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Friday Flyover: Merrillville High School
This week, we feature Merrillville High School on ABC7's Friday Flyover, celebrating high school sports!The Merrillville Pirates will take on the Valparaiso Vikings at home Friday. The game begins at 7:00 p.m.School Information:- School Colors- Purple and White- Mascot - Pirates- School Song- We're loyal to you Merrillville High. We're Purple and White Merrillville High! We'll back you to stand. You're the best in the land! For we know that you will stand Merrillville High! So Back up that ball Merrillville High. We're backing you all Merrillville High! Our team is the fame protector. On team! For we expect...
Olympic track star shows off medals, inspires students at her old South Side high school
A special alum of a South Side high school returned for a visit Friday with some Olympic hardware dangling from her neck. Shamier Little was greeted enthusiastically by students at Lindblom Math and Science Academy in the West Englewood.
Chicago School Closures Offer a Cautionary Tale for Dealing With Fiscal Cliff
As commentators have warned, a perfect storm of financial trouble — declining enrollment, outdated buildings and the end of federal pandemic-relief funds — is descending on many school districts. In response, education leaders from Boston to Seattle are eyeing school closures. The conventional wisdom is that shuttering aging buildings with few students makes economic sense. […]
Chicago-area public high schools are among best in America, new ranking says
A new ranking of the top public high schools in America had plenty of praise for Chicago Public Schools, with one ranking in the top-10 and two others close behind. The ranking, published by education-information website Niche, ranked the top public high schools in the United States, and several Chicago-area institutions made the cut.
CS8 stunner: U-High beats Glenwood for first time since joining league
This story will be updated. NORMAL — If last year’s win over Decatur MacArthur turned the page for the Normal U-High football team, then Friday’s stunning victory over Chatham Glenwood started a new chapter. U-High quarterback Alek Weiland threw five touchdowns and finished with 316 yards passing as the Pioneers beat Glenwood 33-13...
IU Northwest celebrates 20th year of Diversity Landmark Wall of Fame
Photo caption: Diversity Landmark Wall of Fame is the backdrop for Dr. Vernon Smith, L-R, James Johnson and his daughter Jade Johnson. Honors go to Professor Vernon Smith, student Jade Johnson for. intellectual and cultural contributions. Indiana University Northwest’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs celebrated the 20th anniversary...
Best school districts in the Chicago area
Adlai E. Stevenson High School District No. 125, Lincolnshire (A+) Glenbrook High School District 225, Glenview (A+) Evanston Township High School District No. 202, Evanston (A+) Township High School District No. 113, Highland Park (A+) Hinsdale Township High School District No. 86, Hinsdale (A+) Community High School District 128, Vernon...
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