SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2010. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) has announced the Illinois 2009-10 Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholars. This year’s honorees include 1,403 students selected from across the state, including 299 new Byrd Scholars that are eligible to receive a $1,500 college scholarship for each of four years.[Read More…]
Schools
Marian Honors April Students of Month
Chicago Heigths, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School recently honored its Students of the Month for April. Following is a listing by department: EMMAUS Leadership: Katylin Klein of Lansing, Alyse Walker of Flossmoor. Advancement: Brianna Wegrzyn of Chicago Heights. Business: Trey Pritchett of Lansing. Campus Ministry: Lauren Piattoni of St. John,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Abolish Suburban Cook County Regional Office of Education
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010. Yesterday, Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation into law that eliminates the Suburban Cook Country Regional Office of Education in the aftermath of its superintendent being arrested and indicted on 16 counts of official misconduct, theft and misapplication of funds. “When it comes to the vital task of[Read More…]
Remarks by The First Lady at George Washington University Commencement
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2010 – 10:55 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Wow. Thank you all. Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. “Dr. Obama” — I like that. (Laughter.) I think I’ll have everybody at home start calling me that. (Laughter.) Thank you. I am so honored to help you celebrate[Read More…]
District 162 Students Exhibit Math Skills
Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Students in Matteson Elementary School District 162 recently demonstrated their math skills in two south suburban math competitions. The District’s seventh grade team placed third and the eighth grade team placed fifth at the South Suburban Middle School Math Competition held at Providence Catholic High School. Seventh grade[Read More…]
Illinois School Inducts NJHS Members
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Matteson Elementary School District 162’s Illinois School recently held induction ceremonies for its National Junior Honor Society members. The students include: Storm Dade, Kameron Davis, Anna Farley, Khaleah Griffin, Karmyn Smith-Ross, Briana Tate, Ella Thornton, and Nicole Vega.
GSU Hosts Community College Counselors Day
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Community college counselors help their graduating students succeed by guiding them to the educational opportunity that best fits their interests, goals, and financial situation. To provide area community college counselors with accurate, up-to-date information, Governors State University recently sponsored a daylong information session for the[Read More…]
Pirates, Mermaids Accompany Peter Pan to GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The classic adventure about a boy who won’t grow up, ‘Peter Pan,’ comes to the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University for a single performance Thursday, July 15, at 11 a.m. As presented by Emerald City Theatre, ‘Peter Pan’ is a rousing tale suitable for[Read More…]
Learning About the Earth with the USDA
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Foreset, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mark Bramstedt and Robert Jankowski (front, left to right) from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, collect a soil sample from the Prairie and Nature Preserve of Prairie State College, located on the south side of campus. The college plans to restore this area to[Read More…]
District 163 Kindergarten 2010-11 Registration
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will conduct kindergarten registration for the 2010-2011 school year from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 26, and from noon – 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 27, at the District Office, 242 S. Orchard Drive, Park Forest. Children must be five-years-old on[Read More…]
