Freeport CUSD 145, Oregon CUSD 220 Receive Those Who Excel Awards
Highland Region Pathways to Success districts Freeport CUSD 145 and Oregon CUSD 220 were well represented at the Illinois State Board of Education’s Those Who Excel Awards in May 2025. Teachers, administrators, and school support staff from both districts received awards of special recognition and meritorious service, and Freeport’s Jena Kleindl was recognized as the […]
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 […]
Highland Region Pathways Named Success Network Leadership Community
The Success Network Organizers are thrilled to welcome Highland Region Pathways to Success as our newest Leadership Community. The regional team, led by Highland Community College, ROE 8, and Northwest Illinois Economic Development, brings expertise in employer engagement, developing career pathways, postsecondary partnerships, and dual credit programs, and we look forward to sharing their expertise with communities […]