Community News & Events

October Occurrences and Updates 

By Tina Jenkins Bell    October is more so known for Sweetest Day (October 21) and Halloween at the end of the month. But truthfully, this month recognizes a myriad

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Give Tutoring A Try 

By Tina Jenkins Bell    Ask any teacher and they will probably tell you the smartest thing you can do for your child, no matter what their level of performance

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School Update  

By Tina Jenkins Bell BAPA School Liaison   Summertime is here, complete with its camps and activities primarily for kids under age 12. What about teens? Parents everywhere shudder at the

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MPHS Sees Fruits of Renovation  

  By Tina Jenkins Bell  BAPA School Liaison  Morgan Park High School (MPHS) has been renovating their external facilities since 2021 and the inside of the school this past school

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MPHS Sees Fruits of Renovation  

  By Tina Jenkins Bell  BAPA School Liaison  Morgan Park High School (MPHS) has been renovating their external facilities since 2021 and the inside of the school this past school

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Education Column 

  By Tina Jenkins Bell  BAPA School Liaison  Can you believe it is May already? May with its good weather, increased outside activities, and field trips. May with its proms,

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Schools

The Hive 

By Tina Jenkins Bell  BAPA School Liaison  An entire school community rests on the shoulders of principals and that responsibility can be an isolating affair. When the pandemic hit, that

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Students and Seniors Show Love to Vets

By Tina Jenkins Bell  BAPA School Liaison  Last month, an intergenerational crew comprised of St. Cajetan School 7th and 8th graders, Smith Village residents, and 19th Ward Ald. Matt O’Shea

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