The brochure can be found under the "Resources" Tab on the website.

There will be no walk in registrations accepted at St. Charles North High School.

April is National School Library Month! “Since 1983, April has been observed as School Library Month, designated by American Association of School Librarians. The theme of the first national observance of School Library Month was "Where Learning Never Ends: The School Library Media Center and it opened with a ceremony on the west steps of the U.S. Capitol where Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan told the school librarians in the audience, "I want to thank you for what you do. I hope you know how important your work is. You change lives for the better. You touch people while they can still be touched."

The American Library Association states that “schools with a strong school library program and a certified school librarian ensure their students have the best chance to succeed. More than 60 education and library research studies have produced clear evidence that school library programs staffed by qualified school librarians have a positive impact on student academic achievement.”

• The St. Charles North library checks out 1200 books a month to students and staff; we also encourage students to let us know what new books they would like added to our inventory.

• School libraries offer a safe and nurturing climate during the day, as well as before and after school. They are often the only place open to all students, where a school librarian can support them across grade levels and subject matter.

• School librarians connect other educators to current trends and resources for teaching and learning. They are essential partners for all teachers, providing print and digital materials that meet diverse needs and offering opportunities to deepen student learning.

• School library programs foster critical thinking, providing students with the skills they need to analyze, form, and communicate ideas in compelling ways.

• School libraries are learning hubs and homework help centers where students can use technology to find the best information resources. Strong school library programs instill confidence in reading, which is fundamental to learning, personal growth, and enjoyment.
  

Find more ways to support your school library here at ilovelibraries.

The World’s Strongest Librarian By Josh Hanagarne “Hanagarne, who works at the Salt Lake City Public Library, is six-feet-seven-inches tall and weighs two hundred and sixty pounds. He was raised as a Mormon, has extreme Tourette’s Syndrome (or Tourette Syndrome, as he calls it), and in his spare time trains for strongman competitions. The author photo in the back of his book indicates that his hair is too short to fit in a bun. Perhaps the only trait he shares with the received idea of his chosen profession is a love of reading and knowledge. “Like most librarians, I’m not well suited to anything else,” he writes. “As a breed, we’re the ultimate generalists. I’ll never know everything about anything, but I’ll know something about almost everything.” NewYorkerReview

The class of 2022 will be honored at the Commencement Ceremony on May 23 at 7:30 pm inside the Convocation Center at NIU. There is ample seating and tickets will NOT be required.

More information can be found on the Graduation Information website.