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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.
South Suburban College to host workplace racism and sexual harassment workshops
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SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (January 29, 2021) – The Business & Career Institute (BCI) of South Suburban College is presenting...
Second Quarter Honor Roll at Marian Catholic includes 26 Lansing students
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CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 29, 2021) – The following students from Lansing, Illinois, made the Second Quarter Honor...
Oak Glen teacher makes history, achieves National Board Certification
Christina Gaura is the first teacher in District 158 history to achieve the distinctive credential
LANSING, Ill. (January 28, 2021) – In December, Christina Gaura...
Sunnybrook District 171 reaches contract agreement with teachers
Long process ends with "successful" result for District 171 and its teachers
By Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (January 27, 2021) – At its Monday, January 25,...
In-person learning, vaccines, and 2021 athletics—District 215 Board Agenda
District 215 Board regular meeting - 6:00 p.m.
LANSING, Ill. (January 22, 2021) – The January 26 meeting of the District 215 School Board begins...
St. Ann School to close at school year’s end
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 22, 2021) – On Thursday, January 21, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced St. Ann School will close at the...
District 215 announces return to athletics
Information provided by Thornton Fractional High School District 215
LANSING, Ill. (January 22, 2021) – Thornton Fractional District 215 announced yesterday that students will soon...
Memorial Jr. High offers virtual band concert Jan. 21
6:30 p.m. on District 158's Youtube page
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 20, 2021) – Memorial Jr. High School is inviting the community to tune...
Lansing resident awarded scholarship to help pursue nursing degree
After years of waiting, Shirley Rucker is resuming pursuit of her goals
By Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (January 19, 2021) – When Shirley Rucker first graduated...
Marian Catholic reflects on school year of service amid pandemic
School uses MLK Day to reflect on student's service achievements during challenging year
Information provided by Marian Catholic High School
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 15, 2021)...
Community input invited for new TF South nickname
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 12, 2021) – A group of TF South student leaders tasked with determining a new nickname for the school...
Marian Catholic Senior Tamera Trimuel authors Dear Black Girl, You are IT!
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CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 7, 2020) – On Juneteenth, 2020, Marian Catholic High School senior, Tamera Trimuel of...
Bishop Noll Workshop Club combines STEM skills and imagination
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HAMMOND, Ind. (January 7, 2021) – A Bishop Noll sophomore found a modern way to express her passion for...
Frustrations mount as Sunnybrook District 171 enters seventh month of contract negotiations
Teachers union concerned; negotiations resume Jan. 6.
By Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (January 5, 2021) – During School District 171’s virtual Board meeting on Monday, December...
St. Ann School needs community support to stay open
By Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (January 4, 2021) – Families at St. Ann School in Lansing have been hoping for a belated Christmas miracle. The...