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Townline is among 13 elementary schools statewide that will participate in the Science Olympiad program targeted at younger grades. A team of students from Townline will compete at the all day event on Saturday, May 7. In addition to the state competition, Townline will hold its own Science Olympiad competition night and awards ceremony from 6 […]

Architect Contract Approved

At its April meeting the Hawthorn Board of Education authorized an architectural contract for DLR Group, of Chicago. DLR Group estimates a 12 to 14 week process to develop an Educational Facility Master Plan for Hawthorn School District 73. That process will include analyzing the facilities, meeting with stakeholders, and developing proposals. As part of […]

Process Continues on Facilities

The Hawthorn Board of Education conducted a work session this week to set parameters for the scope and process of architectural work to resolve current and future space constraints on its six school buildings. To deal with overcrowding, the Board of Education agreed to have its architect, DLR Group, of Chicago, consider new construction options […]

Master Facility Planning Underway

Architect DLR Group, of Chicago, has begun working with the Hawthorn School District 73 administrative team and Board of Education to determine space needs for student learning. DLR Group’s goal is to “address capacity to house the students in an educationally effective manner, to identify and create opportunities to enhance the learning environments in support […]

Architect Begins Work

Architect DLR Group, of Chicago, has begun working with the Hawthorn School District 73 administrative team and Board of Education to determine space needs for student learning. DLR Group was selected from among eight firms that submitted proposals. DLR Group is considered the largest K-12 architectural firm in the country. The firm’s next step is to […]