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Providence Catholic Announces Valedictorian/Salutatorian
Providence Catholic High School Principal Dr. John Harper announced Amanda Zbonski as the Class of 2022 Valedictorian and Kailey Wolniakowski as Salutatorian. “We are very proud of Amanda and Kailey, both academically gifted students, who are strong leaders among their peers at Providence Catholic. They have very bright futures in and out of the classroom,…
CMHS Student Athletes Lauded for Resilience, Tenacity!
Coaches reflect on students’ determination despite the pandemic at National College Signing Day. Resilience and hard work were words used many times on Wednesday, May 11, to describe this year’s crop of student athletes at National College Signing Day at Crete-Monee High School. Coaches recounted the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the athletes and…
Goodfellow Awarded Associated Orthodontists $1,000 Scholarship
Associated Orthodontists proudly announced that Grace Goodfellow, of Beecher and a student at Illiana Christian School, was chosen as a winner of its annual scholarship program. The program was open to all current and former patients who were graduating high school seniors, received full braces at Associated Orthodontists, and had a GPA of at least…
Apply for Focus on Youth Program
The Will County Farm Bureau Young Farmers Committee is sponsoring a “Focus on Youth” program, which recognizes county high school juniors/seniors for their community involvement. Those interested in applying must submit a two-page typed, double spaced, size 12 font, report noting community involvement and why they should be selected. Entry deadline is Friday, June 10.…
House Legislation Expands Access to Higher Quality School Meals
Policy change ensures all students receive proper nutrition to learn/thrive. Recently, the Illinois House unanimously approved legislation that would increase equity for low-income and minority students by expanding access to higher quality school meals across the state. The legislation, sponsored by House Deputy Majority Leader and Speaker Pro Tempore Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, would ensure all…
C-MHS Announces Third Quarter Honor Rolls
Crete-Monee High School recently announced students named to its third quarter honor rolls. Congratulations to the following students! High Honor Roll Seniors: Kanyia Alexander, Ryan Allen, Izabella Angulo, Riley Armellino, Amari Bell, Kelcee Berkley, Jayda Bowen, Kylah Bradley, Anthony Bravo, Trinity Bray, Micaiah Brown, Nina Brown, Meagan Bruns, Mackenzie Burnett, Frances Calzonzi, Xavier Clairdy Langer,…
Kankakee County Farm Bureau’s Agriculture Literacy Coordinator to Retire
By Melanie Holmes Lisa Habeeb has been at the helm of agriculture literacy in Kankakee County for 18 school years, but that’s about to change as she announced her retirement at the end of May. As Agriculture Literacy Coordinator, Habeeb has reached approximately 20,000 fourth-grade students around the county during her tenure with Kankakee County…
Local Students Sign Letter of Intent
Doug Ternik, athletic director at Providence Catholic High School, announced six more student athletes will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. “As always, we are extremely proud of these athletes. They are academically accomplished students, who are leaders in the classroom and in their respective sports. We wish all of them the very…
Magnet School Honors Coretta Scott King
Coretta Scott King Magnet School event honors the legacy of author, activist, and civil rights leader Coretta Scott King. On April 27, students at Coretta Scott King Magnet School will honor the legacy of its namesake – author, activist, and civil rights leader Coretta Scott King. The day will feature many activities, beginning with a…
USF Offering Summer Program for Future Educators
High School students considering a career in education and who are interested in a unique, on-campus leadership experience are encouraged to participate in the University of St. Francis (USF) College of Education’s Future Educator Summer Academy 2022 in June. USF’s Future Educator Summer Academy will be held June 14-15, on the university’s main campus in…
Providence Catholic High School Names Paul Houston Principal
Fr. John Merkelis, OSA, president of Providence Catholic High School, named Paul Houston as principal of the school, beginning July 1. “After a rigorous national search, we have chosen the very best candidate for the job. Mr. Houston comes to us with the necessary administrative and educational experience required to lead our school community. In…
Building Bridges through Mentoring
“Wagging fingers and suspensions don’t work,” Supt. Coglianese says, as School District 201-U’s new Community Mentoring Program seeks to improve student behavior by building relationships. Dr. Kara Coglianese was joined by members of the district’s staff and four communities at the recent inaugural meeting of the Community Mentoring Program. This new district-wide initiative is community-based…
Aurora University Offers High School Student Summer Programs
Aurora University is offering a new summer program for high school students who want to experience learning on a university campus as they prepare for college. The Camp Spartan College Preparation Program will be held July 10-22, at the main AU campus in Aurora, and is open to high school students going into their sophomore,…
High Praise for CMHS NJROTC Program
Naval Commander calls CMHS Cadets “best I’ve ever seen,” at recent Area Management Inspection (AMI). On February 22, the annual manager inspection (AMI) was conducted at Crete-Monee High School. The AMI is a yearly inspection for Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) and serves as a type of report card for high school units.…
Focus on Youth Program
The Will County Farm Bureau Young Farmers Committee is sponsoring a “Focus on Youth” program, recognizing county high school juniors/seniors for community involvement. Those interested in applying must submit a typed (two pages, double spaced, size 12 font) report noting community involvement and why they should be selected. Entry deadline is Friday, June 10. Mail entries…
Who’s in Control of Your School?
Midnight Appellate Court Decision: Who is in control of your school? During the past two years, schools – along with everyone else – have navigated territories that have not been experienced in our lifetime. While global pandemics are not new in history, the context of each has brought its own unique challenges. Most recently in Illinois,…
