GURNEE, DISTRICT 50
*Illinois State Supt. Christopher Koch announced that Woodland Middle School has received a 2007 Academic Improvement Award for Exemplary Gains in Performance on the Illinois Learning Standards. It was one of about 80 schools recognized statewide.
*Woodland Intermediate East Principal Melissa Kahn Passehl announced she will resign at the end of June. The Board of Education said it will not replace Passehl and will restructure the Intermediate School administrative team to one principal, one associate principal and two assistant principals. Supt. Joy A. Swoboda expects to name a new associate principal March 19.
LAKE FOREST, DISTRICT 115
*The Lake Forest High School junior class is sponsoring a free Senior Citizen St. Patrick Party from 2 to 4 p.m. in Dickinson Hall, 100 East Old Mill Rd., Lake Forest. Vocalists and members of Jazz Band will provide music and entertainment. Refreshments will be prepared and served by the students. The event is open to senior citizens in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff. For reservations, call 847-234-2209.
*Scholarships ranging from $500 to $4,000 are available to students attending Lake Forest High School. Qualifications and circumstances include music and theatrical talent, service and leadership, financial need, students who are members of SADD, students who are members of the Red Cross Club, students who love to read and students who have a parent who graduated from Lake Forest High School. Scholarship offerings may be viewed at www.lfhs.org. The deadline for all forms is Monday at 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 847-582-7342.
LIBERTYVILLE/VERNON HILLS, DISTRICT 128
*The Board of Education of District 128 will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Vernon Hills High School, 145 N. Lakeview Pkwy., Vernon Hills. Call 847-247-4500.
LINCOLNSHIRE/PRAIRIE VIEW, DISTRICT 103
* Lisa A. Reigel, author of “No Parent Left Behind: A Handbook for Parents of Struggling Students,” will share strategies for helping middle and junior high school students succeed in school at 7 p.m. April 17 in Wright Junior High School, 1370 Riverwoods Rd., Lincolnshire. The program is open to the public. For more information, call 847-295-4030.
OAK GROVE, DISTRICT 68
*District 68 will hold a preschool screening for children ages 3 and 4 on Monday at Oak Grove School, 1700 S. O’Plaine Rd., Green Oaks. The screening will assess a child’s proficiency in speech and language, motor development and preacademic skills. To schedule an appointment, call 847-367-4120.
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