Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Education, media and political issues were on the minds of the seventh and eighth grade Huth Middle School students who participated in the school’s third annual Great Debate, “Point/Counterpoint” on a recent evening at the school. Focusing on contemporary subjects, the students brought forth arguments that were based[Read More…]
Schools
Southland’s Extended School Day Opens Door To Opportunities
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It is nearly 4:00 p.m. on a weekday at Southland College Prep Charter High School, and its classrooms are still buzzing with activity. While instruction in the core curriculum ends at 3:30 p.m., Southland students continue to be involved at school in their electives from 3:30 p.m. until[Read More…]
GSU Chemistry Students Present Nationally
David Corcoran of Oak Forest, Diana Harms of Joliet, Dr. Patty Fu-Giles of Governors State University, and Rahul Khanke of University Park at the American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition held in Boston, MA. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University Master of Science students are also making[Read More…]
Students Participate in Rich East Community Forum
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East students (from left) junior Derrick Flemming, freshman Tiana Lawson and senior Symone Sherrod jot down ideas for discussion on how to keep Rich East High School moving forward at the recent Rich East Community forum. The students then presented their observations and ideas[Read More…]
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…]
