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March 31, 2026
Transportation Update: Bus Service Continues, No E-Learning Days
Good Morning District 162 and Southland Family,As you know, I previously reached out regarding a potential strike by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters that could have impacted the availabi...
March 25, 2026
2026 Lottery Drawing – Live Tomorrow at 4:00 PM
Dear Applicants,This is a reminder that the 2026 Lottery Drawing will be held Thursday, March 26th at 4:00 PM. The drawing will be streamed live on YouTube. You may watch the event in real time usi...
March 16, 2026
Heartfelt Gratitude: Our Collective Impact for the Kankakee Community
Dear District 162 and Southland College Prep Families, Faculty, and Staff,On behalf of our leadership team, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to our incredible community for the overwhelm...
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Dr. Shernita Mays, Principal
Mr. Eric Peterson, Assistant Principal