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 […]
District 211 Students Attend Future Educator Workshop at NIU
When High School District 211 education pathway students stepped into the classrooms of Northern Illinois University this fall, the focus was bigger than a basic college visit. The career exploration trip was intended to help solidify future career choices and gain a broader understanding of the pursuit of education as a major. The visit to […]
District 214 Hosts College and Career Ready! Night
District 214’s Center for Career Discovery hosted its annual virtual College and Career Ready! Night for parents and students on October 29, 2025. This event showcased the many career pathway opportunities available, including specialized coursework, early college credit options, and hands-on work-based learning experiences, which are designed to help students explore and shape their future. […]
NECSS Launches College Now
College Now is a unique partnership between Districts 211, 214, 220, and Harper College that offers students the opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and an Associate of Arts (AA) degree by the end of their senior year. Through a carefully structured academic plan, students complete college-level coursework on the campus of Harper […]
District 214 Entrepreneurs Shine in National Competition
Prospect High School students Molly Beyna, Lexi Kuzak and Neve Pomis recently pitched their product, Shimmer Shield, to a panel of investor judges. The panel awarded the trio $8,000 to take their breakthrough product to the next level. Shimmer Shield represents the girls’ innovative response to the problem of tarnished jewelry. >> Learn more
District 214 Invests in the Future of Finance
Stocks surged, headlines broke, and 90 high school students raced to outsmart the market. With every tick of the clock, profits were made or lost, and every decision had the capability to push a team ahead or send their portfolio crashing. On Wednesday, April 16, students from all across District 214 gathered at Forest View […]
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. […]
A Leader to Learn From
We’re excited to share that Dr. Laz Lopez of High School District 214, which is part of NECSS, was recognized by EdWeek for his work to advance pathways. >> Read the article