Strategic Plan Rewrite Will Include Students, Families, Staff & Community Stakeholders
Spring is a time of renewal in the beautiful forest preserves and lakefronts we are blessed with in our communities. In our schools, it...
Sequoits Are Heating Up
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his is the time of year when things really start to heat up. Winter activities and athletics are closing out successful seasons, spring sports...
Nesting With the Skills to Soar
It is amazing to think that we have already completed semester one and are moving quickly through the school year. I hope you enjoy...
2nd Annual D117 Winter Concert Celebrates Holidays and Student Talents
CHSD117: Winter Concert
On December 14th and 16th, the combined Fine Arts departments from Antioch and Lakes held our winter music and art showcases in...
D117 Celebrates Class of 2023 Illinois State Scholars
CHSD117: Illinois State Scholars
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission annually recognizes the best and brightest in the state of Illinois. To obtain formal recognition from...
Sequoit Theatre Department Celebrated for Successes at Illinois State Theatre Festival
ACHS: State Theatre Festival
On January 14, Antioch’s production of “Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic,”...
IHSA Academic All State Nominees
CHSD117: Academic All State Nominees
Each year all IHSA member schools have the opportunity to nominate 1 male and 1 female to be considered for...
Eagle Theatre at Illinois State Theatre Festival
LCHS: Theatre
Eagle Theatre had a grand time bringing their fall play, William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, down to the Illinois HS Theatre...
Alumni Return Home to Impact Student Culture
CHSD117: Educator Spotlight
Educator Spotlight: Madellyn Soberano
We are pleased to shine the spotlight on one of the many outstanding educators, a graduate of ACHS who...
Dance/Cheer Host Best Invitational in the State
CHSD117: Dance & Cheer Programs
On January 7th, 2023, D117 hosted the inaugural All of the Lights Competitive Cheerleading and Competitive Dance Invitational at the...
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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...