Dance/Cheer Host Best Invitational in the State

CHSD117: Dance & Cheer Programs On January 7th, 2023, D117 hosted the inaugural All of the Lights Competitive Cheerleading and Competitive Dance Invitational at the...

Winter Art Show Highlights Student Artwork

The Winter Art Show is an opportunity to highlight the work of first semester art students in our community. It is a collaboration between...

Field House Renamed McKay Center

Field House: CHSD117 On August 3, 2021 the Community High School District 117 Field House was officially opened. The facility has quickly become a centerpiece...

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...

Lakes Fall Play Creates One of a Kind Experience for Audience

Theater: LCHS For the first time in recent Lakes history, the theater department brought the audience onto the stage with our actors. Eagle Theatre presented...

Lakes Senior Athletic Awards

Each year the Lakes Athletic Department accepts nominations for various department awards from Head Coaches and Administrators at Lakes Community High School. Nominees are...

Lakes Senior Prom Forever into the Night

Prom is a highlight of high school for many and on May 1, 2021 we were able to celebrate our Seniors with an elegant...

Cross Country Teams Finished Strong in the 2020 Postseason

On October 17, the girls’ team won their 2nd consecutive NLCC title. Brooke Stromsland won her 2nd NLCC Title. Brooke Stromsland, Paige Caruth, Madison...

Eagle Athletics: Involvement = Academic Success

Over the past few years, Lakes has been analyzing the academic impact that athletic participation has on our students. For the third year in...

Illinois State Scholars Recognized at Lakes

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is pleased to recognize these Illinois high school students who have been named 2020-21 State Scholars for their...

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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...