Basketball Is Back
Juszczyk Aims To Create Winning Team
By Jake Cromwell
Basketball is back and the season is underway! Players have been waiting a year for this, and...
Sports at GLS
By Zoe Poulos
We have completed 3 sports seasons at GLS. The sports are Volleyball, Soccer, and Cross country.
Let’s start with Volleyball; Volleyball is an...
Hooper’s Leaders Share
Hooper Leaders share why Hooper School is a special place!
Iris
1. What makes Hooper so special?
“The teachers help me learn; it is a safe place.”
2....
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...
LCHS, ACHS Lands AP Honor Roll with “Silver”Distinction
College Board announced that Antioch Community High School and Lakes Community High School have been named to the Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor...
Poinsettia Sales
By Ivy Gutierrez
GLS poinsettia sales are coming up! You can choose from 3 different types of poinsettias, red, white, and red white speckled (even...
Oakland Earns Prestigious Exemplary Designation from the ISBE
Oakland Elementary School in Lake Villa has earned the esteemed designation of Exemplary from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). This honor places...
Building Communications Skills For Life
In previous editions of Connections, I have highlighted our District 117 Portrait of a Graduate which identifies six competencies we want our students to...
Bobcat Broadcast: W.C. Petty’s Student-Led Morning Show Roars to Life
W.C. Petty Elementary School’s student-led Morning Show is a shining example of Bobcat pride and student initiative! Every Wednesday morning, students arrive early, eager...
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...
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Grand Opening of Vern Thelen Park
I am deeply honored to continue serving as your Antioch Township Supervisor. Running for office is never easy, and I’m sincerely grateful for the...
Antioch Township Schedule of Senior Events: July – September 2025
Monday Movie Series for Seniors
Location: Antioch Movie Theatre, 378 Lake StreetTime: All movies start at 10 AM (Theatre opens at 9:30 AM)July 21: Driving...
New Superintendent Appointed at Grass Lake School District 36
After careful consideration, Dr. William Newby has announced his decision to retire as Superintendent of Grass Lake School District 36 following the 2025-2026 school...