Mundelein Middle School To Unveil $7M Stage Addition With Open House Next Week

The public open house is set for April 28 and will feature a ribbon-cutting and student performances in the new 200-seat space.

Teacher Is Dedicated To Students' Success: Teacher Spotlight

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teachers Union Demands Ouster Of 'Incapable' D128 Superintendent

Nearly 90 percent of teachers in the local union approved a "no confidence" resolution in Superintendent Denise Herrmann.

AYSO Offering FREE Band & Orchestra Clinics

Middle School & High School - Free Band & Orchestra Clinics

Scholarships Available for Fall ‘24-American Youth Symphony Orchestra

Scholarships Available for Young Musicians - Chamber Music & Orchestra Programs - ages 7-18, all orchestral instruments

Vernon Hills High School Makes Finals In National STEM Competition

VHHS is one of six schools in Illinois to advance to the finals of the prestigious Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest.

2 Chicago Area Girls Eliminated From Scripps National Spelling Bee

Students from Chicago and Vernon Hills made it to the semi-final round this week.

Vernon Hills HS Locked Down, TikTok Threat Deemed Not Credible

A threat of violence was made over TikTok Wednesday night, school officials said. The school was placed on soft lockdown Thursday.

Holiday Special - Buy 1 Lesson Get 1 Free Ends 12/24

Give the gift of music this holiday season!

College Financial Aid Applications In Vernon Hills Area: Compare To IL

See how FAFSA applications changed for Vernon Hills area high schools.

D128 Foundation for Learning BIG (Virtual) EVENT Returns Nov. 6

Enjoy a fun evening featuring a trivia competition, win prizes and support programs for Libertyville and Vernon Hills High School students.

FAFSA Completions Up In IL: How Vernon Hills Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Vernon Hills area high schools.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Vernon Hills Patch.

School District 128 Launches Podcast

Stream episode one wherever you download podcasts.

FAFSA Completions Down In IL: How Vernon Hills Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Vernon Hills area high schools.

In Vernon Hills Area, Share Of College Grads Rising

The portion of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been growing. Here's how it’s changed in Lake County.

Community High School District 128 Names Denise Herrmann Next Superintendent

Dr. Herrmann was selected from a national pool of 35 candidates and three outstanding finalists.

D128 Foundation for Learning Helps Families Weather the Pandemic

The D128 Foundation's Students in Need Fund helps Students and Families During Difficult Times.

D128 Foundation for Learning Hosts its First 1-28 Day of Giving

Support Opportunities for LHS & VHHS Students: Support the 1-28 Day of Giving

Community High School District 128 All-State Musicians

Twenty-five LHS and VHHS student-musicians selected for IMEC State Festival.

VHHS Student Receives Honors at Annual Art & Essay Contest

VHHS sophomore Ming Ni was honored at the 14th Annual "Our First Amendment Freedoms Art and Essay Contest."

VHHS Theatre Chosen to Perform at State Festival

VHHS students to perform at 45th Annual Illinois High School Theatre Festival in January at Illinois State University.

D128 Special Olympians Capture Floor Hockey State Championship

D128 Storm continues to add its list of state honors

D128 Special Olympians Capture Floor Hockey State Championship

D128 Storm continues to add to its list of state honors.

Hawthorn South Elementary Earns Blue Ribbon Designation

The suburban elementary school has been picked for the prestigious 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools program.

District 73 Foundation Plans Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is the foundation's main fundraiser. The Key to 73 issues grants directly to teachers for students programs and opportunities.

D128 Special Olympians Win State Soccer Championship

The D128 Storm brought home the soccer championship trophy from the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games in Bloomington/Normal.

District 73 Seeks Input on Hawthorn Middle School North Upgrades

The school is looking to add 7 new classrooms and a gym plus renovations.

D128 Foundation Hosts Lace Up 4 Learning 2019 Virtual Race

Support the District 128 Foundation for Learning by registering for its Lace Up 4 Learning 2019 Virtual Race through June 15.

District 73 Foundation Awards $15,000 in Grants to Teachers

The grants were announced during ceremonies earlier this month.

School District 73 Welcomes New Board Member

Joel Finfer was sworn in as a new Hawthorn School District 73 Board of Education member.

Vernon Hills Students Named National Merit Scholars

Five local students were awarded corporate-sponsored scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

Vernon Hills Students Receive National Merit Scholarships

The National Merit Scholarship Foundation announced its first round of winners for the year on Wednesday.

D128 Unified Special Olympics Basketball Team Wins State Title

The Community High School District 128 D128 Unified Special Olympics Basketball team won the state championship on March 16 in Peoria.

Annual Options Fair Set for April 11 at CLC

The 2019 Options Fair for high school and college students with disabilities and their families will be held from April 11 from 6-8 p.m.

D128 Storm Unified Basketball Team Qualifies for State

Community High School District 128 Unified Basketball Team heads to state tournament.

VHHS Sr. James McDonald Selected to IHSA All-State Academic Team

VHHS Senior James McDonald has been selected to the IHSA All-State Academic Team, placing him among the state's top 26 student-athletes.

District 128 to Host Capital Plan Overview Presentations

District 128 to Host Capital Plan Overview Presentations for Residents

D128 Foundation Names 2018 Alumni Achievement Award Recipients

D128 Foundation for Learning Names Chris Bryant (VHHS '04) and Raghu Mirmira (LHS '82) 5th Annual Alumni Achievement Award Recipients

7 Vernon Hills Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

The National Merit Scholarship semifinalists named Wednesday scored in the top 1 percent of students nationwide.