New Trier marketing students order up a tasty lesson

WINNETKA — A friendly New Trier High School competition, an hour off of school and plenty of free food and drinks led many excited students last week to Capt’n Nemo’s on Green Bay Road.

New Trier Robotics Club hits the pool

GLENVIEW — The group of New Trier High School students meeting at the Glenview Park District pool isn’t the Trevian swim team.

New Trier to consider mobile learning program expansion

NORTHFIELD — With district officials citing the success of New Trier High School’s mobile learning initiative the School Board is prepared to hear a presentation about the possible expansion of the program and the projected budget to do so.

Bonnie Stern Miller to join husband in New Trier H.S. Hall of Honor

WINNETKA — Bonnie Stern Miller returned to New Trier High School last year to accompany her husband, Tom, who was selected to join the school’s Alumni Hall of Honor.

Thanks to her New Trier friends’ nomination, including her old neighbor from Glencoe, Gail Gumbiner, Miller …

New Trier principal leaves Winnetka campus for position at Northwestern

WINNETKA — Timothy Dohrer, principal at New Trier High School’s Winnetka campus, has tendered his resignation and accepted a position at Northwestern University, a new release from District 203 stated.

Dohrer, a 23-year veteran of New Trier, has served as Winnetka campus principal since 2009. …

Educator takes lesson from Kenyans

WINNETKA — Instead of spending her Thanksgiving at home, North Shore Country Day School Academic Integrator Katie Kirsch was receiving thanks from students during a volunteer trip across the world.

As part of a team affiliated with Be Free Revolution, Kirsch spent 10 days in …

Festival puts music in the spotlight

WINNETKA After 95 years, the New Trier Winter Music Festival continues going strong, “Fruitcake” and all. Shortly before the Dec. 16 performance, senior Rachel Jones and sophomore Solena Rizzato, both of whom perform in the choir and symphony orchestra, were preparing for the show as …

NT partnership guides budding engineers

WINNETKA — With American schools placing a greater emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics courses, New Trier High School looked to working professionals from the local community to help guide their students.

Becker contemplates Roycemore farewell

EVANSTON — When Joseph Becker first thought about retiring as headmaster of Roycemore School, he couldn’t. He simply didn’t have the time.

D.36 OKs 3 percent levy hike

WINNETKA ­— The Winnetka Public Schools District 36 board approved a 3 percent levy increase Tuesday, but not before hearing from residents concerned about their rising property tax bills.

According to a memo from district Chief Financial Officer Susan Pingitore, the district’s anticipated levy increase …

Smith heads to Roycemore

Roycemore School’s new head of school Kevin Smith grew up in Cleveland. He was inspired to become a teacher by some of his University of Dayton professors. For 26 years he has taught science, health, reading and physical education, and coached numerous sports at independent …

Teacher’s travels add global perspective

WINNETKA — When Camille Dominguez was first presented with the opportunity to travel abroad and experience the education systems of European countries she wasted no time applying.

D.29 appoints Stange

The Sunset Ridge School District 29 Board of Education has appointed Edward J. Stange district superintendent.

Stange, who is now the assistant superintendent/director of student services will assume the post on July 1, 2013 when Linda Vieth retires.

The board unanimously approved the appointment Dec. …

Crow Island students give back for the holidays

WINNETKA — Crow Island School’s kindergarten teachers often discuss a concept called “filling your bucket” with their students.

Test data makes Avoca 37 proud

GLENVIEW — The fourth-grade math class graph projects hanging in an Avoca West School hallway made Avoca District 37 Superintendent Kevin Jauch grin when he saw them last week.