[5][4] The band was organized in 1925 and competed at the 1927 State Fair, where they won third place.

[4] A powerhouse was constructed in 1947-1948 to supply additional heat to the large building.

The new part of the building known as the "C" wing opened in fall 1950 and included a new cafeteria, office, shops, and classrooms.

The cafeteria seats 800 students and has a separate room for faculty dining.

The classrooms are state of the art, with built-in sound systems, DVD and VHS, and up-to-date electronics.

[9] In 2021, the school administration discussed changing the school's Native American mascot in anticipation of Illinois General Assembly House Bill 4783, which would require written consent from a tribe and programs on Native American contributions in order to retain a Native American mascot or icon.

[7] The Raiders "head" mascot was removed from the gym floor during renovation and replaced with red and gold initials "EP".