The Prowler – The student news site of Plainfield North High School

State mandate enacts new changes for upcoming seniors

Adriana Kladis, News Editor

May 18, 2017

Due to the state mandate of Illinois, all upcoming seniors will be required to choose between off-campus lunch and early or late arrival. The state mandate requires that students have 300 minutes of school time each day. This equals five hours a day. These 300 minutes can include study hall. The current...

State mandate enacts new changes for upcoming seniors
Eight D. 202 juniors get Horizon Grants to explore their futures

Tom Hernandez, Director of Community Relations

May 18, 2017

Justin Evans(left) and Sarah Trusk(right) standing beside Principal Ross Draper(middle) after receiving the Horizon Grant. Plainfield – Eight District 202 high school juniors will get a glimpse of their future with a little help from the Plainfield Foundation for Excellence. The Foundation awarded H...

Eight D. 202 juniors get Horizon Grants to explore their futures

News

Homecoming Mardi Gras; let the good times roll

September 22, 2017 • No Comments

North’s homecoming dance will take place on September 30 in the school gym. This year’s theme is Mardi Gras exhibits a fun, care-free atmosphere to the students and staff. The streamers in the air will be filled with...

Public education deserves federal funds

Lauren Hansen, Editor-In-Chief

September 22, 2017 • No Comments

Before the signing of the state budget, due to increased costs and decreased funding by the end of the school year, District 202 could have faced an operating budget deficit of roughly $9 million. Governor Bruce Rauner...

Health risks of lead poisoning

Caroline Baumker, News Editor

September 22, 2017 • No Comments

Recently, District 202 officials confirmed that 31 classroom and office sinks in nine schools still fail the lead testing requirements from earlier in the year, but all water fountains are now safe. The effects...

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Sports

Tigers look to repeat last season’s success

Lucas Porter, Sports / Online Editor

September 22, 2017 • No Comments

In the first match up in the season, North Tigers took on the Plainfield Central Wildcats defeating them 21-7. Last season, The Tigers finished with a district best record of 11 wins and 2 losses plus taking home a seco...

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Girls’ Soccer faces adversity, high expectations to start season April 20, 2016

Girls Softball beats South April 6, 2016
Varsity Baseball top the Minooka Indians during their first conference match April 6, 2016

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Features

The Dark Tower review

Lauren Hansen, Editor-In-Chief

September 22, 2017 • No Comments

“Dark Tower” proves even with cinematic freedom, movies will never outshine the books. The newly released “Dark Tower” is a continuation of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower series. The much-anticipated...

Health risks of lead poisoning

September 22, 2017