D117 Welcomes Two New Principals
NEW PRINCIPALS: CHSD117
Community High School District 117 is eager to announce Jori Bowen has accepted the position at Lakes Community High School as principal...
It Takes a Team
As a result of the COVID-19 shut down in March, many of our Driver’s Ed students were unable to complete their behind the wheel...
How to Physical Distance Without Socially Distancing
Due to the COVID pandemic, many things have changed in a short amount of time. As we move into the 2020-2021 school year, we...
Exemplary Student Research Program (ESRP) Inspires Next Generation of Researchers
The ESRP, now in its ninth year, welcomed 137 students and 23 teachers from 17 diverse Chicagoland high schools for the 2019–2020 school year....
Tech Students Busy in the Summer
This summer, Mr. Marcus Staples recruited exceptional students from Lakes to fill the job of “Summer Tech Crew.” Putting their 2018-19 school-year learning to...
Reshaping Our Vision
Do you believe that achieving success – monetarily, socially, or otherwise – will make you happy? Actually, American psychologist, Martin Seligam, presented a new...
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...
Little Sequoits and Eagles Bring Halloween Energy to D117
Halloween: CHSD117
Little Sequoits celebrated the season with an epic Trick-or-Treat through the halls of ACHS! The costumes were adorable but the expressions of wonder...
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...
New Outdoor Amphitheater Seating
Lakes Community High School would like to thank senior, Collin Kao and Boy Scout Pack 314 for the amazing work they have done as...
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The Power of Collaboration: Actively Listening for Mutual Understanding
In previous editions of Connections, I have highlighted our District 117 Portrait of a Graduate which identifies six competencies we want our students to...
CHSD117 Unveils New Home for Life Skills Academy
CHSD117: Life Skills Academy
By Tanya Karner, Ed.D, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
In a significant move towards enhancing educational opportunities for students, Community High School...