GLS Class of 2020 Makes a Splash
In lieu of the Eighth grade trip, the students had a beach party. Tuesday, July 7 was spent outdoors, enjoying the sun, water, games,...
Celebrating Our Super-HEAR-os
All About EvanEvan is a 5th grader at Hillcrest Elementary School in Antioch. Playing sports is his favorite hobby and when he is at...
Freshman Summer Academy Welcomes 50 Stutents
The Freshman Summer Academy convened again this summer but with a much different look than in the past. Due to COVID-19, the program was...
Stay Strong
The fatigue of these times is weighing on all of us. The new school year is approaching and many families, teachers and institutions are...
CHSD117 Launches New Website & App
Community High School District 117 launched a new public relations campaign to increase parental engagement through the use of technology. The campaign is part...
Grass Lake Class of 2020 Graduation
The Class of 2020 had an unusual school year, followed by our first ever outdoor graduation ceremony on July 25! It was a beautiful...
ACHS Speech Team Makes 3rd Appearance
ACHS Speech Team made their 3rd appearance at the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) National Tournament (virtually) June 15th- 20th, 2020. Meghan Georgia...
ACHS Upgrades Building During Summer Break
ACHS had several upgrades to the building this summer including; the cafeteria, new ceilings in certain areas of the building, and the creation of...
Exemplary Student Research Program (ESRP) Inspires Next Generation of Researchers
The ESRP, now in its ninth year, welcomed 137 students and 23 teachers from 17 diverse Chicagoland high schools for the 2019–2020 school year....
Strength in Numbers
Joy McCarthy
Finance Director and Assistant AdministratorVillage of Antioch2004 to present
A key role of government, from federal to local, is to foster the well-being of...
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Celebrating Students: Spring Showcase & Art Crawl
As we move into spring, I am thrilled to invite you to two incredible events that highlight the dedication, creativity, and hard work of...
AUGS Geography Bee Showcases Exceptional Talent
Antioch Upper Grade School recently hosted its annual Geography Bee, and the event was nothing short of inspiring. Fifteen talented students participated, showcasing their...
Parent Engagement Day: Building Creativity, One Car or Birdhouse at a Time
At Mary Kay McNeill Early Learning Center, fostering creativity and building strong connections between families and students is at the heart of what we...