Investing in Our Teachers
It has been researched and stated that the most important element in a successful classroom is a caring, qualified, and confident teacher. In Community...
Spreading Kindness at Oakland
Oakland Eagles have started 2022 with a focus on kindness to others and goal setting. Throughout the halls, you will find student created posters...
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...
Lakes Jazz Ensemble Plays Illinois Music Education Conference
FINE ARTS: LCHS
The Lakes Community High School Jazz Ensemble, directed by Elliott Hile, added another accomplishment to its growing list of success by being...
ACHS Spring Musical Preparations Are Underway
FINE ARTS: ACHS
ACHS held auditions and cast for the spring musical, “The Wizard of Oz.” It is especially exciting as this year’s show has...
Two Lakes Students Selected for All-State Performances
FINE ARTS: LCHS
Lakes seniors Jack Klein (above) and Kyle Delaney (right) are truly soaring to the top. Each Lakes artist was selected to participate...
Project-Based Learning Teacher Institute Day
At GLS, we are committed to adjusting to the constantly changing needs of our students. One way we are doing this is by learning...
D117 Hosts Inaugural Combined Winter Showcase
WINTER SHOWCASE: CHSD117
The semester ended with an amazing and historic event in the D117 Fieldhouse. The Visual Art and Music Departments from ACHS and...
Celebration Our College Board Recognized Students
COLLEGE BOARD: CHSD117
This year we have again been blessed with fantastic students at Community High School District 117. Our students are compassionate, hard-working, and...
Student Council Honors Bus Drivers
In December, Grass Lake School’s Student Council members shared kindness and appreciation by honoring our bus drivers. Throughout all of the changes and new...
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Antioch’s “Pawcifer” Flo Reports to Duty
The Village of Antioch Police Department recently welcomed its newest recruit, but it’s her colleagues who are in training. Thanks to a generous donation...
Winter Weather Notice
Wintertime can bring along heavy snowfall and difficulty navigating the roadways or sidewalks. Heavy snowfall can also be an issue with mailboxes and snow...
Empower to Achieve
In our district, fostering a “culture of high expectations” is not just an aspiration; it’s a core pillar in our strategic plan that has...