Alumni Donation Expands Opportunities Students

Alumni Donation: CHSD117 The start of the 2022-2023 school year will mark the first time D117 students will have direct access to a devoted College...

Teachers & Staff Enjoy Bond Fire

On Thursday, October 6, Grass Lake School Teachers and Staff were invited to Susanna Farms in Lake Villa. Susanna Farms showcased their farm and...

Antioch and Lakes Enjoy Homecoming Traditions

Homecoming: CHSD117 During the week of September 12th, Lakes Community High School held their Homecoming festivities with the theme of Candyland that surely was a...

Behind the Scenes

When we think about public education, we often think of the teachers and students, the learning and curriculum, and the PTO organizations. While all...

Working Together is Success

We are embarking on exciting times for all residents of Antioch Township. The partnership between the Township and the Village is strong and getting...

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

With the start of the new year behind us and looking forward to all the newness Spring brings, W.C. Petty is proud to announce...

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...

All School Spelling Bee

On Thursday, January 20, 2022, we held our all school spelling bee. In attendance were the grade-level winners from fourth through eighth grades. Seventh...

ESSER to the Rescue

Thanks to Title I/ESSER (Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding, Antioch Upper Grade School was able to offer a social/emotional support program, free...

St. Patrick’s Day Senior Lunch

Lake Villa Township’s Senior Event St. Patrick’s Day  Friday March 11, 2022, Noon  Lake Villa Township West Campus Community Center  37850 N. Rt. 59 Lake Villa, IL  Please...

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Free Preschool Program for the 2024-2025 School Year

Emmons School District is partnering with Grass Lake School District to host a free half day preschool program for the coming 2024-2025 school year....