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.

Yorkville Intermediate School Involves the Community in its Character Counts Assembly

The assembly reinforced to students the importance of one's character.

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.

Watch Cross Lutheran Principal Kiss a Pig

Principal Susan Lopez kissed the pig as a prize for the fundraising walk-a-thon.

Parents: Are Your Kids Safe at School?

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

Yorkville Intermediate School Seeking Community Members for Character Counts

Volunteers will be asked to share a short story at the assembly on Oct. 21.

Grande Reserve Elementary School Fox Trot Fundraiser a Success

The funds went to support PTO events and purchase classroom supplies for Common Core.

How To Help Your Child Deal with a Cyber-Bully

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

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.

Students at Grand Reserve Raising Funds Through Fox Trot Walk-a-Thon

The event will be held on Friday, Sept. 27 for all students at Grand Reserve

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.

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?

As school starts up, lunch boxes are once again filled with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. We've got tips for the way to create the best PB&J.

YMS Acting Principal Appointed to Serve as Principal for 2013-14 School Year

Lisa Adler began working at YMS following scheduling impacts that occurred during the first week of school.

Yorkville Likely to Get New Christian High School: Report

The United City of Yorkville Plan Commission recommended the final plat for the 60,000 square foot school.

Asst. Principal in District 115 Appointed as Acting Principal at Yorkville Middle School

All YMS students have also received their course schedules.

Yorkville's Parkview Christian Academy Welcomes New Superintendent

Parkview Christian Academy has also added a second preschool location, to open on Aug. 22.

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.

'Aggressive Steps' Being Taken to Create Schedules for YMS Students

The previous schedule for YMS students was not found to adequately address the needs of students and concerns of parents, according Y115 board members and the Y115 administrative staff.

Back to School: What You Should Know in Yorkville District 115

Are you ready for the new school year? Share your thoughts in the comments.

August is School Preparedness Month in Illinois

Here are tips in the event of an emergency for when children are back in school.

Bus Schedule Information for Yorkville 115

Find out when and where your bus picks up.

Yorkville High School Getting Football and Soccer Fields, Addition to Library Resource Room and More

Construction will commence throughout the school year on many new additions and changes to Yorkville High School.

Save Money on Back-to-School

School supplies shopping? Here's some tips to save a little money.

Elementary Class Lists To Be Posted Thursday

See who is in your child's class this school year.

Football: 2013 Yorkville Schedule Released

Yorkville's home opener is set for Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m.

District 115 Registration Information and Fees

Registration is Aug. 5 and 6.

New Immunization Requirements for 2013 Yorkville School Registration

Registration for the 2013-14 school year will take place on Monday, Aug. 5th and Tuesday, Aug. 6th.

Summer Reading List Suggestions for Yorkville 115 Students

Summer Reading Lists for Yorkville 115 Students

YGS PTO Installs New Playground with Community Support

The playground will be open for visitors this summer.

Virtual Learning Solutions Withdraws Charter

Illinois State Charter School Commission recommends denying all 18 appeals.

YHS Students Recognized at Drama Awards

New Immunization Required for Yorkville 115 Students

Students without proof of the Tdap vaccination will not be allowed to start school on August 14, 2013.

Yorkville Middle School Student Wins Alcohol Awareness Month Poster Contest

Jihad Muhammad, a 8th grade student at Yorkville Middle School, was an Individual School Winner.

YMS Student Honored for Outstanding Service

Mark Bulleri was honored for his work with various fundraisers and his service to the Kendall County Food Pantry.

"Name Your Price" Charity Garage Sale to Benefit Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Yorkville High School is hosting its second annual SMA charity garage sale to help those, including a fellow student and a teacher's child, who have been diagnosed with SMA of which there is no known cure.

Letter: CCGS Principal and Asst. Principal Thank Students, Staff and Parents for an Amazing Year

The CCGS Library will be open during select times during the summer as well for book checkout.

Team Fooshi Wins YIS Battle of the Books Competition

Teams were asked 12 questions about various books they had read.