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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.
Heritage Middle School employee contracts COVID-19, no ‘prolonged close contact’ with others
by Jim Masters
LANSING, Ill. (September 3, 2021) – A Heritage Middle School employee tested positive for COVID-19 this week, but the exposure is an...
District 215 adopts new policy to boost dual credit hours
by Jim Masters
LANSING, Ill. (August 31, 2021) – Many TF South students take advantage of courses that offer both high school and college credit,...
Registration open for South Suburban College’s free ESL and high school equivalency courses
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SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (August 28, 2021) – South Suburban College’s Adult Education Department offers a wide range of free...
Lansing teachers now required to get COVID vaccine
by Jim Masters
LANSING, Ill. (August 26, 2021) — Teachers and staff members of Lansing schools will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or...
District 158 establishes diversity task force helmed by Memorial principal Keli Ross
“We know that some of the conversations may be uncomfortable, but I think we can do that in a respectful manner where we can...
Eagle Academy Christian School students, parents, and staff enjoy first day fanfare
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 23, 2021) – Eagle Academy Christian School welcomed its students back in style for their first day on Monday,...
IDOT seeks ‘Safe Routes to School’ project proposals
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (August 23, 2021) – With summer break coming to an end and students hitting the...
Excellence Counts Award, back to school updates, reciprocal crime agreements – District 215 Board Agenda 8/24/21
District 215 Board regular meeting – In person at TF Center for Academics and Technology
LANSING, Ill. (August 22, 2021) – The August 24 regular...
VIDEO: D158 Superintendent Nathan Schilling shares district updates
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 20, 2021) – As school started on Wednesday, August 18, Managing Editor Josh Bootsma and Education Reporter Jim Masters...
District 158 hopes double summer school reduced gaps caused by pandemic
by Jim Masters
LANSING, Ill. (August 20, 2021) — Students who attended Lansing School District 158’s “double” summer school sessions, received close to a full...
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The Lansing Journal attends the first day of school – with a video camera
Buses, backpacks, masks, and optimism abound as most of Lansing's elementary and middle schools start on August 18
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 18, 2021)...
New board member, re-opening update, diversity initiatives — School District 158 Board Agenda 8/18/21
District 158 Board regular meeting - August 18, 7 p.m.
LANSING, Ill. (August 15, 2021) – The August 18 meeting of the District 158 School...
Gov. Pritzker signs legislation preventing hair discrimination in schools
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CHICAGO, Ill. (August 14, 2021) - Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 817 into law, prohibiting schools...
District 158 releases back-to-school COVID protocols
Masks and social distancing remain mandatory for indoor learning
by Jim Masters
LANSING, Ill. (August 10, 2021) — Back to school for Lansing School District 158...