Could a school building hold the echoes of champions? Here at Von Steuben Metropolitan High School, it’s not just the hallways that whisper stories of triumph. Von Steuben Metropolitan High School, a proud part of the Chicago Public School system since 1930, boasts a legacy studded with academic and athletic achievements. Named for the Prussian military officer who aided the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, Von Steuben Metropolitan High School has consistently earned high ratings for its college prep and special education programs. U.S. News & World Report even recognized it as an “Outstanding American High School” in 1999. But it’s not all about hitting the books. The halls of Von Steuben Metropolitan High School reverberate with the cheers of victory won by its “Panthers.” The boys’ sophomore basketball team claimed the Chicago Class AA city title in the 2002-2003 season. Not to be outdone, the boys’ varsity water polo team made a splash by securing back-to-back city titles in 2004-2005 and 2005-2006. The winning streak didn’t stop there. The boys’ sophomore volleyball team spiked their way to a city championship in 2011-2012, a feat echoed by the freshman, JV, and varsity teams who swept the city championships from 2014 to 2015. Von Steuben Metropolitan High School – a place where academic rigor meets the thrill of competition.
Congregation Or Torah
Rabbi Zvi Engel’s leadership guides Congregation Or Torah. This impressive Modern Orthodox Synagogue stands proudly in Skokie Illinois. It’s one