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H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinic Information
The H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine is available to the public through clinics, pharmacies, and primary care physicians. In partnership with the McHenry County Department of Health, Centegra will be administering vaccination clinics for District 155 students February 1-4. Two clinics will take place at D155 high schools after the regular school day concludes on February 2 (Cary-Grove) and February 4 (Crystal Lake Central), with two addtional clinics at Hannah Beardsley Middle School (February 1; for Prairie Ridge students) and Lundahl Middle School (February 3; for Crystal Lake South students). . . more vaccination clinic information or general H1N1 information & links (updated 1/21/10)
District 155 To Host December 15 Levy Hearing
Community High School District 155 will host a levy hearing during its December 15 Board of Education meeting. The adoption of a levy for 2009 is the first official step of the budget process for the 2010-2011 school year. Residents living in a $220,000 home—the median home value within District 155—can expect a tax increase of about $5 for the entire year. That represents an increase of less than one-half of one percent (.4%) . . . more.
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission Recognizes D155's Illinois State Scholars
More than 260 members of District 155's class of 2010 have new accolades to list on their college entrance applications. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) today announced its list of Illinois State Scholars—a list that includes more than 16% of D155 seniors. The Illinois State Scholar program recognizes the ten top
percent of the state's high school seniors . . . more
EXPLORE Test Information for 8th graders planning to enroll in District 155 in 2010-2011
The first step of the high school placement process is the EXPLORE test. Taken by every 8th grade student planning to attend a District 155 school next year, the test identifies academic strengths and deficiencies, and ultimately helps place students in appropriate courses at the high school level. This year's testing dates are Saturday, October 3 and Saturday, October 17 . . . more
Cary-Grove to Host Annual Community Day
Cary-Grove High School students are actively seeking area residents in need of a helping hand for the school's annual Community Day. On the morning of Friday, October 23, students from the school will go into the Cary and Fox River Grove communities to provide services and assistance to elderly, disabled, and needy residents. The school is looking for additional service projects for the day . . . more
Prairie Ridge Seniors to Dedicate Veterans Memorial
Prairie Ridge High School's tradition of ambitious senior projects continues to grow. The class of 2009 will unveil its efforts—a Veterans
Memorial—at a dedication ceremony on Tuesday, May 26. Coined "A Tribute to Our Heroes," this memorial represents Prairie Ridge's recognition
of the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces . . . more
Mr. CLS Returns for 12th Annual Show
Before competing in front of an audience of millions as a finalist on FOX's "American Idol" in 2002, Jim Verraros faced a more daunting crowd: his peers.
Verraros, a graduate of Crystal Lake South, competed along with ten of his classmates for the 2001 Mr. CLS title. Now in its twelfth year, the Mr. CLS pageant
showcases South's top senior boys for their outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements. The annual event will take place on Saturday, May 16 in the
school's theater . . . more
District 155 Sets Graduation Times for Class of 2009
District 155 has set the times for commencement ceremonies at all four high schools. All graduations will take place on Saturday, May 30.
The ceremony for Crystal Lake Central and Cary-Grove will begin at 10 a.m., and at 12:30 p.m. for Crystal Lake South and Prairie Ridge . . .
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Standardized Test Days Provide Opportunity For Non-Traditional Lessons
For District 155's seniors, the PSAE and PLAN testing days provided an opportunity to learn some important lessons in some unconventional ways. Across the
district, seniors attended a variety of different activities designed to expose them to potential careers, volunteer opportunities, and some skills necessary
for a successful life after high school . . . more
The Illnois Student Assistance Commission Recognizes D155's Illinois State Scholars
Nearly 250 members of District 155's class of 2009 have new accolades to list on their college entrance applications.
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) today announced its list of Illinois State Scholars—a list that includes
14.5% of D155 seniors. First awarded 50 years ago, the Illinois State Scholar program recognizes the ten top
percent of the state's high school seniors . . . more
NBC5's Rob Elgas Visits Crystal Lake South
When NBC 5 morning news co-anchor, Rob Elgas, showed up on the October 22 broadcast with a Crystal Lake South coffee mug, it may have been a bit alarming
to those who have seen the network's commercial showing him walking the halls and discussing his alma mater—and South's cross-town rival—Crystal
Lake Central. But for nearly 70 South students, it was just a reminder of Elgas' commitment to the community and the insights he provided regarding
his career, journalism in general, and the importance of following one's passions . . . more
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