Student Council hosts annual food drive for Cougars in Need
Student council is holding a food drive for Cougars in Need from October 25-29 as a way to supply the school’s food pantry, where students can go and pick up items they need, before...
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Local impacts of the national teacher shortage
Throughout Illinois and much of the United States, school districts face the growing reality of a teacher shortage. By 2026, an estimated 270,000 public school teachers will leave the profession behind. According to the...
Conant homecoming 2021: what students attending need to know
Homecoming— Music and mosh pits; singing and smiles. Students jump in time with pounding bass, waving phone flashlights along to their favorite songs. The excitement is palpable. Then, COVID-19. How is it possible for...
Activity Fair creates unprecedented interest in Ping Pong Club
From above the auditorium stairs, shouts of victory are underpinned by the rhythmic rebounds of plastic balls bouncing to and from wooden paddles. The commotion and clamor is unusually loud for a Wednesday evening...
Seniors’ reactions and questions to Senior Events
After a year filled with uncertainty, the events planned to celebrate seniors have been confirmed. Seniors and their parents/guardian(s) have received emails regarding details of the events. It was a very relieving moment for...
A behind-the-scenes look at Conant Theatre’s first live show this year
Conant Theatre is performing Shakespeare’s comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on April 16 and 17 as this year’s Spring Play. The show will be live-streamed and tickets will be $2. As Julia Gielczynski, ’21,...
Virtual IFair allows students to celebrate their cultures
IFair will be fully virtual on April 9 at 7 pm due to the pandemic. Performances, cultural booths, and the fashion show will be available through a video. Earlier this year, club sponsors and...
COVID-19 safe activities planned for seniors
“When my parents said that high school would fly by, I don’t think they meant it like this,” Genieve Wulf, ‘21, said. “Senior year is a milestone in someone’s life because it represents the...
Teachers now able to receive COVID-19 vaccination
As days go on, more and more teachers in District 211 are getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Despite the fact that it is difficult to get an appointment, teachers have been looking for open spots...
RISE speaker night to feature empowering journeys of notable women
Conant RISE (Reaching Individuals by Supporting Every Girl) will be hosting a virtual speaker night on March 5, featuring notable women to speak on the theme “Growth in the Face of Adversity.” The third...
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