Minooka senior Nyah McCallum keeps a 4.17 GPA while leading in music, service and school spirit, and has big ambitions beyond graduation.
Rachel Kinder also serves on the Greater Joliet Area YMCA Board of Directors, supporting the newly forged partnership with Shorewood.
The driver of one school bus was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash in the chain-reaction accident.
The new Superintendent will assume duties on or before July 1, 2024.
Patch is paying tribute to teachers for all they do for students as we begin the 2023-24 school year. See how to nominate your teacher.
District 111 parents can keep track of the school calendar now that the 2023-2024 campaign is underway for Minooka High School students.
Address food insecurity, food waste within their own schools
Brothers 8th grader Robert Lightner and U.S. Army serviceman Trevor Lightner come together at Troy Middle School before Trevor’s deployment
Council made 600 bags of groceries
Places earned in the 10 games at the IESA Bowling State Championship
Recognized at the district’s May school board meeting
Author one of most popular writers of young adult literature in country
Club sends letters, packages to veterans and deployed military
Ninety students sign up for club’s first year
Students recognized at the district’s April school board meeting
Two additional staff members nominated; Achievement honors educators who excel at school-community relations
Handlers are U.S. Army, Navy veterans
Minooka Police arrested the 75-year-old bus driver after they say students were thrown forward when he slammed on the brakes.
Public invited to informal event
Students recognized at the district’s March school board meeting
One of top 8 teams in the state
Ten members of the team qualified for State
The Troy 30-C team beat out eight challengers to earn top spot
Teachers say it’s important to acknowledge the contributions of African Americans
Team also ranked in top six in three categories
The teams shined on the court
Art fosters student growth in many ways, Troy Heritage Trail teacher explains
Six Troy 30-C teachers nominated for the honor
Students recognized at the district’s February school board meeting
Instructional Coach Theresa Oberding receives Illinois State Board of Education award
Nineteen musicians from Troy Middle School earned spots
Offers advice to students on diligence, healthy living and the importance of reading
Event offered culinary tastes, entertainment and insight into various cultures
First time back in three years for the Troy 30-C schools
The “TMS Buzz” publishes hard copy and e-newspaper every month
The same catalytic convert thief who targeted Joliet West and Joliet Junior College may be responsible for the Minooka South Campus crimes.
Trenton Marski completes 12 years in scouting program to earn highest rank
Students recognized at January school board meeting
Kindergarten classes from Troy Shorewood Elementary School have some reading/hide-and-seek fun