News published on Shorewood Star in October 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 58.9% of Walnut Trails Elementary School students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

The Community Connections Expo is scheduled to take place on October 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Joliet Central High School. This event welcomes individuals of all ages and will feature a variety of activities and resources.

Drivers in ZIP Code 60404 paid an average of $4.79 per gallon of premium gas in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Registration for Parent Teacher Conferences at JTHS will close tomorrow, Thursday, October 17, at noon. Families are encouraged to log on and register before the deadline. Additional information about PowerPTC and step-by-step video instructions are available for those needing assistance.

Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October 24. The meetings will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and again from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. During these times, teachers and counselors will be available to meet with parents and guardians to discuss students' academic progress.

Residents of Troy Township have several options for participating in the upcoming General Election on November 5, 2024. Early voting will be available at the Troy Township Community Center from October 21 to October 25 and from October 28 to November 1, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. It is important to note that early voting will not occur at Shorewood Village Hall.

Troy Township residents have the opportunity to vote early for the upcoming General Election scheduled for November 5, 2024. Early voting will be held at the Troy Township Community Center from October 21 through October 25 and again from October 28 through November 1. Voting hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. It is important to note that early voting will not take place at Shorewood Village Hall.

The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry is inviting nominations for the 2025 Great Teacher Award. Families and students are encouraged to nominate a teacher from JTHS who they believe deserves this recognition. The nomination process involves filling out a form, available in both English and Spanish, and providing a summary of 500 words or less explaining why the nominated teacher should receive the award. The deadline for submissions is November 11.

On Oct. 15, Melissa and Andrew Urbancic purchased a property at 19001 S. Appaloosa Lane, Shorewood from Ronald W Wright.

A property at 624 Parkshore Drive, Shorewood was sold on Oct. 15 by Joint Erzinger (trust) for $330,000. The buyer was Alexander V Catalano.

In the 2022-23 school year, 59.7% of Walnut Trails Elementary School students failed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Adult volunteers are needed for ShareFest, an event aimed at sorting and folding donations. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Volunteers can sign up for one-hour shifts.

All eighth-grade students are required to take the PSAT 8/9 test for placement and scheduling into Joliet Township High School classes next school year. This testing applies to all students in Joliet-area public schools.

At Providence Catholic High School, students in the robotics class engage with a curriculum focused on problem-solving through engineering design. This hands-on approach involves designing, building, and programming robots for classroom competitions.

Providence Catholic High School is inviting prospective students and their families to explore the opportunities available for the Class of 2028. The school has announced a timeline of key events and deadlines for those interested in joining its community.

Joliet West Athletic Director Steve Millsaps has extended an invitation to the community for participation in the upcoming Winter Mentorship Dinner aimed at senior athletes. This event is scheduled to take place on November 19, 2024, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Joliet West Cafeteria.

Families and students are gearing up for Central's Homecoming festivities this weekend. The event promises to be a memorable occasion for the community.

Tickets for the Fall Musical "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" at PCHS are currently available for purchase. The performance is scheduled to run from November 1 to November 3. Tickets can be obtained through the website https://provchs.booktix.com/.

A property at 812 Woodland Drive, Shorewood was sold on Oct. 16 by Thomas M. McGrath for $265,000. The buyer was Ronald Kuykendall.

On Oct. 16, Joanne Heck purchased a property at 604 Freedom Way, Shorewood from Chicago Title Land Trt Co. Ttee.