District 214 Students Put Investment Skills to the Test in Annual Competition
District 214 students put their financial skills to the test during the annual Investment Competition at Forest View Educational Center. Prospect High School’s Team Azure took home the top prize after navigating real-world stock market simulations, presentations, and fast-paced investment challenges. “Scared money don’t make money” may not follow the rules of grammar, but it […]
Health Professions Students Excel at State Competition
Elk Grove High School Health Professions students earned top honors at the Illinois Health Occupations Students Association (HOSA) State Leadership Conference, with 15 students placing in the top 10 among 1,500 competitors statewide. Their achievements highlight the dedication and hands-on learning happening across District 214’s healthcare pathways. Read more.
District 214 Student Entrepreneurs Pitch Ideas at Startup Showcase 2026
Student entrepreneurs from across District 214 pitched innovative business ideas at Startup Showcase 2026. Buffalo Grove High School students behind AuraLink, a magnetic jewelry clasp designed to make necklaces easier to fasten, earned top honors and $3,000 in startup funding. Offered at all six comprehensive high schools, District 214’s Entrepreneurship Program gives students hands-on experience […]
Barrington District 220 Hosts Annual Innovation Showcase
Innovation was on full display at Barrington 220’s annual Innovation Showcase, where students from across the district shared projects that reflected creativity, curiosity, and real-world learning. The event brought together learners from elementary school through high school, giving families and community members a unique opportunity to see the progression of student learning across grade levels. […]
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