Voters this week in McHenry County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

This spring, McHenry County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Alex Johnson on the top issues facing the district: Student Test Scores, District Culture and Morale and Administrative Accountability

Joseph Bajorek on a top priority for the district: Staff retention - it seems the district is turning into a revolving door and a stepping stone into something better

Dave Gutierrez on a top priority: Continued Academic Improvement -- we’ve made good progress but need to continue improving our student outcomes. I believe the strategic planning process we implemented in 2024 will pave the way to more success in this area

Should students be able to use AI in schoolwork? Leigh Comerford: I do not believe students should be able to use AI in schoolwork. If we permit this, our students will not learn the critical thinking skills they need for the real world

Road conditions were worsening and many McHenry County schools called off after-school activities Wednesday as snow began piling up on its way to a possible half a foot of accumulation.

Over 20 people from the class of 1974 gathered outside of Fox River Grove Middle School Saturday for a tour of their old school they graduated from 50 years ago.

Marian Sanfilippo assisted many groups throughout the Chicago region, based out of the family estate in Barrington Hills.

Disparities in absenteeism appear in most McHenry County school districts when the data are broken down by race and in comparing students with disabilities.

Since becoming a music teacher at Algonquin Road Elementary School in Fox River Grove this year, Kathleen Choi has made it her mission to get as many instruments as possible into the hands of her students. And, so far, she’s done just that.

Fox River Grove School District 3 teachers will get a pay raise in the coming years after the district and its teachers union approved a new contract through the 2025-26 school year.

Voters went to the polls on Tuesday to elect school boards across McHenry County.

Nearly four dozen of the local races in McHenry County will be competitive on Tuesday, as voters head to the polls to decide who will lead their school boards, municipalities, libraries and parks.

Question: Do you believe the district needs to make any changes to improve DEI in your district? Answer: I think that there is room in the curriculum for the students to be exposed to more cultures and perspectives. Read Jonathan Meshes' questionnaire here.

Question: Would you propose any changes to the curriculum? If so, what? Answer: No. Our District has done a good job of challenging students with curriculum that is interesting and helps set them up for future success. Read Thomas Mollet's election questionnaire here.

Extensive power outages and downed power lines have led to school closures in McHenry County.

A list of those who are running for school board across McHenry County

Fox River Grove District 3 will have a new superintendent at the end of this school year.

Search this chart to see what designation all McHenry County and Community School District 300 schools received

A new state law that takes effect this upcoming academic year regarding how Illinois schools handle sex education likely won’t mean sweeping changes regarding how the subject is taught in McHenry County classrooms, officials said.

With remote learning a familiar feeling after the pandemic, some school districts plan to hold classes virtually on days that would traditionally be used as a snow day

Most districts have vaccinated at least 75% of their staff members, they reported Monday after Pritzker’s deadline for staff vaccinations took effect

Some McHenry County area school officials said they hope the vaccine mandate will be one more step in ensuring students stay in in-person schooling this year.

With the first day of school approaching as coronavirus cases climb, especially among the unvaccinated, school districts like Harvard Community School District 50 are trying to create opportunities for students and community members to get vaccinated.

The first day of school is quickly approaching for McHenry County students, but with federal and state guidance less than a week old, many McHenry County school districts said they’re still finalizing some details.

About 100 students at a school in Chiang Mai, Thailand, now play on a playground made using parts from a Fox River Grove playground replaced in 2019

New hire is currently the assistant principal at Westgate Elementary School in Arlington Heights

84% of district’s staff set to be fully vaccinated by April 6 switch to five days a week in person

National Weather Service reports 4 inches of snow in McHenry, 3.5 inches in Richmond

School districts remaining remote Tuesday in light of weather include Crystal Lake District 47, Community High School District 155

Planned abatement tied to state’s property tax relief grant program, which requires school districts to abate taxes in exchange for state dollars