| D73.5 secretary receives Outstanding Service Award |
2020-12-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 10, 2020, p. 5 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Correll, Ellen,
Taylor, Laurie,
Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB),
Bramley, Scott,
Gunther, Vicki,
Awards, prizes, etc.,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Teachers and personnel,
Brauer, Nesa |
| Skokie principal hired to lead Field Elementary |
2020-05-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 07, 2020, p. 8 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Goodman, Courtney,
John Middleton Elementary School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Teachers and personnel |
| Chip De Stefano, band director |
2016-07-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 21, 2016, p. 4 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
De Stefano, Chip,
Awards, prizes, etc.,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Teachers and personnel |
| Lighthearted take on a classic tale |
2019-09-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 05, 2019, p. B12 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Frey, Will,
Skokie Heritage Museum,
Russell, Olivia,
Niles North High School,
Sliwinski, Kasey,
'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer',
Devonshire Family Theatre,
Ruffner, Isabella,
Plays |
| Skokie teacher retiring after 60 years |
2019-06-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 6, 2019, p. 1, 4 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Celnik, Nicole,
Bondoc, Ellen,
O'Brien, Tom,
Gottlieb Kaplan, Andi,
Mantel, Kenneth,
Public School District 73 1/2,
McCabe, Kylene,
Donegan, Kate,
Retirement,
Celnik, Melissa |
| First recipient of McCracken school's namesake award |
2018-07-19 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 19, 2018, p. 7 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Adamson, Eliza,
Awards, prizes, etc.,
Donegan, Kate |
| 'Sweet' celebrations kick off new school year |
2017-09-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 7, 2017, p. 10 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Brandusa, Luca,
Highland Elementary School,
Brandusa, Raluca |
| District says grant helps bring Internet access to students |
2016-11-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 10, 2016, p. 8 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Hanrahan, Bob,
Public School District 73 1/2,
Donegan, Kate |
| McCracken band director; Klezmer Band honored |
2016-06-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 16, 2016, p. 8 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Awards, prizes, etc.,
de Stefano, Chip,
Skokie Award for Artistic Excellence |
| Departing teachers watch kids sing one last time |
2015-08-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 13, 2015, p. 12 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Morgan, Wendy,
Reese, Shelley Nizynski,
A Better Life for Kids,
Ciok, Jennifer,
Public School District 73 1/2,
Ghana,
Village Green |
| Jennifer Ciok, McCracken teacher |
2015-05-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 7, 2015, p.4 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Ciok, Jennifer |
| McCracken students tackle global issues in films |
2015-04-30 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 30, 2015, p.12 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Blades, Bethany,
Ciok, Jennifer,
Westman, Lisa,
Skokie Theatre |
| Shining a light on Ghana |
2015-03-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 5, 2015, p.1 |
Leap for Ghana, A,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Morgan, Wendy,
Fundraising and fundraisers |
| McCracken students sing for Ghana |
2015-03-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 5, 2015, p.12 |
Leap for Ghana, A,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Nyarko, Patrick,
Fundraising and fundraisers |
| Heralded author brings insights to students |
2015-02-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 26, 2015, p.12 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Authors,
'Other: In Search of Nina Armstrong',
Books,
Lester, Joan Steinau |
| Song for Ghana: McCracken students make recording for children in need |
2014-12-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 18, 2014, p.12 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Morgan, Wendy,
Fundraising and fundraisers,
Student activities,
Mayne Stage studios,
Boggs, Darryl |
| District 73.5 students expelled over Instagram threats |
2014-11-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 20, 2014, p.16 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 |
| McCracken students' annual walk felt a world away |
2014-06-12 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 12, 2014 , p. 12 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Reese, Shelley Nizynski,
Meyers, Serena,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Lin, Brian,
Aiding Children Together (A.C.T.),
Fundraising and fundraisers,
Ciok, Jennifer |
| McCracken Middle School makes reading fun for boys |
2014-05-08 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 8, 2014 , p. 13 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Libraries,
Reading,
Urquiza, Rocky,
Elkheir, Osman,
Nabeel, Abdulrehman,
Gammeri, Tori |
| District 73.5 Fun Fair serves up fun while raising funds |
2014-04-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 24, 2014 , p. 13 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Reyes, Emily,
Kowalik, John,
Keay, Sophia,
Public School District 73 1/2,
Barod, Divya,
Speer, Ari,
Gotkin, Lisa,
Snevely, James,
Norman, Sanai |
| McCracken teacher becomes Golden Apple finalist |
2014-04-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 17, 2014 , p. 11 |
Golden Apple Award,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Ciok, Jennifer |
| McCracken students sing, leap for Ghana |
2014-03-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 6, 2014 , p. 13 |
Leap for Ghana, A,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Better Life for Kids, A,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Aiding Children Together (A.C.T.),
Fundraising and fundraisers,
Concerts,
Nizynski, Shelley |
| Sharks bite on Skokie students' business pitches |
2014-02-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 27, 2014 , p. 13 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Bovich, Dr. Ed,
Barry, Laurie,
Westman, Lisa,
Business,
Rosen, Stu,
Ramirez, Larry,
Reese, Abe,
Buehler, John |
| McCracken entrepreneurs get advice from billionaire Mark Cuban |
2014-02-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 13, 2014 , p. 11 |
Redman, Krista,
Business,
Francis, Goodwin,
Sahyouni, Hannah,
Mkrtychian, Julia,
Montgomery, Charlie,
Niederman, Hannah,
Wade, Sara,
Sulaiman, Yourtana,
Small, Michael,
Westman, Lisa,
Patel, Khush,
Cuban, Mark,
Rangel, Jessica,
Wilke, Brendan,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Ghani, Raida,
Kumar, Divy,
Meyers, Serena,
Vargas, Sofia,
Raza, Zoha,
Levine, Aaron,
Fleming, Christine |
| This spaghetti dinner saves lives |
2013-11-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 21, 2013 , p. 13 |
Reese, Shelley Nizynski,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Aiding Children Together (A.C.T.),
Charities,
Ciok, Jennifer |
| McCracken students walk for children of Ghana |
2013-06-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 6, 2013 , p. 12 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Reese, Shelley Nizynski,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Aiding Children Together (A.C.T.),
Fundraising and fundraisers,
John Middleton Elementary School,
Ciok, Jennifer |
| Cupcake Wars raises $2,000 for Ghana kids |
2013-05-09 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 9, 2013 , p. 10 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Wolfinger, Vicki,
A Better Life for Kids,
Cupcake Wars |
| District 73.5 raises needed cash at Fun Fair |
2013-04-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 25, 2013 , p. 10 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Levine, Matthew,
District 73.5 Fun Fair,
Vargas, Ricardo,
Vargas, Cristian,
Graham, Liam,
Keegan, Timmy |
| Skokie students spread the anti-tobacco message on canvas |
2013-04-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 18, 2013 , p. 11 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Skokie Health Department (formerly Skokie Public Health Department),
Manata, Joey,
Old Orchard Junior High School,
Jiang, Annabelle,
Smoking,
Martin, Angela |
| Students take musical leap for Ghana |
2013-03-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 7, 2013 , p. 25 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Czarkowski, Philip,
'Leap for Ghana, A',
Yusen, Ben,
Ciok, Jennifer,
Brndaro, Nahrin,
Concerts,
Nizynski, Shelley,
Guolee, Chris,
Vargas, Daniel,
Tichota, Juliana,
Music,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities |
| Panel creates traffic-safety recommendations |
2012-08-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 16, 2012 , p. 5 |
Strubel, Aleeza,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Elizabeth Meyer School,
Safety devices and measures,
Traffic,
Gewalt Hamilton and Associates,
Stein, Allison,
Scarpelli, Anthony,
Vo, Carter,
Kelson-Podolsky, Melina,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Security,
Roberts, Randall,
John Middleton Elementary School |
| McCracken School walk felt around the world |
2012-06-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 7, 2012 , p. 9 |
Gaul, Nora,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Younan, Gabrielle,
Blades, Bethany,
Fundraising and fundraisers,
Loach, Sean,
Ciok, Jennifer,
Van Dusen, George,
Nizynski, Shelley,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Aiding Children Together (A.C.T.) |
| Schakowsky honors McCracken students |
2012-05-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 10, 2012 , p. 16 |
Gaul, Nora,
Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan',
Schetter, Nathaniel,
A Better Life for Kids,
Davood, Alex,
U.S. House of Representatives 9th District,
Ciok, Jennifer,
Tichota, Juliana,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Aiding Children Together (A.C.T.),
Younan, Gabrielle,
Younan, Mariel,
Loach, Sean,
Hoglund, Andrea,
Gandhi, Trisha,
Shearer, Lily,
Nizynski, Shelley,
Janw, Rebecca,
Wangdak, Tenzin,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Shearer, Violette |
| District 73.5 Fun Fair delivers on its name |
2012-04-19 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 19, 2012 , p. 7 |
Penning, Daniel,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
District 73.5 Fun Fair,
Stout, Olivia,
Stout, Victoria |
| Popular McCracken teacher wins Fulbright |
2012-04-12 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 12, 2012 , p. 21 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Wade, Sara,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Teachers and personnel |
| McCracken students heading downstate to showcase technology |
2012-03-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 29, 2012 , p. 5 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Niederman, Natalie,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Wade, Sara,
Steger, Sophie,
Monak, Annie,
Niederman, Aaron,
Technology,
Holmes, Lindsay |
| Students sing to help children in Ghana |
2012-03-08 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 8, 2012 , p. 8 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Lawless, Megan,
Reese, Shelley Nizynski,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Blades, Bethany,
Fundraising and fundraisers,
Ciok, Jennifer,
Hill, Anna |
| McCracken School band honored -- yet again: Skokie mayor proclaims 'day' for band June 6 |
2011-06-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 16, 2011 , p. 9 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Awards, prizes, etc.,
Van Dusen, George,
DeStefano, Chip |
| McCracken students walk for orphanage in Africa |
2011-06-09 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 9, 2011 , p. 8 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Dela Cruz, Samantha,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Aiding Children Together (A.C.T.),
Shearer, Violet,
Fundraising and fundraisers,
Ciok, Jennifer,
Nizynski, Shelley,
Crane, Megan |
| Rep. Schakowsky revisits McCracken School kids 'making a difference |
2011-05-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 26, 2011 , p. 14 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Aiding Children Together (A.C.T.),
U.S. House of Representatives 9th District,
Ciok, Jennifer,
Nizynski, Shelley |
| McCracken students take up teacher's mission to help African orphanage |
2011-04-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 14, 2011 , p. 7 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Fundraising and fundraisers,
Ciok, Jennifer,
Blomquist, Rob,
Nizynski, Shelley |
| Fun money |
2011-03-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 24, 2011 , p. 3 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Novak, Max,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Saliba, Jennifer,
Saliba, Joseph,
Oliver McCracken Middle School Family Fun Fair |
| Five District 73.5 teachers earn national seal |
2010-12-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 16, 2010 , p. 14 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Eccleston, Carrie,
John Middleton Elementary School,
Wade, Sara,
Patlevic, Lisa,
Rosenfeld, Meghan,
Mosher, Debbie,
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Teachers and personnel |
| Incident at McCracken prompts safety reminder for students |
2010-09-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 16, 2010 , p. 10 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Security,
Skokie Police Department |
| District 73.5 embracing healthier food choices |
2010-08-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 26, 2010 , p. 9 |
Elizabeth Meyer School,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Parent Teacher Association (PTA),
Vrndaro, Charlie,
John Middleton Elementary School,
Gordon, Alison,
Food and nutrition,
Donegan, Kate,
Gotkin, Lisa,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Vrndaro, Shanet |
| Fond memories send graduates back to junior high |
2010-07-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 29, 2010 , p. 7 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73,
Artman, Rhonda Drucker,
Oakview Junior High School,
Poochies,
Principal's Pub |
| McCracken students walk to help exploited kids |
2010-06-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 10, 2010 , p. 7 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Burian, Silvia,
Fundraising and fundraisers,
Egan, Tyler,
Goldberg, Andrew,
Ciok, Jennifer,
Rykowski, Craig,
Walkington, Luc,
Crane, Megan,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Aiding Children Together (A.C.T.) |
| Schakowsky responds to students' social concerns |
2010-04-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 22, 2010 , p. 11 |
Khuu, Philip,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan',
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Ciok, Jennifer |
| Nailing down fun |
2010-03-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 25, 2010 , p. 11 |
Glueckert, Erin,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities |
| Head Case |
2010-03-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 25, 2010 , p. 1 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Codell, Nina,
Shearer, Violette |
| McCracken Garden Club thriving after 15 years |
2009-10-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 1, 2009, p. 11 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Eccleston, Carrie,
Gardening and gardens,
Osimuwa, Ade,
Guolee, Kala,
Niles Township Food Pantry,
Codell, Sonia,
Blomquist, Rob,
Thummel, Julie,
Sahyouni, Hannah,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities |
| Students feel American pride from inauguration viewing |
2009-01-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 22, 2009, p. 7 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Government - U.S.,
Hampton, Sarah,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Elkheir, Manar,
O'Brien, Tom,
Ali, Mahum |
| Diverse McCracken student body learns lessons from inauguration |
2009-01-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 22, 2009, p. 6 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Government - U.S.,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
O'Brien, Tom,
Multiculturalism,
Donegan, Kate,
Obama, Barack |
| 2008 a colorful year: In Skokie, the village goes green, the library is golden, and the lights go black at a bowling alley |
2009-01-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 1, 2009, p. 3 |
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Glick, John R.,
Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center,
Business,
Maddox, Raymond,
Hammersmith, John,
Meis, Douglas R.,
Hammersmith, Jim,
Dahlquist, Michael J.,
English Language Learners (ELL) Center,
Skokie Public Library,
Immigrants,
Crime and criminals,
Weather,
Niles Township,
Skokie Lanes,
Awards, prizes, etc.,
Institute of Museum and Library Services,
Sliwinski, Jeanette,
Skokie Police Department,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Parents and parenting,
Skokie Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission |
| New principals shaping McCracken, Meyer |
2008-12-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 25, 2008, p. 13 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Elizabeth Meyer School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Management and organization,
Gordon, Alison,
Smith, Jason,
Donegan, Kate |
| McCracken donates books to flood-damaged school |
2008-12-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 18, 2008, p. 5 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Smith, Jason,
Books |
| Lyrics on Eire |
2008-11-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 20, 2008, p. 5 |
Shearer, Dahlia,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Shearer, Lily,
O'Connor, Ciaran |
| McCracken School addition problems continue to be addressed after opening |
2008-10-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 23, 2008, p. 10 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Cohen, Cynthia |
| McCracken School expansion scheduled for spotlight |
2008-10-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 16, 2008, p. 7 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
O'Brien, Tom,
Donegan, Kate |
| McCracken addition named for teacher |
2008-10-09 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 9, 2008, p. 7 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
O'Brien, Tom,
Donegan, Kate |
| Major expansion awaits District 73.5 kids, faculty |
2008-08-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 21, 2008, p. 8 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Donegan, Kate |
| McCracken addition built with 'green' philosophy |
2008-08-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 21, 2008, p. 8 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Energy conservation,
Donegan, Kate |
| McCracken addition to be ready on time |
2008-02-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 28, 2008, p. 6 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Cohen, Cynthia |
| 2007 year in review: Strides amid difficulties in 2007 |
2007-12-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 27, 2007, p. 5 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Awards, prizes, etc.,
Alltown Bus Co.,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Backlot Bash,
McTague, Ryan,
Schechter, Gail,
Knudsen, Tim,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Dahlquist, Michael J.,
Niles West High School,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Sliwinski, Jeanette,
Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network,
National School Boards Association Award,
Skokie Police Department,
Taxi cabs,
Osburn, Kaine,
Sports - Cricket,
Anniversaries and birthdays,
Positive Connections,
Burnett, Michael Wolf,
Stein, Roger,
Niles North High School,
Codell, Neil,
Meis, Douglas R.,
Evans, Carlton,
Glick, John R.,
Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs,
Gatta, Nanciann,
Trees and plants,
Skokie Park District,
Parking,
Vogler, Dale,
Government - Skokie,
Crime and criminals - Murder,
Traffic accidents,
School children - Transportation |
| Heritage Song |
2007-11-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 22, 2007, p. 5 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Pahan, Krish,
Pahan, Priyana,
Loy, Justin,
Loy, Gina,
Multiculturalism |
| Building addition drives spending at District 73.5 |
2007-08-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 23, 2007, p. 14 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Budget and expenditures,
Cohen, Cynthia,
Donegan, Kate |
| McCracken addition to be reviewed |
2007-08-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 16, 2007, p. 5 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Cohen, Cynthia |
| McCracken band receives another prestigious award |
2007-05-31 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 31, 2007, p. 19 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Music,
Gunther, Vicki,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Awards, prizes, etc.,
Oliver McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band,
DeStefano, Chip,
Sousa Foundation's Sudler Cup |
| McCracken letter details incidents with students |
2007-05-03 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 3, 2007, p. 6 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Security,
Panje-Wilson, Megan,
Donegan, Kate |
| Student power |
2007-03-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 1, 2007, p. 8 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Zapata, Crystal,
Fox, Clark |
| McCracken addition plans approved in District 73.5 |
2007-01-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 18, 2007, p. 8 |
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Board,
McGowan, James,
McNelis, James,
Barr, Karen,
Quane, Bob,
Gunther, Vicki,
Rosen, Andrea |
| Local heroes emerged in 2006 |
2006-12-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 28, 2006, p. 5 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band,
Reynolds, William,
Peden, Daryl,
Wozniak, John M.,
Awards, prizes, etc.,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Elizabeth Meyer School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Teachers and personnel,
Golden Apple Award,
Wylie, Karen,
Schlifka, Major Brett,
Citizen Lifesaving Award,
Lovas, Chris,
Georgia Nut Company,
Armed Forces,
Drehobl, David,
Memorials, tributes, and remembrances,
DeStefano, Chip,
Studs Terkel Humanities Service Awards,
Foyteck, Kraig D. |
| Buildings, plans dominate 2006 |
2006-12-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 28, 2006, p. 10 |
Isaacs, Mike,
Skokie - City planning,
Internet,
Illinois Science and Technology Park,
Early Education Center,
Crime and criminals - Homicide,
Holidays and celebrations,
Niles North High School,
Mayer Kaplan Jewish Community Center,
Jung, Jung Yon,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Museums,
Elizabeth Meyer School,
Crime and criminals - Sex crimes,
Codell, Neil,
Enriquez, Bibiana,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Security,
Luna, Arturo,
Public School District 68 - Statistics,
Meis, Douglas R.,
Crime and criminals - Murder,
Dahlquist, Michael J.,
Theaters,
Traffic accidents,
Acri, Bob,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Board,
Tlatenchi, Maria,
John Middleton Elementary School,
Skokie Theatre,
Rosen, Andrea,
Freeman, Robert,
Sliwinski, Jeanette,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Board,
Glick, John R.,
Tlatenchi, Pablo,
Holocaust Memorial Museum |
| Skokie District 73.5 Board prepares for addition vote |
2006-12-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 21, 2006, p. 10 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Board,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Bond issues and referendum,
Gunther, Vicki,
Cohen, Cynthia |
| McCracken band plans for pinnacle music event |
2006-12-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 14, 2006, p. 5 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Music,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Jung, Linda,
Wilson, Mike,
Oliver McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band,
Wesolowski, Leah,
DeStefano, Chip |
| Concerns raised about voting during school day |
2006-10-12 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 12, 2006, p. 5 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Devonshire Elementary School,
McTague, Frances,
Elections,
John Middleton Elementary School,
Gunther, Vicki,
Lipin, Lisa,
Old Orchard Junior High School,
Jane Stenson Elementary School,
Public School District 68 - Security,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Security |
| District 73.5 addition to McCracken is outlined |
2006-09-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 21, 2006, p. 5 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Gunther, Vicki,
Cohen, Cynthia,
Donegan, Kate |
| District 73.5 considers addition to McCracken |
2006-09-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 14, 2006, p. 5 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Gunther, Vicki,
Cohen, Cynthia,
Donegan, Kate |
| School undergoes major upgrades |
2006-07-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 20, 2006, p. 9 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Cohen, Cynthia |
| Hitting the highest notes |
2006-06-08 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 8, 2006, p. 13 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Music,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Awards, prizes, etc.,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Teachers and personnel,
DeStefano, Chip |
| District 73.5 team decides to keep policy on class size |
2006-01-19 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 19, 2006, p. 5 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Policies,
McGowan, James,
Gunther, Vicki,
Donegan, Kate |
| 2005 School Report Cards |
2005-11-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 10, 2005, p. 8 |
Public School District 73 - Evaluations,
Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT),
Thomas A. Edison School,
Fairview South School,
Jane Stenson Elementary School,
Public School District 68 - Evaluations,
Public School District 72 - Evaluations,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Evaluations,
Madison Elementary School,
Illinois School Report Card,
John Middleton Elementary School,
Lincoln Junior High School,
Old Orchard Junior High School,
Highland Elementary School,
Public School District 69 - Evaluations,
East Prairie School,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Elizabeth Meyer School,
Devonshire Elementary School |
| District 73.5, police investigate incident in student home |
2005-10-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 27, 2005, p. 9 |
Crime and criminals - Child molestation,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Management and organization,
Gunther, Vicki,
Skokie Police Department |
| Prairie View wins junior high soccer title |
2005-10-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 13, 2005, p. 95 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 68 - Athletics,
Public School District 73 - Athletics,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Athletics,
Goluza, Ann,
Fairview South School,
Old Orchard Junior High School,
East Prairie School,
Sports - Soccer,
Giuialg, Allie,
Public School District 72 - Athletics,
Stravopoulos, Diana,
Sanchez, Brittany |
| Facilities group ready to tackle overcrowding |
2005-10-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 6, 2005, p. 9 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Elizabeth Meyer School,
John Middleton Elementary School,
Cohen, Cynthia,
Donegan, Kate |
| Skokie Community Center |
2005-09-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 15, 2005, p. 7 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Parents and parenting,
Jutovsky, Mary,
Herrera, David,
O'Brien, Tom,
Skokie Fire Department,
Awards, prizes, etc.,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Teachers and personnel,
Cortez, Christian,
Herrera, Mark Jacob,
Herrera, Ruth |
| Skokie responds to disaster need |
2005-09-08 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 8, 2005, p. 16 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Forest City Enterprises, Inc.,
McTague, Frances,
Fairview South School,
Donegan, Kate,
Independent Merchants of Downtown Skokie,
Public School District 68 - Student activities,
Illinois Science and Technology Park,
Miles, Randy,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Skokie Park District,
Weather - Hurricanes - Hurricane Katrina,
Weather,
Fundraising and fundraisers,
Public School District 72 - Student activities |
| A steady safety diet |
2005-08-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 25, 2005, p. 12 |
Alltown Bus Co.,
Safety devices and measures,
Whittaker, Cindy,
Schopp, Jim,
Fairview South School,
Donegan, Kate,
Otto, Dana,
Public School District 72 - Security,
Public School District 68 - Security,
Public School District 73 - Security,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Security,
Clauson, Margaret,
John Middleton Elementary School,
Nelson, Rebecca,
Old Orchard Junior High School,
School children - Transportation,
Highland Elementary School,
Public School District 69 - Security,
Geddeis, Karen,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Security,
Gordon, Leslie |
| District 73.5 |
2005-05-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 5, 2005, p. 17 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Music,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Illinois Superstate Concert Band Festival,
DeStefano, Chip |
| McCracken competes in state meet |
2005-04-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 14, 2005, p. 16 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Science Olympiad,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Awards, prizes, etc. |
| McCracken Symphonic Band performs at band conference |
2005-02-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 10, 2005, p. 14 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Illinois Music Educators Association (IMEA),
DeStefano, Chip |
| McCracken band, choir earn honors at competition |
2004-04-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 29, 2004, p. 9 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Music,
Lehner, Beth,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Awards, prizes, etc.,
Illinois Grade School Music Association,
DeStefano, Chip |
| District 73.5 |
2004-04-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 22, 2004, p. 12 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Science Olympiad,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Awards, prizes, etc. |
| Referendum win reduces cuts in D73.5 |
2004-03-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 25, 2004, p. 3 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Elizabeth Meyer School,
Taxation - Property tax,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Bond issues and referendum,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Budget and expenditures,
John Middleton Elementary School,
Gunther, Vicki,
Cohen, Cynthia |
| District 73.5 |
2004-02-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 5, 2004, p. 9 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Music,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Illinois Music Educators Association (IMEA) |
| Cuts being considered |
2004-01-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 22, 2004, p. 3 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Elizabeth Meyer School,
McGowan, James,
Taxation - Property tax,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Bond issues and referendum,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Budget and expenditures,
John Middleton Elementary School |
| D73.5 scores remain above state average |
2004-01-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 15, 2004, p. 5 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Evaluations,
John Middleton Elementary School,
Illinois School Report Card,
Gunther, Vicki,
Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT),
No Child Left Behind Act,
Standardized tests |
| Students talk about things for which they are thankful |
2003-11-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 27, 2003, p. 5 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Special education,
Holidays and celebrations - Thanksgiving |
| McCracken kids host special feast |
2003-11-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 27, 2003, p. 5 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Special education,
Holidays and celebrations - Thanksgiving |
| McCracken wins top band honor |
2003-06-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 5, 2003, p. 10 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Music,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Awards, prizes, etc.,
Oliver McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band,
DeStefano, Chip |
| McCracken lab adds learning opportunities |
2003-02-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 13, 2003, p. 3 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Science,
Nelson, Barbara,
Technology |
| McCracken principal becomes D73 1/2 chief |
2002-10-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 24, 2002, p. 6 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Conway, Kate,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Management and organization,
Gunther, Vicki,
Campbell, Karen,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Teachers and personnel |
| District 73 1/2 |
2002-10-03 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 3, 2002, p. 17 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Awards, prizes, etc.,
Blue Ribbon Award,
U.S. Department of Education |
| Skokie Dist. 73 1/2 |
2002-10-03 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 3, 2002, Sec. 1, p. 5 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Awards, prizes, etc.,
Blue Ribbon Award,
U.S. Department of Education |
| Scouts create bird habitat |
2002-07-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 25, 2002, p. 5 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Scouts - Boy Scouts,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Volunteer work,
Payne, Mike,
Blomquist, Rob |
| Kudos to McCracken on Blue Ribbon award |
2002-06-20 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 20, 2002, Sec. 1, p. 6 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Gunther, Vicki,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Awards, prizes, etc.,
Blue Ribbon Award,
U.S. Department of Education,
Editorial |
| McCracken picked as Blue Ribbon school |
2002-06-13 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 13, 2002, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Gunther, Vicki,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Awards, prizes, etc.,
Blue Ribbon Award,
U.S. Department of Education |
| McCracken wins U.S. honor |
2002-06-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 6, 2002, p. 3 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Conway, Kate,
Gunther, Vicki,
O'Brien, Tom,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Awards, prizes, etc.,
Blue Ribbon Award,
U.S. Department of Education,
Campbell, Karen |
| McCracken students present original play "The American Dream" at Skokie festival |
2002-05-16 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 16, 2002, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Lookingglass Theatre,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
'American Dream, The',
Kersnar, David,
Skokie Festival of Cultures,
Illinois Arts Council,
Michalski, Mandi,
Plays |
| D 73 1/2 OKs coded lock |
2001-07-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 26, 2001, p. 8 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Elizabeth Meyer School,
McGowan, James,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Security,
Skokie Park District,
John Middleton Elementary School,
Cafferty, Cassandra,
Rosario, David |
| District 73 1/2 |
2001-06-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 14, 2001, p. 81 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Mirza, Najah,
Niles West Regional Science Olympiad,
Vernon, Marian,
Fox, Clayton,
Wolff-Klammer, Scott,
Krejcie, Alex,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Awards, prizes, etc.,
Joshi, Chandani,
Competitions,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Science,
Saurez, Ivo |
| McCracken is crack state band |
2001-05-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 24, 2001, p. B4 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Music,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Awards, prizes, etc.,
Oliver McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band,
Chicagoland Outstanding Music Educator Award,
DeStefano, Chip,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Teachers and personnel |
| District 73 1/2 |
2000-06-08 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 8, 2000, p. 23 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Super State Band Contest Festival,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Awards, prizes, etc.,
Oliver McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band,
Competitions,
National Spanish Examination,
DeStefano, Chip |
| D73 1/2 says goodbye to mother-daughter team |
2000-06-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 1, 2000, p. 8 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Kozeny, Lois,
John Middleton Elementary School,
Wagner, Fritzie,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Teachers and personnel,
Retirement |
| D73 1/2 seeks help to pave alley, lot |
2000-05-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 18, 2000, p. 9 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Budget and expenditures,
Parking |
| McCracken band takes first at festival |
2000-05-18 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 18, 2000, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Music,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
University of Illinois Superstate Concert Band Festival,
Competitions,
DeStefano, Chip |
| District 73 1/2 |
1999-06-03 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 3, 1999, p. 21 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Music,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Awards, prizes, etc.,
Competitions,
Illinois Music Educators Association (IMEA) |
| Gardens grow flowers and young leaders |
1998-09-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 24, 1998, p. 8 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Gardening and gardens,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Chona, Divya,
Green, Carrie,
Loptain, Daniel,
Awan, Susan,
Blomquist, Rob |
| District 73 1/2 |
1998-03-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 26, 1998, p. 25 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Science Olympiad,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
1998 Chicagoland Spelling Bee,
Dass, Saurabh,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Awards, prizes, etc.,
Competitions |
| McCracken wins Niles North tournament |
1998-01-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 29, 1998, p. 92 |
Luz, Rosalyn,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Livingston, Courtney,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Athletics,
Niles North Grade School Tournament,
Pucher, Maggie,
Sports - Basketball |
| McCracken wins tourney title |
1998-01-29 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 29, 1998, Sec. 2, p. 4 |
Luz, Rosalyn,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Livingston, Courtney,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Athletics,
Pucher, Maggie,
Sports - Basketball |
| District 73 1/2 |
1997-11-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 20, 1997, p. 23 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Awards, prizes, etc.,
Skokie Beautification and Improvement Commission |
| Trust, teamwork mark this course |
1996-12-12 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 12, 1996, p. 29 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Outward Bound,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Curriculum,
Pausz, Gus,
Amato, Mary Jane,
Basic, Ana,
Fitzgerald, Gayle,
Petriko, Mark |
| McCracken wins grant |
1996-10-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 24, 1996, p. 4 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Chicago,
Grants,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Awards, prizes, etc. |
| Dist. 73 1/2 approves renovations |
1996-03-14 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 14, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
John Middleton Elementary School |
| District 73 1/2 sets renovation |
1996-02-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 29, 1996, p. 4 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Colfax Corporation,
P.B. Verdico Inc.,
John Middleton Elementary School |
| Kids get a taste of publishing game |
1995-07-13 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 13, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 8 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Tripp Primary Learning Center,
Cheriyan, Ashwin,
Bauer, John,
Gaynor, Lorraine,
Zabriskie, Todd,
Koross, Linda,
Tillman, Michael,
Books,
Wernz, Sara,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities |
| Tech center to replace shop, home ec classes |
1995-06-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 1, 1995, p. 12 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Markavitch, Vickie,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Curriculum |
| Students learn through social climbing |
1994-10-27 |
McCracken School has a new program called "experimental education. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 27, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 6 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Curriculum |
| Crash causes safety worries at McCracken |
1994-10-06 |
A recent auto accident near McCracken school has some parents worried. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 6, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Traffic accidents,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Security |
| McCracken limits access, will charge trespassers |
1994-09-15 |
McCracken School will limit access to its grounds after hours. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 15, 1994, p. 3 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Policies |
| Tear gas sends 48 to hospitals |
1993-12-23 |
A student released tear gas as part of a prank at McCracken School. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 23, 1993, p. 3 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Security,
Crime and criminals |
| AIDS quilt reminds kids disease hits real people |
1993-12-09 |
Four sections of the NAMES Project AIDS Quilt were at McCracken School. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 9, 1993, p. 3 |
Art,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
NAMES Project Memorial AIDS Quilt,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Diseases - AIDS |
| New principal at McCracken School |
1991-07-11 |
Vicki Gunther will be the new principal at McCracken Middle School. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 11, 1991, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Gunther, Vicki,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Teachers and personnel |
| Junior high to bear name of ex-super |
1987-03-26 |
Oakview Junior High School will become McCracken Junior High School in honor of Oliver McCracken, the district's former superintendent who came to the district in 1958 when Oakview was still in the planning stages. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 26, 1987, p. 3 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Oakview Junior High School,
Names, titles, etc. |
| Cleveland closing planned: McCracken plan seeks partial use of school |
1977-01-13 |
Cleveland elementary school is scheduled to close this fall due to declining enrollment and budget deficit. |
The News, Thursday, January 13, 1977, p. 3 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Board,
Cleveland School |
