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At Huntley Middle School, a 4.0-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

Hiawatha Elementary School Prek-8 reports 4% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Hiawatha Elementary School Prek-8 rose to 4 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

At Genoa-Kingston, 92 percent of students graduate high school; 61 percent go to college

About 85 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 92 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Southeast Elementary School reports 1% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Southeast Elementary School fell to 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

90.5 percent of James R. Wood teachers stay put; average earns $51,642 per year

More than 90.5 percent of teachers stay at James R. Wood 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 23.5 points higher at Kingston Elementary School

At Kingston Elementary School, a 23.5-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

Littlejohn Elementary School reports 4% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Littlejohn Elementary School fell to 4 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Illinois colleges’ football programs field 3,544 students

By DeKalb Times reports | Oct 12, 2018

Northern Illinois University ranked No. 10 for student football participation in the state, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of college sports participation.

Genoa-Kingston Middle School reports 0.2% truancy rate

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

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2018

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