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Members of the school board listen to Director of Educational Services 6-12 Patrick Raleigh present updates to the Kaneland Connects strategic plan and the School Improvement Plan. The purpose of the presentation was to provide updates from last year and explain plans for the coming year.

Board Meeting 07.31.23

By: Carli Filek, Entertainment 2 Editor and Co-Social Media Manager
August 2, 2023
Recently graduated track and field athlete Jake Gagne discusses the boys track and field teams last season at the June 26 board meeting. The team had fifteen athletes qualify for the State meet, and four athletes received All-State honors.

Board Meeting 06.26.23

By: Audrey Walker and Zoe Gannon
June 27, 2023
Spotifys display of Lush is shown on a computer screen. While the album wasnt the most popular upon release, its songs have since been streamed millions of times.

Mitski – Lush | Review

By: Elliot Krippelz, Design Executive and Photography Executive
June 14, 2023
The board reviews the capital projects for the 2024-25 school year. If something were to happen before the projects could be completed, the administration may request an emergency repair or replacement.

Board Meeting 05.31.23

By: Katie Pfotenhauer, Co-Editor-in-Chief of Print and Co-Copy Editor
June 1, 2023
The Kaneland Krier Music-Cast: The May Episode

The Kaneland Krier Music-Cast: The May Episode

By: Paige Whiteside and Kevin Sigrist
May 31, 2023
The new board discusses topics they would like to talk about at the board retreat for self-evaluation. The last board retreat was on July 29, 2021.

Board Meeting 05.08.23

By: Katie Pfotenhauer, Voices 2 Editor & Columnist
May 9, 2023
A person holds up an LGBTQ+ Progress Pride Flag. According to the UCLA School of Law, people committing hate crimes such as those against the LGBTQ+ community have gotten increasingly younger over the years.

LGBTQ+ education in schools protects the community

By: Jay Paulson, Reporter
May 5, 2023
A tornado east of Canton, Illinois, on March 31, 2023. The tornado has been given a rating of EFU, which means it either didn’t strike anything to warrant a rating, or it caused damage but the damage surveyors weren’t able to reach the damage.

National Weather Service tornado rating system needs updates

By: Nathan Lapitan, Reporter
May 4, 2023
The Kaneland Krier Music-Cast: The April Episode

The Kaneland Krier Music-Cast: The April Episode

By: Paige Whiteside, Kevin Sigrist, and Elliot Krippelz
May 1, 2023
The Biden administration-approved Willow Project is projected to drill oil at an expected rate of 180,000 barrels per day. Over its 30-year lifespan, the project will contribute to many negative environmental impacts, including the emission of an expected 263 million tons of greenhouse gases. (Cartoon by Dane Coyne)

The Willow Project: An environmental failure

By: Lizzy Sidman, Feature 2 Editor
May 1, 2023
Presenting in new spaces

Presenting in new spaces

By: Lillie Bobé, Photos Editor
April 25, 2023
District Director of Educational Services 6 12 Patrick Raleigh shares with the board the Discovery Education Science Techbook that middle and high school students will use. There was concern about how this would impact special populations, such as visually impaired or dyslexic students, but there are tools on the techbook to help with accessibility.

Board Meeting 04.24.23

By: Katie Pfotenhauer, Voices 2 Editor & Columnist Manager
April 25, 2023
Homelessness impacts many people in the United States. According to the United Nations there are currently around 1.6 billion documented people residing in poor housing worldwide, with around 15 million being forcibly evicted each year. (Cartoon by Lillie Bobé)

Reform is essential to end homelessness

By: Lizzy Sidman, Feature 2 Editor
April 24, 2023
An ultimate ninja with a bright future

An ultimate ninja with a bright future

By: Sela Valignota, Lifestyle Editor and Co-Podcast Manager
April 24, 2023
As a student, it is understandable to go through struggles with mental health. However, there is a balance between staying mentally healthy and using it as an excuse. Not finding that balance can put stress on those around you and set yourself further behind. (Cartoon by Dane Coyne)

Being accountable for mental health

By: Paige Whiteside, Editor-in-Chief of Web and Copy Editor
April 24, 2023
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