High School District 214
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District 214 leads the state in College and Career Pathway Endorsements
District 214 has solidified its position as a leader in the state by providing students with valuable College and Career Pathway Endorsements awarded by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). For the Class of 2024, the District received 844 endorsements, which is 512 more endorsements than last year.
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John Hersey High School Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon School
For the second time in school history, John Hersey High School was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. This prestigious award honors schools that demonstrate excellence in academic performance and a commitment to closing achievement gaps.
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Shared diagnosis leads to a bond and a battle against NF
It’s called NF for short, this genetic disorder of the nervous system. Rare: 1 in every 2,500 births. Sufficiently rare that in the roughly three decades since his diagnosis, Joe Pardun had never even met anyone else outside his own family with neurofibromatosis.
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Music in motion: Chicagoland’s marching bands take center stage
Wheeling High School is hosting the 56th Annual Chicagoland Marching Band Festival on Saturday, September 14. It is the longest consecutive running marching band festival in the Chicagoland area.
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Accelerating careers with D214 summer internships
District 214 students are accelerating their future careers with summer internships. From working at an auto body shop, to sports marketing and environmental science, students are getting hands-on experience to pursue their dreams.
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Wheeling High School alum pays it forward with Harvard Summer Experience
Rishi Ganti needed his next math challenge and wasn’t sure where to turn. He’d taken his first high school-level math course as an eighth grader at Holmes Junior High. By his junior year at Wheeling High School, he was acing calculus, the highest-level math course WHS offered in the late ‘80s.
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Prospect alum Erin Reese launches her way to Paris Olympics
From high school state champion to Olympian, Erin Reese is ready to show her strength to the world in the hammer throw. The Prospect High School 2014 graduate came in third place at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon.
D214 News
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D214 WildStang Robotics Program Celebrates 30 Years
The D214 WildStang Robotics Program is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of inspiring students through robotics and engineering. To commemorate this milestone, WildStang is hosting a special reception on October 10 at 6 p.m. at the Forest View Educational Center.
The anniversary reception will bring together alumni, current team members, mentors, and community supporters to celebrate the achievements of WildStang. Click HERE to RSVP.
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Boost your ACT score
District 214 is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide free resources and classes to help students prepare for the ACT, SAT, PSAT/NMSQT and Advanced Placement Exams. They include:
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Online classes with a live teacher
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On-demand videos and lesson plans at your own pace
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Practice tests
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On-demand tutoring 24/7 available in English and Spanish
For more information, head to www.d214.org/assessments.
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Fall Athletics Registration begins July 8
We are excited to announce that we are now offering a new online registration program for interscholastic athletics through Infinite Campus. This will be the only way to register for participation in athletics and must be completed by a parent/guardian. Students cannot complete the registration.
Registration for Fall 2024 athletics will begin on July 8, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. Winter and Spring sport registration will be offered at a later date.
A parent/guardian can start the registration by clicking on this link Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Parents and Guardians in need of technical support can contact their school’s helpdesk.
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D214 Summer Experience 2024
Each year during the summer, District 214 provides current students, incoming students and youth within the community an array of educational opportunities, enrichment experiences and athletic programs. www.d214.org/SummerExperience is your one place for all things summer. Families can get information and access the registration portals for:
- Summer Coursework
- Summer Enrichment
- Summer Athletic Programs
Click here for Registration information for all Summer Experience programs.
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Apply now for Summer/Fall Internships
Internship applications for summer 2024 and the fall semester of the 2024-25 school year are now open for all sophomore and junior students in District 214. Internship opportunities are open in a wide range of local businesses in many different career pathways. These experiences help students explore opportunities for post-high school careers.
Read more about the program requirements here. Apply for an internship at https://d214.smapply.io/.
The application deadline for summer internships is February 28th, and April 30th for fall internships. Questions? Check with your school’s Student Success Coach for more information.
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D214 Radon Testing Program
District 214 is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for all our students and staff. In alignment with this commitment, District 214 has recently completed an extensive radon testing program across all our buildings. This initiative, though not required by law, was undertaken proactively to assess the radon levels within our facilities, following guidelines from Illinois health authorities and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). To view the reports, please click here.
Upcoming Events
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Thursday
7:00 PM Board of Education Meeting
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October 24, 2024
6:30 PM Board of Education Workshop
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November 14, 2024
7:00 PM Board of Education Meeting
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December 12, 2024
7:00 PM Board of Education Meeting
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D214 Facts
140Co-curricular opportunities
44,000Average annual potential college credits earned
11,909Number of students 2022-2023
1,028Class of 2023 composite SAT score (out of 1600)
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