District News and Announcements

Rich East High School Makes Headlines!
"Bronze Medal Winner, America's Best High Schools"
U.S. News & World Report

"Academic Improvement Award, Illinois Honor Roll"
Illinois State Board of Education

"One of the Top 10 Most Improved High Schools"
Illinois State Board of Education

Awarded $830,000 Grant
Every Rich East student will have a laptop next year!

Rich East Honored by Illinois Education Association
Watch the video here!

Introducing: Headliners & Newsmakers!
The NEW district-wide bulletin highlights the achievements and accomplishments of the students and staff of District 227. Information is compiled by the public relations office at each campus and is designed to spread the good news of what’s happening within our schools. If you are interested in sharing an achievement, please submit the information to your campus public relations representative. Click here to read the latest version. 

Three C’s for Preventing the Spread of the Flu
As recommended by the Centers for Disease Control, and the Cook County Department of Public Health, please take note of the following steps to help reduce the spread of the flu virus including the H1N1 virus:
1)     CLEAN your hands frequently to reduce the spread of germs.  
2)     COVER your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your sleeve, NOT your hand.
3)     CONTAIN your germs by staying at home if you’re sick.

Click Here for H1N1 Vaccine Locations in Your Area

For more information, please visit:

Cook County Department of Public Health at: www.cookcountypublichealth.org

Superintendent Search
On August 6, 2009, the Board of Education accepted Superintendent Hunigan's retirement request, effective June 30, 2010.  After consideration of various search firms, on September 15, 2009, the Board hired the Illinois Association of School Boards to conduct the Superintendent Search.  Community Forums were recently held during the month of October at each campus to identifiy the skills and traits desired in the next Superintendent.  For a complete timeline, please click here.