Articles filed under Dundee Area Unit District 300
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Good News Sunday: Vernon Hills woman runs a food pantry out of her garage
Mar 6, 2022 7:00 AM - Vernon Hills resident Sue Gandhi operates a food pantry out of her garage, as well as helping those in need with bills, rent and car repairs. "You won't meet a more selfless individual than Sue Gandhi," said Vernon Hills village Trustee Craig Takaoka, who nominated her for the village's Outstanding Citizen Award. -
Algonquin second-grader named 'Hunger Hero' for raising $3,300 for food pantry
Feb 28, 2022 5:30 AM - Leo Bonilla, a second-grader at Neubert Elementary School in Algonquin, has become a "Hunger Hero" after he raised $3,300 for the D300 Food Pantry by hosting social media fundraisers for the last two years. -
District 300 reviews COVID mitigation metricsFeb 25, 2022 10:05 AM - Community Unit District 300 officials this week reviewed guidelines that will help determine when, or if, the district should reinstitute COVID mitigations such as mandatory face coverings.
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District 300 names new schoolFeb 24, 2022 3:29 PM - Algonquin-based Community Unit District 300's newest school has a name.
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Hampshire High School calls for e-learning days for safety concerns
Feb 10, 2022 11:00 PM - Hampshire High School students will participate in classes remotely Friday due to concerns for student and staff safety, a message from Community Unit District 300 officials said Thursday. -
Some parents rally against District 300's continued mask requirement
Feb 9, 2022 12:34 AM - A group of parents in Algonquin-based Community Unit District 300 held a "Stand for Student Choice" rally before Tuesday night's school board meeting. Some people are upset about District 300 announcing it would enforce mask requirements for most students. -
Here we go again: Judge's order sparks conflict, renews debates over masks in schools
Feb 7, 2022 10:12 PM - Despite a downstate judge's order lifting a statewide mask mandate, many suburban schools insisted students and employees wear face coverings Monday to prevent transmission of the COVID-19 virus, sparking conflict and protests in some schools. -
District 300 Foundation awards grant promoting reading fun
Feb 4, 2022 7:00 PM - Algonquin-based Community Unit District 300 recently introduced elementary students to Inchy the Bookworm Vending Machine. -
'Reach into the soul of Elgin': City's second poet laureate ready to Mann her post
Jan 3, 2022 5:30 AM - Gareth Mann, 75, has been named Elgin's second poet laureate. The city began its program in 2018 as the only suburb with a poet laureate. -
District 300 canceling classes Monday due to COVID-19 cases among staff
Jan 2, 2022 8:36 AM - With a large number of staff members testing positive for the coronavirus over winter break, Algonquin-based Community Unit District 300 is canceling classes Monday, Superintendent Susan Harkin announced.
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