Business & Finance Academy Students Showcase Innovation and Entrepreneurial Excellence
Students in the Rich Township High School Business & Finance Academy demonstrated their entrepreneurial skills this year through the INCubatoredu program and regional business pitch competitions. During the academy’s annual INCubatoredu Pitch Night, student teams presented investor-ready business concepts developed throughout the school year. Participants identified real-world problems, conducted market research, built business models, and […]
Future Educators Celebrated at Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s Signing Day
Homewood-Flossmoor (H-F) High School recently honored graduating seniors who have committed to pursuing careers in education during its Introduction to Education Signing Day. Modeled after traditional athletic signing ceremonies, the event recognized students who plan to major in education and dedicate themselves to shaping future generations. Surrounded by family members, teachers, and classmates, students participated […]
Homewood-Flossmoor CTE Students Earn Top Honors at Prairie State College’s Business Pitch Competition
Career and Technical Education students from Homewood-Flossmoor High School earned top recognition at Prairie State College’s inaugural Business Pioneer Pitch Competition, where student entrepreneurs presented innovative business concepts to a panel of judges. The event challenged participants to develop business models, refine their presentations, and demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking. The first-place award in the Near-Future Development […]
Crete-Monee High School Students Compete at STARCON
Students from the Crete-Monee High School (CMHS) welding program recently competed at the STARCON event on May 2nd, showcasing their skills in pursuit of a $25,000 scholarship. Congratulations to Savian Haddon and Christopher Cruz for representing the CMHS welding program with determination, professionalism, and resilience.
Crete-Monee High School Horticulture Team Earns Top 10 Finish
Students from the Crete-Monee High School showcased their knowledge and skills at the highly competitive Joliet Junior College Horticulture Contest, competing against schools from across Illinois and surrounding states. Our horticulture team earned an impressive Top 10 placement, demonstrating outstanding teamwork, preparation, and dedication in a challenging competition.
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 […]