Kaneland

Kaneland Krier receives awards during NISPA journalism competition

KANELAND—The Kaneland Krier staff attended a journalism competition hosted by the Northern Illinois School Press Association (NISPA) at DuPage Community College on Friday, April 12, and received awards as a whole and individually.

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KHS principal to become Rockford School District assistant superintendent

KANELAND—Let the search begin for a new Kaneland High School principal.

May 13th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

District 302 seeks Kaneland Foundation, CAC, FAC members

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April 18th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

School Board denies charter school proposal

KANELAND—The Kaneland School Board on April 8 voted 7-0 to deny the online charter school application proposal that was initially presented at the School Board meeting on March 18.

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KHS recognizes Students of the Term

KANELAND—The following KHS students were recognized as Students of the Term for Term 3 of the 2012-13 school year:

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KCFAF presents to School Board

KANELAND—The Kaneland School Board on April 8 was given a brief presentation on the upcoming Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival by Maria Dripps-Paulson, auditorium manager and executive director of the festival.

April 18th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Ready for more

Photo: Casey Crosby fires a pitch from the mound in 2012 action as a member of the Toledo Mud Hens. Photo courtesy of Toledo Mud Hens First big-league start whets Crosby’s appetite by Mike Sandrolini ELBURN—Casey Crosby certainly didn’t mind an unexpected change of plans late last May that got him to “The Show,” aka, [...]

April 11th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

HMS Mattina Brass Ensemble performs the Star Spangled Banner at football game

SCHAUMBURG, ILL.—Kaneland Harter Middle School‘s Mattina Brass Ensemble on March 17 performed The Star Spangled Banner during the opening ceremony of the Chicago Slaughter’s football game.

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A sale for all

A spring clothing and toy sale on Friday and Saturday at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School in Elburn.

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Kaneland’s got talent

The 12th Annual Kaneland Talent Show, was held Friday at the auditorium.

April 11th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

District 302 seeks Kaneland Foundation, CAC, FAC members

District 302 seeks Kaneland Foundation, CAC, FAC members
KANELAND—Kaneland Community School District 302 seeks to add members to its Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC), Finance Advisory Committee (FAC) and the Kaneland Foundation.

March 31st, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Watson hits Hall of Fame

Local sports writer to be inducted into Kaneland Hall of Fame
KANELAND—Don Watson will be inducted into the Kaneland Hall of Fame this spring as a “Friend of Kaneland.”

March 29th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

KHS’ Worldwide Youth in Science, Engineering team headed to State

KANELAND—Kaneland High School’s Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) team will head to state on Tuesday, April 9, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

March 29th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

KJS spring clothing and toy sale

KANELAND—Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Network will sponsor a spring clothing and toy sale on Friday, April 5, 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, April 6, 8 a.m. to noon, at the school, 817 Prairie Valley St. in Elburn.

March 28th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Knight coach Johnson named IBCA All-Star coach

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KANELAND—In theory, you always have a chance to witness hoops talent up close as a basketball coach.

March 28th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

School Board discusses charter school concerns

KANELAND—The Kaneland School Board on Monday held a public hearing on the charter school proposal submitted to the district by Virtual Learning Solutions (VLS). The board was also given a proposal presentation by a representative from K12, a management company that is seeking partnership with VLS.

March 22nd, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

District 302 seeks Kaneland Foundation, CAC, FAC members

KANELAND—Kaneland Community School District 302 seeks to add members to its Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC), Finance Advisory Committee (FAC) and the Kaneland Foundation.

March 22nd, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Photos: Sharks and Jets at KHS

Kaneland High School’s production of ‘West Side Story’ took place this past weekend. Cast members (left) perform a routine during dress rehearsal on March 14. Kaneland Krier Photos by Amelia Likeum

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Kaneland baseball, softball host poker fundraiser

Kaneland—The Elburn Community Center, 525 N. Main St., will be the site of a Kaneland High School baseball and softball program poker night on Friday, March 22.

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Tickets for ‘West Side Story’ available

KANELAND—Advance purchase tickets are now on sale for Kaneland High School’s performance of “West Side Story—School Edition.”

March 11th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

FVCC announces Students of the Month for January

KANELAND—The following Kaneland High School students were named Fox Valley Career Center “Students of the Month” for January 2013:

March 9th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Kaneland Performing Arts Boosters finds local support

KANELAND—A sold-out crowd is expected for the A Knight of Performances barbecue dinner on March 9, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Kaneland Harter Middle School, as nearly 380 tickets were sold prior to the cut off date of Feb. 26.

March 8th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

‘Mr. Kaneland’ cause a personal one for 2013 winner

KANELAND—Who knew tuxedos, pink fannie packs and stonewashed jeans could play a part in such an important cause?

Kaneland High School senior Mike Karakourtis entered the 2013 Mr. Kaneland event with the intention of raising money for Delnor’s Center for Breast Health.

March 1st, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

School Board reviews current state of KJS, KSS roofs

KANELAND—The Kaneland School Board on Monday was given a review by Studio GC regarding their findings on the current state of the roofs located at Kaneland John Shields and John Stewart elementary schools.

March 1st, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

School Board approves superintendent pay raise

KANELAND—The Kaneland School Board on Monday voted 6-1 to amend Jeff Schuler’s contract of employment in order to give him a raise in pay, a one-time market correction.

February 28th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

KHS Scholastic Bowl team takes NIB-12 Conference Championship

KANELAND—The Kaneland High School Scholastic Bowl team participated in the Northern Illinois Big XII Conference Championship on Saturday, defeating Western Division Champion Streator by a score of 310-200 to take home the NIB-12 Conference Championship for the second time in three years.

February 28th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Kane County Sheriff, DEA hosts prescription drug seminar at KHS

KANE COUNTY—Members of the Kane County Sheriff’s Office and DEA presented a seminar on the illegal use of prescription drugs on Feb. 13 at Kaneland High School.

February 22nd, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Photo: Magical winds

The final Winter Band Concert of the season was held at the Kaneland High School Auditorium on Feb. 12. The performance was directed by band teacher Aaron Pucket.

February 22nd, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Photos: Mr. Kaneland raises money for health

The Mr. Kaneland event was held on Friday, February 15 in the Kaneland High School Auditorium. The Mr. Kaneland event was created by Kaneland Peer Leadership to raise money for the Delnor Center for Breast Health.

February 22nd, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

‘Meet the Candidates Night’ for Sugar Grove elections

The Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Elburn Herald invite the community to the “Meet the Candidates Night” on Tuesday, March 12 at the Sugar Grove Community House, 141 Main Street, Sugar Grove.

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Tickets for ‘West Side Story’ available

KANELAND—Advance purchase tickets are now on sale for Kaneland High School’s performance of “West Side Story—School Edition.”

February 17th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Elburn resident gives back to church through art

ELBURN—Kaneland High School student Jeremy Faivre wasn’t sure what he would find at the Elburn Community Congregational United Church of Christ two years ago, when his mom suggested they begin attending church there.

February 15th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued