College and High School at the Same Time in Vienna
For over a decade, Vienna High School has had multiple students who have marched to pomp and circumstance back-to-back. Class of 2025 seniors Ethyn Bradley (SCC), Jael Griesbach (SIC), Ora Goines (SIC), Leeann Jackson (SCC), Briley McBride (SCC), Tracy Simpson (SCC), Kendyl Sparks (SCC), Gabrielle Taylor (SCC), and Parker Trovillion (SCC) have not only completed […]
Vienna High School Recognizes Students Earning CNA and CCPE
Sherie Smith, Vienna nursing instructor, pinned 23 new nurses graduating from the Vienna High School program. The pinning featured remarks from principal John Giffin, Shawnee College dean of allied health and nursing Mandy Hannon, Max Hook with a scholarship presentation, and superintendent Dr. Joshua Stafford. Vienna’s program is regulated under the Illinois Department of Public […]
Policy Committee Meeting: June 10, 2025
The Success Network Policy Committee’s 2025 Q2 meeting featured legislative updates, emerging findings from the College and Career Pathway Endorsement workgroup, and new resources.
2026 Conference: Stronger Together
Join us for the 13th annual conference on February 26, 2026, at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, Illinois.
Student Advisory Council: Spring 2025 Meeting
In this meeting, Student Advisory Council members discussed their experiences at the 2025 Success Network conference and heard from SAC alumni on college readiness and success.
Barrington 220’s K-Lab Supports Education Career Pathway
In the fall of 2024, Barrington 220 launched its innovative Kindergarten Lab Program, or K-Lab, at Barrington High School (BHS). As the first program of its kind in Illinois, the full-day program offers a one-of-a-kind educational experience for the district’s young learners as well as high school students who plan to work in the field of […]
District 214 Apprentices Lead the Way in the State’s Ambassador Program
Young adults need quality preparation for successful careers. Illinois needs highly skilled workers to perform the many diverse jobs that drive a dynamic state economy. Pairing these facts forms a successful partnership – one recognized by the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board’s Work-Based Learning & Apprenticeship Committee, which launched the state’s Apprentice Ambassador Program last year. […]
River Bend CUSD and Partners Host Second Annual Education-Employer Symposium
River Bend CUSD joined its neighbors in Iowa to host the second annual Education-Employer Symposium. The symposium focused on how employers and school districts in the region could support each other through partnerships. In just its second year, the symposium brought together representatives from K-12, higher education, and employers in both Illinois and Iowa. Grow […]
8th Graders Attend “The Life Event” at Jo Daviess Carroll CTE Academy, Elizabeth
EFE 160 (CTE Academy) recently hosted “The Life Event,” sponsored by Citizens State Bank for 8th grade students in Jo Daviess and Carroll counties. During the event, students simulated the budgeting required to lead a full adult life, including home, vehicle, grocery, medical, and child-raising expenses. The leadership community appreciates CTE Academy’s hard work organizing […]
Strengthening Collaboration Across Partners
Highland Region Pathways to Success has been busy learning and exploring opportunities after receiving its Leadership Community designation earlier this year. Leaders from Highland Community College, Northern Illinois University, and ROE 8 attended the Success Network Conference together in February to begin exploring initiatives and gathering resources. Highland Community College was well represented at the […]