After placing third in the IHSA state congressional debate tournament for the first time in history, the CHS Debate Team concluded their best season ever, according to Head Coach Frank Kernats, on March 18....
She concentrated on her warm-ups and kept her posture straight. As she prepared herself, she felt nervous and afraid. She had done this millions of times; she had nothing to fear. She took a...
It is a typical school day. You’re sitting in your classroom, typing away on your iPad as your teacher writes the notes on the board. Suddenly, you’re consumed by complete darkness. A power outage...
Conant students, staff, and volunteers helped to raise over $5,000 by supporting the annual St. Baldrick’s fundraiser hosted by NHS. The money helps to provide support for those with childhood cancer and funds research....
A new, all-district dance will be held this spring. The dance aims to raise money for Partners in Our Community, which helps underprivileged families in the District 211 community, and will take place at...
While walking through the student cafeteria, one often hears complaints from students that “the teachers get way better food.” This rumor has floated around the cafeteria for years, but it has never been tested...
The Board of Education, based on a presentation from the district-wide 1:1 committee, made the decision to reapprove iPads for District 211. The 1:1 committee consisted of teachers and administrators from all five schools who...
The Conant orchestra, along with other D211 students, played in concert alongside a professional music group called Barrage 8 in Conant’s auditorium on Saturday, February 25. Barrage 8 consists of nine young, professional musicians who...
A group of Conant students has been selling flavored coffee and hot chocolate to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Matthew and are considering additional sales opportunities in the future. Sophomores Archisha...
Nelson Mandela famously said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Quality public education is not only a powerful tool used to shape the minds of today’s...
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