Hinsdale South graduation orators to speak in words and song

DARIEN — When the Hinsdale South Class of 2013 gathers for commencement May 31, the voices of classmates Maura Carr and Nicole Blumenstein will be heard, in more ways than one.

Carr and Blumenstein were chosen to speak at the ceremony — Carr as the …

Lyons Township staff member learns on Southeast Asian island

LA GRANGE — Lyons Township High School staff member Michelle Wrona of Darien will study primate conservation strategies on the Southeast Asian island of Borneo. Wrona was selected to participate in summer 2013 global graduate studies as part of Miami University and Project Dragonfly’s Earth …

District 181 hosts family golf outings

HINSDALE — Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181 PTOs are hosting a districtwide family golf outing on June 3 and July 8, at the Chicago Highlands Club. A portion of each golfer’s registration will be donated to District 181 schools.

Attendees can register for golf individually …

Lyons Township business students compete on national stage

Ten members of the Lyons Township High School Business Professionals of America recently competed in the annual National BPA Leadership Conference contests and performed in a variety of categories, including Administrative Support Team, Advanced Office Systems and Procedures, Banking and Finance, Database Applications, Digital Media …

CAMPUS NOTES

Lauren C. Joyner of Western Springs, received a bachelor of arts degree from the College of Humanities and Natural Science. This degree was awarded by the Loyola University New Orleans at its recent commencement ceremony. Kate B. Klein, of Hinsdale, graduated from Washington University in …

Gower students take summer school online

WILLOWBROOK— Steven Nawas isn’t about to let himself become a statistic.

“Kids forget 70 percent of what they learned in school over the summer,” the Gower West third-grader said.

He is one of at least 77 Gower District 62 students who will keep their classroom …

Kesman and Paulsen return to Hinsdale Central as interim principals

HINSDALE — Two retired principals are returning to Hinsdale Central High School as interim leaders.

The Hinsdale High School District 86 Board approved hiring Tom Paulsen and Frank Kesman as interim principals for next school year.

They will be paid $80,000 each for 100 days …

No fix in sight for dispute with Lyons Township school treasurer’s office

LA GRANGE — A dispute between two school boards over financial control continues to fester.

A legislative solution still isn’t in sight, state Rep. Jim Durkin reported May 20 to the Lyons Township High School Board in its effort to separate from the Lyons Township …

Hinsdale District 86 votes to rebid summer construction projects

HINSDALE — The Hinsdale High School District 86 Board voted Monday to cancel contracts for summer construction projects.

The decision could result in cancelation fees of $17,000 to the construction firm Gilbane Inc. and $12,000 to their contractors.

The board voted 4-3 to cancel the …

Students get creative with carrots

HINSDALE — Don’t try to convince Surina and Yaash Iyengar that carrots are icky.

The Oak School first- and second-grader are winners of the kids’ chef competition, held as part of Hooray for Health, a healthy eating event at Oak School May 16. The siblings …

Hinsdale Middle School walks for good causes

HINSDALE — On a day when some Hinsdale Middle School students received their prize for successful fundraising for one cause, more students walked to raise money for another cause.

The team from Hinsdale Middle School raised the most money among District 181 schools in the …

Lyons Township High School staff earns recognition

Lyons Township High School office of community relations administrative assistant Sally Kapso recently received an Award of Excellence from the Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association’s Distinguished Service Awards.

The statewide program honors individuals who have consistently gone above and beyond on …

College of DuPage officials look at budget with $2.5 million deficit

The College of DuPage Board got its first look at the proposed 2014 budget May 16.

While the college’s financial rating is good, challenges loom in the immediate future, challenges that may lead to an increase in tuition.

At the core of the college’s potential …

Enriching summer in Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills District 181

CLARENDON HILLS — Music is returning to District 181 summer school after a one-year hiatus. “There’s definitely an interest for this, and it’s a great opportunity for those students to get some outstanding private instruction,” said Eric Chisausky, co-director of the summer school program in Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181.

Hinsdale South Hall of Fame

The Hinsdale South High School Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2013 Hall of Fame induction. The Hinsdale South Hall of Fame recognizes alumni and retired staff who have honored the high school by distinguishing themselves through career achievements, outstanding community service, and significant contributions …