Vienna Students Earn Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
Students in Mrs. Leslie Bradley’s Education class at Vienna High School recently completed their Youth Mental Health First Aid certification, gaining skills that will serve them well in future careers, centered on helping others. The certification was made possible through instruction from Arrowleaf professionals, Emily Middleton and Fallon Mills, who guided students through training focused […]
District 214 Hosts Annual Robot Rumble
Hundreds of students came together at Elk Grove High School for District 214’s annual Robot Rumble. The two-day event featured 43 student-built robots from 15 schools competing head-to-head in a high-energy showcase of innovation and teamwork. Behind every match were months of preparation. Students designed, welded, wired and programmed their robots from the ground up, […]
Barrington High School Hosts 2026 Career Pathway Summit
Barrington High School recently hosted its 2026 Career Pathway Summit, bringing together students, educators, and industry professionals to strengthen connections between classroom learning and real-world careers. The event began with a networking lunch followed by a “State of the Pathways” presentation highlighting the school’s expanding career pathway programs and partnerships. Participants then joined breakout advisory […]
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Pilots Program with 8th Graders
The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce offers a Certificate of Employability program and visits local high school classrooms to walk students through a five-session course. This spring, they launched a pilot with Morrison Jr High School, engaging 8th-grade students in discussions about soft skills and career exploration.
SVCC Hosts Career and Tech Ed Open House
SVCC hosted another successful Career and Technical Education Open House on February 25, 2026. Throughout the evening, community members and prospective students had the opportunity to connect with faculty and staff to learn more about SVCC’s programs and available opportunities. Areas explored included healthcare, manufacturing, criminal justice, business, and agriculture.
SVCC Hosts Dual Credit Advisory Council Meeting
The Sauk Valley Community College held the first Dual Credit Advisory Council meeting on February 3, 2026. The event brought together the college’s Student Services team with area high school counselors and principals to discuss ways to improve and expand services for the many dual-credit students and partners across high school districts. The college currently […]
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 […]