Grayslake Winter Storm: Closures, Weather Updates

Here is the latest on Wednesday's winter storm.

McHenry Co. Winter Storm: Closures, Weather Updates

Here is the latest on Wednesday's winter storm.

D47 Opts For Early Dismissal Wednesday

A winter storm is expected to hit the Chicago area on Wednesday.

Local Schools Announce Tuesday Closures; Others Remain Open

The extreme cold will keep some Cary and Crystal Lake area students home on Tuesday.

Stomach Flu Cases On Rise In Schools In McHenry County

The McHenry County Department of Health has seen an increase in acute gastrointestinal enteritis cases.

Cary Teacher 'Inspires Students To Succeed'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

3 Crystal Lake, Cary High Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Cary-Grove and Crystal Lake Central students are among 16,000 semifinalists nationwide picked as semifinalists.

Kindergarten Student Recognizes Teacher For Help With 'Hard Words'

He also said he appreciated when he attended his baseball game.

District 155 Calendar For 2024-25: Key Dates To Know

It's time to make your calendar for important dates for the upcoming school year.

Here’s Why Julian Was Shouted Out As 2024 Grad

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate local graduates and give them the recognition they deserve.

Crystal Lake, Cary High Schools Ranked Among Best In State: Report

U.S. News World & Report's rankings placed local high schools among the top 100 in Illinois.

Nominations Sought For McHenry Co. Educator Of The Year Awards

The awards are meant to recognize McHenry County’s top teachers, administrators and support staff.

Nurse At Local High School Wins Prestigious Award

The award was presented on Feb. 23 to Nichole Class.

AYSO Offering FREE Band & Orchestra Clinics

Middle School & High School - Free Band & Orchestra Clinics

Scholarships Available for Fall ‘24-American Youth Symphony Orchestra

Scholarships Available for Young Musicians - Chamber Music & Orchestra Programs - ages 7-18, all orchestral instruments

D155, D26 Join Suit Against TikTok, Instagram Over Mental Health Woes

School officials claim the social media sites targeted children with addictive apps that have lead to an increase in mental health issues.

Some McHenry County Schools Close Tuesday, Others In Session

With between 7 to 11 inches of snow possible in McHenry County, some schools have decided to close Tuesday.

This Local School District Is Among The Best In The U.S.: Rankings

Community High School District 155 ranked among the nation's top districts.

Crystal Lake Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

More than 16,000 semifinalists were named Wednesday as part of the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

2nd Grade Teachers Helps Students 'Find Love For Reading'

Jodi Pellikan of Crystal Lake has been nominated for Patch.com's teacher spotlight.

D47 Schools Without AC Close Amid Heat Wave

Canterbury Elementary and West Elementary schools will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, District 47 officials said.

How Spike In Social Media Use Impacts Chicago Area Teens: IL Therapist

A therapist with Northwestern Medicine says social media use is a common factor in depression, anxiety, sleep issues and suicidal thoughts.

District 47 Calendar For 2023-24 School Year

Make sure to pencil into your calendar the most important dates for the upcoming school year.

D155 Schools Get Upgrades Ahead Of 2023-24 School Year

The Cary-Grove auxiliary gymnasium roof is being replaced and renovations are underway to the nurses room at Crystal Lake Central.

New D47 Principals, Leaders Hired For 2023-24 School Year

Several new administrators, principals have recently been hired by Crystal Lake Elementary District 47.

H.S. Student From Cary Picked As National Merit Scholar

​On Wednesday, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced this year's National Merit $2,500 scholarship winners.

Marian Central Catholic Senior Selected As Bears Community All-Star

Hunter Birkhoff was selected for the honor by the Chicago Bears based on his volunteer work at a church's food pantry and in the community.

Deanna Darling: Candidate For District 26 School Board

Four candidates are running for three open seats on the Cary District 26 school board this election.

Jason Janczak: Candidate For District 26 School Board

Four candidates are running for three open seats on the Cary District 26 school board this election.

Hannah Beardsley Middle School To Get New Principal

Carrie Coats, the current principal at Gavin Central District 37 in Ingleside, has been hired as the local middle school's new principal.

$5.6M Grant To Address Spike In Mental Health Issues For D47 Students

District 47 is the only school district in McHenry County that's been awarded the five-year federal grant called Project LAKE.

D155 Selects Cary-Grove Principal As New Superintendent

Neil Lisinski will replace District 155 superintendent Steve Olson, who is retiring at the end of the year.

Some Students Stealing, Vandalizing On Early Release Days: Police

Downtown Crystal Lake business owners have reported that some District 47 middle school students have been causing disturbances.

Lundahl Middle School Launches New Asthma Program For Students

Asthma devices and education are designed to help boost student confidence and attendance.

District 26 Seeks Crossing Guards

The local school district is now accepting applications for the open position.

D47 Seeks Bus Drivers, Substitute Teachers, Hosts Job Fairs

Two hiring events will be held in September as the local school district looks to fill open positions.

Badger High School's Bethany Schuldt will represent DYW Lake Geneva

Schuldt looks forward to participating in the state's program in July

Crystal Lake Physical Ed Teacher Earns Educator Of The Year Award

Jill Kuhns, a teacher at Husmann Elementary School, earned the top honor during the first-ever awards ceremony for McHenry Co. teachers.

District 155 Schools Ranked Among Top 8% In Nation In New Rankings

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report evaluates schools based on graduation rates, academic performance and more.

Cary-Grove, Prairie Ridge Ranked Among Top Schools In State

Niche has released its 2022 rankings, which factor in academic and student life data from thousands of schools across the country.