Joliet, IL|Sponsored|
Joliet Student Turns Determination Into College Success
From a brand partner: Nevaeh stayed focused on her goals and became a first-generation college graduate at age 21.
Star Students
Celebrating local students and spotlighting how they make our community special.
Across Connecticut, CT|Sponsored|
Connecticut Student Turns Passion For Cooking Into Academic Success
From a brand parter: Daykwon worked full time in Connecticut and Florida while earning his degree from Johnson & Wales University.
Forest Park, IL|Sponsored|
Berwyn High School Senior Celebrated For Achievement On And Off The Field
From a brand partner: Fenwick High School senior Kalahn D. Morris earned a 4.3 GPA while balancing sports, mentoring and work.
New Haven, CT|Sponsored|
New Haven Retired Educator Honored For Faith, Service And Lasting Impact
From a brand partner: After 27 years supporting students, Stacy is recognized for compassion, humility and dedication.
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
College Credits: Buffalo Grove Resident Graduating From University Of Georgia
Area students from Buffalo Grove are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the U.S. (2025-2026 school year).
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|Sponsored|
Hamden College Senior Celebrated For Academic Drive And Character
From a brand partner: A proud parent says Elijah leads with compassion, integrity and a strong work ethic on and off campus.
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
College Credits: Arlington Heights Residents Graduating From University Of Georgia
Area students from Arlington Heights are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the U.S. (2025-2026 school year).
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Stratford, CT|News|
Stratford Baseball Rallies For Thrilling Victory, Scholar-Athletes Honored: Stratford HS Sports Roundup
The Stratford baseball and softball teams posted thrilling victories, and two scholar-athletes earned prestigious awards this week.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
‘Unity Through Diversity’: Molloy Concert Celebrates Artists Of All Abilities
A Friday night concert at Molloy University gave neurodivergent performers the chance to showcase their talents.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|News|
Plainview Students And Staff Honored For Saving Student's Life During Cardiac Arrest
A group of Mattlin Middle School folks saved a 6th-grade student after the middle schooler suffered cardiac arrest in March.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Danville, CA|News|
Danville Student Founds Soccer Nonprofit For Ukrainian Refugees
Monte Vista senior Ethan Klets founded Goals of Hope, which aims to provide confidence and friendship for newly-arrived Ukrainian children.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|News|
East End's Student Performers Wow At 'Hamptons Got Talent' Competition
The competition, a beloved annual tradition, was held this year in the auditorium of Westhampton Beach High School.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|News|
Students To Take Part In Financial Reality Fair At Stamford High School
The fair is designed to have students navigate real-life financial decisions in a simulated environment.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Nashua, NH|News|
Nashua South To Take On Profile In Granite State Challenge Semifinal
The semifinal game between the Purple Panthers and the Patriots airs at 8:30 p.m. Thursday on New Hampshire PBS.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Freehold, NJ|News|
Freehold Township Student Named NJ Hall Of Fame Scholarship Winner
The award is granted to high school seniors who show academic engagement, moral character, community commitment and a sense of Jersey pride.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair State University: A Promise To His Grandmother Will Carry Him To A Career In Medicine
Melvin Rodriguez made a promise to his grandmother that he would help patients fighting the cancer that was taking her life.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|News|
Hamden Student-Athletes Celebrate College Signing Day: PHOTOS
Fifteen Hamden High School student-athletes recently signed their letters of intent to attend colleges in and out of Connecticut.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
‘May The 4th Be With You’: Smithtown Students Build Rebel Bases, Craft Lightsabers
Hands-on STEM challenges, Yoda crafts and lightsaber workouts brought Star Wars Day to life for students in Smithtown, school officials say.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
2 Naperville Central Students Named 2026 National Merit Scholars
The students were among some 700 finalists who were named National Merit Scholars this round.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|News|
Fremont Student Earns Spot In Scripps National Spelling Bee
Navika Joseph is one of four Bay Area students who qualified for the prestigious national spelling bee.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Chappaqua-Mount Kisco, NY|News|
Byram Hills Inducts 59 Students Into Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society
Students were recognized at Byram Hills High School for both math achievement and community service.
Jeff Edwards, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
Honor Roll Announced For Greenwich's 3 Middle Schools: See Full List
Students must have at least a B- or above in all classes to make the honor roll, according to the school district.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bronxville-Eastchester, NY|News|
Bronxville High Students Advance To National History Day After State Honors
State winners at SUNY Oneonta will represent Bronxville High at the National History Day contest in Maryland.
Jeff Edwards, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
Fairfield Ludlowe High School Senior Wins Corporate-Sponsored Merit Scholarship Award
About 700 high school seniors are receiving corporate-sponsored awards.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|News|
Jonathan Law High School Honor Roll (3rd Marking Period, 2025-26)
Here are the students who made honor roll at Jonathan Law High School in the third marking period.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Winners Of Santa Monica Student Poster Contest Revealed
The City of Santa Monica has named the 16 kids in grades Kindergarten through 12th who have won its annual student poster contest.
Mark Nero, Patch Staff
Edison-Metuchen, NJ|News|
Edison Magnet School Team Takes Top Prize In International Math Challenge
The 5 students bested hundreds of teams from the U.S. and U.K. with a mathematical analysis of online sports gambling.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Good News In Essex County: Ivy League Friendship + NFL Star Returns + Inspiring Youth
New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|News|
'Penny Wars' Competition At Westhampton Beach Middle School Raises Funds For Veterans
Members of Westhampton Beach Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society recently raised funds for the Wounded Warrior Project.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
Roslyn Students Turn Grief Into Action After Tragedy, Honor Friends With Anti-Drunk Driving Walk
"We hope to save lives and honor the legacy of Drew and Ethan."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Bridgeport, CT|News|
Art Exhibitions Showcase Work By Bridgeport Students
The spring exhibitions, sponsored by Earthplace and Silvermine Arts Center, feature artwork by second- and fourth-grade students.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|News|
Joseph A. Foran High School Honor Roll (3rd Marking Period, 2025-26)
Here are the students who made honor roll at Joseph A. Foran High School in the third marking period.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|Neighbor News|
West Babylon Student’s Design To Represent Library Group For Decades
Local teens submitted designs and community members voted to help select a new logo for the Friends of the West Babylon Library.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
9 Westfield High School Student-Athletes Sign Letters Of Intent
This brings the total number of student-athletes from the Class of 2026 who will compete at the college level to 34.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Cherry Hill, NJ|News|
South Jersey Students Compete In Robotics World Championship
Three schools were represented.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Youth Vote On How To Spend $50,000 In City Funding
These young people in Newark were given a chance to tell the city how to spend $50,000. Here's what they chose.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
RivCo Charter School Seniors Honored In 2nd Annual Ceremony
The class of 2026 was honored this week at the 2nd Annual Riverside County Exceptional Scholar Awards by the county's office of education.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
OLCHS Journalism Team Takes Sectional, Advances To IHSA Finals
Oak Lawn Community High School's journalism team placed 12 out of 16 categories in the IHSA journalism sectional, advancing to IHSA Finals.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
South Bay Middle School Student Wins Grand Prize At Regional Art Contest
A Manhattan Beach middle schooler has been named a grand prize winner at West Basin Municipal Water District's student art contest.
Mark Nero, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Bayport HS Students Open Fully Custom School Store Built From Scratch
Students design, produce, and sell customizable products in a hands-on retail space built from years of planning and collaboration.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
