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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.
2018 highlights—Women making a difference
2018 was a big year in Lansing, and The Lansing Journal recorded hundreds of stories. In these last days of 2018 and the opening...
Marian Catholic High School hosts Warrior Wrestling 3
Legendary luchadores and other international wrestling stars to raise funds for scholarships
information provided by Marian Catholic High School
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 29, 2018) -...
19 TF South students named Illinois State Scholars
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 27, 2018) - Approximately the top ten percent of graduates from approved high schools are announced as State Scholars...
Lansing’s Nic Vitiritti and Anthony Zralka named Illinois State Scholars
information provided by Mount Carmel High School
CHICAGO, Ill. (December 2018) - Fourteen seniors from Mount Carmel High School have been announced as Illinois State...
Lansing’s Christina Javorka and Sydney Wood named Illinois State Scholars
information provided by Marian Catholic High School
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 24, 2018) - Marian Catholic High School recently released a list of students, who,...
Lansing’s Crosstown Classic—Memorial vs. Heritage
Middle school rivalry is alive and well
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 20, 2018) – The gym at Memorial Junior High School was rocking on Monday afternoon...
General registration in progress for SSC spring semester
Classes begin January 14 at South Suburban College
information provided by South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (December 18, 2018) – Spring classes begin Monday, January...
Governor’s Mansion publishes history curriculum guide endorsed by the State Board of Education
Resource includes student lessons, activities connected to the People’s House
information provided by the Office of the Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (December 2018) — A new Illinois...
Top student fundraisers win lunch at Mancino’s
“This is the best day ever,” says Terrell, five
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 12, 2018) - Eight students from Oak Glen School arrived at...
Visible Music College performs Christmas concert for Lansing community
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (December 10, 2018) - Visible Music College held their annual Christmas concert on December 7 at Living Word Church to...
Marian football team partners with Ashland Dental Center to donate coats
School and business help provide warm holiday greetings
information provided by Marian Catholic High School
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 6, 2018) - Marian Catholic Football Coach...
South Suburban College nursing graduates receive 100% pass rate on national exam
information provided by South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (December 6, 2018) – The South Suburban College (SSC) Nursing Class of 2020 achieved a 100%...
TF South dedicates spirit tree to Erica Heilmann
Former theater instructor's legacy lives on
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 7, 2018) - Several dozen people gathered near the main entrance to TF South...
TF South receives grant for Science Department
Local retailer invests $1,000 in local education
information provided by TF South High School
LANSING, Ill. (December 5, 2018) - Thornton Fractional South High School has...
Olivet Nazarene University announces new major in data science
information provided by Olivet Nazarene University
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (November 2018) - Data science is now a major and minor offered by Olivet Nazarene University. Enrollment...