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Graduation Times Set for All D155 Schools
Graduation is the culmination of four years of learning, and a step towards independent adult living. More than 1,600 seniors will graduate
from District 155 schools on Saturday, May 31, having achieved the district and state requirements to participate in commencement . . . more
Acclaimed Slam Poet Visits Prairie Ridge
Valentine's Day is usually a time of odes dripping with sentimentality and loveliness. Cards and gifts given on that day feature poems, messages
of love, and images of hearts and flowers. But students at Prairie Ridge High School were exposed to a non-traditional form of poetry
this past Valentine's Day when acclaimed Slam poet George David Miller visited the school . . . more
Central Senior's Writing Honored with 2007 Achievement Award in Writing
Alissa Walkner's hands and those of friends and strangers are a window to a person's passions and life. At least, that's the
perspective the Crystal Lake Central student brought forth in her essay "Hands," which she wrote for her sophomore honors English
class. Now two years later, a refined version of that essay—coupled with the ability she showcased in an impromptu essay
session—has led the senior to be honored by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) with its 2007 Achievement Award
in Writing . . . more
Trojan Chess Team Outmaneuvers Competition
The Cary-Grove chess team proved impressive on the board once again, winning the Illinois Chess Coaches Association (ICCA) 4A State Championship.
Competing at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria on February 8 and 9, the eleven-player team finished first among schools with enrollment
between 1,801 and 2,200. Overall, the Trojans finished tenth among all 118 schools in the competition . . . more
District Driver's Ed Program Update
District 155 recently applied for a waiver for 27-24.3 of the Illinois School Code in order to provide more driver training to its students
through the use of both in-car and simulator instruction. If granted, the waiver would allow us to supplement 3 hours of in-car, behind-the-wheel
training with 12 hours of simulator training, affording a total of 15 hours of practice per week rather than the code's required 6 hours. This
request was motivated specifically by the notion that more practice will help the district to develop safer drivers. Should the State of Illinois
deny this waiver-request, District 155 is fully prepared to provide the same number of students with drivers education next school year.
Additionally, the school will offer an extra summer school session to accommodate even more drivers than in past years.
MRSA & Staph Infection Update
As you may be aware, there have been a small number of cases of methicillin-resistant staph aureus (MRSA), or the "super bug," found at non-District
155 schools in McHenry County. In an effort to be proactive in preventing the spread of this staph infection, District 155 has been working
in consultation with the McHenry County Department of Health. In fact, since the first reporterd case in October of last year, the district
has been continually completing the following steps to help minimize the risk . . . more
PR's World Language Week Opens Up New Frontiers
As District 155 students venture out in the world, it's important for them to understand the nuances of different cultures and
have the benefit of knowing a foreign language. Prairie Ridge High School helped to further these causes during its 11th Annual World
Language Week . . . more
Instant Alert® Calling System Information
Community High School District 155 has implemented a new emergency calling system to alert families of urgent messages such as snow
days and school cancellations. Every family in the district should have received an automated call from Superintendent Dr. Jill
Hawk on Monday, November 26 at the primary home phone number provided to the school during registration . . . more
MRSA & Staph Infection Update
In an effort to be proactive in preventing the spread of the methicillin-resistant staph aureus (MRSA)
infection, District 155 has been working in consultation with the McHenry County Department of Health.
It is important for parents and community members to understand what they can do to avoid an MRSA
infection . . . more
Cary-Grove To Host Annual Community Day on October 26
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 26, 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
South's Stuglis Named Coach of the Week by Chicago Bears
The Associated Press isn't the only entity recognizing the success of Crystal Lake South's football team. The Chicago Bears
selected Jim Stuglis, head coach of the number three ranked Gators, as this week's "Coach of the Week" . . .
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Prairie Ridge Hosts AP Statistics Carnival
Move over Parker Brothers. Step aside Milton Bradley. When most people play games, they think of the fun they are having or the strategy for how to win.
But at Prairie Ridge High School, students in Mimi Kallwitz's third and eighth hour Advance Placement (AP) Statistics classes delved deeper, calculating
probability and odds for new homemade games to entertain the entire student body at the 4th Annual AP Statistics Carnival on April 13 . . .
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Welcome to the New Internet Home of Community High School District 155
District 155 is proud to welcome you to its new cyber home. This site offers much broader information about the district and its students, teachers,
and staff. You'll notice that the content available here has been expanded considerably, and now includes more comprehensive details about important district
programs and initiatives. For the past several months, District 155 has analyzed . . . more
C.L. South Completes Follow-up to 2006 National Outstanding Service Project Award
Just months after being honored as one of ten schools to take home the prestigious 2006 National Outstanding Service Project Award from the National Honor
Society & National Junior Honor Society (NHS & NJHS), students at Crystal Lake South High School outdid themselves, raising more than $10,000 to
benefit Heifer International. The school's "Operation Heifer" project outpaced last year's award-winning result by
$3,000 . . . more
Illinois State Scholar Finalists Announced
In an impressive statement about District 155 students and schools, some 14% of the senior class has been named Illinois
State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). Students receive the honor based on class rank at the end of junior year . . .
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