Antioch Upper Grade School Musicians Shine
Antioch Upper Grade School is proud to announce that two outstanding 8th grade musicians, Nicholas Daniels and Avah Williams, have been accepted into the...
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.”
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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...
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...
Tech-Savvy Hurricane: Hillcrest 3rd Grader Kayleigh Yurkonis Follows Her Passion for Creativity
Hillcrest Elementary School 3rd grader Kayleigh Yurkonis is making waves with her creative use of technology. From exploring tools on her iPad to using...
Grass Lake Student Exceed Goal and Principal Pays Up!
Cheers and jumping were part of the morning wake up for Principal Ryan Wollberg at Grass Lake School. Dressed in his Chicago Bear Onesie...
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...
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...
An Inspiring Introduction to ‘Warrior Girl Unearthed’
By Sammy Hlinak, Class of 2027
On October 24, Lakes invited acclaimed author, Angeline Boulley, to speak in front of the sophomores and give a...
Lakes Fall Choir Concert: A New Chapter Begins!
Lakes Choirs performed a Fall choral concert on Wednesday October 23rd in the Lakes Auditorium. It was the first for our new choir director...