This month, February of 2019 represents the 43rd year that Black History month has been celebrated and recognized. In 1926, Carter G. Woodson and Jesse E. Moorland, founded a special week to bring awareness to the accomplishments of African Americans. Originally it began as one week of appreciation for African Americans. In 1976, President Ford […]

S.T.E.A.M. represents Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Giant Steps has their very own S.T.E.A.M. Lab on site! The S.T.E.A.M. Lab was incorporated into the curriculum in the Fall of 2017 and was funded by a $20,000 grant from DuPage Foundation as well as a $10,000 grant from the Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation. Students […]

The “Winter Blues” is in fact a “thing.” During this time of year, the weather keeps us from doing some of the outdoor activities that make us smile and keep our endorphins high. So, when the “Winter Blues” have you down, what should you do? Here are 10 ideas to keep you from feeling blue […]

Giant Steps’ staff member, Brandon Adjoumani (pictured on the right) and Giant Steps’ student, Michael Kucera (pictured on the left) brought a different taste to this years’ Third Annual Chili-Cookoff. Not only did they team-up to compete, they put their own twist on their chili recipe. With five different meats and loads of veggies, their […]

The wine tasting event for this coming Friday, February 8th at Aspen Lane Winery has been cancelled to low ticket sales. Good news is, Giant Steps branded wine is still for sale, and will be ongoing! GS branded wine can be purchased by following the link below! Help support GS and your local community partners […]

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the NEWEST addition to Giant Steps’ media… Your host is me, Lindsey and I will be bringing you the latest GS News, GS Updates, the How To’s and the What Not’s, and just funny little blurbs… This blog will include both a written and video format that will be informative as […]