Senior Paul Migas Leaves Pole Vaulting Legacy
LCHS: Student Success
As the calendar flips to August, students and staff alike are taking advantage of the last few weeks of summer. As we...
ACHS Fine Arts Winter Update
Fine Arts: ACHS
The ACHS Fine Arts Program had a very busy Winter season. The music program combined for two huge events in December starting...
Marching Band Earns Crowd Appeal Award at State
Marching Band: LCHS
On October 21, The Sound of Lakes Marching Band traveled to Illinois State University for the 2023 State of Illinois Marching Band...
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....
Major Upgrades with Capital Projects
CHSD117: Capital Projects
It has been a busy summer with all the capital project work, technology updates and cleaning happening at both our Antioch Community...
ACHS Hosts NLCC Art Show
ACHS: Fine Arts
Antioch Community High School recently played host to an extraordinary event that showcased the artistic prowess of students in the Northern Lake...
Spring Fine Arts a Success
ACHS: Fine Arts
Spring is the busiest season for the ACHS Fine Arts Department. The largest events of the year are the Spring Musical, the...
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...
LCHS Winter Athletics Going Strong
Athletics: LCHS
District 117 Girls GymnasticsThe District 117 girls gymnastics team has continued their steady improvement from season’s past. The Eagles and Sequoits have worked...
Investing in Future Education
As we dive deeper into the spring semester and warmer temperatures, it brings us immense joy to highlight the outstanding achievements of our students...
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Antioch’s “Pawcifer” Flo Reports to Duty
The Village of Antioch Police Department recently welcomed its newest recruit, but it’s her colleagues who are in training. Thanks to a generous donation...
Winter Weather Notice
Wintertime can bring along heavy snowfall and difficulty navigating the roadways or sidewalks. Heavy snowfall can also be an issue with mailboxes and snow...
Empower to Achieve
In our district, fostering a “culture of high expectations” is not just an aspiration; it’s a core pillar in our strategic plan that has...