Thomas Jefferson Middle School competes at National Science Olympiad

VALPARAISO | Students from Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Valparaiso competed against teams from across the country in Saturday's Science Olympiad National Tournament.

Master in Public Administration information session in Lockport

UNIVERSITY PARK | The College of Business and Public Administration at Governors State University is hosting a Master in Public Administration program information session from 6 to 8 p.m. June 17 at Illinois State Police Headquarters – District 5, 16648 Broadway St., Lockport.

Mobile health unit to offer free shots, physcials at T.F. North

CALUMET CITY | The St. Bernard Hospital Pediatric Mobile Health Unit will offer free immunizations and school physicals at Thornton Fractional North High School, 755 Pulaski Road, in July and August, the school district announced.

Former Banneker school treasurer on hook for missing money

INDIANAPOLIS | The former extracurricular treasurer at Gary's Banneker school may be forced to repay $470.15 she collected for school activities that allegedly never made it to the bank.

Hobart kindergartners honored for community service

HOBART | Kindergartners at Hobart's Early Learning Center have shown they're not too young to lend a hand in the community, Principal Amy Turley said.

21st Century Charter boys and girls track qualify for regional finals

GARY | Not long after the boys basketball team from 21st Century Charter School in Gary won the school's first sectional championship, the girls and boys track teams qualified three to regional finals.

Career fair to be held at local middle school

CROWN POINT | As part of the graduation plan for the students at Colonel John Wheeler Middle School, the school is hosting its annual career fair on May 24 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in the main gymnasium.

South Central School Corp. superintendent arrested

The superintendent of the South Central School Corp. was arrested Monday night on allegations he physically assaulted a school district employee.

St. Mary holds Ride Your Bike to School day

CROWN POINT | On May 17, students at St. Mary Catholic Community School strapped on their bicycle helmets and rode their bikes to school instead of riding in a car.

St Mary environmental club goes on trip

CROWN POINT | On May 7, students from the environmental club at St. Mary’s Catholic Community School enjoyed a wonderful hike through Bur Oak Woods Nature Preserve. Bur Oak Woods is one of the only remaining old growth savanna habitats found in Lake County Indiana.

Jane Ball and Lincoln 5th graders master etiquette class

CEDAR LAKE | The fifth grade students at Jane Ball and Lincoln Elementary Schools attended a special etiquette class to prepare them for their 5th grade luncheon.

Colonel Wheeler Middle School wins Lake Porter Conference track and field meet

CROWN POINT | On a cold and windy Friday night, the Colonel John Wheeler Middle School boy’s sixth and seventh grade track teams took home team championship titles.

Portage schools to expand pre-kindergarten program

PORTAGE | The Portage Township School Board approved spending $20,000 to expand its pre-kindergarten program into all eight elementary schools this coming school year.

Valpo students celebrate Prom 2013

VALPARAISO | Valparaiso High School celebrated their 2013 Prom and www.ValpoCommunity.com was on hand to capture some of the magic.

LaCrosse High School raising money for sick student

LACROSSE | LaCrosse High School is rallying behind one of its students to receive a kidney from her father after nearly dying.

Lansing D.158 to issue $10M in bonds for school upgrades

LANSING | The Lansing Elementary District 158 School Board is proceeding with plans to sell $10 million in working cash bonds to pay for improvements to district buildings.

Meal prices rise slightly at Hanover Community School Corp.

CEDAR LAKE | Breakfast and lunch prices are going up a bit across the board in Hanover Community School Corp.

Indiana School Board Association reps decry level of state funding for public education

SCHERERVILLE | Education and school reform in Indiana mean different things to state legislators and those responsible for educating students in the state’s public schools.

H-F sculpture, artists to be feted today

Homewood-Flossmoor High School art teacher Greg Petecki, on ladder, works on the installation of his students' sculpture, "Bell Tower," in front of the Flossmoor Public Library. A community celebration for the sculpture and its artists is scheduled for 3 p.m. today.

H-F sculpture, artists to be feted today

These students from Homewood-Flossmoor High School's 3D Studio Art program designed and built a wooden sculpture that has been installed at Flossmoor Public Library.