A Season of Honor, Success & Accolades
The groundhog in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania said spring is coming early, and the sun is finally starting to poke out again. I hope your midwinter...
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...
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 Musical Impresses with ‘Legally Blonde’
ACHS: Theater
Last spring, Antioch High School showcased an impressive production of the musical Legally Blonde. The students, brimming with talent and enthusiasm, delivered an...
Flag Football Is Here!
NEW SPORT: CHSD117
Flag Football District 117 is beyond excited to have our inaugural girls flag football season this fall. This past February, the IHSA...
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...
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...
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...
Building Communications Skills For Life
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 Students Perform at All-State Concert
Lakes Community High School’s music students participated in the All-State Concert on Feb. 1 at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois. LCHS’s all-state...
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Grand Opening of Vern Thelen Park
I am deeply honored to continue serving as your Antioch Township Supervisor. Running for office is never easy, and I’m sincerely grateful for the...
Antioch Township Schedule of Senior Events: July – September 2025
Monday Movie Series for Seniors
Location: Antioch Movie Theatre, 378 Lake StreetTime: All movies start at 10 AM (Theatre opens at 9:30 AM)July 21: Driving...
New Superintendent Appointed at Grass Lake School District 36
After careful consideration, Dr. William Newby has announced his decision to retire as Superintendent of Grass Lake School District 36 following the 2025-2026 school...