuse

Former Boston Celtics point guard Chris Herren will speak about his struggles with alcohol and drug abuse during a special event at North High on Oct. 10.

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.

Five District 99 Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Downers Grove North and South high school students are among 16,000 nationwide who will be considered for a National Merit Scholarship next spring.

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.

Simple Tips to Keep School Lunches Safe

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

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.

How Do You Make the Perfect PB&J?

Well, for starters, you want your peanut butter to jelly ration at 2:1. What are your tips for creating the perfect sandwich?

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.

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 anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.

All Woodridge Back-to-School Supply Lists 2013/2014

Find your student's list of necessary supplies for the 2013/2014 school year right here on Woodridge Patch.

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.

Newsweek High School Rankings Map: Downers Grove South at No. 1,448

The magazine's 2013 report out this week recognizes several Illinois schools.

Split District 99 Board Taps Kupka as President, Pavinato as VP

Nancy Kupka and newcomer Rick Pavinato prevailed over Debbie Boyle and Mike Davenport, respectively, after a contentious vote Monday night.

U.S. News: Downers Grove High Schools Rank Among Best in State

Downers Grove North ranked 36th out of 667 Illinois high schools, while South High placed 52nd, according to the annual list published by U.S. News and World Report.

Deadline Friday for Chamber Scholarships

The Woodridge Chamber of Commerce offers annual scholarships for graduating high school seniors.

Woodridge School District 68 Approves Waiver Request for Five Holidays

School District will have flexibility to decide whether to take days off for Lincoln’s Birthday and Casimir Pulaski, Martin Luther King, Columbus and Veterans days.

D68 Schools Honored With Top in State

William Murphy and Edgewood schools were recognized for strong standardized test scores.

D68 Could Require Classes on Holidays

The Woodridge School District 68 board will hold a hearing Feb. 4 to discuss holding classes on various holidays, such as Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday and Veterans Day.

Downers Grove South Students Partner to Promote Women's Entrepreneurship

Several local women business owners met with South High students Wednesday during the school's first ever Women's Entrepreneurship Vendor Show.