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Orland Township to offer Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program

Posted on September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 By News Editor No Comments on Orland Township to offer Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program
Orland Township to offer Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program

Orland Township to offer Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program Orland Township is proud to introduce the launch of its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program, an initiative designed to prepare residents to support themselves and their neighbors in times of emergency, Township officials said Tuesday. By educating community members on disaster preparedness and response,…

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Twin Brothers from Orland Park’s Troop 318 Achieve Scouting’s Highest Honor: Eagle Scout

Posted on August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Twin Brothers from Orland Park’s Troop 318 Achieve Scouting’s Highest Honor: Eagle Scout
Twin Brothers from Orland Park’s Troop 318 Achieve Scouting’s Highest Honor: Eagle Scout

Twin Brothers from Orland Park’s Troop 318 Achieve Scouting’s Highest Honor: Eagle Scout Troop 318 of Orland Park, Illinois, is proud to announce that twin brothers Adel and Omar Nofal have earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in the Scouting America. They become the 224th and 225th Eagle Scouts in the troop’s…

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School District 230 welcomes students to Board of Education Committees

Posted on October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on School District 230 welcomes students to Board of Education Committees
School District 230 welcomes students to Board of Education Committees

School District 230 welcomes students to Board of Education Committees Students from across Consolidated High School 230 are adding their voices to Board of Education committee meetings. Specifically, three students from each school have been selected to serve on each of the three Board of Education Committees – Education, Student Support & Development, and Building…

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High School District 230’s President Lynn Zeder should resign from the board

Posted on September 27, 2024April 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on High School District 230’s President Lynn Zeder should resign from the board
High School District 230’s President Lynn Zeder should resign from the board

High School District 230’s President Lynn Zeder should resign from the board Opinion: District 230 President Lynn Zeder was aware of plans involving three TIF districts that will siphon hundreds of millions in property taxes from the district’s three high schools, but she has been publicly silent about it. Instead of addressing these TIFs, which…

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School District 230 T-Bolts score tops on National German Exam

Posted on May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on School District 230 T-Bolts score tops on National German Exam
School District 230 T-Bolts score tops on National German Exam

School District 230 T-Bolts score tops on National German Exam Victor J. Andrew had a total of 40 students across the German 1, 2 and 3 courses participate in the National German Exam given by the American Association of Teachers of German.  Students scored very well, five of whom received Bronze and Silver medals for…

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School District 230 recognized with four “Those Who Excel” awards

Posted on February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on School District 230 recognized with four “Those Who Excel” awards
School District 230 recognized with four “Those Who Excel” awards

School District 230 recognized with four “Those Who Excel” awards School District 230 was recognized with four “Those Who Excel Awards” – two in the team category, one volunteer and one in the educator category. Recipients will receive their awards at the 50th annual Illinois State Board of Education Awards ceremony for the work they…

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D230 students named Advanced Placement Scholars

Posted on October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on D230 students named Advanced Placement Scholars
D230 students named Advanced Placement Scholars

D230 students named Advanced Placement Scholars Seven hundred eight Consolidated High School District 230 students were recently named Advanced Placement Scholars in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program Exams. AP Scholars may receive college credit, advanced placement or both for their success on the exams. Students at Sandburg, Stagg and…

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District 230 Congratulates National Merit Semi Finalists and Commended

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on District 230 Congratulates National Merit Semi Finalists and Commended
District 230 Congratulates National Merit Semi Finalists and Commended

District 230 Congratulates National Merit Semi Finalists and Commended Twenty-three Consolidated High School District 230 students just made a pretty selective list. They were named 2023 National Merit Semifinalists and Commended students. About 16,000 semifinalists and 34,000 commended students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise, according to information provided by…

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Orland Township partners with Jewel-Osco to provide vaccines for Seniors

Posted on March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Orland Township partners with Jewel-Osco to provide vaccines for Seniors

Orland Township partners with Jewel-Osco to provide vaccines for Seniors ‘Together We Vaxed’: Orland Township, in Partnership with Jewel-Osco. Township arranges COVID-19 Vaccine for Nearly 500 Local Seniors Seniors Arriving Monday and Tuesday at Victor J. Andrew High School to Receive First Dose of Vaccine; Second Dose Scheduled for March 22 and 23 Nearly 500 local…

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Abir Othman named next Principal at Andrew High School

Posted on December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Abir Othman named next Principal at Andrew High School
Abir Othman named next Principal at Andrew High School

Abir Othman named next Principal at Andrew High School The High School District 230 School Board unanimously approved the hiring of Abir Othman as Principal of Andrew High School, in light of the promotion of Dr. Robert Nolting to the role of Superintendent beginning on July 1, 2021. “Abir is a strong and compassionate leader…

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Dr. Robert J. Nolting named next District 230 Superintendent

Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dr. Robert J. Nolting named next District 230 Superintendent
Dr. Robert J. Nolting named next District 230 Superintendent

Dr. Robert J. Nolting named next District 230 Superintendent The Consolidated High School District 230 School Board announced Thursday evening that they have voted unanimously to hire Dr. Robert J. Nolting as the district’s next Superintendent following the retirement of Dr. James M. Gay. “We knew after meeting with Dr. Nolting that D230 is a…

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School District 230 celebrates student achievements

Posted on November 30, 2018January 9, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on School District 230 celebrates student achievements
School District 230 celebrates student achievements

School District 230 celebrates student achievements Celebrating student success as they pursue their own paths! At the School Board meeting last night we honored a number of outstanding students for achieving excellence in their particular areas of interest. The variety of areas in which students are excelling is a testament to our passion to prepare students…

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Andrew HS Tweets salute to 3 former student veterans

Posted on May 29, 2018May 29, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Andrew HS Tweets salute to 3 former student veterans
Andrew HS Tweets salute to 3 former student veterans

Andrew HS Tweets salute to 3 former student veterans Victor J. Andrew High school in Tinley Park Tweeted out the following honor to recognize the military service and sacrifice of its former students. Click here to view. The salute to three former Andrew High school graduates is timed to salute the service and sacrifice of…

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