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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.
TF South Class of 1969 to reunite this weekend
Fun begins Thursday, October 3; continues through Sunday, October 6
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (October 1, 2019) - Members of the Thornton Fractional South Class...
5,000 oliebollen
LANSING, Ill. (October 1, 2019) — Mix 190 pounds of flour with 230 pounds of sugar, 29 dozen eggs, 68 quarts of buttermilk, and...
Oak Glen principal expands monthly reading program
Michael Earnshaw plans to read to all classes this year
LANSING, Ill. (September 25, 2019) - "Attached are some awesome pictures of our awesome principal,...
TF South’s Jen Gross wins Excellence in Education grant
Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation awards $750 to enhance life skills classroom
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 25, 2019) - "My life skills classroom was...
District 215 receives Property Tax Relief Grant
information provided by District 215
LANSING, Ill. (September 21, 2019) - The historic school funding reform law passed in 2018 included a Property Tax Relief...
Leadership and Winter Preparedness/Snow and Ice Conference coming to South Suburban College
information provided by South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (September 20, 2019) – South Suburban College (SSC) is presenting a Leadership and Winter Preparedness/Snow and...
Student-led communication consulting firm searches for a client
information provided by Purdue University Northwest
HAMMOND, Ind. (September 14, 2019) - Cybernetic Communication Consulting (CCC), a nonprofit communication consulting firm, is currently seeking local...
School visitation law requires many employers to provide time off for school meetings
information provided by the Illinois Department of Labor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 13, 2019) – Since 1993, Illinois has had a law providing for unpaid leave...
Purdue students create nonprofit consulting firm
Cybernetic Communication Consulting brings opportunities for students and local businesses
information provided by Purdue University Northwest
HAMMOND, Ind. (September 8, 2019) - As part of an...
Julie Venem retires after 40 years with District 215
by Melanie JongsmaLANSING, Ill. (August 27, 2019) – “As a member of this Board of Education, I’ve asked a lot of questions,” said District...
Unity Christian Academy starts second year of doing high school differently
High ropes courses, "crossing the line," and team-building activities mark first week of "redefined" high school
By Josh Bootsma
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (August 29, 2019) –...
Two Lansing students from Marian receive AP Scholar recognition
Christina Javorka and Ethan Roberts recognized as AP Scholars with Distinction and National AP Scholars
information provided by Marian Catholic High School
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (August...
District 158 Time Travelers bring history to life
Monday, August 26, 6:30pm
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 16, 2019) - "It really makes me proud to be a resident of Lansing when I...
Children under 16 need a permit to work at most jobs in Illinois
information provided by the Illinois Department of Labor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (August 16, 2019) - As the school season starts up again, lots of young people...
Two Lansing students receive Rev. George T. Ruffalo, CMF Scholarships
Gabriella Herrera and Christina Javorka each awarded $2,200
by Melanie Jongsma
MCCOOK, Ill. (August 11, 2019) - Lansing's Gabriella Herrera and Christina Javorka—2018 and 2019 graduates...