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District 214 to launch lacrosse program in 2020-21

High School District 214 will launch a District-wide lacrosse program that will begin in the 2020-2021 school year. The new, IHSA-sanctioned sports program will be open to both boys and girls. Levels will be determined based on interest.

District 214 named to innovative Districts of Distinction list by national magazine

High School District 214 is one of 34 school districts across the country to be named to the “Districts of Distinction” list by District Administration magazine.

District 214 receives 2019 National School Library of the Year Award

High School District 214 is the recipient of the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) 2019 National School Library of the Year (NSLY) Award. Sponsored by Follett, the NSLY Award annually honors a single school or district-wide school library that exemplifies implementation of AASL's “National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries.” District 214 will receive a crystal obelisk – the symbol of school library excellence – and $10,000 toward it

4th Annual African American Teen Summit features the theme #LifeReady

High School District 214 will host the fourth annual African American Teen Summit on Friday, April 26, 2019. Students from across District 214 will be in attendance. This event, which begins at 9 a.m., will be held this year at Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Rd., Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005.

Local volunteers recognized with District 214's Distinguished Service Award

Several volunteers were recognized Thursday, February, 21 with the District's Distinguished Service Awards for their dedication to our schools and programs.

District 214 Foundation shines spotlight on fine arts students during March 18 event

Select student artists from across the District will convene Monday, March 18 at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights for the District 214 Arts Spotlight: an inaugural evening of exhibits and performances. The event, hosted by the District 214 Education Foundation in partnership with the District’s Fine and Performing Arts departments, will benefit the newly established District 214 Arts Fund, empowering opportunities for career exploration and success.

D214 juniors invited to Ask the College Night on February 20

Juniors in High School District 214 and their parents are invited to an Ask the College Night event where they will be able to kick off the college search.

Applications open now for D214 Foundation's $40K+ in scholarships

The District 214 Education Foundation is offering $40,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors this spring, including specific opportunities for students pursuing a career certificate in the trades; females pursuing careers in STEM or law; students demonstrating leadership and involvement at specific schools; and our annual Redefining Ready! competition that asks seniors to tell the world, in a 30-second video posted to Twitter, how they are college, career and life ready.

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.