Scenes from Winterfest 2020
On Saturday January 25 hundreds enjoyed the Lake Villa Township Winter Festival, there was free food, sledding, skating.
New Administrator Spotlight
Rebecca AdamsPrincipalOakland Elementary School
Rebecca Adams is joining the Antioch District 34 Team as the Principal at Oakland Elementary School. This is Mrs. Adams’ 18th...
Unique Situations = Engaging Students
The District 117 Athletic Department develop procedures to begin to engage returning student athletes in summer camp opportunities starting in July. Students and coaches...
W.C. Petty Welcomes New Staff to the Bobcat Family
W.C. Petty could not be more excited to celebrate our theme of “Going Places” for the 2022-2023 school year! We are welcoming the following...
Proud Antioch: Everyone loves a parade!
Trustee Mary Dominiak and Mayor Larry Hanson enjoy participating in the July 4 parade along Main Street. The parade is one of the largest...
District 41 Referendum Funds Being Put to Use
In March 2020 voters approved a $30.7 million bond referendum to allow Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41 to pay for much needed...
Thank You Dr. McKay
The end of the 2021–2022 school year is upon us, marking the final year of Dr. Jim McKay’s service to the students, staff and...
Lakes Fall Play Creates One of a Kind Experience for Audience
Theater: LCHS
For the first time in recent Lakes history, the theater department brought the audience onto the stage with our actors. Eagle Theatre presented...
Lakes Prom Brings Fire & Ice!
PROM: LCHS
“Fire and Ice” was twice as nice this year for Lakes Prom of 22. The theme was apparent throughout the night from the...
Emmons Celebrates 175 years
This year Emmons School is celebrating its 175th anniversary! It was established in 1844 as a subscription school. The first Emmons School was located...