November 8, 2024

Conant’s Cougar Perk cafe gives students hands-on work experience

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James B. Conant High School’s student-run cafe Cougar Perk made its 14th debut this winter.

The pastries sold at Cougar Perk, Conant High School's student-run cafe, are baked by students.

The pastries sold at Cougar Perk, Conant High School’s student-run cafe, are baked by students. – Courtesy of Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211

The cafe, designed at this point for staff in the early morning hours, is a collaboration between students enrolled in Conant’s business and family and consumer science classes.

Science teachers Karin Lichtenberger, left, and Hanna Kutchek visit Cougar Perk, Conant High School's student-run cafe.

Science teachers Karin Lichtenberger, left, and Hanna Kutchek visit Cougar Perk, Conant High School’s student-run cafe. – Courtesy of Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211

During second semester, students at the Hoffman Estates school operate every aspect of the cafe — from building a menu to baking fresh morning treats and operating the business.

The result is tasty hands-on learning.

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