The Evanstonian

City of Evanston undergoes Ninth Ward alderperson search

Ethan Ravi, Staff Writer • February 28, 2022

Editors' Note: this story was written and published in our print issue prior to Mayor Biss' announcement. As of Feb. 22, Mayor Biss has named Juan Geracaris as the new Ninth Ward alderperson. Geracaris,...

In wake of December lockdown, safety concerns, ETHS partners with outside organization to assess school’s security practices

Sari Oppenheimer, News Editor • February 28, 2022

As part of ETHS’ efforts to improve campus safety, the school contracted with Facility Engineering Associates (FEA), an independent consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive security analysis. The review...

School board approves formal resignation of Chief, Assistant Human Resource Officers following four-mouth, paid administrative leave

Sari Oppenheimer, News Editor • February 28, 2022

At a District 202 school board meeting on Feb. 7, the resignation of the Chief Human Resource Officer Toya Campbell and Assistant Chief Human Resource Officer Yolanda Hardy was approved. The resignations...

Professor and lawyer Richard Pildes recounts time as an ETHS Wildkit

Sam Molitor, Staff Writer • February 28, 2022

Every year, ETHS honors alums who have made an impact on their communities, both while at ETHS and later in their lives. The Distinguished Alumni Award is given to members of different graduating classes,...

ETHS weight room donor Michael Arrington reflects on career

Aryeh Lesch, Staff Writer • February 28, 2022

Every year, ETHS honors alums who have made an impact on their communities, both while at ETHS and later in their lives. The Distinguished Alumni Award is given to members of different graduating classes,...

ETHS administration, school board conduct formal superintendent search

Elise Goulding, Staff Writer • February 28, 2022

In September of 2021, Superintendent Eric Witherspoon announced his retirement, effectively opening the role of District 202 Superintendent for the 2022-2023 school year. Shortly after Witherspoon’s...

School Board meeting presentation outlines decline in Advanced Placement, reading proficiency scores, impact of COVID-19

Eden Drajpuch, Executive Editor • February 28, 2022

At the most recent Feb. 7 school board meeting, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Pete Bavis offered an update on student test scores, participation in Advanced Placement level classes...

Former alderwoman Robin Rue Simmons remembers influential time as student

Aryeh Lesch, Staff Writer • February 28, 2022

Every year, ETHS honors alums who have made an impact on their communities, both while at ETHS and later in their lives. The Distinguished Alumni Award is given to members of different graduating classes,...

ETHS set to become mask optional as of Feb. 28

Eden Drajpuch, Executive Editor • February 22, 2022

As of Feb. 22, ETHS is set to transition to a mask-optional model on Monday, Feb. 28. Students and families were made aware of this change in an email addressed from Superintendent Eric Witherspoon. In ETHS’ mask-optional model, masks will no longer be required but will continue to be encouraged among staff and students to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.