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District 214 launches new website to help students discover their future

To help students navigate opportunities in high school and beyond, High School District 214 has launched a new website that offers quick and easy access to academic and career-focused resources.

District 214 parents, students invited to Nov. 19 student-athlete presentation

On Monday, November 19, the college counselors of High School District 214 will host the annual Student-Athlete Night. At this program, parents and students can gather in-depth information on what it takes to be a student-athlete at the college level. They also will learn about how to get recruited, the eligibility process and athletic scholarships.

District 214 among area schools to participate in 18th Annual Latino Summit

More than 500 Latino high school students, including those from District 214, will participate in the Annual Latino Summit at Harper College on Friday, Nov. 16. The Summit aims to “reach new heights through education.”

District 214 families needing help with FAFSA invited to workshop

Need help submitting your FAFSA? Seniors in High School District 214 and their parents are invited to attend a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) workshop to get assistance completing and submitting the college financial aid form.

District 214 Career Pathways program featured in U.S. Chamber of Commerce campaign

High School District 214’s Career Pathways program is featured in a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation campaign that spotlights how to prepare students for success. Through video, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Achieving Tomorrow’s “Voices” campaign shines a light on the impact educators, administrators, community leaders, parents, and businesses have when they join forces to help students succeed.

New parent series teaches readiness for tomorrow

A new parent engagement series will provide comprehensive community topics and education to ensure parents are ready for tomorrow's challenges. The Future Ready Parent series will consist of classes and seminars throughout the 2018-19 school year that provides the community with relevant topics affecting today’s youth. Registration for each class is required.

District 214 holds Senior Financial Aid Night

High School District 214 seniors and their parents are invited to learn about financial aid opportunities and resources for college at the Financial Aid Seminar for Seniors on Thursday, September 20.

District 214 holds college and career events for student postsecondary planning

High School District 214 will hold several career exploration events in October and November for students and parents.

New school year kicks off with #214firstday

Welcome back! We hope you are as excited as we are to kick off the new school year. On Wednesday, August 15, please share your first day stories and pictures using #214firstday on Twitter.

Daily Herald teams with Community Education to offer classes on fake news

In an era of fake news, how do you discern what information is factual? In a series of free classes, Daily Herald editors and District 214 journalism teachers will educate the community on how to identify lies, spin and bias that might masquerade as news.