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...

Sequoit Theater Plays to Sold Out Audiences

Theater: ACHS The Sequoit Theatre produced the production Puffs by Matt Cox. Puffs looks at the life of Wayne, Megan, Oliver, and other fellow Puffs...

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,...

Career and Tech Education Department Brings Back Mock Interview to D117

Mock Interviews: ACHS Mock Interviews returned to ACHS for the first time since March 12, 2020! Students in Personal Finance and Life Resource Management were...

Eagle Theatre at Illinois State Theatre Festival

LCHS: Theatre Eagle Theatre had a grand time bringing their fall play, William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, down to the Illinois HS Theatre...

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...

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 Positive Character Builds Exceptional Culture 

If you, or someone you know, has had the privilege of having a family member attend ACHS or LCHS, you are likely aware that...

Another IHSA Academic All State Selection for Lakes Community High School

LCHS: Academic All State The Illinois High School Association’s (IHSA) Academic All State Team is the top honor a senior student athlete can receive...

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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...