Niles Herald-Spectator

Students spice up self-discovery in ‘Heights’

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 06:55:15 -0500

Home, family, and the search for where one belongs are timeless themes of theater. Maine East High School adds spice to the journey of self-exploration through its spring production “In the Heights.”

Maine South students hack way to prize

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:42:00 -0500

Maine South High School seniors Griffin Stetson and Peter Hadlaw won gold medals in Web design at the SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Championship held recently in Springfield. Over the course of six hours, teams were required to complete a series of design challenges focusing on website usability and accessibility, with at least one challenge related to scripting. Under the guidance of Maine South advisors Joe Greguras and Bruce Atkinson, Stetson and Hadlaw were named Illinois State Champions for the second consecutive year. They will be competing for the National Championship in Kansas City, Mo. in June after finishing fourth in …

Dist. 67 hires Lincolnwood native, Dist. 65 employee as superintendent

Sun, 05 May 2013 06:14:58 -0500

After the last two superintendents of Golf Elementary District 67 resigned, citing the long drive from their homes, the school board Thursday appointed a Lincolnwood resident to the post. Beth Sagett-Flores will replace Jamie Reilly, the outgoing superintendent who served for the past three years. Sagett-Flores is slated to start July 1. She comes from Evanston/Skokie Elementary District 65, where she serves as human resources director. Prior to that, she was principal of Lincolnwood Elementary School in District 65 for seven years. Sagett-Flores also has served as a principal, middle school teacher and special education teacher at Chicago Public Schools. …

Maine school buses get cameras, GPS

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:11:09 -0500

East Maine School District 63 is equipping its buses with on-board cameras and GPS units next year to better ensure the safety of students and drivers. The decision to add the devices came one week after an out-of-control school bus careened down a 1.3-mile stretch of Oakton Street in Park Ridge and Niles. The district’s contract discussions with transportation contractor Septran, Inc., however, predated the Jan. 29 accident involving bus driver Elaine C. Delaney, 77, of Wheeling. Delaney suffered a medical emergency behind the wheel and crashed into several vehicles while en route to a District 63 school in Des …

DCFS finds evidence of neglect, abuse in Maine West hazing case

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 16:18:00 -0500

Neglect and abuse claims leveled against two soccer coaches swept up in a hazing scandal at Maine West High School have been substantiated by Illinois’ child welfare agency. The finding by the Department of Children and Family Services lends new credibility to the allegations and closes yet another formal inquiry into the conduct of the coaches, leaving only Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’s office with an ongoing criminal investigation into the matter.

Preschool fairs help parents choose path to success

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 02:20:07 -0500

Parents may feel overwhelmed when choosing the right preschool, but local preschool fairs can help make the process a little less stressful. More than 20 local preschools and day care centers participated in the annual Preschool and Day care Fair at the Niles Public Library on Jan. 9. The Park Ridge Public Library will host its own annual fair on Jan. 26. A one-stop shop, the annual fairs are a convenient way for parents and guardians to learn more about the preschool and day care options that are available to them in the area. “It is such a great opportunity …

Maine South concerts share sounds of the season

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:04:01 -0500

PARK RIDGE — Park Ridge is not yet a winter wonderland, but local students are singing the season’s praises anyway.

‘Freddie the Frog’ leaps onto Niles West stage

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 01:16:05 -0500

SKOKIE — Young children wrapped up in the musical adventures of a frog and his over-sized elephant friend may not realize by listening they’re actually building life skills.

Maine South art exhibited at Iannelli Studios

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:13:15 -0500

PARK RIDGE — Maine South High School’s first Senior Art Show is taking place through Jan. 6 at Iannelli Studios Heritage Center, 255 N. Northwest Hwy., in Park Ridge. This exhibit features two- and three-dimensional student work produced in Art 4, Design and Materials 4 and Photo 4 classes. Much of the work will be priced to sell. “We felt strongly about creating an opportunity for students who have participated in the art program all four years of their high school career to exhibit their work,” Maine South Fine Arts Department Chair Teralyn Keith said. “We are very excited about …

Most District 64 students meeting testing standards

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 06:16:26 -0500

PARK RIDGE — Most students in Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 continue to meet rising benchmarks set by No Child Left Behind, results from the 2012 Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) show.

Maine South art exhibited at Iannelli Studios

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 06:02:18 -0500

PARK RIDGE — Maine South High School’s first Senior Art Show is taking place through Jan. 6 at Iannelli Studios Heritage Center, 255 N. Northwest Hwy. in Park Ridge. This exhibit features two- and three-dimensional student work produced in Art 4, Design and Materials 4 and Photo 4 classes. Much of the work will be priced to sell. “We felt strongly about creating an opportunity for students who have participated in the art program all four years of their high school career to exhibit their work,” said Maine South Fine Arts Department Chair Teralyn Keith. “We are very excited about …

Circus Club entertaining for decades

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 06:20:12 -0500

Big-top fun and excitement fills Maine East High School in Park Ridge during performances of the school’s Circus Club.

TRINITY

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 06:09:55 -0500

First honors The following local students from Trinity High School, 7574 W. Division St., River Forest, earned first honors for the first block of the 2012-13 academic year. From Niles: Senior Shannon McGinnis. From Norridge: Sophomore Adriana Casali; freshman Anyssa Iliopoulos.~. …

Resurrection hosts holiday performances

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 06:06:55 -0500

Join in the festivities as the Fine Arts Department of Resurrection College Prep High School presents a variety of showcase performances and concerts to share the holiday spirit. The community is welcome to attend these events, all of which will be held at the school, 7500 W. Talcott Ave., Chicago. The Holiday Dance Showcase, featuring the students in the dance program at Resurrection along with the Orchesis competitive dance team, under the direction of Stephanie Mueller, will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 30 in the Resurrection Little Theatre. “Silent Night/Sacred Night,” a holiday chamber concert, featuring the Resurrection Chamber …

District 219 school notes

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 06:16:35 -0500

Niles North hosts Family Fitness Night The Niles North Physical Welfare Department, along with the American Heart Association and POLAR heart monitors, invite Niles North students and their families to attend Family Fitness Night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. tonight (Nov. 29) in the Cardio Lab Room (1950) at Niles North High School, 9800 Lawler Ave., Skokie. Families will be able to experience POLAR heart rate monitors and hear presentations from the American Heart Association on healthy living, as well as a cooking demonstration. This is a free event for the entire family. Tour the fitness facilities available to …

Maine South program develops influential teens

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:44:00 -0500

PARK RIDGE – Gehrig Parker is getting a lesson in leadership. The Maine South High School junior is a member of South Stars, a school-based program designed to turn teens into student leaders and, in turn, use their skills to positively influence others.