Summer School Schedule Set
The dates for 2019 summer school have been set. The first session will run from June 4-27, and the second session operates from July 1-25. There are 16 days in each four week-session. To see the week-by-week summer school schedule, visit the summer school web page. Summer school registration is expected to open in late January.
Putting Testing to the Test on Facebook Live
Testing is the topic of the next Facebook Live “Lunch With Jim” session at 12:15 p.m. Thursday. Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning Dr. Gwen Zimmermann will join Public Information Coordinator Jim Conrey to talk about standardized tests and their impact on Stevenson. Watch their conversation on Stevenson’s Facebook page.
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Tuesday, Oct. 2 Varsity Results
Boys Golf
Stevenson at IHSA Class 3A Barrington Regional: The Patriots finished second at Makray Memorial Golf Club in Barrington, earning a berth in Monday’s Palatine Sectional. Stevenson, which placed third in the state last fall after taking third at the regional level, will be making its fifth consecutive sectional appearance. SHS posted a score of 312, four strokes behind Barrington and three ahead of Deerfield. Senior Jackson Bussell, the defending state champion, led Stevenson with a second-place 73, two shots behind the medalist from Barrington. Seniors Mark Noonan tied for sixth with a 77, while senior Alex Kim and sophomore Billy Fishbein rounded out the team’s scoring with an 80 and 82, respectively. Also competing for SHS were sophomore Conan Pan (86) and junior Andrew Babbo (94). – Official Results | Daily Herald
Boys Soccer
Stevenson 3, Warren 0: Sophomore Anthony Skordilis scored a goal and assisted on the other two for the visiting Patriots (9-3-1 overall, 4-2 North Suburban Conference). Junior Evan Paldrmic scored the opening goal and senior Ethan Bende followed before Anthony closed out the first half with an unassisted goal.
Girls Tennis
New Trier 6, Stevenson 1: The No. 2 doubles team of junior Athena Kolli and freshman Alaina Kolli had the lone win for the Patriots (11-3) at Nielsen Tennis Center in Winnetka.
SHS Adds Lincoln-Way East to Football Schedules
Stevenson will play south suburban powerhouse Lincoln-Way East to open the 2019 and 2020 football seasons, according to the Mokena Messenger. The Patriots will travel to Frankfort next fall, while the Griffins will come to Lincolnshire in 2020. Lincoln-Way East is the defending state champion in Class 8A and is ranked No. 1 this year. The two programs have never played.
Today on NFHS Network
Three Patriot sporting events will be streamed live by the NFHS Network today: the varsity girls field hockey game against the Latin School of Chicago at 6:30, and the varsity and junior varsity girls volleyball matches versus Waukegan at 6 o’clock and 5 o’clock, respectively. Watch the action live on Stevenson’s NFHS Network page.
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Extra PSAT/NMSQT Guides for Juniors
Juniors should have received a PSAT/NMSQT student guide last week in their English classes. There is a limited supply available for pick up in Room 7096 for those who need another copy.
Setting the Record Straight on Student Drinking
Everybody thinks students drink alcohol regularly. Catalyst would like you to know that everybody is wrong. Watch this video for the truth.
Looking for Job After School?
If you’re looking for a part-time job after school, visit the Student Job Connection page on Stevenson’s website. Several positions are available, and the list changes regularly.
Peer Tutors will meet after school Thursday in the Recital Hall. This is a mandatory meeting.
ILLINOIS EDUCATION HEADLINES
Strike in East Aurora district could start as soon as Friday
Chicago-area universities commit to closing graduation gaps
Barrington District 220 delays middle school boundary change
Glen Ellyn teachers call for superintendent contract extension
Indicted ex-Lincoln-Way superintendent quietly repaid bonus
Little scrutiny in sale of Downers Grove-based DeVry University
Longtime Elgin educator, coach remembered for helping children
NATIONAL EDUCATION HEADLINES
Despite promises, hiring of black faculty at white colleges declined
Older students are the new normal in college
Top MBA programs see drop in applications
As students change schools, turmoil disrupts Detroit classrooms
LeBron James taking on NCAA over paying players
Debate over college marching band’s name triggers study
Apple co-founder’s Woz U under fire for failing to meet promises
Oklahoma principal charged with child abuse after harsh paddling
Tennessee teacher’s hair torched, student charged with assault
Governor vetoes abortion bill mandate for California universities
Far from home: Issues facing first-generation college students
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