EPCHS Unveils State-of-the-Art Science Department

Goodbye, science department that students and scientists from the 1970s would have been right at home in; hello, 21st century science learning palace.

Evergreen Park Community High School recently completed a $3.5 million state-of-the-art science department renovation. The new department was unveiled on Sept. 12, prior to the regularly scheduled back-to-school night for parents.

The D231 Board of Education had planned this complete science department renovation over the past year and one half. The renovation includes six completely new laboratories including three life science labs, two chemistry labs, one physics lab, one STEM lab and an exhibition center in which the students are exposed to current global science topics on a big screen TV. 

A team of teachers and administrators visited Chicago area science departments to assist in the design and selection of up-to-date equipment and technology.  Each laboratory is equipped with a SMART Board, a document reader and teacher station as well as a unique design pertaining to the individual discipline.

Students are being prepared for science education in the 21st century which includes a contemporary look at STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) concepts. 

The Evergreen Park Science Department will be hosting a Community Lecture series on a variety of science topics in a relaxed coffee house setting.  In addition, EPCHS students will participate in a Science Olympiad, WYSE (worldwide youth in science and engineering) and an extracurricular science club.  The EPCHS science,  math and technology departments will host a competition for 7th grade students in the spring.  The team challenge will include contests in science, technology, engineering and math.