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Wednesday, February 12th

• Lakes Eagles Booster Club Happy Hour Mixer & Brief Meeting at LakeHouse Restaurant in Lake Villa, 6 pm Social, 7 pm Meeting

Friday, February 14th

• Institute Day - No School

Monday, February 17th

• Presidents' Day - No School

Thursday, February 20th

• Board of Education Meeting @ LCHS 6:30 pm

Friday, February 21st

• Mama Mia! Opening Night @ 7pm

• 2/22 - 7pm
• 2/23 - 2pm
• 2/28 - 7pm
• 3/1 - 2pm & 7pm

Monday, February 24th

• Panorama Student Survey

Thursday, February 27th

• Blood Drive

Monday, March 3rd

• Casimir Pulaski Day - NO SCHOOL

2024-25 School Year Calendar

NEW! 2025-26 School Year Calendar

Congratulations to the following student for being recognized by their teachers, coaches, and sponsors for their efforts and contributions!

LEBC will host the Bid It To Win It! Online auction from Friday, April 11 thru Tuesday, April 15. More details to come! Stay tuned!

Starting February 18th through the 28th, the Student Council is hosting a Candy Collection Drive Contest to support the candy needs of the Easter Bunny Breakfast. Donations of individually wrapped candy can be placed in the collection bags located in first-period classrooms. The classroom with the most candy donations collected wins donuts for that classroom.

We are excited to share that Lakes Community High School has partnered with Compass Education Group to offer an at-home, computer-proctored ACT practice test at no cost. This test matches the current paper/pencil, linear digital version of the ACT and includes the required science test, which contributes to the Composite score.

DATE & TIME

The at-home, computer-proctored ACT practice test is available anytime from Thursday, February 28th, to Sunday, March 16th. Please note that the registration deadline is Monday, February 24th, at 2 PM Central. We look forward to seeing our students take advantage of this opportunity! Click here to register

High school and middle school students are invited to our upcoming Admissions Forum; a unique opportunity to learn more about the U.S. Naval Academy and Navy ROTC program. Attendees will meet their Regional Director of Admissions, Admission Counselor, Blue & Gold Officers, Congressional Staff members, and Midshipmen.

Chicago, IL Admissions Forum

Saturday, March 15, 2025

10 AM - 12 PM

Carver Military Academy - Auditorium

13100 S. Doty Ave, Chicago, IL 60827

RSVP: https://forms.gle/paX6jsmzegU4WWAD7

Summer Programs

Summer Seminar (students entering 12th grade) and Summer STEM Programs (students entering 9th- 11th grade)

(If you are interested in attending any of the United Service Academies you are highly encouraged to attend one of these summer programs at one of the Academies.)

https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/index.php

Thank you!

Mr. Bargar

Students will be asked to participate in a social learning survey during 2nd period on February 24, 2025. A modified bell schedule for February 24 will be used to provide time for administration.

On March 17 students will be asked to complete anonymous school environment and equity-and-inclusion surveys. This year D117 has applied for permission to use the data collected through these surveys in place of an additional survey that students have been asked to complete in the past called 5Essentials. We're excited to preserve more instructional time by consolidating how many surveys we ask students to complete.

You can read the district letter regarding these surveys, including an opportunity for parent opt-out, here: Panorama family letter -- Spring 2025 student surveys.

More information about a new Panorama Education parent survey will be coming soon.

Hello! Registration for D117 Summer School 2025 is open. As a reminder, registration closes on April 4th! The options offered are various credit-bearing courses, bridge courses to assist with transitioning to higher-level coursework, credit recovery, and Summer Freshman Academy. Shared here is the Summer School Brochure. For clarity, the last page of the brochure contains the information and links to the registration form. If you have any questions, please reach out to your counselor or respective building Summer School Principal.

Curt Onstad

LCHS Summer School Principal

According to Section 10-20.56 of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/10-20.56], school districts may, by adopted resolution, utilize "e-learning days" in lieu of emergency days. The number of e-learning days may not exceed the minimum number of proposed emergency days for an approved school calendar. The district's e-learning program must be verified by the regional office of education or intermediate service center for the school district prior to implementation. The school board must hold a public hearing prior to initial adoption or renewal of an e-learning program. Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of Community High School District 117 in the County of Lake, State of Illinois, the Resolution to Adopt eLearning Program in Lieu of the District’s Scheduled Emergency Days for said school district for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2028 will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection at the School District 117 Business Office, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa, Illinois 60046. Hours of inspection are 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said resolution will be held at 6:30 p.m. on the 20th day of February 2025, at Lakes Community High School, 1600 Eagle Way, Lake Villa, IL 60046 by the Board of Education Community High School District 117, in the County of Lake, State of Illinois.

Important information will be communicated next month. Watch your email!

This is the time of year when parents fear that they've forgotten to order their students cap and gown. Don't worry! As part of the school year registration process/fees you have already ordered and paid for them.

An email was sent to parents/guardians of the Class of 2025 on January 15th. It's regarding confirming important information that was entered at the time of registration. Questions can be directed to Erika Marino at (847) 838-7102 or erika.marino@chsd117.org.

https://communityhsd117.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/community.jsp

NEW: Check out our D117 Infinite Campus Parent University for a library of the Infinite Campus tips shared in our weekly newsletter.

• Attending a college visit is a great way to learn about colleges/universities.
• College visits are open to Juniors and Seniors and will take place in the College and Career Center.
• To attend a college visit you must both register in Maia Learning and obtain permission to attend from the teacher of the class that you'll be missing 24 school hours in advance (ie. A Monday 8:30am visit requires registration and permission from your teacher by 8:30am the previous Friday).

Here is the full calendar.

College of Lake County Apprenticeship Awareness Programs

Calendar of Programs 2024- 2025

Last week was busy for your Eagles! The varsity girls basketball team played a gritty game vs. Antioch last week and will host Grayslake Central to close out their NLCC schedule this Wednesday. The ladies will play Vernon Hills at St. Viator on 2/18 in the 1st round of regionals. Gymnastics had a great night at regionals on 2/5. Julia Blasinski qualified for the Mundelein sectional in beam, vault, uneven parallel bars, and placed 4th in the all-around. In addition, she set the D117 record with a score of 9.35 in the floor exercise, en route to her 2nd regional championship in that event! Boys basketball traveled to Round Lake on 2/4 and defeated the Panthers and will host the Sequoits in a huge NLCC match up on 2/11. Girls bowling won their 3rd consecutive regional title on Saturday, qualifying the entire team for the Hoffman Estates sectional! Peyton Mezo was the individual regional champion. Haven Sylves, Osmairi Medina, Elise Kaylor, Tina Hasner, and Josie Larson will wrestle at sectionals this weekend at New Trier. Congratulations to the Jayden Rudnicki and Julian Ramos, who advanced the Crystal Lake Central sectional in wrestling! Boys track and field will kickoff their indoor season, hosting the "Clash at the Coliseum" on 2/15.

Thank you for your continued support of Lakes athletics!

Tuesday, February 11th-Boys Basketball vs. Antioch, 7:00 PM

Wednesday, February 12th-Girls Basketball vs. Grayslake Central, 7:00 PM

Saturday, February 15th-Boys Track and Field hosts the "Clash at the Coliseum," 9:00

AM

Click here for the latest Eagle athletic updates!

Shout-out to senior Adey Martin for her amazing collage, in recognition of the contributions of Girls and Women In Sports!

Congratulations to Owen Klosinski, who has committed to UW-Stevens Point to continue his baseball career!

Congratulations to Izzy Schneiderheinze, who has committed to Maryville University to continue her swimming career!

As the winter season moves quickly to an end, we wanted to give a loud shout-out to these outstanding athletes. Thank you for your dedication, contributions, and passion as Eagles. Congratulations!

Senior Gisele Muzones photographed and designed this impressive tribute to our senior athletes.

• Check our website for the latest info on Club and Activities offerings, meeting dates and times.
• Follow us on social media: Instagram Twitter
• Registration is now live for Clubs and Competitive Activities.

Tuesday, February 11- Math Team Catholic Math League @ home

Thursday, February 13- eSports on line

Friday, February 13-Saturday, February 14- Chess@ State in Peoria

Sunday, February 15- Winterguard @ Lake Park High School West

Wishing our Chess Team good luck as they head to the IHSA Chess State Series, to be held in Peoria February 13 and 14th. We will send them off with a State Walk on Thursday morning.

Congrats to our first Activities collegiate signer, Jeremy Cassin! Jeremy will be joining the eSports team at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA. Congrats to coach Jim Anderson, as well!

Black History Month and Cooking Contests

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Calendar

Friends of the Arts

Eagle Theatre

Lakes Live Stream

Lakes YouTube

We are genuinely proud of our students and all that they achieve. Some student activities are outside of LCHS and D117, so we are excited to celebrate them here. If you have an update to include, please send it to Principal Bowen at jori.bowen@chsd117.org

Visit last week's News from the Nest here!

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