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Scholastic Book Fair Kicks Off at Rich East

(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School students got a first glimpse of new books at the Rich East Rocket Scholastic Book Fair this week in Park Forest. Alasia Hall, Ashante Vaughn, Deborah Tate and Tatiana Long immediately became submerged in reading. The book fair, held twice a year, helps[Read More…]

PSC Thanks Marian Catholic for Community Support

(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College President Dr. Eric C. Radtke (second right) and Director of Respond Now Carl Wolf (first right) presented an award to Director of Bands Greg Bimm (first left) and Principal Sister Kathleen Ann (second left) of Marian Catholic High School for the college’s[Read More…]

Quinn Administration Announces $25 Million Capital Grant to Build UNO Neighborhood School

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn’s administration today announced a $25 million Illinois Jobs Now! capital grant to build the United Neighborhood Organization’s (UNO) newest charter school, the Gage Park Campus in Chicago. Billy Ocasio, a Senior Advisor to Governor Quinn, joined Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)[Read More…]

Congratulations to Rich East’s Scholastic Bowl Team

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Rockets’ first Scholastic Bowl tournament was held last week and they now have a 2 and 0 record. The Varsity team, led by captain Nicole Montovalo, dispatched their first opponent with a score of 106-44. The second round match against rival Rich Central was a nail biter,[Read More…]

Presidential Proclamation–American Education Week

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 16, 2010.   Education is essential to our success as both a people and a Nation.  During American Education Week, we rededicate ourselves to providing a complete and competitive education for every student, from cradle through career. In an increasingly interconnected world, our leadership and prosperity depend on the[Read More…]

Marian Catholic 2010-11 First-Quarter Honor Roll

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School has announced its Honor Roll for the First Quarter of the 2010-2011 school year. Along with a full complement of co-curricular activities in athletics and fine arts, rigorous college-prep academics remain the focus as the following “Scholars with a Soul” are recognized for their efforts,[Read More…]

U.S. Students Study in Growing Number of Countries and in Less Traditional Locations

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2010.  U.S. students studied in significantly greater numbers in less traditional destinations in 2008-2009, according to the new Open Doors survey report released today by the Institute of International Education (IIE) with funding from the U.S. Department of State. Over half of the top 25 study destinations[Read More…]

Spring 2011 Registration Underway at PSC

Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Spring 2011 registration is underway at Prairie State College (PSC). Hundreds of courses are offered days, evenings, weekends, and online to accommodate busy schedules. Credit courses begin January 18. Non-credit courses include a variety of single day and multiple session offerings that begin throughout the spring. Students are[Read More…]

PSC Forensics Team Begins Season with Solid Start

Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Prairie State College (PSC) Forensics Team has a history of winning, and this season, they are off to a solid start to continue that tradition. At the Moraine Valley Community College tournament on October 9, the team came home with one tournament champion win and three[Read More…]

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