Dan Soto working at Keats Manufacturing in Wheeling Courtesy of District 214
Updated 3/15/2021 8:32 AM
When Dan Soto landed a full-time manufacturing job, he was making much more than critical parts for various machines he was also making a major positive change in his life.
Soto, who participated in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing program at John Hersey High School, was part of the District 214 Life Program for almost three years. Despite his hearing challenges, he was able to gain interdependence and manufacturing skills with the assistance of the life program, which provides transitional services following high school.
The District s Center for Career Discovery, which places students in valuable work-based learning experiences, also played a role, matching him with an internship with longtime District 214 partner Keats Manufacturing Co. in Wheeling.
How will graduations happen in the suburbs this year? Prepare to be outdoors
Geneva High School senior Sarah Day steps on the stage for a photograph during the school s drive-through graduation event last June. In-person outdoor ceremonies might be the norm this year. Paul Valade | Staff Photographer, 2020
Conant High School graduate Kelly Gregory holds a likeness of herself during a send-off parade for seniors at Boomers Stadium in Schaumburg last spring. This year, several suburban districts are exploring having in-person outdoor ceremonies for graduates. John Starks | Staff Photographer, 2020
Graduate Sanjana Rastogi smiles as her family drives by a long line of teachers and staff as Hoffman Estates High School holds a senior send-off parade for its Class of 2020 in the school s parking lot. Several suburban districts are exploring having in-person outdoor ceremonies for graduates this spring.
National Louis University makes presentation to D214 Middle College students. Courtesy of District 214
Updated 3/15/2021 8:41 AM
Some of High School District 214 s most vital work these days involves breaking down barriers to students post-high school success and, in place of those hurdles, charting new opportunities and roads to productive futures.
One such example is this year s launch of District 214 s Middle College at the National Louis University (NLU) Business Program. This program is designed exclusively for seniors committed to completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration at National Louis University following graduation from District 214.
The program, supported in part by a significant alumnus contribution to the District 214 Education Foundation, is currently giving 19 seniors a best-of-both-worlds opportunity as they divide their time between attending National Louis classes virtually and completing their District 214 courses. Studen
Updated 3/5/2021 8:28 PM
Northwest Suburban High School District 214 announced Friday that students will return to in-person learning April 5.
The exception will be those who have requested an exemption.
In a news release, the district said the decision was made possible by the availability of vaccines for all District 214 staff and the minimal rate of transmission in its schools and the community. We are thrilled to provide the opportunity to have the vast majority of students back in school and we look forward with great anticipation to April 5, Superintendent David Schuler said in the release.
When students return, all students will receive temperature checks and say they are free of COVID-19 symptoms when entering the buildings. Students must wear masks, except when eating or drinking.