South Holland School District 151

SH SD151 renews financial agreement with Thornton Township Trustees of Schools amid reporting inconsistencies

Outgoing Superintendent Teresa Hill explained that local school districts had the option to depart from the Thornton Township Trustees of Schools and manage their finances elsewhere, but South Holland School District 151 decided to continue the partnership.

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SH SD151 students missing fewer days of learning, state data show

Just two days ahead of the new school year, South Holland School District 151’s board acknowledged past-year successes in student programming and performance, including a 3 percent decline in absenteeism districtwide.

SH SD151 2024 fiscal year audit unverifiable with township treasurer behind on bookkeeping

The Thornton Township Trustees of Schools manages investments and accounts payable. It’s three years behind on bookkeeping, creating financial reporting challenges for South Holland School District 151 and other area schools.

The 2025 local election results

The final results for elections in suburban Cook County.

SH SD151 weighs financial impact of Trump administration’s legislative and budget priorities

The federal government endeavors to shutter the Department of Education and eliminate financial support for school systems that serve low-income families.

Coolidge Middle School to debut $4.2 million art and science facility in 2026

A maker’s lab, black box theater, and rehearsal studios will be built on the school’s second floor.

City Administrator and school board member Corean Davis allegedly assaulted alderwoman at City Hall

Davis allegedly pushed an alderwoman into the double mirrors near the mayor’s office at City Hall last Wednesday evening.

South Holland School District 151 board hires new teachers and ramps up building security

The board approved 15 staffers, including four teachers at Taft Elementary School in Harvey, as the district replaces entry doors at all schools.

Harvey’s governing bodies bucking oft overlooked state transparency law

The Open Meetings Act requires public bodies to post meeting minutes on its website within 10 days of approval. Of seven public bodies examined, six have failed to comply, an HWH analysis finds.

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