Congratulations to the 2021 Commended/Semi-Finalist National Merit Scholars

About a year ago, the class of 2021 took the PSAT/National Merit Qualifying Test. The primary function of this assessment is to serve as...

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...

Lakes Hosts D117 Day

On Friday, January 17, 2020 we hosted our first D117 Day across the District. Students at Lakes enjoyed a carnival atmosphere for the first...

To Our Eagles Leaving the Nest

With the cold weather behind us (hopefully!) and the end of the school year in sight, we have reached a bittersweet season in the...

Students Selected for ILMEA District 7 Ensemble

ILMEA District 7: LCHS Lakes students Patrik Dortch, Jayvon Smith and Benito Padilla were selected to represent the school at the 2023 ILMEA District 7...

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...

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...

Get Involved! ACHS & LCHS Booster Clubs Open for New Members

Booster Club: CHSD117 Sequoit Pride is a not-for-profit booster club and fundraising organization which strongly believes that the more a student gets involved in their...

Welcome, Dr. Feucht!

Beginning July 1, Dr. Jeff Feucht will become the next superintendent of Community High School District 117. An established leader in public education, Dr. Feucht...

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1964: The Tribute to Perform for ACHS Benefit Concert

The benefit concert is scheduled for May 10th. The benefit is presented by the ACHS Class of 1964 Reunion Committee. All tickets sold will...

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...