ROE Hosts SchooLinks Lake County User Group
The Lake County Regional Office of Education (ROE) hosted the first SchooLinks Lake County User Group (SLUG) meeting on March 10, 2026, at the new ROE building in Lake Forest. The training brought together representatives from 24 Lake County school districts to learn and collaborate on how to best utilize the SchooLinks platform across middle […]
Highland Success Center Continues One-Stop-Shop Success
Supporting students through postsecondary attainment can be fun! Each semester’s Midway Through Midterms event was a big hit for Highland Community College students, and this spring’s was no different. Students participated in the open house for stress-relief activities like bead bracelet making, motivational rock painting, board games, pizza, and even a “Honk Like a Goose” […]
Vocational Education Centers Host Life Simulations
Both vocational education centers in the Highland Region Pathways to Success recently hosted life-simulation events for middle school students. Jo Daviess Carroll CTE Academy teamed up with Citizens State Bank to give students hands-on experience navigating a variety of real-world expenses, such as housing, groceries, and childcare, at its annual CTE Month Life Event. Soon […]
Evanston Township High School Hosts Career Exposure Events
This quarter, Evanston Township High School (ETHS) College and Career Experiences Department focused on career-pathway exposure in the fields of education, health sciences, business & marketing, and engineering. The titles of professionals who engaged with ETHS students included registered nurse, community health administrator, sterile processing technician, electrolysis clinician, teacher, lead marketing strategist, marketing manager, business […]
East St. Louis Students Earn Opportunity to Begin College Early at SWIC
A growing number of students at East St. Louis Senior High School are taking bold steps toward their future by qualifying to attend Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) full-time while still in high school. After recently completing the ACCUPLACER exam, a new group of students has qualified — an opportunity that allows them to earn college […]
East St. Louis Senior High School Students Excel in Advanced Placement
As the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announces that Illinois ranks among the top five states nationally for Advanced Placement (AP) participation and performance, East St. Louis Senior High School is contributing to that statewide momentum with continued growth and student achievement. According to ISBE, 31.4% of Illinois public-school graduates in the Class of […]
Raptors Take Flight: Rich Township Excels at Multi-State Aerial Drone Tournament
Students from the Rich Township High School STEM Campus earned top honors at a recent REC Foundation Aerial Drone Competition hosted at the school. The event brought together 21 teams from Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan to compete in challenges that tested drone piloting, autonomous programming, and teamwork. Team 60466C—Aaron Greene, Mark Lopez, and Marcus […]
Celebrating CTE Month at Homewood-Flossmoor High School
During February, the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department at Homewood-Flossmoor High School celebrated CTE Month by highlighting the value of career-focused learning. Throughout the month, students and staff showcased programs that offer hands-on experiences, industry certifications, and opportunities for career exploration, preparing students for college and the workforce. The celebration began with an Instagram […]
Crete-Monee High School Students Earn IT Support Certification
Students in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Tech Support program at Crete-Monee High School reached an important milestone by earning the Cisco Certified Support Technician – IT Support certification through Pearson VUE Certiport. This industry-recognized credential confirms students’ knowledge and technical skills in networking fundamentals, troubleshooting, and IT support. Throughout the course, students completed […]
Celebrating FFA Week at Crete-Monee High School
Crete-Monee High School celebrated the 2026 FFA Week, February 21–28, with a series of activities that highlighted agricultural education and student leadership. Throughout the week, students and staff participated in a Spirit Week themed to encourage creativity, school pride, and recognition of FFA’s role in preparing students for future careers. FFA members also helped raise […]