KANELAND—Kaneland High School students Nicholas Messina (Web Development) and George Wilson (Fire Science I) were announced as Fox Valley Career Center as Students of the Month for March 2012.
May 5th, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedKaneland
HMS gets ‘ Thoroughly Modern’
Harter Middle School presented “Thoroughly Modern Millie Junior” Friday through Sunday in the cafeteria auditorium.
May 4th, 2012 | Mary Herra | Comments Off | Continued
We make it … we wear it
These students from Kaneland High School teacher Judy Fabrizius’s Orientation to Family and Consumer Science class wore their pajama pants that they created during their class. Courtesy Photo
May 4th, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedWCC offers Career Education Scholarships
SUGAR GROVE—The Waubonsee Community College Foundation is offering scholarships to students enrolling in a variety of career education programs during the upcoming 2012-13 academic year. The application deadline is Friday, May 25.
May 3rd, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedKHS Students of the Term
KANELAND—Kaneland High School administration and staff would like to congratulate the following students for being named Term 3, 2011-12 Students of the Term:
May 3rd, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedMcDole PTO’s inaugural trivia night
MONTGOMERY—McDole Elementary PTO in Montgomery will host its inaugural trivia night event.
April 28th, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedKaneland elementary schools raise over $8,400 for charity
KANELAND—Over the last two weeks, Kaneland’s four elementary schools competed in The Penny Challenge to raise more than $8,400 for charity. The money raised will go directly toward funding research for developing a cure for Neurofibromatosis.
April 27th, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued
On the right ‘track’-tor
Tuesday, April 17, was “Take Your Tractor to School Day” at Kaneland High School. The FFA program is going to have a team of five students compete in Ag Mechanics at the University of Illinois on May 15.
April 27th, 2012 | John DiDonna | Comments Off | Continued
Cooking at Kaneland
The Cooking For Kids event was held Saturday at Kaneland High School in Maple Park. Food from professional and amateur chefs was provided, and the public voted on the best appetizer, entree and dessert.
April 27th, 2012 | Patti Wilk | Comments Off | ContinuedPhoto Gallery: 2012 Kaneland Fine Arts Festival
The Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival was held Sunday at Kaneland High School in Maple Park. Many crafters, artists and performers were on hand to entertain. The Mime Company (right) from Chicago perform a piece called “Skydiving.”
April 26th, 2012 | John DiDonna | Comments Off | ContinuedMcDole offers trivia night
Kaneland—McDole Elementary PTO in Montgomery will host a trivia night event. Entries for the event are due by Friday, April 27, and the event itself will be held at Open Range Southwest Grill in Sugar Grove on May 5, at 6 p.m.
April 23rd, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued
Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival is almost here
KANELAND—The Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival will continue its tradition of showcasing the artwork of Kaneland students, as well as celebrating the professional visual and performing arts, on Sunday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
April 20th, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued
Testing the merchandise
The Kaneland John Stewart Clothing and Toy Sale was held Friday and Saturday. Here, Owen Herra makes sure he checks out all the toys.
April 20th, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued
Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival Barn Quilts
Kaneland—A brother-sister duo will add a hands-on clinic to this year’s Sunday, April 22, Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival at Kaneland High School.
April 16th, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedLocal host families needed for foreign teens
KANE COUNTY—Foreign high school students are scheduled to arrive soon for academic year homestay programs, and the sponsoring organization needs a few more local host families.
April 16th, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued
Heartburn for life
Kaneland grad’s comedy troupe—Acid Reflux—performs for Relay for Life
KANELAND—To say that Bryan Renaud is familiar with the Kaneland community would be an understatement—he has resided in Elburn, Kaneville and Sugar Grove during his lifetime.
Kaneland approves purchase of new curriculum materials
KANELAND—Kaneland School Board trustees on Monday voted 7-0 to approve the purchase of new curriculum materials.
April 13th, 2012 | Keith Beebe | Comments Off | Continued
Kaneland Fine Arts Festival set for April 22
KANELAND—The Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival will be held Sunday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the campus of Kaneland High School.
April 8th, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedShodeen, Elburn, Kaneland begin fee discussions
ELBURN—Discussions between the village and Shodeen developers regarding the basis for impact and development fees for the Elburn Station development are moving forward, but they are just in the preliminary stages.
April 6th, 2012 | Susan ONeill | Comments Off | ContinuedCooking for Kaneland
School, village officials cook for Kaneland fundraiser
KANELAND—Local school officials and village presidents know how to do their respective jobs … but can they cook?
KHS talent show on April 13
KANELAND—Kaneland High School will host its 10th annual talent show, which will be held Friday, April 13, in the high school auditorium. There will be singers, dancers, bands and much more.
April 3rd, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued
Sheriff’s Office demonstrates drug dog searches for KHS students
KANELAND—A K-9 unit from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office demonstrated how drug searches are conducted for contemporary health classes at Kaneland High School on March 7.
March 31st, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedFVCC announces its ‘Students of the Month’
KANELAND—Fox Valley Career Center (FVCC) recently recognized Kaneland High School students Nick Crawford (Welding I), Tyler Fabrizius (Small Engines I), Alec Koczka (Electrician I) and Ashley Shearer (Early Childhood II) as “Students of the Month” for February 2012.
March 30th, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedPreschool screening at KHS
KANELAND—A preschool screening for Kaneland School District children will be held Friday, April 13, by appointment only at MorningStar Community Church, 8S101 Barnes Road, Aurora.
March 28th, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedMP Lions 2012 scholarship program
MAPLE PARK—The Maple Park Lions Club will again sponsor a $1,000 scholarship to a 2012 graduating senior who lives in Maple Park.
March 26th, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued
No Child Left Behind
KANELAND—Kaneland Superintendent Jeff Schuler said in late January that he wasn’t sure many people thought the No Child Left Behind law, when it was passed in January 2002 …
March 23rd, 2012 | Keith Beebe | Comments Off | Continued
Do you hear the people sing?
Cast members (right) of KHS’ “Les Miserables School Edition” enjoy a toast during dress rehearsal. The show was performed on March 16-18 at the high school auditorium.
March 23rd, 2012 | Patti Wilk | 1 comment | ContinuedColombe honored as 3A/4A coach of the Year
KANELAND—The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) selected Ernie Colombe as the District 5 Girls Basketball 3A/4A Coach of the Year.
March 22nd, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedKaneland approves teacher contract
KANELAND—Kaneland School Board members on Monday voted 7-0 to approve a 2012-2015 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Kaneland Education Association (KEA).
March 15th, 2012 | Keith Beebe | Comments Off | ContinuedValente challenges board, administration
Discussion turns to conflict during board meeting
KANELAND—School Board member Tony Valente on Tuesday called the district’s hiring practices into question during discussion regarding a resignation and employment of staff agenda item, stating his belief that the district …
Board increases discretionary fees
KANELAND—Kaneland School Board members on Monday voted 6-1 to approve an increase in discretionary fees.
March 15th, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedBoard approves FY2013 budget reduction plan
Plan includes release of more than 15 full-time equivalent positions
KANELAND—Kaneland School Board members on Tuesday voted 7-0 to approve a fiscal year 2013 budget reduction plan, which will eliminate $1,101,776 in expenditures.
