The Wizard returns to the Playhouse
The community is invited to once again enjoy the original story of Dorothy's adventures in Oz as she meets new friends and encounters many wonders and dangers. Thecurrent Grand Marais Playhouse production of Wizard of Oz is an updated, grand production with a cast of 40, with wonderful costumes and more special effects. The show is a treat for the entire family! Full Story
North House plans annual Unplugged event
While the sunshine of summer may define the day, the colors of fall are on the horizon. With this in mind, North House is busily planning for its annual fall event under the Big Top— Unplugged: The Northern Harvest. Full Story
Art Colony has openings for Plein Air workshop
Staff reports There is still space available in the Plein Air, Plain and Simple workshop with Brian Stewart at the Grand Marais Art Colony on Aug. 28-30. Full Story
September 2009 - June 2010 School Calendar
Date September 1 September 7 September 8 G October 12-13 G October 15-16 A November 1 November 26 - 27 A December 24-31 A January 1 A January 18 January 22 A February 9 G February 11 February 12 Full Story
School contact information
Birch Grove Community School Office 663-0170 www.birchgroveschool.com Great Expectations School Office 387-9322 www.greatexpectationsschool.com Oshki Ogimaag Office 475-2112 www.oshkiogimaag. Full Story
Literacy Scholarship
Established in 1998, the Cook County Literacy Scholarship has awarded scholarships to over 25 graduating high school seniors and adults in the community, disbursing more than $22,500. The Literacy Scholarship is a unique program providing recognition to students who may not meet the traditional scholarship criteria of grades, class rank and financial need. Full Story
Be a Booster Club booster!
The appropriately named Cook County Booster Club boosts the morale of local athletes by supporting their activities. The club has helped Cook County High School teams buy warm-up clothing, equipment and much more. The Booster Club also raised funds and found volunteer labor to build the beautiful black-ash trophy case in the hallway outside the high school gymnasium. Full Story
Teachers offer back-to-school tips
Parents may be looking forward to school, but kids may be a bit nervous about that first day. The Cook County News-Herald talked to a few local teachers, asking for their thoughts as the start of the school year nears. Here are their best "back-to-school tips. Full Story
Fun reading to prepare for school
The Cook County News-Herald wishes all our local students the best in the coming school year. We understand that some children may be a bit nervous about the start of school Below is a list of some elementary level books that could help prepare kids for the coming school year. Look for them when you're doing back-toschool shopping or at our local library. Full Story
Lessons from children's literature
• "Clean up the house when you're through playing." Cat in the Hat • "Don't leave home without your purple crayon!" Harold and the Purple Crayon • "If you think you can, you can. Full Story
School bus safety tips
Cook County teachers, administration, and community members have been meeting in recent months to create a Safe Routes to School plan. There are many things parents can do to help their child get safely to school Here are some safety tips for students, whether they walk or ride the bus to school! Full Story
Kids offer back-to-school tips
The Cook County News-Herald heard some tips from teachers on preparing for the new school year. What do kids have to say about the subject? We asked, what should kids be doing to get ready to go back to school? Full Story
Supporting your school...
The bad news is that statewide and nationwide, schools struggle financially to meet the needs of our children. The good news is that there are a number of easy ways that we as parents, grandparents, and community members can help out—just by doing what we would be doing anyway. Full Story
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