Fenwick And Trinity Back To School + OPRF Students 51% Vaccinated

Happy Monday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know today in Oak Park-River Forest.

First, today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 87 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories today in Oak Park-River Forest:

1. It’s a back-to-school edition of the Daily! Students at Fenwick and Trinity High Schools return to the classroom today, with middle and elementary schools to follow this week. (Trinity HS)

2. About 51 percent of Oak Park and River Forest High School students have submitted proof of vaccination, according to District 200 Superintendent Dr. Greg Johnson. 76 percent of staff are vaccinated. Johnson said the district is “actively discussing the implications” of requiring staff vaccinations. (OPRFHS)

3. There’s one week left to donate items to the Suburban Unity Alliance school supply drive. Hand sanitizer and disposable face masks for local students can be donated at Brewpoint Craft (163 S. Oak Park Ave.) through Aug. 31. (Wednesday Journal)

4. Athletic directors at OPRF, Fenwick and Trinity High Schools spoke to Wednesday Journal about their hopes for the sports season, as student athletes return to competition despite COVID-19 concerns. The Illinois High School Association remains optimistic about having a “fully normal sports calendar.” (Wednesday Journal)

5. Set to start his third season with Fenwick, Friars quarterback Kaden Cobb is the top-ranked senior quarterback in Illinois by 247Sports. (Paid source: Oak Leaves)

Today in Oak Park and River Forest:

• Longfellow Community Center hosts an all-day “Passport To Adventure” for students on their day off school. (8 a.m.)
• Explorations in Jewish History with Rabbi Weiss is back at Oak Park Temple. (1:30 p.m.)
• The Oak Park Public Library offers a webinar on preparing for job interviews. (2 p.m.)
• Kadampa Meditation Center hosts a guided meditation class. (7 p.m.)

Oak Park- River Forest Patch Notebook

• “As our young people head back to school, please remember to be safe on the roadways and keep an eye out for school children and buses,” River Forest Village President Cathy Adduci said in her weekly memo. (VORF)
• Cook County is seeking community feedback about use of its American Rescue Plan Act funds. (Cook County)

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