News on Shorewood Star

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.

On Oct. 16, Daniela M Alejo Valdez and Jose R. Alejo purchased a property at 1609 Wintercrest Lane, Shorewood from Raymond E. Huskey.

On Oct. 17, Jered Zubaty purchased a property at 1201 Colonade Road, Shorewood from Claude Raymond Houser.

In the 2022-23 school year, 44.4% of Troy Hofer Elementary School students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

These former Shorewood Star area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21.

The Providence Catholic Girls and Boys Basketball Teams are preparing to host the 2nd Annual Super Celtics Special Needs Co-ed Camp on January 4th and 5th, 2024. This event is designed for area grade school students with special needs, providing them an opportunity to learn about basketball in a fun environment.

A property at 21004 S. Benjamin Drive, Shorewood was sold on Oct. 18 by Asf Tap IL I LLC for $52,451. The buyer was Silverthorne Dev Co.

Don’t miss the Community Connections Expo tomorrow, Oct. 22, at Joliet Central High from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will feature a resource fair, job opportunities, and free health screenings. Attendees can enjoy a performance by Mariachi de Joliet and explore the Hidden in Plain Sight Trailer. Food trucks will be available, along with expert talks on Health & Wellness.

In the 2022-23 school year, 64% of Troy Hofer Elementary School students failed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

The Community Connections Expo is set to take place this evening, October 22, at Joliet Central High School from 5 to 8 p.m. The event promises a resource fair that includes job opportunities and free health screenings.