Textbook Returns Begin Next Week in D87

Seniors must return textbooks between May 20 and 24.

From District 87: All students must return their textbooks before the school year ends. Please follow the procedure noted below. Senior Returns: Freshman, sophomore, junior returns: If textbooks are not returned by the deadline, students will be charged a fine equal to the price of a new replacement textbook.  The bookstore manager will assess the condition of books. If textbooks are damaged beyond repair, students will be charged a fine equal to the price of a new replacement textbook.  Paperback novels and workbooks cannot be returned for credit. There are plenty of ways to keep up with Glen Ellyn news:

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Glen Ellyn Gymnasts to Compete in State Final

Seven Glenbard West, South students to compete in IHSA state final this weekend.

Seven Glen Ellyn students have qualified for the IHSA boys gymnastics state finals this weekend at Lincoln-Way East. From Glenbard South, Paul Steger, Eugene Boguslavsky will compete for the title Saturday, coached by Steve Young. Coached by Frank Novakowski, Glenbard West students Joey Mandarino, Jon McNamara, Jonah Nguyen, Luke Skala and Perry Zumbrook will compete this weekend.  Information courtesy of District 87.

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Flooding Aftermath, School Rankings, New Principal: This Week

Patch recaps top news stories from the week of April 21-27.

Here are some of the top stories from last week:  Glen Ellyn Flood 2013: Disaster Relief Deadline, Yard Waste Collection, Library Information Library to Reopen Early Due to Community Support U.S. News: Glenbard South High School Ranks Among Best in State Don't want to miss this stuff during the week? Sign up for our free daily email newsletter, then like us on Facebook for a slightly different take. CoffeeCON 2013 Celebrates All Things Coffee May 4 Village: Flood Damage Recovery Could Require Building Permits New Glen Ellyn Italian Restaurant Seeks Servers YouTube Videos of April 2013 Wheaton/Glen Ellyn Flooding Glenbard South Student Named a Presidential Scholar Semifinalist Sheriff: 42 Marijuana Plants Found in Bloomingdale Home Local …

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Glenbard South Student Named a Presidential Scholar Semifinalist

Glenbard South student Andrew Bean named a semifinalist for the U.S. Presidential Scholars program.

From District 87: Glenbard South High School student Andrew Bean is a semifinalist for the U.S. Presidential Scholars program, which honors some of the country’s most distinguished high school seniors. Bean is one of 550 semifinalists chosen from nearly 4,000 candidates. Up to 141 students are chosen from among outstanding graduating seniors to become Presidential Scholars. Scholars are selected on the basis of their accomplishments in the areas of academic and artistic success, leadership and community & school involvement. Final selection of the scholars will be announced next month. All scholars are honored for their accomplishments during the program’s national recognition events, which are held in June in Washington, D.C. While in …

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Floral Symphony Supports Glenbard South, West Music Programs

The flower show with a twist will be held on Feb. 27.

From Glenbard District 87 Plan to join us at the Floral Symphony and enjoy unique floral arrangements by master florists. This is a flower show with a twist. Local florists create exceptional arrangements, while the master of ceremony entertains and describes the dazzling designs. This fund-raiser benefits the music programs at Glenbard South and Glenbard West. Floral Symphony will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Glenbard South, 23W200 Butterfield Road in Glen Ellyn. Tickets are $15 at the door. Each ticket purchased will be entered into a drawing for one of the more than 20 floral pieces. Most pieces are valued at more than $50. You must be present to win. To purchase tickets, please contact Maria Vana or 793-9686. Tickets also …

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Business Beat

UPDATED:Comings and Goings: Jersey Mike's Opening, Elite Feet Moving

A new Jersey Mike's will be opening in Glen Ellyn on Aug. 8. And, local dance center Elite Feet will be moving to Wheaton.

UPDATED: July 28, 1 p.m. A father and son team is opening a new Jersey Mike’s Subs *Aug. 8 in Glen Ellyn. As part of the sub shops grand opening celebration the Jersey Mike’s will be doing a free sub fundraiser in support of Glenbard South and Glenbard West high school boosters. Bud and Raj Patel own several Jersey Mike’s locations around the western suburbs, including locations in Lombard, Bolingbrook and Oswego. The newest location is at 711 E. Roosevelt Road. During the grand opening, from Aug. 8 - 12, the sub shop will be circulating 20,000 coupons throughout the community, according to Jersey Mike’s. The coupons will offer a free sub with a minimum donation to the high school boosters. “We are excited for the opportunity to open our …

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Homecoming Week Kicks Off at GBS

Below is a guide for this week's Homecoming activities at Glenbard South High School.

It's homecoming week at Glenbard South High School! The theme this year is It’s All Fun and Games. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19: Popular games night at the football field. Games will range from relay races to dance competitions and end with a monster tug-o-war.  Tuesday, Sept. 20: Students will decorate the commons area. Students will be in the cafeteria for more than two hours competing to have the best artwork drawn on the many windows and cabinets of the commons. Wednesday, Sept. 21: Students will have the opportunity to decorate the school hallways with their theme for homecoming. Class themes are:  Thursday, Sept. 22: The Boosters and Pep Club will join forces for a Booster barbecue at 5 p.m., followed by a community pep rally at 7 p.m…

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Friday Night Lights: Looking at Glenbard West, Glenbard South's Week 4 Games

Hilltoppers going for four in a row. Highly regarded Crete-Monee is the Raiders’ next challenge.

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Crete-Monee High School, 760 W. Exchange St., Crete Records: Glenbard South 1-2; Crete-Monee 3-0 Last week: Rich East 23, Glenbard South 19; Crete-Monee 37, Moline 13 Head coaches: Jeremy Cordell, Glenbard South (second year); Jerry Verde, Crete-Monee (fifth year) Key players Glenbard South: Kyle Avaloy, OL; Nick Boesso, LB; Zach Bava, LB; Matt Loos, RB; Tyler Padera, QB; Wes Sanders, RB. Crete-Monee: John Fasel, LB; Kenneth Kidd, RB; Austin Rosenfeldt, OL; Anthony Standifer, S; Marcus Terrell, QB; LaQuan Treadwell, WR About the game The Raiders, who bowed to Rich East in the final seconds last week, are hoping for a better outcome Friday as they take on Crete-Monee—their second Southland Conference opponent …

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