High School District 214

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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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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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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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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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Return to full in-person instruction on April 5

Effective Monday, April 5, and extending through the end of the 2020-21 academic year, High School District 214 welcomes all students back for in-person instruction.

The April 5 return of all students is accompanied by the continued use of mitigation strategies to ensure a continued low rate of COVID-19 transmission within District schools.

Students needing a medical or household exemption from in-person instruction had to have a parent or guardian or complete the in-person exemption form by Monday, March 15 at 8:00 a.m.
Please reach out to your school’s Division Head for Student Success, Safety, and Wellness if you have any questions. You can find their contact information here .

Visit D214 Return to School for full details and to read the FAQ.

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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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#Love214

#Love214 raised approximately $2,500, beating our goal, with contributions from alumni and community members and staff. This money will support the Foundation's core areas of priority, including first-generation students, AP testing scholarships, teacher mini-grants and more.

THANK YOU for joining us in our mission to build dreams and fund the future!

If you missed #Love214, you can still join us in funding the future by making a lasting gift today. Click here to DONATE.

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National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony 2021

Wednesday, February 24 | 6:00 pm

Our first virtual National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony took place on Wednesday, February 24. The event recognized deserving students who have excelled in our Career and Technical Education programs and pathways, both in and outside of the classroom.

Please click here to enjoy the induction ceremony.

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