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...
Building a Home Away from Home
I sometimes say that I loved high school so much that I never left, as my entire career has been spent in a high school....
Eagles Celebrate Twenty Years
Do you remember what you were doing 20 years ago on August 23, 2004? Some of you were so young, you were not even...
Inspiring Students to Dream & Empowering Them to Achieve
I am thrilled to present to you Antioch CCSD 34’s strategic plan, a collaborative effort that reflects our shared vision for the future of...
Vern Thelen Park Becoming Vibrant Recreational Oasis
As the Fall season approaches, we are thrilled to unveil the exciting plans we have been diligently working on for the development of Vern...
Airborne Sequoits
Antioch Community High School’s Dance team take to the sky to ready up for the upcoming school year.
Colleen Lennon
Executive Director at AAHAA
Position tenure: 6.5 years
Opened Midwest Division of Kazuri Jewelry an NGO supporting women in Kenya, East Africa.
President of the Keystone Foundation...
To Our Eagles Leaving the Nest
With the cold weather behind us (hopefully!) and the end of the school year in sight, we have reached a bittersweet season in the...
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,...
Kicking Off the Summer Season
I am thrilled to kick off another fantastic summer season in our beloved community! I believe there’s no better time to relish in the...
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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...