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				<title><![CDATA[New and Returning Student Registration is Now Open]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:43:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hickory Creek Middle School Coach Earns Coach of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lauren Doman Awarded 2026 8th Grade Girls 4A Basketball Coach of the Year]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grand Prairie Elementary School Appoints Two Assistant Principals]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jacquie Major and Becki Kramer will begin new roles as Assistant Principals at Grand Prairie during the 2026–2027 school year]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students Are Released Early Today!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, May 1, is a School Improvement Day. 
Students are released early.

Hickory Creek Middle School - 10:45am
Grand Prairie Elementary School - 11:25am
Chelsea Intermediate School - 12:05pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[March 19 Board of Education Meeting Brief]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Thursday, March 19. The board recognized the IESA 4A 7th Grade Girls Volleyball Team State Championship, Kardiais Richardson's State Championship in Boys 126-Pound AA Wrestling, and Mrs. D'Ambrosio's Leadership Club.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hickory Creek Middle School Cheer Takes 2nd at IESA State Cheer Competition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hickory Creek Cheer competed in the Class 3A Routine Division and earned second place! 
HCMS also competed in the Game Day Division for the first time in school history.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:12:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026-2027 Student Calendar Approved]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At the Board of Education meeting on February 17th, the board approved the student calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. 

Click the headline or the image to see calendars for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:35:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[February 17 Board of Education Meeting Brief]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Board of Education met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, February 17. A summary of the meeting can be found by clicking on the title above.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:19:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hickory Creek Middle School Coach Earns Coach of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mitch Stein Awarded 2025 Girls 3A Softball Coach of the Year]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:51:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[January 20 Board of Education Meeting Brief]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Board of Education met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, January 20. They recognized the exceptional talent of student musicians for their selection to the prestigious Illinois Music Educators Association all-state band and orchestra. 
Students were joined by their directors Mr. Adam, Ms. Shanahan, and Ms. Bauman. 
A summary of the meeting, including staff and student recognition, can be found by clicking on the title above.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:39:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Frankfort School District 157-C Educator, 6th Grader Earn Honors]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[New Lenox VFW Post 9545 Selects Tonia Gatsios as Middle School Teacher of the Year; 6th grader Alex Socha earns 1st place in Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:10:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[December 16 Board of Education Meeting Brief]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Board of Education met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, December 16. They were treated to a special performance by Third Grade Chorus, led by Mrs. Lazzo, Mr. Bertrand, and Mrs. Zottarella.
A summary of the meeting, including staff and student recognition, can be found by clicking on the title above.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:12:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[November 18 Board of Education Meeting Brief]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Board of Education met for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 18. A summary of the meeting, including staff and student recognition, can be found by clicking on the title above.
All Board of Education meeting agendas, briefs, and minutes can be accessed on the Board of Education page on this website.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:47:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two District Schools Ranked Among Top in State]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Public Hearing For Proposed Property Tax Levy]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy for Frankfort 157-C for 2025 will be held on December 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:02:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students Are Released Early Today!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, November 21, is a School Improvement Day. 
Students are released early.

Hickory Creek Middle School - 10:45am
Grand Prairie Elementary School - 11:25am
Chelsea Intermediate School - 12:05pm]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Frankfort School District 157-C Remains One of Illinois' Top Performing Districts]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[FSD 157-C Remains One of Illinois’ Top Performing Districts]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[157-C Schools are Open Today]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All 157-C schools are open for in-person instruction on Monday, November 10, 2025.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:35:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Teacher Conference Signups are Live!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/2131385</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Click Here to Register Your Returning Student for 2025-2026.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/2049239</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[If your child is a *new* student, please visit our home page --> click "Departments" --> click "Business Office" --> then click "Student Registration" to learn how to start the new student registration process!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students Are Released Early Today!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/2126839</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, October 31, is a School Improvement Day. 
Students are released early.

Hickory Creek Middle School - 10:45am
Grand Prairie Elementary School - 11:25am
Chelsea Intermediate School - 12:05pm]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Student Registration is Now Open for the 2025-2026 School Year - Click Here for Details!]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:59:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Yearbook Orders Are Due April 3!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/2028433</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click the story to learn how to order a yearbook for your child by April 3.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:28:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grand Prairie Preschool Earns Gold Circle of Quality]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grand Prairie’s preschool program has been awarded the distinguished Gold Circle of Quality in the ExceleRate Illinois program, the state’s quality recognition and improvement system for early learning and development programs. This recognition highlights the exceptional work being done at Grand Prairie to provide high-quality early education to young learners in the Frankfort community.

Click to read the fill story!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hickory Creek Named a Blue Ribbon School]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Join us for the upcoming Tiger University!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us for the first Tiger University of the school year! The topic is "Supporting Parents with Use of AAC Devices". Tiger University will be held on Tuesday, September 24 from 5:30–6:30 pm at Chelsea Intermediate School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:19:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grand Prairie Students Reach First Fundraising Goal for JDRF!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grand Prairie students have reached their first fundraising goal of $2,000 for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 13:02:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tickets are on Sale for the Hickory Creek Spring Musical Willy Wonka!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Over 125 students at HCMS have been working hard on this year's musical. The show is colorful, high energy, and fun for all ages!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 12:59:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grand Prairie's Pack the Pantry Food Drive is a Huge Success!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The annual Pack the Pantry food drive at Grand Prairie was a HUGE success! Thanks to the generosity of the families at Grand Prairie, we donated over 1,775 items to the Frankfort Food Pantry. Our young learners are so happy to be BIG leaders in the Frankfort community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:54:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chelsea Raises Over $21,000 for American Heart Association!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chelsea students and families raised over $21,000 for the American Heart Association (AHA) during their jump rope unit. Thank you for your generosity! To date, Chelsea families have raised almost $2,000,000 for the AHA!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:53:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Registration Opens for Incoming Kindergarten & New Students]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[It is time to register all incoming Kindergarten and new students for the 2024-2025 school year! Registration will be held Wednesday, March 4 through Wednesday, March 22. All new student and Kindergarten registrations will be conducted by appointment at our District Office. Please call 815-469-5922 to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 09:34:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Annual Illinois 5Essentials Survey is Now Open!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[“The annual Illinois 5Essentials Survey is now open! The survey is a tool that provides important information for our district to learn what’s working and what needs improvement.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 09:31:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[3rd Graders Participate in Annual Wax Museum]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chelsea third graders recently participated in the annual biography wax museum.  Each student selected a famous person and read the “Who Is/Was” series book about that person. Students took the information they learned to create a two-minute speech about the person they researched and then presented it to family and their peers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 07:25:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[6th Grade Basketball Team Finishes in 2nd Place]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1876454</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the 6th grade boys basketball team and Coach Ziemba! They finished second place at the DPVC tournament over the weekend. The future looks bright for boys basketball at HCMS! Thank you to Coach Ziemba and special shout out to Taylor Boyle for organizing and hosting a great tournament.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 07:08:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[January 16, 2024 Board Meeting Rescheduled for January 22, 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1868111</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please note that the regular Board of Education meeting scheduled for January 16, 2024 has been cancelled and rescheduled for Monday, January 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Grand Prairie Elementary School.

As is typical, the Board agenda will be published 48 hours in advance of the meeting.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:56:55 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[There's Still Time to Donate to the Mitten Tree at Grand Prairie!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1858657</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[It’s not too late to donate hats, gloves, and mittens to the Mitten Tree at Grand Prairie! We look forward to donating all of the items to our community served by the Frankfort Food Pantry. Donations are due by Friday, December 22.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:12:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[E-Learning Tuesday, January 16, 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1868679</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the weather forecast that calls for dangerous cold and windchill temperatures, FSD 157-C schools will utilize E-Learning for Tuesday, January 16, 2024.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[7th Grade Girls Basketball Team Takes 3rd at State!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1858655</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 7th grade girls basketball team took third at the IESA State tournament! Congratulations on a fantastic season!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:09:55 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hickory Creek Students Donate Over $11,000 to Honor Flight Chicago!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1848812</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hickory Creek students donated over $11,000 to Honor Flight Chicago through popsicle sales and money wars. Thank you for your generosity!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:05:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chelsea Students & Staff Collect Items for Frankfort Food Pantry]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1848809</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chelsea students and staff collected canned goods for the Frankfort Food Pantry! We are so grateful for all of the donations- the 1,000+ items will help so many families in need this holiday season.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:04:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grand Prairie Students Collecting Items for Current Servicemen & Women!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1835503</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grand Prairie students and staff will be collecting items for packages for current servicemen and women. Collections will start on November 1 and will end on November 10. Donations can be sent to school with your child or dropped off at the main office. These boxes will arrive in time for the holidays. Let’s come together and see how many packages we can send this holiday season!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:23:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jim "Basketball" Jones Visits Chelsea!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1835499</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chelsea students were treated to an assembly by Jim “Basketball” Jones. He showed off some cool basketball tricks and talked to the students about the power of their choices and the importance of being kind.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:22:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Girls' Varsity Softball Finishes First at State Tournament!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1819813</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the varsity softball team on their first place finish at the IESA State Tournament! We're so proud of you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:58:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chelsea Library Now Open!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1819811</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The library at Chelsea is now open and our learners are loving it! Thank you to our library staff and volunteers for their hard work to get the library ready for students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:57:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HCMS Girls' Softball Finishes First at Inaugural Tournament!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1810092</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the girls softball team on their first place finish at the inaugural Des Plaines Valley Conference tournament. They defeated Troy 12-5!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:36:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ribbon Cutting at Chelsea Grand Re-opening!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1810093</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last week, FSD 157-C held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand reopening of Chelsea! We are so excited for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, teachers, and staff to learn, explore, make friends, and collaborate in the new spaces!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:35:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tiger Trot 5K 2023!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1772830</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 07:36:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual FSD 157-C and LWSRA Basketball Game Held!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1746609</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[FSD 157-C held our annual wheelchair basketball game on Wednesday, March 29. We're happy to report that between popsicle sales at each school, jeans week for staff, donations at the door, concessions, and halftime games, FSD 157-C was able to donate over $10,000 to the Lincolnway Special Recreation Association!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:05:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Registration for the 2023-24 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1739745</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kindergarten and new student registration is open by appointment at our District Office. Returning students will receive an InfoSnap letter with registration information mailed home at the end of March. A discount will be applied to those who register and then complete their registration prior to Monday, May 15.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 08:18:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chelsea Welcomes Author Allan Woodrow!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1746605</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chelsea welcomed author Allan Woodrow last week! Allan spoke to the students about the importance of not giving up and all about his writing process.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:03:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hickory Creek Cheerleaders Place 4th at IESA State Competition!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1727521</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hickory Creek cheerleading took 4th place at the IESA State competition in Peoria last week! We are so proud of how hard they’ve worked all season long!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:47:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chelsea Students Raise $34,029.68 for American Heart Association!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1727523</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chelsea students recently raised $34,029.68 for the American Heart Association during the annual Kids Heart Challenge! Thank you for your generosity!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:47:32 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hickory Creek Holds Annual Spelling Bee]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1713340</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hickory Creek held their annual school-wide spelling bee last week! Seven competitors faced off for the title of HCMS Spelling Bee Champion. After over eight rounds of fierce competition, Adrian Beri was named the champion. He will be participating in the county-wide spelling bee in late March.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:29:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chelsea 3rd Grade Wax Museum]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1713341</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The third grade wax museum at Chelsea was a huge success! Students recently presented their biography projects to family and friends after weeks of researching a historical figure of their choosing and practicing their speeches. Great work, Tigers!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:21:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thursday, December 22 is a Half-Day School Improvement Schedule]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1703000</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dismissal for all three schools for December 22 is as follows:

Hickory Creek: 10:45 
Grand Prairie: 11:25 
Chelsea: 12:05 

Prairie Care will start at the adjusted times for students who use the program.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:44:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grand Prairie's Annual Mitten Tree]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1698393</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grand Prairie Elementary School’s annual Mitten Tree is filling up! Please consider donating a new pair of gloves/mittens, scarves, or hats this winter season through Thursday, December 22.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 10:02:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[6th Grade Girls Basketball Team has Undefeated Season!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1690930</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the 6th grade girls basketball team! They had an undefeated season and finished as the Des Plaines Valley Conference champions over Nelson Ridge.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 07:37:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chelsea Students & Staff Donate to Frankfort Food Pantry!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1690929</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chelsea students and staff donated over 50 full boxes of food to the Frankfort Food Pantry during Stack the Stock!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 07:36:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District 157-C Students Honor Our Veterans!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1687349</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students at all three FSD 157-C schools honored veterans on Friday, November 11. Hickory Creek hosted a Veterans Day concert Thursday night and a veterans breakfast Friday morning. Chelsea, Grand Prairie, and Hickory Creek all held assemblies to show their appreciation for our local veterans.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:43:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HCMS Students Chosen for ILMEA Band & Orchestra Festival]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1687348</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the HCMS students chosen for the District 1 ILMEA band and orchestra festival: Ellie Freeland, Nathan Freeland, Matthew Jansen, Taylor Jones, Alex Langlois, Morgan Stoiber, Reese Valek, and Elise Wyatt!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:40:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hickory Creek Author Visit]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1683966</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hickory Creek welcomed author Dan Gemeinhart, author of many young adult novels including “The Honest Truth”, “Scar Island”, and “The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise” yesterday! Students heard all about his life as an author and the importance of not giving up.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:33:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grand Prairie Collects Items for Care Packages for Our Service Men & Women!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1680267</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grand Prairie will begin collecting items for care packages for servicemen and women. Items, including toothpaste, shampoo, mints, candy, soap, and individually packaged snacks, may be donated to the main office or your child's classroom teacher from November 1-11.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:17:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Frankfort School Celebrate Red Ribbon Week!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1680268</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students at all three schools celebrated Red Ribbon Week from October 25-28. They participated in a variety of fun activities, learned about the importance of being kind, and dressed up for spirit days.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:17:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hickory Creek's Annual Pink Out Basketball Game is Coming Up!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1676719</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Save the date for Hickory Creek’s annual Pink Out basketball game! On Tuesday, October 25, the Tigers will take on the Mokena Meteors at 4:00 and 5:00 pm. We hope to see you there!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:21:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chelsea Tigers Mix It Up During Lunch!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chelsea Tigers mixed it up during lunch on Friday, October 21! Each student was given a colored wristband that corresponded to a new table to sit at during lunch. Chelsea Tigers made a lot of new friends!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:20:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HCMS Varsity Girls' Softball Team Takes 2nd in IESA State Tournament!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The varsity girls softball took second in the IESA State tournament! This marks the fifth State appearance in eight years for the varsity softball team.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:26:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FSD 157-C Schools Participate in Move with the Mayor!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All three schools participated in “Move with the Mayor” the last two weeks! Village of Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle encouraged students to get moving and joined in activities in PE classes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:24:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chelsea Intermediate School Recognized as 2022 National Blue Ribbon School!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced today that Chelsea Intermediate School has been recognized as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School. The award is based on the school’s overall academic performance during the past three school years, of which the U.S. Department of Education identified it as an exemplary high-performing school in Illinois as measured by state assessments. Chelsea Intermediate School is one of only 297 schools in the United States, and one of 17 in Illinois to be identified as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:04:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2nd Graders Participate in Chicago Bears Mini Monsters Camp!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1655761</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Chicago Bears hosted a “Mini Monsters” clinic for the 2nd grade students, complete with 6 stations of football drills and a visit from Bears former offensive lineman Chris Edwards!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 08:57:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HCMS has a Great Performance at James Hart Cross Country Meet!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1655757</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HCMS cross country had excellent performances at the James Hart meet over the weekend. The girls team finished first and the boys team finished third!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 08:55:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Save the Date for Curriculum Nights!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Save the date for our upcoming curriculum nights! The dates for curriculum night are as follows: 
Grand Prairie: Tuesday, August 23 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm 
Hickory Creek: Wednesday, August 24 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm 
Chelsea: Thursday, August 25 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm 
We look forward to seeing you there!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 10:50:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FSD 157-C Strategic Plan Approved at August 10th Board of Education Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1644838</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our new strategic plan was approved at the August 10 Board of Education meeting.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 10:47:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grand Prairie PE Program Wins Blue Ribbon Award]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[FSD 157-C is thrilled to announce that Grand Prairie’s PE program has won a Blue Ribbon award from the Illinois Association of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 10:50:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[157-C Education Foundation to Host a Spring Benefit]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 157-C Education Foundation will host a Spring Benefit on Friday, May 13.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:07:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[8th Graders Take a Trip to Washington, D.C.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1601052</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8th graders had an incredible time on the recent Washington, DC trip! Students visited the Ford Theater, the JFK Memorial, the Roosevelt Memorial, and many more historical landmarks!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:06:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HCMS Bowling Teams Compete at IESA Sectionals]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1595231</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the HCMS bowling teams on their outstanding performances at IESA Sectionals!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:34:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HCMS Annual Wheelchair Basketball Game vs LWSRA]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hickory Creek held their annual wheelchair basketball game against the Lincolnway Special Recreation Rolling Hawks Thursday, March 24.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 13:32:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chelsea 5th Graders Graduate from DARE Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chelsea 5th graders recently graduated from the DARE program and celebrated with a pizza party!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 13:30:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Frankfort 157-C Students Collect Items for Frankfort Lions Club "Share the Care" Drive]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In partnership with the Lions Club of Frankfort, students and staff of FSD 157-C collected over 16,000 items for the Frankfort Lions Club “Share the Care” Drive.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:06:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Frankfort Cheetahs Gymnastics Team Brings Home Medals!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1585397</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the Frankfort Cheetahs! The gymnastics team recently competed and came home with 5 gold medals and 1 silver medal.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:04:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students at Grand Prairie Create Valentines for Vets]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students at Grand Prairie and Chelsea created hundreds of valentines in conjunction with the Will County State Attorney’s Office “Valentines for Vets” program. Together, local schools sent over 2,300 cards to veterans!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:45:03 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Top Students for Kids' Heart Challenge Fundraiser Honored at Board of Ed Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1573846</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The top 11 students for fundraising during the Kids Heart Challenge at Chelsea were honored at the Board of Education meeting.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:28:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Letter Regarding Mitigation Measures in Effect]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1567028</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see the letter sent by Superintendent Doug Wernet to the community on February 6, 2022.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:59:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FSD 157-C will utilize E-Learning February 17,2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1571682</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thursday, February 17 will be an E-Learning Day for all students and staff of Frankfort School District 157-C due to weather conditions.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:52:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Emergency Board Meeting Agenda - Open to public in person and by phone]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1565783</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The February 5, 2022 emergency meeting of the Board of Education of Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157-C, Will County, Illinois, will be open to the public. The District encourages members of the public to be monitor the meeting either in person or by calling +1(571) 317-3122 ACCESS CODE: 314-767-285]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2022 17:18:30 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Emergency Board of Education Meeting Called for Tonight- 2/5/2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1565776</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see the notice of an Emergency Board of Education Meeting called for tonight, February 5, 2022.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2022 15:15:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hickory Creek Cheer Squad and Boys Basketball Take First Place!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1558222</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hickory Creek had a weekend full of championships! The sixth grade boys basketball team took first place during their end-of-season conference tournament and the HCMS cheer squad took first place at the IESA State competition in the Large Cheer Division.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:26:12 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School is OPEN - Friday, February 4]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[School resumes in person on Friday with normal schedules at all three FSD 157-C Buildings.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:42:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School is CLOSED - Thursday, February 3]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1564033</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The District will utilize it's E-Learning Plan. Please consult your child's classroom teacher or building administrator if you have questions.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 17:01:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[7th Grader Matthew Jansen Wins HCMS Spelling Bee!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1558217</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Eleven Hickory Creek Middle School (HCMS) students had the ability to test their spelling prowess at the HCMS Spelling Bee held on Tuesday, January 18. Earlier in the month, sixth through eighth grade classrooms held their own spelling bees and the students with the highest scores were selected to participate in the school spelling bee.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:23:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Drama Club's Judges Choice Awards Recipients Recognized at Board of Education Meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At last night’s Board meeting, we recognized the Drams Club’s Judges Choice Award recipients!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:23:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FSD 157-C Announces Launch of Strategic Planning]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Frankfort School District 157-C will launch a collaborative process to assist with the creation of new strategic goals, and the identification of core skills and competencies all District graduates will need for a successful future.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:21:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HCMS Cheer Team Takes First Place!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The HCMS cheer team took first at both the Lincoln-Way East North Pole invite and the Joliet West cheer competition! Congratulations!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2022 13:13:38 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[E-Learning Instructional Plan Reminder]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Frankfort 157-C would like to remind District families of our E-learning instructional plan. E-learning days will help the District avoid excessive school closures in the event of inclement weather.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 11:25:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grand Prairie Families Donate to Families in Need]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grand Prairie families donated over 200 mittens, scarves, pairs of socks, and hats to families in need this holiday season. The mitten tree was so full this year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 10:51:26 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hickory Creek Students Donate Gifts to Students in Need]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students at Hickory Creek donated over 450 gifts to students in need at Chavez School in Chicago. Thank you for helping to make the holidays brighter for local families!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 10:28:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hickory Creek Drama Club Participates in IESA Regional Speech Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://www.fsd157c.org/apps/news/article/1538267</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hickory Creek Drama Club participated in the IESA Regional Speech Contest and earned 61 first place ratings, 11 second place ratings, and five third place rankings!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:57:48 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hickory Creek 8th Grade Girls Basketball Secures Regional Championship!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Hickory Creek 8th grade girls basketball team defeated Summit Hill 30-26 to secure the Regional Championship!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:56:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chelsea Students Collect Items for the Frankfort Food Pantry]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chelsea students and staff collected over 1,200 items, including cans of soup, boxes of pasta and rice, canned vegetables, jars of peanut butter and jelly, and dozens of individually wrapped snacks, for the Frankfort Food Pantry. Thank you for your generosity!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 10:15:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grand Prairie Students Create Care Packages for Military Service Members]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grand Prairie recently held a collection for military servicemen and women during the month of November. Donated items include individual size snacks, toothpaste, shampoo, and playing cards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 10:14:12 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chelsea 3rd Grade Chorus Performs at the November School Board Meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chelsea third grade chorus performed “Try Everything” from the movie Zootopia at the November Board meeting.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 13:04:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[6th Grade Girls Basketball Team Takes Second Place]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hickory Creek’s 6th grade girls basketball team took second place in the Des Plaines Valley Conference tournament over the weekend.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 13:02:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[157-C Students Honor Our Veterans]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students at all three 157-C schools took time to honor our veterans on Veteran's Day, Thursday, November 11.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 11:05:07 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HCMS Students Audition to Participate in ILMEA Honor Band & Orchestra]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Under the direction of band and orchestra instructors Shannon Shanahan and Doug Adams, students from Hickory Creek Middle School auditioned to participate in the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) honor band and orchestra.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 11:02:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mayor Ogle Speaks to 2nd Graders Learning About Government]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[2nd graders just finished up their social studies unit learning all about government and laws. The Mayor of Frankfort came and spoke to each class about what he does as mayor!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:59:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hickory Creek Basketball Team Raises Money for Susan G. Komen Foundation]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hickory Creek recently held pink out basketball games to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Students were encouraged to wear pink and take photos at the photo booth.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:59:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Athletic Teams from Hickory Creek Honored at Board of Education Meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At the October 20 Board of Education meeting, several of the athletic teams from Hickory Creek were honored for their State performances.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 07:51:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hickory Creek Cross Country Runners Head to State!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hickory Creek cross country runners are heading to State on Saturday! The girls team placed 2nd overall at Sectionals at Martino over the weekend and will compete as a team.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:15:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hickory Creek Ranks in Top 10 of Best IL Middle Schools]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hickory Creek was recently ranked 10 in U.S. World and News Report’s list of Best Illinois Middle Schools. U.S. News and World Report determined the rankings by looking at student proficiency and performance in math and reading.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:13:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HCMS Varsity Cross Country Teams at Channahon Invite]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Varsity Girls Cross Country finished in 3rd place and Varsity Boys Cross Country finished in 4th place at the Channahon Invite over the weekend. Great job, Tigers!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:35:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Varsity Girls Softball Team Finishes Second at IESA Tournament]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The varsity girls softball team finished second in the IESA 3A Softball Tournament held in Normal, IL.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:09:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chelsea Rise & Shine Club a Big Success!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chelsea students and their families are loving Rise and Shine Club on Monday and Wednesday mornings before school starts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:09:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HCMS Golfers Sent to IESA Golf Sectionals]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hickory Creek sent twelve golfers to the IESA Golf Sectionals: Harper Wu, Lizzie Sambo, Sadie Martinez Garcia, Sophia Klapper, Elizabeth Burfiend, Becca Brewer, Jonathan Skopek, Colin Bettenhausen, Alex Hartman, Evan Riiff, Quinn Watson, and Antonio Owens.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 08:34:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HCMS Girls Varsity Softball Team Defeats Homewood Hart]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The varsity softball team defeated Homewood Hart 16-0 on Saturday, September 18 to earn the sectional championship title!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:49:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chelsea Student Participates in US Engineering League Conference Cup]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chelsea student Luke He participated in the United States Engineering League Illinois Conference Cup and took home two trophies! He placed 5th in the World Robot Olympiad and 4th in the SumoBot LEGO divisions. Way to go, Luke!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 10:46:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HCMS Students Advance to State Golf Tournament]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Six Hickory Creek students will advance to the IESA State Golf Tournament on Friday, September 16: Sophia Klapper, Becca Brewer, Lizzie Sambo, Harper Spurz, Alex Hartman, and Colin Bettenhausen. Congratulations!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 10:45:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District 157-C Updated COVID-19 Mitigation Plan]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[During the August 10 Special Board Meeting, Frankfort 157-C Superintendent Mr. Doug Wernet presented an updated COVID-19 mitigation plan.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:49:08 -0500</pubDate>
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