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District honors junior high Science Olympiad and Spanish exam achievers

Skokie School District 68 Board of Education · May 22, 2026
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Summary

Skokie SD 68 recognized Earl Orchard Junior High students: Science Olympiad team placed 7th in state with 21 individual placements; Spanish exam entries earned 4 gold, 11 silver, 5 bronze and 11 honorable mentions.

Superintendent Grens and board members recognized Earl Orchard Junior High students for Science Olympiad results and national Spanish exam awards. Grens said 25 OJH students competed in Science Olympiad with 21 placing in events and the team finishing seventh in the state meet at the University of Illinois.

On the National Spanish Exam, Grens reported that students earned a total of 4 gold, 11 silver, 5 bronze and 11 honorable mentions, with 20 students placing in the Chicago area top 10. Board members invited students and families forward for photos and applause and thanked teachers and coaches for their support.

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