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In the Rear View: Combating Heroin and Superintendent Timeframe

We look back at a week of frozen rescue, football victory, swimming growth, new beef, cheerleading prowess and jail switching.

MONDAY Rise in Teen Heroin Use Leads D230 Administrators to Appeal to Parents Robo calls and a letter from the Consolidated High School District 230 superintendent and principals were sent to parents seeking their help in countering deadly teen activities of late. New D135 Super Likely Coming from Outside District Interim superintendent Dennis Soustek hopes school board, teachers and residents to “come together” after recent controversies. TUESDAY Orland Firefighter Braves Freezing Waters to Save Dog The dog walked onto an ice pond, when a portion broke off, leaving the dog surrounded by freezing water. St. Xavier Cougars Celebrate National Fooball Championship After its best year yet, the St. Xavier football team and coach Mike Feminis …

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Wheaton Named New Principal of Sandburg High

Administrators expect a smooth transition as Associate Principal Julia Wheaton prepares to take the helm at Sandburg High School on July 1.

Julia Wheaton, who now serves as associate principal of Carl Sandburg High School, was selected as the new principal during the Consolidated High School District 230 special meeting Monday night. She is scheduled to replace retiring Principal Debbie Boniface on July 1. "I hope to bring continued dedication," Wheaton told Patch after Monday's unanimous school board vote. "We're going to continue our school improvement on behalf of Carl Sandburg students and continue to strive for excellence." Wheaton has served as associate principal at Sandburg since 2009. Prior to that, she was principal of Mokena Junior High School, Director of Student Services for Mokena District 159 and served as an administrator and psychologist for the Lincoln-Way …

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