Summer School Success

Thompson Elementary School opened its doors to over 230 students and one big fluffy therapy dog named Jeep for summer school. Beyond the basic...

D34 During the Pandemic

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AARP Smart Driving Course

Lake Villa Township is pleased to host another smart driving course in April. The AARP Smart Driver Course, offered by AARP Driver Safety, is...

Minds in Motion STEM Class: Cyber Crawler Robot

Are you looking for an exciting and educational opportunity for your budding young scientist or engineer? Antioch Parks and Recreation’s Minds in Motion Cyber...

Focused on the Student Experience

I am honored to be serving in my first year as superintendent and am dedicated to continuing the tradition of excellence that is evidenced by...

Hillcrest Teachers Take Advantage of the Summer

As the Hillcrest Hurricanes head into summer of 2022, we are reminded that the learning never stops. With summer programming on the horizon, a...

Welcome, Dr. Feucht!

Beginning July 1, Dr. Jeff Feucht will become the next superintendent of Community High School District 117. An established leader in public education, Dr. Feucht...

So Long Summer, Onward to Autumn

Summer is coming to a close. It’s hard to believe that a new school year is approaching and the leaves will start to change....

Lakes Senior Athletic Awards

Each year the Lakes Athletic Department accepts nominations for various department awards from Head Coaches and Administrators at Lakes Community High School. Nominees are...

January 2020 Senior Lunch

Our Seniors braved the predicted snow storm January 11th to play games, have fun and win prizes.

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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...