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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.
Masks and other mandates to remain in place at Lansing public schools
Mask, quarantine, and staff vaccination protocols will continue at Lansing public schools despite Sangamon County decision
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 7, 2022) – In...
Illiana Christian High School to host military and first responders appreciation night
Information provided by Illiana High School
DYER, Ind. (February 6, 2022) – The Illiana Christian High School Athletic Department will be honoring military members, veterans,...
District 215 students can earn college credits from respected universities in new program
By Quinton R. Arthur
LANSING, Ill. (February 3, 2022) – For high school students in underserved communities, the cost of college discourages many from pursuing...
Lansing schools closed again Thursday
Second day of closures due to weather, some changes in protocol
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 2, 2022) – Lansing students will be staying home...
District 171 Board discusses Nathan Hale student heroes, tax funds, and perfect inspection scores
Student heroes, recaptured tax money, perfect school safety inspection, and other topics discussed at board meeting
By Quinton R. Arthur
LANSING, Ill. (February 2, 2022) –...
Lansing schools closed Wednesday
Lansing schools pivot to remote learning as snow forecast looms
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 1, 2022) – Lansing's schools announced throughout Tuesday that they...
Bishop Noll students to virtually perform scene from A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Information provided by Bishop Noll Institute
HAMMOND, Ind. (January 31, 2022) – A play that was first performed on stage more than 415 years ago...
South Suburban College partners to offer free manufacturing skills and training program
Information provided by South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (January 29, 2022) – South Suburban College (SSC) and the Calumet Area Industrial Commission (CAIC) have...
Rescheduled: Sunnybrook School District 171 Board Agenda 1/31/22
Rescheduled from January 24 — District 171 Board regular meeting is now January 31, 6:15 p.m.
LANSING, Ill. (January 29, 2021) – The January 31...
Illinois announces sick leave initiative for vaccinated school staff
Information provided by the Governor's Office
CHICAGO, Ill. (January 26, 2022) – Governor Pritzker, the Illinois Education Association, the Illinois Federation of Teachers, and other...
South Suburban College elects new board chair for first time in 34 years
Information provided by South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (January 22, 2022) – The South Suburban College (SSC) Board of Trustees elected Trustee Terry Wells...
Tax levy resolution – District 215 Board Agenda 1/25/22
District 215 Board regular meeting – In person at TF Center for Academics and Technology
LANSING, Ill. (January 22, 2022) – The January 25 public...
Sunnybrook School District 171 Board Agenda 1/24/22
District 171 Board regular meeting - January 24, 6:15 p.m.
LANSING, Ill. (January 22, 2021) – The January 24 meeting of the District 171 School...
Video: Superintendent Jones gets a haircut, and other news from the CTE Showcase
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 21, 2022) – "I just left TF North, and I was overwhelmed with joy seeing so much interest in...
Longtime Lester Crawl teacher organizes car seat donation for families
Caring through car seats
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 20, 2022) – As pandemic concerns caused Lansing schools to limit in-person interactions as much as...