National Merit Scholarship Honors ACHS Students
Seniors Jack Bay, Marja Lalley, and Charles Smith received the National Merit-Letter of Commendation from the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. These students are...
Congratulations to the 2021 Commended/Semi-Finalist National Merit Scholars
About a year ago, the class of 2021 took the PSAT/National Merit Qualifying Test. The primary function of this assessment is to serve as...
2019 Graduation Ceremony
On Sunday, May 19, w filled the gym with family and friends for the 2019 Graduation Ceremony. Three hundred nineteen seniors crossed the stage...
Become a Substitute Teacher for D117!
At D117, we love our substitute teachers for their commitment to our students and their support of our teachers! Please consider joining our team...
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...
Running Strong
The ACHS Cross Country team gets ready for their meet at Grayslake.
Fall Play: She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms
On Oct 15-17, Eagle Theatre presented She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms written by Qui Nguyen - 100% virtually on Zoom. The play revolves around...
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....
Hot Cocoa Crammin’ for Final Exams
Teachers stayed after school in December to help students prepare for Final Exams with Crammin’ with Cocoa. Hot chocolate was provided to all as...
AP Yard Signs
Administrators and teachers took to the road in August to deliver a variety of Advanced Placement yard signs. Continuing the tradition of recognizing AP...