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Congrats to the 2020 Graduating Class

Logan James Abanero Amir Abdelhadi Amber Mikayla Aderholt Madison Elizabeth Allen Ashley Jade Alm Daniel Connor Altmeyer Chance Aaron Andell Kaylin Amber Anderson Mackenzie Claire Anderson Marissa Ann Applegate Ethan Patrick Aschermann Allisyn Lynn Baker Madison...

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...

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...

Congrats Class of 2020!

Adrian Aguayo Talal Ahmed Anthony Albertini Nathan Altman Heidi Alviter Jennifer Ambre Teagan Ames Madalyn Amodeo Marijah Anderson Anthony Annunzio Darneisha Authement Kaitlyn Ayala Tate Baker Jordan Balleza Alexander Barbarise Ariana Barnett John Baronello Jack Bay Allison Beckman Daniel Bemis Matthew Bohn Paige Bolton Jerianne Bonaguidi Kara...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...