Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Andrew Berlin, a member of Glencoe Public Safety Commission, wants a referendum to fund a cop in each of Glencoe’s three public schools. What do you think of the idea? Tell us in the comment section below.
In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary school shootings Newtown, Conn., a member of Glencoe Public Safety Commission told Glencoe News that he wants a referendum to fund a full-time police officer in Glencoe’s Central, South and West schools. Andrew Berlin says he’s backed by 100 Glencoe residents who agree having cops in Glencoe’s public schools is a good idea, however, the concept is getting mix review among other Glencoe officials, Glencoe News reported. Back in December, Patch asked readers Should Armed Guards Be in Every School? The article generated more than 200 comments and more than 70 of respondents said more guns are not the answer and wanted tougher gun control laws. What do you think of Berlin's idea? Should Glencoe have…
Monday, January 28, 2013
What do you think of the school district converting climate control to geothermal power at Central School? Tell us in the comment section below.
Glencoe School District 35 is planning to convert Central School climate control to geothermal power and is seeking bids, Glencoe News reported. The project could cost an estimated $200,000 to $4.9 million if Misner Auditorium’s heating system is updated along with the rest of the building; the difference in estimate also reflects whether the project is split over two years, according to Glencoe News.
Monday, September 17, 2012
The Central School students raised money to benefit the Anti-Defamation League.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Find out how to protect your student athletes on Tuesday evening. Panelists include a team physician for the Chicago Bears, a director from Bulls/Sox Training Academy and the chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at NorthShore University HealthSystem
Monday's news of football star Alex Karras's suit against the NFL was just another reminder of the need for greater athlete protection. So, students, athletes and parents, consider coming out for Tuesday night's "Protecting Student Athletes: Concussions, ACL Tears, Overuse Injuries and More." The free panel starts at 7 p.m. in the Misner Auditorium at Central School, 620 Greenwood Ave. in Glencoe. Sponsors include Family Awareness Network (FAN), Glencoe District 35 and NorthShore University HealthSystem. Find more information in our events calendar. Know about an important deadline coming up? Tell us in the comments, or email carrie.porter@patch.com. You can also post your own event or announcement for everyone to see.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Registration is open now at Central, Harper, McKenzie and Romona.
Kindergarten registration is currently underway at Wilmette School District 39 for children who live within the district’s boundaries and will turn five on or before Sept. 1. District 39 serves portions of Wilmette, Glenview and Winnetka. Registration packets can be picked up at Central, Harper, McKenzie and Romona. Each of the four elementary schools will hold kindergarten parent orientations from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17. On April 23, each school will hold a lottery to determine whether children will attend kindergarten in the morning or afternoon. Not sure where your child will go to school? A map of the District’s boundaries and the attendance area of each school can be found on the District’s website at www.wilmette39.org. …
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
School officials sent a note to parents of Central School’s junior high students with a reminder about the school's dress code.
katie hackbarth
3:47 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
No I do not feel we need the fund three full time officers for the 3 Glencoe schools. We need more mental health programs. We need children to be raised with good values and thoughtfulness of others. They should not have to be raised with armed guards. more ›