Back To School: Palos Heights Dist. 128 Academic Calendar 2026-2027

The first day of school for Palos Heights Dist 128 grade K-8 students is Aug. 20. Preschool starts Aug. 27. More dates to know.

Back To School: Palos Consolidated School Dist. 118 Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Grades 1-8 start school Aug. 19, with preschool and kindergarten starting Aug. 20 at Palos Consolidated School Dist. 118 schools.

Palos 118 Welcomes New Principal at West Elementary School

Joel Dukett will be the new principal at Palos West Elementary School in the Palos 118 School District when classes begin August 19.

Back To School: North Palos School Dist. 117 Academic Calendar 2026-2027

The first day of school for NPSD 117 will be Aug. 14 for K-8 students, with the first day of preschool Aug. 18.

Back To School: Shepard High School Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Freshmen report Aug. 11 with all grades reporting Aug. 12 at Shepard High School.

Palos 118 Educational Foundation, PFA Donate $30,000 for New Classroom Displays

Each group donated $15,000 that will be used for the purchase of 70-inch interactive displays for Palos South Middle School.

Stagg High School names new Dean of Students

Experienced educator brings track record of student support and data-driven discipline to the Stagg community

Dist. 230 Seeks Legacy Hall Nominations For Outstanding Sandburg, Andrew And Staff Alumni

The Dist. 230 Foundation is seeking nominations of outstanding alumni to be inducted into Legacy Hall. Nominations are due July 1.

District 230 Foundation Seeking Legacy Hall Nominations

Recognizing Success: Nominate a D230 Alum for Legacy Hall

Dist. 230 Board Seeks Residents To Serve On Education, Building And Finance, Student Services Committees

The Dist. 230 school board invites residents to apply for board committees. The deadline to apply is June 26.

CHSD 218 Offers Free Breakfast And Lunch For Students 18 And Under At Shepard, D218 Admin Center And Delta

Free breakfast and lunch for students age 18 and under at Shepard, D218 Administration Center and Delta & Summit starts June 8.

Stagg High School Expansion Honored for Forward-Thinking Design

Courtyard learning space and rooftop greenhouse reflect commitment to student learning and sustainability

Palos School District 118 Receives $5k Palos Park Woman’s Club Grant

The $5,000 grant will help the District establish an indoor gardening program to teach sustainability practices and address food insecurity.

Application Window To Apply For A Moraine Valley Foundation Scholarship Closes At End Of May

Current and prospective students have until May 31 to apply for over 300 scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year at Moraine Valley.

Palos East Elementary Student Illustrators Recognized by School Board

The students from teacher Dawn Bronson's 24-25 class submitted artwork to illustrate a new book on nature.

Palos South Track Teams Take Home Top Trophies at SWIC Conference

Palos South took home three 1st place trophies and a 2nd place finish at the SWIC track and field conference at Andrew High School on May 9.

Bittersweet Final Commencement Ends 67-Year Era Of Trinity Christian College

Trinity Christian College goes out with prayers, cheers, tears and a fireworks show at Ozinga Field for its final graduation.

Palos 118 Students Earn Top Honors at South Cook Math Bowl

Palos 118 students took home several team and individual awards during the two-day competition.

Oak Lawn, Tinley Students Tapped To Speak At Moraine Valley Community College Commencement

Two MVCC student success stories, Kelly Wilson, of Tinley Park, and Aiman Tekrour, of Oak Lawn, will offer remarks May 8.

Stagg, Andrew Esports Teams capture multiple state medals!

District 230's Fourth Consecutive Year of IHSA State Hardware

A Splash of Color, A Leap in Independence

Stagg's Innovative Kitchen Empowers Special Needs Students

Registration Open For Summer And Fall 2026 Classes At Moraine Valley Community College

Registration for summer and fall 2026 semesters at MVCC is now open. Summer classes start May 11, fall begins Aug. 24.

Over 100 Exhibitors Featured Saturday At Shepard High School Band Boosters Arts, Crafts And Vendor Show

Over 100 exhibitors will participate Saturday, April 18, at the Shepard High School Band Boosters Spring Arts, Crafts and Vendor Show.

Palos 118 School District Receives Meritorious Budget Award

The District has received the award for sound fiscal management for 18 consecutive years.

Moraine Valley Academic Theater Presents The Skewering and Satirical Comedy ‘The Thanksgiving Play'

Moraine Valley Academic Theater presents the skewering comedy 'The Thanksgiving Play' April 24 through April 25 and May 1 through May 3.

Free Hiring Event And Resource Fair Coming Thursday To Moraine Valley Featuring Actively Hiring Employers

Career Connections at Moraine Valley is hosting a FREE hiring event and resource fair featuring actively hiring employers Thursday, March 26

The Stagg Library - Where Books Talk Back

Stagg Students "Check Out" Living Stories

Palos South Mathletes Take First Place at SWIC Competition

Both 6th/7th, and 8th grade teams took home first place trophies as well as awards for individual team members.

Glen Oaks School Honored at Governor’s Mansion Blue Ribbon Ceremony

The School is Celebrating its 3rd Blue Ribbon Award

Over 300 Universities, Colleges Confirmed Saturday For Illinois National College Fair At Moraine Valley

High school students, current and prospective students are encouraged to attend the college fair Saturday, March 7, at MVCC.

Stagg Senior Ethan Phillips Awarded Chick Evans Golf Caddy Scholarship

Ethan Phillips was awarded a full four-year housing and tuition Chick Evans scholarship for golf caddies, valued at $125,000.

Palos West Elementary Students Collect Over 4,500 Donations for Local Food Pantry

This year's collection netted over 4,500 non-perishable food items for the Palos Township Food Pantry.

Spreading Positivity at Stagg Brick by Brick

Social Action Club Builds Community Through Simple Acts of Kindness

3 Alan B. Shepard High School Speech Team Members Advance To IHSA Sectionals

Molly Rohloff, Elizabeth Duffy Donovan and Kristen Barrett will represent Shepard in the IHSA speech sectionals on Feb. 14.

D230 students earn academic medals in regional competition

Chargers showcase STEM excellence and earn top individual honors at the Regional ACES competition

D230 students win prestigious art awards

Celebrating the original voices and technical skill of award-winning student artists

Public Service Careers Showcased At Moraine Valley Community College

Over 20 public service agencies will be available to discuss employment opportunities, Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Moraine Valley showcase.

Palos South Cardinal Cheer Team Finishes in First Place at Spartan Showdown

This is the Cardinals second top finish of the 2025-26 season.

Dino-Mite Fun Awaits At 'Dinosaur World Live!' Coming to Moraine Valley Performing and Fine Art Center

Lifelike puppetry brings prehistoric beasts to life in 'Dinosaur World Live!' in two shows Feb. 21, at Moraine Valley Community College.

E-Learning, Closures Announced Monday For Palos-Area Schools

The following school districts and schools in the Palos area will be moving to e-Learning or closing altogether Monday, Jan. 26.

Shepard High School formally annexed into Palos Heights

New partnership brings expanded city services and stronger community ties

D230 Board, Teachers Union Settle On 3-Year Contract

The overall cost of the new contract amounts to 19.52-percent over the next three years after negotiations dragged on for months.

D230 Teachers Still Without Contract As Talks Continue In November

The Dist. 230 Federation of Teachers and CCSD 230 Board of Education have been working with a federal mediator to reach a new contract.

District 230 Foundation Seeking Legacy Hall Nominations

Help D230 recognize its stellar alumni

Shepard team wins MVCC Culinary Contest

Third straight, fifth overall, for Astros!

Shepard High School digital newsletter

50 pages of Astro highlights, news, and features!

Dist. 218 Seeks Crafters For April Arts Extravaganza

The Dist. 218 Arts Extravaganze will be held Saturday, April 5, at Eisenhower High School in Blue Island.

Shepard seniors named Illinois State Scholars

Scored in 95th percentile of ACT or SAT!

Shepard cheerleaders win North Pole Invitational

Astros first at LWE!

Breakfast With Santa Saturday At Shepard

Have breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 9, at Shepard High School benefitting the National Honor Society.