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St. Cyprian School nominated for grant by local biz St. Cyprian Catholic School, 2561 Clinton St., River Grove, has received a $500 Educational Alliance Grant. ExxonMobil awards the grant. The school was nominated by the owner of the B&R Mobil station at 9001 Belmont in Franklin …
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River Grove Car wash fundraiser at Rhodes School Rhodes Music Parents’ Association has organized a car wash fundraiser to take place from 3:05 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Rhodes School, 8931 Fullerton Ave. Hand wash $5 per vehicle. Proceeds benefit the Rhodes School …
DISTRICT 212 NEWS
Fern Awards announced Students, faculty and staff from Leyden High School District 212 were honored at the 25th annual William H. Fern Award ceremony April 25 at West Leyden High School. The awards were started by William Fern, a former District 212 teacher, after he …
Exceptional Eagle breakfast April 18
The following students at East Leyden High School will be honored at the Exceptional Eagle Breakfast Thursday, April 18. The monthly breakfast recognizes students for extraordinary effort, special achievements and academic excellence. Parents and nominating teachers are also invited. The students and the departments they …
Free choral concert April 11 at East
Leyden High School District 212 presents its annual Spring Choral Concert from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, in the auditorium at East Leyden High School, 3400 Rose St., Franklin Park.
The concert showcases …
School Digest
PTA hosts ‘Meet the Candidates’ April 4 The River Grove School Parent-Teacher Association will host a “Meet the Candidates Night” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at River Grove Elementary School in the cafeteria, 2650 Thatcher Ave. Participants can meet River Grove School Board candidates. Five …
Kindergarten Roundup April 9 at River Grove
RIVER GROVE — River Grove Elementary School will hold “Kindergarten Roundup,” by appointment, on Tuesday, April 9, at the school, 2650 Thatcher Ave., for all children residing within District 85.5 boundaries. Kindergarten eligibility requires the child be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, …
School Digest
St. Patrick First semester honor roll told The following students of Elmwood Park and River Grove were named to the first and second honor roll for the first semester of the 2012-2013 academic year at St. Patrick High School, 5900 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. First Honors …
Triton wraps up history festivities
RIVER GROVE — Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was the featured speaker at the closing ceremony for Black History Month activities at Triton College.
Triton fair promotes healthy living
RIVER GROVE — From getting ones blood pressure checked to getting a free massage there was something for everyone at Black Heritage Council Wellness/Health Fair.
The event Feb. 20 at Triton College’s cafeteria had more than 20 vendors giving students and visitors information and tips …
School Digest
District 212 First semester honor roll announced The following students at East Leyden High School, 3400 Rose St., Franklin Park, were named to the honor roll for the first semester of the 2012-2013 academic year: HIGH HONORS Freshmen Ronahy Alzagha, Pawel Armatys, Victoria Baez, Maksymilian Barchan, …
Mattress sale fundraiser
Elm Middle School is hosting a “Mattress Fundraiser” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 2 in the school cafeteria.
Save 30 to 60 percent off retail prices for pillow-top, orthopedic and memory foam sets in all sizes. Brand name …
Triton College students get free finals week massages
RIVER GROVE — Last week at Triton College the pressure of studying for final exams took its toll on some students, but luckily there was relief close by.
It’s called the Relaxation Station and was set up last week in the college’s Student Center. During …
Triton teacher engineers ‘Snowbotics’ lesson
ELMWOOD PARK — At Triton College, one teacher is trying to spread her love for engineering and technology by letting youth get hands-on experience.
Antigone Sharris, coordinator for Engineering Technology at the college, hosted an event Saturday called “Snowbotics.”
The fundraiser had a dual purpose. …
School briefs: Franklin Park, Elmwood Park and nearby areas
District 212
Exceptional Eagle Breakfast at East
The following students at East Leyden High School, 3400 Rose St., Franklin Park, were honored at the Exceptional Eagle Breakfast, Thursday, Dec. 13 at the school. The monthly breakfast is held to recognize students for their extraordinary effort, …
Triton motivating students toward meeting goals
RIVER GROVE — Students, teachers and administrators gathered together at Triton College last week to make sure students start what they finish.
