A Glenbard South student receiving her diploma stopped on stage and to unfurl a Palestinian flag on stage during the school's 2025 commencement ceremony.
A Glenbard South High School senior's decision to display a Palestinian flag and wear a keffiyeh during the 2025 graduation ceremony has sparked strong reactions in the Glen Ellyn community, with District 87 officials stating there is no policy prohibiting political displays.
In DuPage County schools, 65,845 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
In the 2023-24 school year, 14.2% of students enrolled in DuPage County schools identified as Asian.
In DuPage County schools, 8,263 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
In the 2023-24 school year, 25.6% of students enrolled in DuPage County schools identified as Hispanic.
In the 2023-24 school year, 4.2% of students enrolled in DuPage County schools identified as multiracial.
In DuPage County schools, 10 Pacific Islander students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
There were 9,980 incidents of students being suspended or expelled in DuPage County schools solely during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.
These former DuPage County area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Sept. 15.
These former DuPage County area high school athletes are set to compete on Saturday, Sept. 20.
The upcoming week starting Monday, Sept. 22 will feature these former DuPage County area high school athletes.
Saturday, Sept. 27 will feature competition from these former DuPage County area high school standouts.
This ex-DuPage County area high school standout will participate in competitions on Thursday, Oct. 2.
These former DuPage County area high school standouts will be competing on Saturday, Oct. 11.