High school students eager to stand out in the college application process often participate in a litany of extracurricular activities hoping to bolster their chances of admission to a selective ...

If you’re wondering, “What are the best extracurricular activities for college applications?” you’re probably a high school student preparing your college applications and wanting to impress ...

Extracurricular activities can benefit students in various ways. Academic clubs, sports and volunteer organizations provide students with opportunities to grow as people and make new friends while ...

In the 2015-16 school year, 72.3 percent of students at Oak Park and River Forest High School took part in extracurricular activities. This is better than the national average, which is 57 percent of ...

It’s no secret that everyday life was disrupted during the pandemic, and kids’ normal routines were shattered. Relationships, interactions, outside school activities, and school itself were sacrificed ...

Between school supplies, electronics and new clothes and shoes, families with school-aged children will likely spend an average of $634 this year, according to the National Retail Federation. Even ...

Local high school championship teams show how extracurricular activities – from athletics to theater – help build a vibrant ...