Aimee M. Dobry of La Grange was named by Grand Valley State University among students who were placed on the dean’s list for the fall 2012 semester. The Ohio State University named the following students to the Winter Quarter 2012 honor roll report: From Clarendon Hills: Dylan M. Cole From Hinsdale: Grace K. Kingston, Devin A. Knotts, Jaclyn K. Roxworthy From La Grange: Katherine L. Crowl, Elizabeth A. Garabedian, Jacquelyn B. Kaspar, Alexander E. Meyer Students named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at The College of Wooster, include: From Western Springs: Clare Carlson, a first-year student (a … ]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:20:44 -0500 http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/18489000-418/campus-notes.html http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/18489000-418/campus-notes.html

HINSDALE — More than 60 Hinsdale High School District 86 teachers are working on modifying the English and math curricula to meet the new Common Core standards. Illinois is one of 46 states that have adopted the new standards to measure student achievement, starting next school year. The changes District 86 is making are not as extensive as other school districts. Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Bruce Law said he heard an administrator from one school district say it was scrapping its entire curriculum and starting fresh to meet the Common Core requirements. “It wasn’t necessary for us to do that … ]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:02:01 -0500 http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20824121-418/district-86-teachers-tweak-curriculum-to-meet-standards.html http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20824121-418/district-86-teachers-tweak-curriculum-to-meet-standards.html

HINSDALE — Administrators at Hinsdale High School District 86 are recommending seniors be allowed to opt out of a final exam, if they have a B average in that course. The recommendation comes from the Social and Emotional Learning Committee, which was assigned to review student programs and identify how to improve students’ social and emotional learning skills, improve their well-being by reducing stress, and increase student achievement. But some board members questioned the benefit of skipping finals and the community’s opinion of it. Calling the move “radical” and “momentous,” they asked to see the research that shows students benefit … ]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:56:00 -0500 http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20817414-418/hinsdale-district-86-seniors-may-be-able-to-skip-finals.html http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20817414-418/hinsdale-district-86-seniors-may-be-able-to-skip-finals.html

OAKBROOK TERRACE — A new six-year teachers’ contract has been ratified in Salt Creek Elementary District 48. The District 48 Board and the Salt Creek School District 48 Education Association both approved the agreement. The lengthy contract allows the district more financial security and to focus its time and resources on operating the school district, rather than negotiating in alternate years, according to a statement issued by the district. Typically, teacher contracts are for 2-3 years. The new contract takes effect July 1 and runs through June 30, 2019. “We wanted to live within our means, and we are very … ]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:54:29 -0500 http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20744695-418/oak-brook-distict-48-teachers-get-new-six-year-deal.html http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20744695-418/oak-brook-distict-48-teachers-get-new-six-year-deal.html

HINSDALE — Madison School teachers Jessica Czerniuk and Joan Rickert recently learned that the Illinois Association of Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance recognized their program, Recess Directors, with the organization’s 2013 Highlight School award for the Northeast District. Students in fourth and fifth grade volunteer to become recess directors at the beginning of the school year, Czerniuk and Rickert explain. The physical education teachers train the students to play with first- and second-graders, bringing equipment out to recess for them, organizing activities, playing together and sometimes serving as a referee. They are also trained to help guide students in … ]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:38:01 -0500 http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20715359-418/madison-school-teachers-recognized.html http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20715359-418/madison-school-teachers-recognized.html

Elm School, Prospect School and Walker School in Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181 have earned the Blue Ribbon Schools Award from the Illinois Association of Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Madison and Monroe schools learned recently they had earned the award, as well. Oak School and The Lane received the award in the 2011-12 school year. The designation, which is effective for a five-year period (2013-2018), followed a review of the physical education programs, visits to the schools, interviews with staff, students, parents, administration and board members, as well as consideration by a state-level panel. The award recognizes the … ]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:38:01 -0500 http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20696790-418/hinsdale-clarendon-hills-district-181-schools-earn-awards.html http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20696790-418/hinsdale-clarendon-hills-district-181-schools-earn-awards.html

In District 181 schools, the end of the school year was marked with a variety of special celebrations and events. At many schools, students from all grade levels enjoyed field day. Thanks to staff support and many parent volunteers, students traveled between activity stations ranging from relay races and duck-duck-goose to time in the park and games that left students and staff soaked from head to toe. Staff also led assemblies to recognize student successes and school achievements, such as the earning of the Blue Ribbon Award for physical education programs, which was bestowed upon five District 181 elementary schools … ]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:38:01 -0500 http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20684602-418/district-181-end-of-year-celebrations.html http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20684602-418/district-181-end-of-year-celebrations.html

CLARENDON HILLS — Clarendon Hills Middle School Media Resource Center Director Sally Duffy and reading specialist Betty Schoob coordinated a first-time activity called A Million Words. After reading a book, users entered the book in an online system, which also provided word counts for most books. Dozens met the challenge individually and as teams, including 68 students. Student Chuqi Zheng said she loves to read and was not intimidated by the idea of one million words. “One million words is about 10 books, and I knew I could read that many in three months, but it was fun to enter … ]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:38:01 -0500 http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20684356-418/clarendon-hills-middle-school-students-read-one-million-words.html http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20684356-418/clarendon-hills-middle-school-students-read-one-million-words.html

District 181 registration Registration of new students in Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181 will take place at the Administration Center, 6010 S. Elm St., Burr Ridge. Any family that moves into the district is encouraged to register their children as soon as possible. The registration process begins with providing proof of residency and completing initial paperwork. A list of documents that can be used to prove residency is available on the district website: www.d181.org, under “resources” then “registration.” Registration during the summer can be completed from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the District 181 Administration Center. … ]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:38:01 -0500 http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20684229-418/district-181.html http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20684229-418/district-181.html

Montini Catholic High School congratulated student-athletes who have earned the Suburban Christian Conference 2012-2013 spring season All-Conference selections. Students were recognized in girls soccer, girls track and field, baseball, and softball. Austin Kline of Hinsdale, a junior, was recognized in baseball, and freshman Alyssa Sclafani of Oak Brookw as recognized for softball. … ]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:38:01 -0500 http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20654112-418/montini-catholic-spring-sports-all-conference-selections.html http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20654112-418/montini-catholic-spring-sports-all-conference-selections.html

CLARENDON HILLS Jake Youngman first thought about making a film about Clarendon Hills Middle School as he was getting ready to enroll as a sixth-grader. But it wasn’t until spring break of 2013 that he took action to make something happen. And with some help from fellow 2013 CHMS graduate Colton Giammanco, “The CHMS Class of 2013 Story” became a reality. Q. You were very active as an actor in musical productions at CHMS. When did you first become interested in theater and filmmaking? A. I kind of realized it was something I wanted to do when I was in … ]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:52:56 -0500 http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20676530-418/clarendon-hills-middle-school-student-leaves-mark-with-film.html http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20676530-418/clarendon-hills-middle-school-student-leaves-mark-with-film.html

CLARENDON HILLS — Administrators in District 181 plan to continue looking into why third-graders in most of its schools saw scores slip in growth on MAP testing during the 2012-13 school year. Those students, who were involved in a pilot math program, did not fare very well in reaching growth targets on Measures of Academic Progress testing, which measures student growth during the school year. The 2012-13 pilot combined third- and fourth-grade math curriculums for the third-graders. Districtwide, 47.2 percent of third-grade math students reached growth targets, compared to 55.7 percent in 2011-12. Elm School and Oak School were the … ]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:16:10 -0500 http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20675991-418/hinsdale-clarendon-hills-district-181-looks-into-slip-in-test-scores.html http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20675991-418/hinsdale-clarendon-hills-district-181-looks-into-slip-in-test-scores.html

OAK BROOK —Camp Invention has returned to Brook Forest School for the second consecutive summer. The program was created at Invent Now, an Ohio-based nonprofit organization dedicated to recognizing inventors and invention everywhere, promoting creativity, and advancing the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. ]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:00:46 -0500 http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20660194-455/students-enjoy-science-fun-at-oak-brook-school.html http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20660194-455/students-enjoy-science-fun-at-oak-brook-school.html

HINSDALE — Family members and friends filled the entire lower seating level and a portion of the balcony seating at Hinsdale Central for the graduation ceremony for the Clarendon Hills Middle School Class of 2013. ]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 03:44:46 -0500 http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20569685-455/clarendon-hills-middle-school-graduates-197-in-class-of-2013.html http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20569685-455/clarendon-hills-middle-school-graduates-197-in-class-of-2013.html

HINSDALE — Hinsdale High School District 86 will extend its bussing contract with First Student Inc. for another year. The company is raising its rates 3 percent for home to school routes. The transportation budget for the school year just ending was about $922,000. District 86 last went out to bid on its transportation contract in 2008. First Student Inc. was awarded a three-year contract, which was extended an additional two years in 2011. The bus company raised its rates 2.75 percent in each of the past two school years. The increase is not passed on to the students, who … ]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 03:42:04 -0500 http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20565455-418/hinsdale-district-86s-bus-contract-goes-up-3-percent.html http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20565455-418/hinsdale-district-86s-bus-contract-goes-up-3-percent.html

Benet Academy graduated its Class of 2013 Sunday. Here is some info on the graduates: Number of graduating seniors: 324 Percentage of students who plan to attend college: 99 percent Top four-year colleges the graduates plan to attend: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: 31 students University of Notre Dame: 18 students University of Dayton: 14 students Miami University (Ohio): 13 students University of Missouri: 13 students Commencement student speakers: Christian Yon, Valedictorian, and Abigail Gerth, Salutatorian. Dr. James Lemense Leadership Award: Alex Romano Brad Webb Scholar / Athlete Award: Pat McInerney Andy Marchese Band Award: David Dever Benet Academy Outstanding … ]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:22:00 -0500 http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20514565-418/benet-academy-graduates-class-of-2013.html http://oakbrook.suntimes.com/news/schools/20514565-418/benet-academy-graduates-class-of-2013.html