Introducing District 117 Portrait of a Graduate
In previous editions of Connections, I shared updates on the work of our strategic plan coalition of students, staff, families, and community members. This...
TechSmart Pilots Computer Science for Students
Computer Science - CHSD117
TechSmart is a new course we are piloting in the 2022-23 school year with a curriculum pathway that will have a...
Communicating with Families
Communication - CHSD117
Communicating effectively with our families and community is a priority for Community High School District 117. We believe that communication leads to...
Building a Home Away from Home
I sometimes say that I loved high school so much that I never left, as my entire career has been spent in a high school....
Spring Music & Visual Arts Festival a Success
Music & Arts - CHSD117
One of the highlights of the D117 Fine Arts Department is the annual Spring D117 Music and Visual Arts Festival....
Sequoits’ Spring Sports Wrapup
Athletics - ACHS
Baseball finished with a 21-13-1 record. TJ Schuyler earned NLCC Player of the Year and NLCC All-Conference recognition. Joining him as all-conference...
Freshman Mentoring Programs Coming this Fall
Transition Services - CHSD117
District 117 knows that a strong sense of belonging and connection to your school is strongly related to a student’s success...
D117 Students Recognized for Earning the Illinois Seal of Biliteracy
Biliteracy - CHSD117
We believe that bilingualism is an asset in today’s global society that can provide additional opportunities in students’ lives and careers. The...
D117 Celebrates Student Voice
CHSD117: Student Voice
Both Antioch and Lakes High School provide numerous opportunities for students to share their voices, thoughts, opinions, passions, and experiences through...
Becoming the Best Version of Ourself
As I write this, the calendar is turning from April to May. This is one of the busiest times in any school in America,...