This coming summer, GBS will undergo multiple in-school construction projects in order to accommodate larger student enrollment.
The summer construction projects include the conversion of the science/computer...
Marty Sirvatka, Music Department instructional supervisor, won the Mary Hoffman Award of Excellence in recognition of teaching in music education.
According to music teacher Andrew Toniolo, the teachers...
Speech team members competed in all 14 events at the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Regional Tournament on Feb. 6 at Warren Township High School, according to Nancy Schultz, new team head coach.
Seniors...
GBS and GBN students will be running a trial of new desks from Feb. 21 to March 19 in preparation for their eventual placement in classrooms.
According to Michael Field, director of educational technology,...
As 2016 begins, here are three of the 237 new Illinois state laws everyone should be aware of.
PET PROTECTION PROGRAM
The state’s Humane Care for Animals Act was recently amended to provide that “no...
New and modified courses and a redesigned course offerings list will be implemented in the coming school years.
There will be two major additions for next year: a new business course, Entrepreneurship...
Late in 2015, the state of Illinois ended its three-year, 14.3 million dollar contract with the ACT, allowing the College Board, creators of the SAT, to propose their own contract. This contract was 1.37...
South’s Math Department is in the initial stages of deciding whether a gradual shift towards less calculator use would be beneficial for students.
While South still remains committed to the calculator,...
The Lifeline Law, of Illinois, which gives immunity from legal prosecution to underage drinkers who call 9-1-1 for themselves or a friend, will take effect on June 1.
The legislation had been brought...
After the Illinois State Board of Education formally mandated the Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) in February 2014, public schools began preparations for a “student growth component” as part...
Illinois middle and high schools will be required to adjust their concussion management to state standards, by the 2016-2017 school year, as mandated by the Youth Sports Concussion Safety Act.
The act’s...
The media is always buzzing with activity, trying to capture attention with urgent taglines and pushing to ensure that their content gets the most views. In the process of accomplishing this, however,...
