High School District 214
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District 214 Attends White House Classroom to Career Summit
High School District 214 recently attended the White House Classroom to Career Summit in Washington, D.C. The invitation follows Dr. Jill Biden's impactful visit to Rolling Meadows High School in November 2022, where she engaged with District 214 students and staff as part of National Apprenticeship Week.
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Your Input Needed: Strategic Plan Survey
District 214 is committed to shaping a brighter future for our students and community, and your voice is essential to this process. As we refine our strategic plan goals, long-term vision, and the Portrait of a Graduate for District 214, we want to hear from you.
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D214 construction updates facilities, protects investment
Elk Grove High School has celebrated exciting changes recently, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a sparkling new culinary arts lab and students benefiting from an updated student services area. Meanwhile, Buffalo Grove High School’s athletic fields, long plagued by drainage problems, are being upgraded and improved, creating a vastly improved experience for students and fans alike.
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District 214 kicks off inaugural girls flag football season
District 214 kicked off an exciting new chapter with the official launch of Girls Flag Football, following the sport’s recent recognition by the Illinois High School Association. This initiative marks a significant milestone for the District, with teams established at all six comprehensive high schools, offering a new platform for female athletes to shine.
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WildStang: 30 years of engineering and building. And changing lives
Some high school experiences, as fun or important as they may seem at the time, are fleeting. Others, however, literally change lives in ways that endure for decades. So it is with WildStang, the District 214 competition robotics program. WildStang last week celebrated its 30th anniversary by welcoming alumni, staff, mentors, former mentors and others associated with the highly successful program to a reception at Forest View Educational Center.
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Elk Grove High School unveils new Culinary Lab
The new culinary lab at Elk Grove High School is officially open! With support from Elk Grove Village, students can now hone their skills in a state-of-the-art facility. Check out highlights from today's ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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District 214’s Annual Report showcases progress, innovation and community impact
High School District 214 is pleased to present its 2023-2024 report to the community, reflecting a year of significant progress, innovation and strengthened relationships. Under the guidance of Superintendent Dr. Scott Rowe, the District embarked on its first comprehensive strategic planning effort in nearly 30 years, aiming to shape the next five years and beyond through a commitment to listening and evolving.
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Gerry’s Cafe brews up lattes–and opportunities
When Gerry’s Café celebrated its first anniversary in August, it represented a dream come true for Natalie Griffin—and for the 40 people, including 15 District 214 graduates, who work for her at Gerry’s.
D214 News
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Boost your ACT score
District 214 is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide free resources and classes to help students prepare for the ACT, SAT, PSAT/NMSQT and Advanced Placement Exams. They include:
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Online classes with a live teacher
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On-demand videos and lesson plans at your own pace
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Practice tests
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On-demand tutoring 24/7 available in English and Spanish
For more information, head to www.d214.org/assessments.
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Fall Athletics Registration begins July 8
We are excited to announce that we are now offering a new online registration program for interscholastic athletics through Infinite Campus. This will be the only way to register for participation in athletics and must be completed by a parent/guardian. Students cannot complete the registration.
Registration for Fall 2024 athletics will begin on July 8, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. Winter and Spring sport registration will be offered at a later date.
A parent/guardian can start the registration by clicking on this link Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Parents and Guardians in need of technical support can contact their school’s helpdesk.
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D214 Summer Experience 2024
Each year during the summer, District 214 provides current students, incoming students and youth within the community an array of educational opportunities, enrichment experiences and athletic programs. www.d214.org/SummerExperience is your one place for all things summer. Families can get information and access the registration portals for:
- Summer Coursework
- Summer Enrichment
- Summer Athletic Programs
Click here for Registration information for all Summer Experience programs.
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Apply now for Summer/Fall Internships
Internship applications for summer 2024 and the fall semester of the 2024-25 school year are now open for all sophomore and junior students in District 214. Internship opportunities are open in a wide range of local businesses in many different career pathways. These experiences help students explore opportunities for post-high school careers.
Read more about the program requirements here. Apply for an internship at https://d214.smapply.io/.
The application deadline for summer internships is February 28th, and April 30th for fall internships. Questions? Check with your school’s Student Success Coach for more information.
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D214 Radon Testing Program
District 214 is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for all our students and staff. In alignment with this commitment, District 214 has recently completed an extensive radon testing program across all our buildings. This initiative, though not required by law, was undertaken proactively to assess the radon levels within our facilities, following guidelines from Illinois health authorities and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). To view the reports, please click here.
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Prospect High School named Blue Ribbon School
Prospect High School was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2023. This prestigious award affirms and validates the hard work of students, educators, families and communities in striving for – and attaining – exemplary achievement.
Prospect is one of three public high schools in Illinois selected as Exemplary High Performing Schools, and is one of 52 high schools recognized in the nation.
Click HERE to see the full list of this year’s winners.
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D214 Facts
140Co-curricular opportunities
44,000Average annual potential college credits earned
11,909Number of students 2022-2023
1,028Class of 2023 composite SAT score (out of 1600)
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