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214 partners with Passport Health to offer vaccine to students 16 or older

High School District 214 has identified a partner, Passport Health, that is able to provide Covid-19 vaccinations to students 16 years of age or older who would like to receive the Pfizer vaccine on-site at a District 214 facility.

In order to gauge the interest in student vaccinations, District 214 is asking parents or eligible students to complete an interest form by the end of the day on Friday, April 30.

For more information, click here.

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Talent Development Program

TDP Summer Enrichment is a District-wide program comprising innovative weeklong courses that reach beyond traditional classroom lessons. These non-credit seminars cover a wide array of areas, including graphic arts, forensic science, culinary arts, automotive care, creative writing and more. An all-District summer musical also is part of the TDP Summer Enrichment series.

The cost is typically $75 per seminar, plus applicable fees. FOR 2021 ONLY, all course fees have been reduced to $25 (including any materials fees). Go to our Talent Development Program page for more information and to register.

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Summer School Registration Begins April 9

District 214 Summer School Registration begins on April 9 at 8:00 am.

We are offering both in person and online schedules. The first session will be held from June 7 - June 24. The second session will be held from June 28 - July 15.

For more information, locations, course offerings, forms and Driver Education, please visit our Summer School information page.

Download the D214 Summer School brochure here.

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Travel Restrictions Continue As there continues to be widespread, ongoing transmission of the novel coronavirus, students who travel outside of the state must quarantine at home for a total of 10 days. Quarantined students are still expected to login for remote learning. Please notify the office if your child has traveled.

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All Specialized Schools students who would like to learn in person (in a classroom,) may do so effective Tuesday, January 19th with the exception of our Early College Center participants. (Please contact the office if your child is planning to attend but has traveled outside of the state in the past 10 days.)

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Each of our Newcomer students received a $100 gift card along with a personalized card and a pair of socks from the Arlington Heights community! The students were so thankful for the amazing gifts!

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Specialized Schools News

D214 Stories

D214 Honors Howard Lester Award Winners

District 214 continues to honor the legacy of Howard Lester by awarding an outstanding senior male and female athlete each year.

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BGHS Students Create Invention, Named National Pitch Finalists

After participating in last month’s D214 Startup Showcase, the team from Buffalo Grove High School will compete in the National INCubatoredu Student Pitch competition.

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Summer Musical a Success Despite Pandemic Challenges

This year’s summer musical, in partnership with the Mount Prospect Park District, filled every seat of its performances of “Disney’s Descendants: The Musical” at Lions Park this July. The show is based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies featuring beloved Disney characters and descendants of famous Disney villains.

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‘Every Knight’: The ‘Why’ behind everything that Prospect does”

“Every Knight is our ‘why’ behind what we do,” Mirandola says, “It’s in every part of the building. Academics. Arts. Athletics. Everyone is treated as an individual. Everyone is part of our story. Every Knight truly matters the moment they walk in our doors.”

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D214 leads way in prepping students for increasingly vital cybersecurity careers

Rolling Meadows High School this year placed a cybersecurity team among the nation's top 12 and now recent Rolling Meadows graduate Minh Duong is among only 30 seniors in the country to earn the status of a National Cyber Scholar with Honors.

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Foundation donors generate record scholarship sum for 2021 grads

Through the generous gifts of donors, the District 214 Education Foundation is awarding nearly $90,000 in collegiate scholarships - a record amount - to more than 70 graduating seniors. The recipients represent every school in District 214, including its specialized schools.

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D214 Entrepreneurs inspire in Startup Showcase

Startup Showcase is the culmination of a year of critical thinking, collaboration and inspiration. Groups pitch their ideas to judges for a shot at a financial award to further their postsecondary plans. Six teams of entrepreneurs pitch their businesses to an expert panel of judges for the chance to win $2,500 for their team and a free internship experience, all made possible with the financial support of the District 214 Education Foundation.

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D214 honors Calisch Award winner, honorable mentions

Each year, the Richard W. Calisch Arts Unlimited Award is presented to the District 214 senior who best exemplifies creative excellence in the arts.

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D214 students excel in State Journalism competition

District 214 students’ success in the annual IHSA Journalism competition has continued, with eight students placing in the State Finals.

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D214 clinics boost students closer to CNA careers

The District is hosting - at Forest View Educational Center - a series of clinics for nearly 200 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) students who will participate this spring in on-site clinical experiences.

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High School District 214 Honors 2020-21 Distinguished Service Award Winners

The High School District 214 Board of Education honored nine individuals with the District’s Distinguished Service Awards. The awards are given annually to people who have made significant contributions to the District and its students.

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Partnerships and possibilities highlight Future Educators Conference

A pandemic initially expected to affect schools for a few weeks had dragged on for months. The circumstances were challenging the patience and resilience of students and teachers alike and impeding District 214’s usual practice of placing students in work-based learning experiences.

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Teacher’s networking connects students past and present

Rawlinson used her penchant for building and nurturing relationships with students even after graduation to bring back one-time Orchesis dancers to discuss their careers, including positions in human resources, the medical field, business and marketing and architecture. She worked with Wheeling teachers to match students with alumni whose careers matched the students’ interests.

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No pause - just applause - for D214 Theater

In March 2020, Broadway and local productions alike were forced to shut down in response to COVID-19 to protect audience members, crew members and performers. While theater has yet to return to District 214 in its original form, D214’s theater departments have taken advantage of unconventional platforms to encourage artistic expression.

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District 214 French teacher earns national honor

A District 214 educator, Barbara Meyer, has been honored as recipient of the 2021 AATF Dorothy S. Ludwig Excellence in Teaching Award at the Secondary level.

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Rolling Meadows’ cybersecurity team caps season with national competition

Roughly 3,000 teams of high school students began this year's National Youth Cyber Defense Competition months ago. Only a dozen in the Open Division earned the right to compete in the late-March National Finals competition and one of these is from right here in High School District 214.

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District 214 recognized for budget presentation and transparency

The Association of School Business Officials International has again recognized High School District 214 for excellence in budget presentation with the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) - this time for the 2019–2020 budget year. A year ago, District 214 was among only 14 districts in Illinois to earn this distinction.

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Shuttle system serves students, earns recognition

The Covid-19 pandemic has tested and forced teachers and administrators alike to rethink virtually every element of providing education and support services - including the means of getting students to and from schools.

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World-Renowned Muralist Teaches Students Much More Than Art

When Heidi Huck invited world-renowned muralist Hector Duarte to visit her Spanish for Native Speakers class, she had an important objective in mind that stretched beyond an art lesson.

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Culinary Arts Pathway serves up a learning buffet

The Culinary Arts Career Pathway offers District 214 students the opportunity to explore careers in food preparation, service and management through a combination of classroom courses and work-based experience in professional kitchens throughout the community.

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Education Pathway winds through classroom experience

“I call our students teachers because they are teachers. It’s important for them to feel that ownership." – Linda Thorson

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D214 develops Multimedia Pathway for a Multimedia World

“To be able to sit across from someone and have a conversation; to look someone in the eye and listen to what they’re saying; to have those interview skills … whether they become a lawyer, or doctor, or work in PR or whatever, these are skills that are universal.” – Jason Block

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A new issue of Discover 214 Magazine is here.

A new issue of Discover 214 Magazine is here, filled with stories about the many ways in which District 214 is preparing students for success beyond high school even in the face of unprecedented challenges.

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RMHS greenhouse continues to serve families in need

As many suburban families continue to suffer from a pandemic that struck quickly, erased jobs and created financial crises over the past year, High School District 214 continues to join many others to assist those in need.

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D214 graduate exits the life program and lands full-time manufacturing job

When Dan Soto landed a full-time manufacturing job, he was making much more than critical parts for various machines – he was also making a major positive change in his life.

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Alumni Spotlight: D214 Internship inspires career path for Buffalo Grove graduate

Alumni Spotlight: D214 Internship inspires career path for Buffalo Grove graduate

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First generation students’ path to college aided by D214 Foundation

College was an enigma to Serena Bekteshi. There was a point when the High School District 214 senior, who will be a first-generation college student, didn’t quite understand the nuances of applying or what grants were and couldn’t quite figure out how scholarships might work.

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D214 apprentices gain on-the-job experience, earn college credit

D214 apprentices gain on-the-job experience, earn college credit

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District 214 Education Foundation supports lifelong learning, path toward dreams

District 214 Education Foundation supports lifelong learning, path toward dreams

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Elk Grove senior reflects on opportunities that helped her discover her future

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Alumni Spotlight: Elk Grove grad on debt-free path to nursing career

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Wheeling High School rises to meet COVID crisis with “Tutoring in the Park”

Wheeling High School rises to meet COVID crisis with “Tutoring in the Park”

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