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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.
District 171 approves building and grounds improvements
BY JIM MASTERS – EDUCATION REPORTER
LANSING, Ill. (July 20, 2021) – When students return to Heritage Middle School and Nathan Hale Elementary for the...
South Suburban College to host virtual open houses July 27 and 28
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SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (July 20, 2021) – It’s not too late to get registered and take advantage of a...
Auditions extended for ‘Bleacher Bums’ at South Suburban College
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SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (July 19, 2021) – The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College will extend open...
American Rescue Plan funds, COVID-19 mitigations — School District 158 Board Agenda 7/21/21
District 158 Board regular meeting - July 21, 7 p.m.
LANSING, Ill. (July 19, 2021) – The July 21 meeting of the District 158 School...
Column: TF South can make a statement in choosing its new nickname
The Lansing Journal welcomes thoughts and opinions not only from our readers, but from our writers as well. The following column is the sole...
IL passes bill requiring Asian American history be taught in public schools
Illinois is the first state to require the curriculum
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SKOKIE, Ill. (July 9, 2021) – On Friday, July 9, Governor...
Lansing School District 158 Board seeks to fill vacant seat
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 7, 2021) – Lansing School District 158 is seeking to fill a vacant spot on its board after the...
St. John Preschool Open House scheduled for Sunday, July 18
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LANSING, Ill. (July 2, 2021) – The new preschool at St. John Lutheran Church will launch their first year with a Preschool Open...
South Suburban Barber College open to new applicants and those needing haircuts
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SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (June 25, 2021) – South Suburban College (SSC) is offering a new and unique program to...
TF South seniors graduate at outdoor commencement after unprecedented year
BY JIM MASTERS – EDUCATION REPORTER
LANSING, Ill. (June 25, 2021) – It was a sight to behold Wednesday evening at TF South’s Padjen Field:...
Thornton Fractional High School District 215 – Notice of public hearing – Drivers education fee assessment
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Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of Thornton Fractional High School District 215, in the...
Nickname-less still: District 215 Board votes down ‘Redwolves’ for TF South amid objections
BY JIM MASTERS, EDUCATION REPORTER
LANSING, Ill. (June 22, 2021) – TF South remains a high school without a nickname.
In a 4-2 vote Tuesday, and...
District 158 awards bids for Lester Crawl construction, approves school lunch contract for next year
BY JIM MASTERS
LANSING, Ill. (June 20, 2021) – The District 158 Board of Education awarded $10.7 million in bids at its June 16 meeting...
Bishop Noll to host golf outing, helicopter ball drop to benefit school
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HAMMOND, Ind. (June 17, 2021) – Registration is currently open for the Bishop Noll Institute golf outing, which will...
School District 158 Board Agenda 6/16/21
District 158 Board regular meeting - June 16, 7:00 p.m.
LANSING, Ill. (June 15, 2021) – The June 16 meeting of the District 158 School...