News & Announcements

Lets work as a school community to make kindness go viral. Take time out of your day to be kind to someone and challenge friends and classmates to do the same. (Click on Teen Talk on Cyber-bullying to view video)
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For National Library Workers Day, our own Alice Wolff of Marya Yates was nominated and is featured in an article that celebrates librarians who help build strong communities. Alice has worked for many years in District 159 and we are proud that she is being recognized for her love and commitment to our students, library science and information technology!
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Students conduct an energy audit and share their knowledge about renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
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The 5th Annual Essence of Fatherhood Awards- Students wrote great essays about their fathers or the father figures in their lives.  A committee selected the best essays and those fathers or father figures were celebrated at an awards dinner.
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On Sunday - September 22nd, come out and support the 3rd Annual "Olivia's Sickle Cell Awareness Party" Give blood to help save lives, Free electrophoresis testing, Enjoy - Food, Music and Fun!! The event will be held at the Matteson Community Center.
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The 8th grade boys basketball team wins the Battle of the Titan Tournament, held at Collins High School in Chicago. On Saturday, Jan. 12th, they defeated Chicago Johnson and Chicago Kipp schools and on Sunday defeated Prairie Hills and the #1 ranked and previously undefeated team in Chicago, Ariel.
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Our school hours have changed slightly this upcoming 2018-2019 school year. The elementary school hours are now from 8:30 am to 3:05 pm. Colin Powell Middle School hours are from 7:45 am to 2:30 pm.
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Olivia had a party to help raise awareness about Sickle Cell.
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Please join us as we embark on our strategic process. Your input will assist us in developing the vision for our school district. Click "Strategic Process" above to complete the survey. Thank you!
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Colin Powell Middle School successfully achieved 1st Place in Production Presentation, 1st Place in Marketing Display and 1st Place Overall.
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