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GES greenhouse sale was biggest ever

The Great Expectations School greenhouse sale was the largest ever, and, as far as testing is concerned, the 8th Graders all above average.  WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with GES administrator


 

ISD166 board disagrees over expulsion

ISD166 school board members have a tie vote on two expulsions and set a date for in-depth levy and bond discussions. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Superintendent Beth Schwarz.
 


 

Oshki Ogimaag "Public Art Project" exhibit on Thursday, May 12

Jana Berka spoke with Oshki Ogimaag's Belle Janicek about Oshki's participation in the “Public Art Project” which features artwork created by Oshki Ogimaag students.


 

ISD166 revenues discussed by school board

The ISD166 school board this week discussed two approaches to funding sliding revenues.


 

Vikings baseball coach optimistic on 2016 season

 The Cook County Vikings baseball team is getting ready to start the season.


 

Financial expert talks long-term strategies with ISD 166

Steve Pumper, who is a financial advisor to ISD 166 and vice president of PMA Financial Network based in Albertville, Minnesota, spoke with WTIP's Joe Friedrichs following a school board meeting T


 

GES to collaborate on reading program with other schools

The enrollment window at Great Expectations is closing, the calendar has been shortened slightly but all the county’s elementary programs are collaborating on reading.


 

Meet new ISD 166 Superintendent Bill Crandall

The Cook County School District announced recently it will share a superintendent with another North Shore school district next year.


 

School to share superintendent position

ISD166 has contracted with Lake Superior School District to share their superintendent.


Norman Moe (left) and Dick Dorr. Photo by Michael McHugh

Local sportscasters bring it all home for listeners

Local sportscasters Norman Moe and Dick Dorr are the voices behind Cook County athletics.