DeKalb Times

The truancy rate at Genoa-Kingston Middle School fell to 0.2 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

At Geneva Community, 96 percent of students graduate high school; 85 percent go to college

About 97 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 96 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

80.4 percent of South Prairie teachers stay put; average earns $64,772 per year

More than 80.4 percent of teachers stay at South Prairie Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: white students score 22.1 points higher at Genoa Elementary School

At Genoa Elementary School, a 22.1-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

Statewide test results: white students score 4.2 points higher at Somonauk Middle School

At Somonauk Middle School, a 4.2-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

LITTLEJOHN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Our Littlejohn PTO board

Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 5:15 pm

LAKE IN THE HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Calling all leopards

Lake In The Hills Elementary School issued the following announcement on Oct. 11.Be sure to join us at the book fair on Friday night!

DE KALB HIGH SCHOOL: The DeKalb High School Music Department

The DHS Band is hosting and performing in its first Marching Band Championship Oct. 6th at 4:00

At Hinckley-Big Rock, 91 percent of students graduate high school; 70 percent go to college

About 89 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 91 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

CITY OF SYCAMORE: 2018 City of Sycamore Leaf Pick Up Program

Will begin on Monday, October 15, 2018. It will end on Friday, November 30, 2018.

CITY OF SANDWICH: The Shade From Trees Are A Welcomed

The shade from trees are a welcomed relief during hot summer months, but their fruit brings annoyance and possible danger come autumn.

Waterman home sales, September 30-October 6, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of September 30-October 6, 2018.

CITY OF GENOA: Our phone system is down

We apologize to those that have been trying to reach City Hall or the Genoa Police Department by phone.

Sandwich Middle School reports 9% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Sandwich Middle School rose to 9 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

CITY OF DEKALB: Are You Or Someone You Know Interested In An Exciting Career?

If so, we are currently accepting applications for Firefighter/Paramedic in order to establish an eligibility list.

North Grove Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

The truancy rate at North Grove Elementary School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

CHICAGO SOCCER ACADEMY: New Start Dates!!

Chicago Soccer Academy issued the following announcement on Oct. 10. NEW START DATES!!!

90.2 percent of Hinckley-Big Rock teachers stay put; average earns $51,701 per year

More than 90.2 percent of teachers stay at Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: white students score 1.8 points lower at Lynn G. Haskin Elementary School

At Lynn G. Haskin Elementary School, a 1.8-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

Statewide test results: white students score 3.2 points higher at Tyler Elementary School