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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.
School District 158 announces Kindergarten registration dates
information provided by School District 158
LANSING, Ill. (February 14, 2020) - For children who live in Lansing School District 158 and who will be...
Local Honor Student nominated for Congress of Future Medical Leaders
Cal City's Janiah Foster to serve as Delegate June 24–26
by Melanie Jongsma
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (February 9, 2020) - Janiah Foster, a Junior at Thornwood...
District 215 superintendent Teresa Lance appointed to American Institutes for Research advisory board
information provided by Thornton Fractional High School District 215
LANSING, Ill. (February 6, 2020) – The Superintendent of Thornton Fractional High School District 215, Dr....
Two Lansing school districts score 100 on Health/Life Safety Inspection
LANSING, Ill. (February 3, 2020) - Two Lansing school districts, District 158 and District 171, were among only 12 out of 146 school districts...
Oak Glen Elementary kicks off ‘Hoops for Heart’ with special ‘Heart Hero’ guest
LANSING, Ill. (February 1, 2020) - Oak Glen Elementary School kicked off its annual “Hoops for Heart” American Heart Association fundraiser on Thursday, Jan....
St. Ann to host Practice Preschool throughout February
Four dates available for families to experience preschool
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 31, 2020) – St. Ann School will host four Practice Preschool sessions...
All God’s Children Preschool hosts family literacy night
Children and parents enjoy games and emphasis on reading and literacy
By Josh Bootsma
The basement of the Lansing First United Methodist Church was abuzz with...
Governor Pritzker signs SB1970, praises TF North students and teachers
Senator Elgie Sims adds: "I am so proud of these students"
by Melanie Jongsma
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (January 22, 2020) - "Thank you for hosting us...
Thornton Fractional District 215 staff members receive prestigious awards
information provided by Thornton Fractional District 215
LANSING, Ill. (January 19, 2020) - TF South guidance counselor Marcia James and TF North math teacher Erik...
Calvin Coolidge Elementary School celebrates the arrival of Enchanted Backpack
Second-grade teacher Elizabeth Capizzano applies for and receives $20,000 grant of school supplies
by Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (January 19, 2020) - The anticipation at Calvin...
Online Exclusive: Village, LPD, and TF South finish video on police interactions
"What To Do When Stopped By The Police" represents culmination of long, collaborative process outlined in the MOU signed in July 2018
by Josh Bootsma
LANSING,...
Lansing’s Arnold Ukagwu receives SIU Textbook Award
Alumni Association to award textbooks to 36 students on January 13
information provided by Southern Illinois University
CARBONDALE, Ill. (January 9, 2020) — Three dozen students...
Pritzker Administration provides new path to state financial aid for undocumented and transgender students
Alternative application for Illinois Financial Aid provides qualifying students an opportunity to apply for MAP grants
information provided by the Office of the Governor
CHICAGO, Ill....
Harlem Wizards to return to Bishop Noll
by Jennifer Pallay
HAMMOND, Ind. (January 2, 2020) - A high-flying, slam-dunking, rim-rattling basketball show returns to town when the Bishop Noll Athletic Department hosts...
Knights of Columbus looking for spelling bee contestants
by Jennifer Pallay
LANSING, Ill. (January 1, 2020) - For more than 40 years, the Lansing Knights of Columbus Council 3540 has encouraged children to...