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 […]
Bloom Trail High School Hosts Middle School Exploration Day
Bloom Trail High School hosted its first Middle School Exploration Day, welcoming eighth-grade students for an introduction to high school life and opportunities. The event brought students into the senior commons, where they met high school ambassadors, explored programs, and learned about the academic and extracurricular experiences available at Bloom Trail. Student leaders shared information […]
Bloom Trail High School’s Hosts “Activate Your Opportunities with the ACT
Bloom Trail High School’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) department hosted “Activate Your Opportunities with the ACT,” a student-focused panel highlighting how academic preparation can expand future opportunities. Students gathered to hear from professionals across business, education, and creative industries who shared how preparation and planning helped shape their career paths. During the discussion, panelists […]
Homewood-Flossmoor Students Participate in Motorola Shadow Day
On September 15, 2025, CTE teachers Chante’ Andrews and Tiffany White accompanied 25 juniors and seniors from Homewood-Flossmoor High School to Motorola Solutions Headquarters for an immersive Shadow Day experience hosted by Alyse Walker-Barajas, Project Manager and proud HF alum. Students explored innovation, technology, and career pathways at Motorola. Highlights included an engaging tour of […]
Future Farmers of America Students Growing Leadership and Community Impact in Rich Township
Students in the Rich Township Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter are demonstrating leadership, innovation, and service in both plant and animal science pathways. From cultivating crops to engaging their community, these young leaders are putting their agricultural knowledge into action. This fall, FFA students launched a weekly farmstand, offering fresh produce grown right on […]
District 227 Students “Test Drive Their Future” with Illinois Tollway
Students, counselors, and teachers from Rich Township High School District 227 had an incredible opportunity to explore career pathways firsthand at the Illinois Tollway Authority’s “Test Drive Your Future” Career Exploration Event on September 30. The event brought together schools from across the region to engage with professionals representing a variety of fields — from […]
Prairie State College Partners with Bloom Trail High School
Starting in September 2025, high school students can earn college credit at Prairie State College (PSC) toward an HVAC credential while still enrolled at Bloom Trail High School. Students gain early exposure to technical training, preparing them for in-demand careers immediately after high school or continued study at PSC. This collaboration deepens PSC’s role as […]