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...

Expanding the school day!

As times change, we experience incremental changes in education. One of these changes can be the duration of the school day. Our students are...

LCHS Musical Plays to Packed Houses

THEATER: LCHS This past March, Eagle Theatre at Lakes Community High School was proud to present Pippin, our first in-person musical since 2 years ago....

Lakes Hosts Winter Show

Winter Art Show: LCHS On December 6 art work from D117 and the surrounding grade school districts was featured in the annual Winter Art Show....

Lakes Teacher Awarded Seminar Grant

Awards - LCHS Congratulations to Lakes HS teacher, Ms. Alex Jarosz, who was one of 40 educators nationwide to participate in a competitive weeklong...

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....

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....

Student Council Gives Back

Student Council: LCHS At the beginning of the year, the LCHS Student Council embraced one initiative: Give back.  Senior Class President Samantha Skula and Student Council...

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...

Never Stop Exploring

Classroom highlights: LCHS The annual LCHS Adventure Education field trip brought 142 students to Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures to enjoy a day of zip...

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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...