Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Graduates

Bekim Alijoski  Charles Andre  Youssef Belfakhir  Anthony Cutrone-Harbus Makayla Diedrich Graham Doench Rayna Fisher Brennan Flood-Cooper Moira Flood-Cooper Madelyn Funke Marleigh Gaulin Lydia Geiger Maddison Goldberg Rowan Goss Angelo Grillo Rayyan Grosbier Aubrey Hoerle Sophia Hughes Andreas Kaliakmanis Violet Klowas Caitlin Lanners Zachary Little Brek Lyndon Myles...

Celebrating Our Shared Successes

As the end of another school year draws near, I find myself reflecting on the incredible achievements of both our students and staff. D34...

AUGS Honored with IESA Sportsmanship Award

Antioch Upper Grade School has been recognized with the esteemed Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) Division Sportsmanship Award for the 2023/24 school year, a...

Serving Up Success

The Antioch Upper Grade School 6th/7th grade Girls Volleyball team proudly clinched the title of 2024 Northwest Suburban Conference champions, showcasing their unwavering dedication...

D34 Staff Lead the Way at County-Wide Institute Day

In a testament to the dedication and professionalism that define our local educational community, the Lake County Regional Office of Education recently hosted its...

W.C. Petty Student Council Receives National Recognition

The W.C. Petty Elementary School Student Council has been recognized as a 2024 Student Council of Excellence by the American Student Council Association (ASCA). The...

AUGS StudentsReceive Top Honors at Evanston Jazz Festival

Three talented students from Antioch Upper Grade School have been recognized with the Outstanding Soloist Award at the prestigious Evanston Jazz Festival. Cole Sanfilippo...

Buzzing With Brilliance

7th grader Jace White, a beacon of geographical brilliance, triumphed in the 2024 Antioch Upper Grade School Geography Bee, outmaneuvering 19 other finalists with...

AUGS Recognized as a National School to Watch

Antioch Upper Grade School has achieved a significant milestone by being designated as a National School to Watch by the Association of Illinois Middle-Grade...

Striking a Chord: AUGS Band Director Leads Workshop for Illinois Music Educators

We are proud to shine a spotlight on one of our very own educators from Antioch Upper Grade School, Mr. Brendan Frank, who recently...

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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...