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Which DuPage County school had highest enrollment in 2024-25?
In the 2024-25 school year, Metea Valley High School had the biggest enrollment among DuPage County schools.
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North Elementary hosts Chicago Bears Mini Monsters clinic for students
North Elementary welcomed the Chicago Bears for a Mini Monsters clinic featuring football drills for grades 2–5. Staff members joined former player Fabien Bownes to encourage student participation during this active event.
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District 45 Foundation awards over $8,300 in educational grants for 2026-27 school year
The District 45 Foundation awarded more than $8,300 in grants to support innovative staff projects across Villa Park schools. Recipients include teachers from several elementary schools who proposed creative initiatives such as weaving personal stories on looms.
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Jackson Middle School eighth graders celebrate promotion at Willowbrook High School
Jackson Middle School's Class of 2026 marked its promotion at Willowbrook High on May 20 with remarks from Principal Jill Amrhein encouraging continued growth into high school years ahead. The event highlights both academic achievement and demographic context within Villa Park District.
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District 181 concludes annual walking challenge with high staff participation
Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 concluded its annual walking challenge with nearly two hundred staff participating across all buildings this year. Top-performing schools covered thousands of miles while individual champions were honored for their commitment to wellness.
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Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 celebrates 8th grade graduation
Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 marked its eighth-grade graduation for HMS and CHMS students on May 29. The district highlighted student achievements while providing details about teacher demographics and student statistics according to state data.
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Hinsdale Middle School celebrates graduation of 277 students in Class of 2026
Hinsdale Middle School marked its Class of 2026 graduation with speeches from local leaders and music from its jazz band. The event highlighted both academic achievement and character development among graduating students.
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Clarendon Hills Middle School celebrates Class of 2026 graduation ceremony
Clarendon Hills Middle School honored its eighth-grade graduates at a ceremony featuring music performances and recognition awards on May 29. Students celebrated together with traditions emphasizing community bonds while district statistics highlight academic investment and low truancy rates.
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Hinsdale Central seniors revisit Oak School in annual tradition
Hinsdale Central High graduates returned to Oak School for an annual tradition marking their educational journey's beginnings. Alumni reflected on memories while preparing for future college plans amid district data highlighting demographics and spending.
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DuPage County reports 134,160 students enrolled for 2024-25
DuPage County schools saw a drop in enrollment compared with the prior year, Illinois State Board of Education data shows.
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Madison School hosts High Interest Day for grades 3-5 students
Madison School's High Interest Day offered third through fifth graders hands-on workshops ranging from STEM careers to creative arts activities. Organized by the PTO on May 22 for over one hundred eighty students in Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181.
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Prospect School hosts first Senior Sign Picture and Clap Out event for Class of 2026
Prospect School welcomed back its Class of 2026 alumni for its first-ever Senior Sign Picture and Clap Out event ahead of high school graduation ceremonies. Families joined staff past and present as returning seniors celebrated where their academic journey began.
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Benedictine University distributes $1,052,220 in athletic financial aid to students in 2024
In 2024, Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois, allocated $1,052,220 toward athletically related financial aid, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education.
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College of DuPage awards $37,296 in athletic financial aid to students in 2024
According to the U.S. Department of Education, College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, awarded $37,296 in athletically related financial aid in 2024.
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Walker School students featured in annual District 181 Foundation art show
Walker School artists were honored at this year's D181 Foundation Student Art Show on May 13. The exhibition featured selected works from across all schools in Hinsdale Community Consolidated District 181 and highlighted both student creativity and educational commitment.