Martin Students Chime in on New Math Program

The newly adopted math program has been successful, and students have shown significant improvement in their understanding of mathematical concepts. Student engagement has also...

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....

Thompson Thrills with First Roar Assembly

We are thrilled to share that our incredible Thompson Tigers came together for the very first Roar Assembly, where we celebrated the empowering Habit...

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...

Sequoits Students Thrive with Competitive Activities

Antioch Community High School’s competitive teams are in full swing. The ACHS Math Team, proudly known as Sin(dicate), kicked off the year with a...

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...

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...

Sequoits Off to Excellent Start

I t is hard to believe we are already creating content for the Winter Edition of Connections. It seemed like yesterday when we welcomed our...

Students Engage Younger Learners at Math Fair

On October 21, District 117 hosted an exciting Math Fair at the McKay Center that added up to a fantastic evening of learning and...

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Celebrating Students: Spring Showcase & Art Crawl

As we move into spring, I am thrilled to invite you to two incredible events that highlight the dedication, creativity, and hard work of...

AUGS Geography Bee Showcases Exceptional Talent

Antioch Upper Grade School recently hosted its annual Geography Bee, and the event was nothing short of inspiring. Fifteen talented students participated, showcasing their...

Parent Engagement Day: Building Creativity, One Car or Birdhouse at a Time

At Mary Kay McNeill Early Learning Center, fostering creativity and building strong connections between families and students is at the heart of what we...