The student from St. Charles was chosen from among over 16,000 students nationwide to receive a corporate-sponsored scholarship.
St. Charles North and East high school students were named as semifinalists in the scholarship program.
Wednesday's announcement marks the third of four groups named National Merit scholarship winners for the 2023-2024 school year.
U.S. News World & Report's rankings placed St. Charles high schools among the top 50 best high schools in the state.
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The school district is looking to replace vehicles that are too old to be used.
Icy road conditions are leading to some closures at area schools Tuesday.
More than 16,000 semifinalists were named Wednesday as part of the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
Drivers should expect delays on Thursday afternoon as some streets will be closed for the St. Charles East homecoming parade.
The event Saturday will include scrimmages between high school teams, music, food, raffles and more.
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St. Charles Unit District 303 is looking at ways to provide smaller class sizes and handle shifts in its student population.
On Wednesday, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced this year’s National Merit $2,500 scholarship winners.
District 303 officials have decided to transfer nine teachers as a way to keep consistent teacher-to-student ratios across its schools.
School officials are looking at options to address a forecasted increase in students that will be attending the district's middle schools.
The cost to attend kindergarten at D303 school will drop from $1,800 per year to $1,620 per year.
In recent months, parents took part in listening sessions, which will help school officials gauge top concerns that need to be addressed.
The school board voted in favor of raising the pay during a Tuesday board of education meeting.
The District 303 school board will meet Tuesday night to discuss the pay hike for substitute teachers.
Norton Creek Elementary and St. Charles North High schools are 2022 National Blue Ribbon Award winners.
The group of semifinalists represents less than 1 percent of all students across the United States.
The Kane County Regional Office of Education works to create the kits and then distribute them to local students throughout the year.
Masks can be worn this year by students and staff, but are not required, within St. Charles District 303.
The school district plans to share information on how it will handle SHIELD testing, quarantine, social distancing and more.
Scott Harvey will succeed director of communication and community relations Carol Smith effective July 1.
Alissa J. Chimienti, a student at St. Charles East High School, is among 2,600 scholarship winners picked by sponsor colleges.
Heidi Fairgrieve has been selected to lead the school board.
The Kane County Regional Office of Education held its annual ceremony Friday.
The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report evaluates schools based on graduation rates, academic performance and more.
Paul Gordon, a former superintendent for Glen Ellyn District 41, will join District 303.
The St. Charles District 303 school board is expected to vote soon on its pick for superintendent.
Superintendent Jason Pearson wants to remove as many restrictions as possible after the mask mandate was lifted by officials last month.
The school district took an emergency day Monday in order to implement and respond to a ruling made Friday by a downstate judge.
Schools acknowledged academic achievement for the first quarter.
District 303 is continuing to push forward with in-person learning but will switch to remote if needed, school officials said Monday.
St. Charles District 303 Superintendent Jason Pearson announced he'd be leaving for a new job with Northbrook District 28.
Jason Pearson has accepted a position as superintendent of Northbrook School District 28.
The incentive is being doled out to teachers for their support and extra effort during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A coat drive, food drive and other efforts by students and D303 staff have helped raise money and bring in donations.