A Time of Reflection
As fall activities and sports give way to winter, it is important to provide pause and reflect on the year to this point. By...
Hand-Painted Historic Ghost Signs in Downtown Antioch
The charm and history of Antioch have brought visitors to the downtown shopping district for over a century. This fall, the Village of Antioch...
Running Strong
The ACHS Cross Country team gets ready for their meet at Grayslake.
Focused on the Student Experience
I am honored to be serving in my first year as superintendent and am dedicated to continuing the tradition of excellence that is evidenced by...
True Sense of Community
As I sat down to compose my first message in Connections Magazine, I looked at previous editions and found myself spending a considerable time...
Respect + Courtesy = Pride
What an honor and privilege it is to be serving as the newest Principal of Lakes Community High School (LCHS)! Education has been a...
Introducing Principal Brian Barsotti
Emmons has a new Principal! Brian Barsotti has joined the Emmons community and looks forward to serving the students, staff, and families. Learn more...
Thank You Dr. McKay
The end of the 2021–2022 school year is upon us, marking the final year of Dr. Jim McKay’s service to the students, staff and...
D117 Welcomes Two New Principals
NEW PRINCIPALS: CHSD117
Community High School District 117 is eager to announce Jori Bowen has accepted the position at Lakes Community High School as principal...
Summertime Is Here!
One of the many things I love about Antioch is the fact that throughout every season of the year, there are plenty of great...
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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...