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Distinguished Artists Inspire at Art Show

Congratulations to the following ACHS students who were recognized as Distinguished Artists at the NLCC Art Show. Caroline Devience (Senior), Arianna King (Senior), Emerson...

Those Who Excel

Each year, the Illinois State Board of Education sponsors the Those Who Excel program to honor individuals who have made a significant contribution to...

Shared Experiences

The last school year has been consumed with the pandemic and the changes the pandemic brought upon all of us. The shifts observed in...

Lakes Welcomes New Athletic Director

At the February 2021 board meeting, Matt Rife was officially hired as the new athletic director at Lakes Community High School. Rife, who has...

LCHS Summer Freshman Academy

Lakes Community High School welcomed 65 students to our Summer Freshman Academy (SFA) from July 13-31, 2020. Since 2008, SFA has been preparing students...

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...

Highlighting Three Eagles Pursuing Activities Outside of School

Axel Ellis Axel, a senior at LCHS, began taking guitar lessons at the age of five. He has been in multiple jazz bands, was a...

The Importance of Belonging

Throughout the history of mankind, people have the need to belong in the community in which they live. The importance of belonging is vital...

Letter from Principal Eric Hamilton

As the countdown began to the beginning of another school year, I felt myself drawn to take one last fishing trip with my wife...

Athan Kaliakmanis Selected as Gatorade Illinois Football Player of the Year

Athan Kaliakmanis was selected as the Gatorade Illinois Football Player of the Year. Athan was already selected the NLCC Football Player of the Year...

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Showcasing Students’ Talent

As the proud Superintendent of District 34, I get the privilege of witnessing the remarkable talents and achievements of our students across the district....

Service with a Smile: AUGS Warrior Brew Bunch

During a typical morning at Antioch Upper Grade School, as the first bell rings, the students in Ms. Stetkus’ and Mr. Dabrowski’s classes are...

Student Spotlight: Maryrose Dadivas Shinesin Lake County Art Contest

Maryrose Dadivas, a talented student from Antioch Upper Grade School, has achieved remarkable success by placing second in the Lake County Treasurer’s annual 6th-8th...