Facilities Improvements Continue
With the new bond funding of $24.6M, District 41 began the first phase of the facility improvement and renovation projects in Palombi Middle School,...
Antioch Lions Club Donation Helps Fund First Responders
The Antioch Lions Club has made two significant donations to aid first responders in the Antioch community. The donations will be used to help...
Girls’ Volleyball Takes Third Place
GLS middle school girls were very eager to start off their volleyball season. With no sports available last year due to Covid-19, we had...
Oakland Celebrations Big & Small
As we begin to move into the second half of our school year, it is so important to recognize what we are able to...
Thankful for Our Community
Heading into the holiday season is always my favorite time of year. As a father, this special time with my family is priceless. The...
Students Play Games for “Money” at Math Fair
Classroom highlights: ACHS
Mu Alpha Theta, the ACHS Math Honors Society, will be hosting their yearly MATH FAIR on Thursday, December 2nd, from 6PM to...
CHSD 117 Field House Host First Major Event
FIELD HOUSE: CHSD117
The first major event in the new District 117 field house was completed on Saturday, September 11th. The Elaine Lonergan Varsity Volleyball...
Celebrate Our Petty Bobcats! Celebrations
It is time to celebrate our Petty Bobcats! Celebrations come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. We have been moving forward promoting positive...
Two LCHS Sports in the Hunt
The Lakes Girls Varsity Volleyball Team has used both their hard work and dedication on and off the court to fuel their success this...
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The Power of Collaboration: Actively Listening for Mutual Understanding
In previous editions of Connections, I have highlighted our District 117 Portrait of a Graduate which identifies six competencies we want our students to...
CHSD117 Unveils New Home for Life Skills Academy
CHSD117: Life Skills Academy
By Tanya Karner, Ed.D, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
In a significant move towards enhancing educational opportunities for students, Community High School...