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...

Fine Arts Keeps Busy

What an amazing Fall season it has been for the ACHS Fine Arts Department. The music department has been quite busy successfully holding two...

Homecoming Week Filled with Excitement

Antioch’s Homecoming was filled with spirited activities, beginning with a friendly Powder Puff flag football game. A huge thanks goes to the Antioch village...

Eagles Reach New Heights

As we say “Goodbye” to fall, I am thrilled to share the incredible community spirit that has defined this season at Lakes. Our talented...

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...

Lakes Fall Play: The Yellow Boat

Eagle Theatre performed David Saar’s The Yellow Boat this October as a part of their 24-25 theatre season. The students worked hard in all...

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Antioch’s “Pawcifer” Flo Reports to Duty

The Village of Antioch Police Department recently welcomed its newest recruit, but it’s her colleagues who are in training. Thanks to a generous donation...

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...

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...