Wildcat Announcements
D214 Stories
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Your Input Needed: Strategic Plan Survey
District 214 is committed to shaping a brighter future for our students and community, and your voice is essential to this process. As we refine our strategic plan goals, long-term vision, and the Portrait of a Graduate for District 214, we want to hear from you.
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D214 construction updates facilities, protects investment
Elk Grove High School has celebrated exciting changes recently, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a sparkling new culinary arts lab and students benefiting from an updated student services area. Meanwhile, Buffalo Grove High School’s athletic fields, long plagued by drainage problems, are being upgraded and improved, creating a vastly improved experience for students and fans alike.
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District 214 kicks off inaugural girls flag football season
District 214 kicked off an exciting new chapter with the official launch of Girls Flag Football, following the sport’s recent recognition by the Illinois High School Association. This initiative marks a significant milestone for the District, with teams established at all six comprehensive high schools, offering a new platform for female athletes to shine.
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WildStang: 30 years of engineering and building. And changing lives
Some high school experiences, as fun or important as they may seem at the time, are fleeting. Others, however, literally change lives in ways that endure for decades. So it is with WildStang, the District 214 competition robotics program. WildStang last week celebrated its 30th anniversary by welcoming alumni, staff, mentors, former mentors and others associated with the highly successful program to a reception at Forest View Educational Center.
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Elk Grove High School unveils new Culinary Lab
The new culinary lab at Elk Grove High School is officially open! With support from Elk Grove Village, students can now hone their skills in a state-of-the-art facility. Check out highlights from today's ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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District 214’s Annual Report showcases progress, innovation and community impact
High School District 214 is pleased to present its 2023-2024 report to the community, reflecting a year of significant progress, innovation and strengthened relationships. Under the guidance of Superintendent Dr. Scott Rowe, the District embarked on its first comprehensive strategic planning effort in nearly 30 years, aiming to shape the next five years and beyond through a commitment to listening and evolving.
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Gerry’s Cafe brews up lattes–and opportunities
When Gerry’s Café celebrated its first anniversary in August, it represented a dream come true for Natalie Griffin—and for the 40 people, including 15 District 214 graduates, who work for her at Gerry’s.
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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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Wildcat Facts
180career certifications earned over the last five years
37,000Early College credits earned in 2018-19
1,730Number of students in 2020
$4.1 millioncollege scholarships earned by graduating seniors