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,...
A Place Where Dreams Take Flight
This past fall, our students, staff, and community have achieved new heights and embraced accomplishments that exemplify our school’s spirit. Here’s a glimpse of...
Letter from Principal Eric Hamilton
As the countdown began to the beginning of another school year, I felt myself drawn to take one last fishing trip with my wife...
What is a Sequoit?
For the past several years, I have researched, investigated, asked questions, checked online resources, and observed happenings to discover the true meaning of the...
Achieve, Aspire & Launch
As Neal Armstrong took his first steps on the moon, he stated, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” As...
Change is Our Constant
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s a child, my family and I would head to the sledding hill at Adler Park in Libertyville, with our sleds and family toboggan....
Learning & Growing Together
In my 25 years in education, this has been one of the most challenging. Teachers and administrators were not trained for this. We want...
Game On Field House
The other night I was trying to find something to watch on the television. I was cruising through the list when I saw three...
Planting Seeds for Success
A fond childhood memory around this time was watching my father prepare for the garden plot he would rent. He would reserve a spot...
Learning New Skills
Have you ever built a chess board? Have you ever learned to speak another language? Have you ever been on stage and performed for...
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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...
CHSD117 Unveils New Home for Life Skills Academy
CHSD117: Life Skills Academy
By Tanya Karner, Ed.D, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
In a significant move towards enhancing educational opportunities for students, Community High School...