D161 Hosts Spec. Ed. Services Meeting for Private and Home-Schooled Students

Summit Hill District 161 provides for private and home-schooled students with disabilities.

Summit Hill School District 161 offers special education services to youngsters that attend private schools and those who are home schooled.  Administrators have scheduled a meeting for 10 a.m. May 28 at Summit Hill District 161 Administrative Offices, 20100 S. Spruce Drive, Frankfort, to address federal requirements and share insights about what services are offered and how they would be implemented. Information about the 2013-2014 plans to serve students who don't attend Summit Hill D161 is the topic.  'In accordance with the requirements of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), public school districts must spend a portion of their Federal Part B special education funds in order to provide identified students with …

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High School Postseason HQ: Andrew Earns Boys Tennis Sectional Title

In girls soccer, Andrew captured its regional title, and Tinley Park beat Oak Forest, to advance to the sectional.

It's postseason time for high school spring sports, and we want to keep you updated on the progress of our local student-athletes. Here's a quick and easy way to track the teams for Andrew, Tinley Park and Lincoln-Way North high schools. You can also help us by sharing photos from games and meets, and also updating scores in the comments section below. Follow a certain team? You can also post photos and updates to our Local Voices section. Tinley Park: The team tied for 67th at the state final at East Illinois University. SOURCE: Illinois High School Association - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Two Ways to Stay Connected to Tinley Park Patch:

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Lincoln-Way High Schools Named Among Newsweek's Top in the Country

The magazine's 2013 rankings are out; see where other area high schools ranked.

Newsweek tipped its hat in favor of all four schools in Lincoln-Way High School District 210 when naming the best high schools in the country.  “Congratulations on your school’s accomplishment,” Newsweek/Daily Beast reporter Lauren Streib wrote in a note to Lincoln-Way High School District 210. “I’m thrilled to let you know that (Lincoln-Way Central, Lincoln-Way East, Lincoln-Way North and Lincoln-Way West) made our list.” Based on information gathered for the 2011-12 school year, Newsweek and The Daily Beast determined all four Lincoln-Way High School District 210 schools have proven to be among the most effective in turning out college-ready grads. They rank among the best 2,000 public high schools in the nation with Lincoln-Way East …

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Former LW Student - thank you for taking the time to write. As a mom about to see her first born graduate from Central in a few weeks, I appreciate hearing that positive feedback!   more ›

Tinley Teen First in Providence History to Ace the ACT

Eric Connelly is one of only 101 students in the state to score a 36 on the ACT this year.

Tinley Park resident Eric Connelly recently made Providence Catholic High School history as their first student ever receive a perfect score on the ACT. “Eric is a young man that commits himself to living up to his full potential every waking second of the challenges that help him grow as a person spiritually and intellectually,” Providence Principal Don Sebestyen said in a press release. “He is an individual who takes encouragement and runs with it towards growth.” Connelly is a member of the National Honor Society, scholastic bowl team and math team at Providence. Beyond his academic pursuits, the honor roll student performs in several bands and is part of the theater club.   Less than one-tenth of 1 percent of students who take the ACT …

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L-W North Prom: Convention Center Plays Host to Students' Big Night (Photos)

Formalwear and less-than-formal music filled the Tinley Park Convention Center on May 4, the site of Lincoln-Way North High School's prom. Check out Patch's gallery of the event and share your own pictures.

Lincoln-Way North Prom at Tinley Park Convention Center

Students from Lincoln-Way North High School held their 2013 prom at the Tinley Park Convention Center.

The 2013 Lincoln-Way North High School prom was May 4 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Take a look at the rainbow of colorful gowns and tuxedos. Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Lincoln-Way Patch sites: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Two Ways to Stay Connected to Tinley Park Patch:

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Tinley Park High School Band Performs on Decommissioned Aircraft Carrier

More than 70 students traveled to New York City to play a concert on the U.S.S. Intrepid, as well as take in some of the sites of the Big Apple. Check out these photos from the trip.

Summit Hill D161 Elected Board Officers

The newly-elected board members for Summit Hill District 161 were sworn in.

At the Summit Hill School District 161 Board of Education meeting April 30 the newly-elected board members were sworn in and officers were elected. Sworn-in and seated at the Summit Hill School District 161 Administrative Center were newly-elected board members: Rich Marron, Pam Kohlbacher, Richard Ward and Dave Faber. The terms for the former officers expired. The new officers were nominated and voted in. The board approved the following positions:   President: Sean William Doyle Vice President: Rich Marron Secretary: David Faber After the new board elected officers, board members discussed a desire to possibly abolish the policy committee. Doyle said the duty to initially review board policy changes from the IASB's PRESS service would …

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