Ravenswood Elementary School

Doubly good news for Ravenswood School: a successful appeal of special ed cuts and a Level 1+ rating.

Friends of Ravenswood School plans to bombard the mayor with calls Friday protesting recent budget cuts.

Ravenswood Elementary has already appealed the loss of five special ed staff members cut by CPS.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel plans to bring air conditioning to 206 schools, but without explaining funding.

"The X Factor" will tape a cheering section for finalist Carlito Olivero at Ravenswood on Wednesday.

Carolyn Rownd will replace Taft High School Principal Mary Kay Cappitelli, who resigned Friday.

Nate Manaen was tapped to lead the performing and fine arts magnet school.

Funds come on top of $1.2 million in state and local contributions.

The three finalists will meet with members of the community and answer questions at the forum.

Local School Council still are searching for new principals at the schools.

Interested individuals have until July 23 to apply for a spot on Ravenswood's Principal Search Committee.

An interim principal will be named as the local school council begins its search for a permanent leader.

Principal Heather Connolly announced she has taken a job with a school district in Iowa.

Proceeds from Friends of Ravenswood School's yard sale will benefit the elementary school.

Conti leads the school's Girls on the Run program, which builds confidence and self-esteem in students.