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Lansing is home to a number of high schools and elementary schools that are equipping kids to make a difference in their community. We also have access to a variety of higher education options, and their news occasionally appears in this category as well.
Bishop Noll’s Class of 2021 valedictorian becomes third consecutive sibling to earn honor
Information provided by Bishop Noll Institute
HAMMOND, Ind. (April 9, 2021) – When Bishop Noll Institute senior Carmelina Komyatte graduates as valedictorian this May, she...
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Welcome Jim Masters to the Education beat
by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher
LANSING, Ill. (April 4, 2021) - In January this year I launched a Facebook fundraiser...
Lansing Library uses videos from community in virtual Preschool Storytime
Community is invited to submit videos for use in preschool program
By Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (March 30, 2021) – Each month, the Lansing Public Library...
TF South students to benefit from new college credit program and program for future teachers
BY JIM MASTERS
LANSING, Ill. (March 26, 2021) – Imagine going off to college and having already received course credit from an Ivy League university.
Such...
Marian Catholic student from Lansing receives Gaelic Park Irish Heritage Scholarship
Information provided by Marian Catholic High School
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (March 25, 2021) – Two Marian Catholic students are the recipients of the 2020-2021 Gaelic...
Barbering and cosmetology training available for District 215 students in the fall
BY JIM MASTERS
LANSING, Ill. (March 25, 2021) – Thornton Fractional South High School students interested in becoming a barber or cosmetologist don’t necessarily have...
South Suburban College student Jaleel Harris named to Illinois Community College Board
Information provided by South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (March 25, 2021) – The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) announced this week the appointment of...
TF South Badminton wins sectional, moves on to state
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 26, 2021) – After last year's season was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns, the TF South girls badminton team...
District 158 recognizes Rick Seymour for 11 years of Roundball Classic
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 25, 2021) – As part of a handful of "Those Who Excel" awards District 158 presented to staff and...
District 215 to bring students back to school starting April 19
Remote still an option as District sets final details for going back to school
By Jim Masters
LANSING, Ill. (March 24, 2021) – Lansing residents are...
First in-person meeting in months, District 215 Board to discuss 4th quarter, new graduation dates—Agenda 3.23.21
District 215 Board regular meeting - In person at 6:00 p.m.
LANSING, Ill. (March 22, 2021) – The March 23 meeting of the District 215...
Reavis teacher and ‘Monarch Lady’ Shannyn Dockery wins national ecology award
Excellence in ecology education wins Dockery Earthkind's Harmony Hero Award
By Jim Masters
LANSING, Ill. (March 21, 2021) – Shannyn Dockery's first-grade class at Reavis Elementary...
TF South football notches double overtime win in first game since 2019
Final: 20-14 over Bremen High School
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 19, 2021) – The TF South football team took the field Friday night to...
Nathan Hale rolls out red carpet for students to mark year since COVID shutdown
Lansing's first public elementary school to return to in-person learning shares protocols
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 17, 2021) – As Nathan Hale students arrived...
Property tax joint resolution, reopening updates – District 158 Board Agenda 3/17/21
District 158 Board regular meeting - March 17, 7:00 p.m.
LANSING, Ill. (March 14, 2021) – The March 17 meeting of the District 158 School...