The Prowler

Caroline Baumker, News Editor May 23, 2018

On April 25 Road to Reality made its annual return to North. Road to Reality is an acted out event meant to educate as well as help students visualize the consequences of driving and underage drinking....

Young Writers Converge for Literary Festival

Caroline Baumker, News Editor May 23, 2018

On April 18 this year’s Literary Festival kicked off at North in the auditorium with keynote speaker, Barbara Mahany, a published author and a previous reporter for “The Chicago Tribune.”  “Lit...

National foreign language week

Katelyn Leano, Staff Writer May 8, 2018

Bienvenido, herzlich willkomenn and bienvenue to National Foreign Language week. National Foreign Language Week was held March 5-March 9. North’s American Sign Language, French, German and Spanish...

Illinois Music Education Association Participants

Joseph Granat, Feature Editor February 26, 2018

Four North students participated in a state-selected music group as part of the Illinois Music Education Association [ILMEA] on Jan. 25-27. The chosen students will be rehearsing with their ensemble to...

Art Exhibit Winners  

Caroline Baumker, News Editor February 26, 2018

On Jan. 10, 38 District 202 students earned honors at the second annual Lewis University art show. Nine of these students were from Plainfield North. According to Natalie Swain, one of the employees...

North hosts Madrigal Dinner

Lauren Hansen, Editor-In-Chief December 13, 2017

North’s Madrigal Dinner completed its 13th annual performance on Dec. 2 and 3. The cast consisted of 70 students with Kalvin Solberg as King, Katherine Buchanan as Queen, Josh Whitefield as Jester...

Submissions deadline looming

Lauren Hansen, Editor-In-Chief December 13, 2017

The deadline on submissions for the 2018 literary festival is in six weeks. “It is so important that students have the opportunity to not only showcase their writing, but also receive feedback from...

Preparation begins, fall play set for November

Lauren Hansen, Editor-In-Chief December 1, 2017

North’s theater program will kick off its fall 2017 performance with a rendition of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” running Nov. 17-19. North has never performed a Shakespearian...

Homecoming Mardi Gras; let the good times roll

Joseph Granat, Feature Editor September 22, 2017

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...

Public education deserves federal funds

Lauren Hansen, Editor-In-Chief September 22, 2017

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...

Health risks of lead poisoning

Caroline Baumker, News Editor September 22, 2017

  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...

Students flood teachers parking lot

Joseph Granat, Feature Editor September 15, 2017

North expanded its number of parking spaces to meet the new demands of its students. In an increase from 676 spots last year, North has opened up 57 new spots in the faculty lot for seniors and juniors...

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