Friday Fanscout, October 25, 2024

• Confidential Reporting Tool
  
• Forest Scout Friday
• Save the Date: Parent Coffee with Principal Lenart and Special Guest Math Instructional Director Jeff Summy

• Boo Grams
  

• Congratulations to Our Illinois State Scholars!

• District 115 Referendum Community Update

• Supporting DPM 5th Grader Olivia Rubeck

• Veterans Day Supply Drive

• Watch Under the Hard Hat Episode 10

• Athletics
  
• Classic Toyota of Waukegan Donates Car to Lake Forest High School
  

• CROYA
  

• FAN Event: You Are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Your Child's Mental Health
• LFHS Foundation Spring Luncheon
• Submit Your Design for the LF/LB Chamber Holiday Button Contest

• Activity Bus Sign-Up Available for LFHS Students

• Announcing LFHS Alumni Happy Hours
  
• FAN Event: How to Raise a Citizen (And Why It's Up to You to Do It)
  

• Halloween Door Decorating
• Picture Retake Days
• Student One Pager
• Veterans Day Art Contest
• Veterans Day Assembly
  

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Need the Fanscout translated? Please see the translation button on the upper right corner of this communication! ¿Necesitas traducir el Fanscout? Por favor, vea el botón de traducción arriba a la derecha!

If you need Dr. Lenart's video translated to a specific language, please follow the following steps.

1. Turn On Subtitles: Click the CC (Closed Captions) button at the bottom right of the video to turn on English subtitles.
2. Open Settings: Click on the gear icon () at the bottom right corner of the video player to access settings.
3. Select Subtitles: In the settings menu, click on "Subtitles/CC" and then select "Auto-translate" from the options that appear.
4. Choose Language: Scroll through the list of available languages and select the language you want the video translated. The captions will now automatically translate to that language.

Si necesita traducir el video de la Dra. Lenart a un idioma específico, siga los siguientes pasos.

1. Activar subtítulos: Haga clic en CC (subtítulos) en la parte inferior derecha del video para activar los subtítulos en inglés.

2. Abrir configuración: Haga clic en el icono de engranaje () en la esquina inferior derecha del reproductor de video para acceder a la configuración.

3. Seleccionar subtítulos: En el menú de configuración, haga clic en "Subtítulos/CC" y luego seleccione "Traducción automática" de las opciones que aparecen.

4. Elija idioma: Desplácese por la lista de idiomas disponibles y seleccione El idioma que quieres que se traduzca el vídeo.. Los subtítulos ahora se traducirán automáticamente a ese idioma.

We want to reassure students, parents, staff, and the community that maintaining a safe learning environment is our highest responsibility as a school community. We encourage anyone with concerns about misconduct, past or present, to use the LFHS Confidential Reporting Tool or to contact local law enforcement. The crisis hotline Text For Help is also available as provided by LEAD at 844-823-5323 (community code: LAKECO).

This Week in The Forest Scout

Happy Friday, Scouts! The Forest Scout is coming at you again this week to let you know what’s new in the community. Make sure to check it out so you can stay in the know.

Overall Must Read:

• Editor-in-Chief Reese Harper profiles Girls Leading Change Honoree Noel Demetrio, covering her time spent at the White House

In LFHS:

• Editor-in-Chief Lyla Carney shares how LFHS Hosted Its Inaugural All School Service Day

• Staff Writer Trevor Diem profiles expat Alex Vilardell Munoz

• Staff Writer Evelyn Marshall questions Why are Fewer Students Reading for Fun?

• Staff Writer Addington Leahy with Leaders Within LFHS: Mother’s Trust Foundation Teens

In Between the Lines:

• Staff Writer Gavin Burns profiles Boden Rupprecht and his Commitment to Trinity College

• Staff Writer Dominic Mordini shares the Legacy of Derrick Rose

• Staff Writer Kayden Prieto writes how Varsity Girls Volleyball is Wrapping up with Senior Night

• Staff Writer Jack Walsh shares how Varsity Field Hockey is Preparing for Playoffs

• Staff Writer Nate Uhart shares how Boys Soccer is Beginning Playoffs Against Deerfield

In Our Opinion:

• Editors Grace Donovan and McKenzy Hoopis want to know Where the Old LFHS Traditions Went

• In LFHS Editor Amelia Hansen believes TikTok Shouldn’t Shape Our Political Perspective

• Staff Writer Dylan Giertsen with Being Sick Has Become an ‘F’ in Powerschool

• Staff Writer Rayanne Attar shares the Environmental Effects of Teachers Encouraging the Use of AI

• Staff Writer Finley Karr questions How Politics Should be Incorporated in the Classroom?

In Style:

• Staff Writer Helena FlorJancic shares Cute Sweaters to Elevate Your Fall Wardrobe

• Staff Writer Lizzy Grace hosts Stylish Scouts Featuring the Busam Twins

In Culture:

• Staff Writer Bridget Diem shares The Ultimate Guide to Navigating a Gluten-Free Diet

Watch it:

• Staff Writer Kacey Busam hosts Cece Gordon as she Looks Back at her School Dance Dresses

• Staff Writers David Carrillo and Max Weninger are back with Ep. 3 of Backstage Pass featuring Varsity Golf Captain Huston O’Neil

• Staff Writers Anna Jasper and Lizzy Grace host Ep. 1 of Table Talk featuring the Atzeff Brothers

• Staff Writers Brayden Thiergart, Ryan Milliman, and Will Frentzas with Finish the Lyric

Shout out to our varsity boys lacrosse team who are the IHSA 2024 State Champions and were presented with their state championship board last Friday during the football game!

October 25: Deadline for Pass/Fail

October 25: No School for Students and Staff

October 30: Virtual FAN Event - How to Raise a Citizen

October 30: Orchestra Concert - 7:30 PM

Nov 1: Deadline for Level Change

Nov 4: Band Concert 7:30-9:00 PM

Nov 5: Election Day - No School for Students and Staff

Lake Forest High School is proud to announce that several of our outstanding seniors have been named 2025-2026 Illinois State Scholars! This prestigious honor is awarded to students across the state who demonstrate superior academic potential based on a combination of exemplary ACT or SAT scores and their sixth-semester GPA.

The Illinois State Scholar program recognizes students in the top 10% of high school seniors from 765 schools across Illinois. This recognition highlights their dedication to academic excellence, their commitment to rigorous studies, and their promising potential for success in higher education.

We congratulate our Illinois State Scholar Scouts for this significant achievement and commend them for their hard work and dedication.

With the Enabling Phase coming to a close, we are pleased to report we are on time and under budget. Please join us to hear an update on our progress and future plans as we look toward Phase One construction.

Date: December 12, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Raymond Moore Auditorium at Lake Forest High School East Campus, 1285 N. McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL

Our community is coming together to support Olivia Rubeck, a 5th grader at Deer Path Middle School (DPM), who has been courageously battling leukemia and recently faced an additional challenge—a traumatic brain injury. Olivia’s journey has been incredibly difficult, but she has shown immense strength, and now it’s our turn to help lift her and her family up during this challenging time.

To aid in Olivia’s medical expenses and ongoing recovery efforts, a t-shirt fundraiser has been organized where you can purchase a specially designed t-shirt with all proceeds from the sales going directly to Olivia and her family to help with the financial costs they are facing. Not only will your contribution provide financial relief, but it will also send a powerful message of hope and solidarity to Olivia during her fight.

To buy a t-shirt and make a difference, scan the QR Code below. Every t-shirt sold will make a significant impact and help Olivia on her road to recovery.

Let’s come together as a community to show Olivia that she is not alone in this battle. Your kindness and generosity can help make a world of difference. Thank you for your support!

We want all taxpayers to have access to clear and timely information about our progress with the restoration and improvement projects funded by the 2023 referendum. To learn more about the Phase 1 Bidding Process, please see our next episode of “Under the Hard Hat,” hosted by one of our LFHS student reporters, Kallista Schneiderman.

Lake Forest High School received a generous donation from Classic Toyota of Waukegan. Fred Marks, the owner of Classic Toyota and a Lake Forest resident, has donated a 2012 Dodge Charger to the school’s Safety and Security Department. This donation will enhance the department’s ability to patrol the campus and support the safety of students, staff, and community members throughout the school day and at after-school events.

Fred Marks, a parent of three Lake Forest High School students (LFHS 2017, 2020, and 2025), has maintained a close connection with LFHS Safety and Security Department Assistant John “JT” Teichman. Marks and Teichman first met in Libertyville when Marks was a teenage football and baseball player coached by Teichman. Their bond has remained strong over the years. Fred’s desire to support the community and his former coach has inspired him to make this meaningful donation.

“We are immensely grateful to Fred Marks and Classic Toyota for their continued generosity,” said Dr. Matthew L. Montgomery, Superintendent of Lake Forest Schools. “This donation represents not only a significant addition to our security resources but also the strong community ties that help make Lake Forest a wonderful place for our students.”

“I appreciate his thoughtfulness and that Fred cares about everyone at the school,” shared John Teichman. “Through our lifelong friendship, I’ve known him as a young man and have seen him mature into a well-rounded man, just a very good person.”

This is the third vehicle Classic Toyota has donated to LFHS, further strengthening the partnership between the school and the local dealership. Fred Marks took extra care to inspect and prepare the vehicle before donating it, ensuring it was ready to serve the school at no cost.

“This vehicle will be a valuable tool for our team,” said Chuck Walsh, Director of Safety and Security at LFHS. “We are fortunate to have strong community support that directly impacts our ability to maintain a safe campus.”

• 10/16 – CROYA’s Annual Poinsettia Fundraiser begins! Go to CROYApoinsettia.com for more details about our new online orders, or order from a CROYA kid!

• 10/23 – Fall Retreat registration opens at 10am. Go to our Retreat page for all the information about the retreat and the registration process! This retreat fills up FAST, so check your RecTrac account information NOW!
• 10/23 – High School Meeting: How Well Do You Know Me? 7-8pm at CROYA!

November 18, 2024, 7:00 pm

We're excited for the upcoming online FAN event, featuring Christine M. Crawford, MD, MPH and Tramaine Presley, Psy.D., LCPC, LMHC.

Click Here to Learn More and Register

SEEKING LUNCHEON SPONSORS & AUCTION DONATIONS

LFHS Foundation is gearing up for our annual Spring Luncheon, Celebrating Educational Excellence, on May 2, 2025. We have a beautiful venue: Knollwood Club. We have an engaging speaker: Harlan Cohen. Now we need SPONSORS & AUCTION DONATIONS. If your family or business would like to support LFHS and help fund future grants as a SPONSOR or AUCTION DONOR you can do so directly via our event website using the link LFHSLunch25.givesmart.com or by downloading the forms on our website at lfhsfoundation.org/donors--sponsors. Those with questions should contact Nicole Phelan about sponsorship or Kirstin Carruthers about auction donations.

Submit Your Design for the LF/LB Chamber Holiday Button Contest

Kids in 1st-12th grade are invited to design the 2024 LF/LB Chamber Holiday Button! The winner's design will be featured community-wide, and they’ll receive $100 in Chamber Checks.

Submit your design by November 4 at 10:00 am.

For details, visit LFLBchamber.com or contact info@LFLBchamber.com.

Are you interested in getting a ride home from your activities after school?

Starting October 16, LFHS will offer a free bus ride home after sports, clubs, or other after-school activities.

Students who want to join the new LFHS Activity Bus route should fill out the interest form using the QR code below or go to bit.ly/lfhsbus. Students must be logged into their LFHS email when signing up.

CALLING ALL ALUMNI! View the content below to attend a Happy Hour in Lake Forest or Lincoln Park!

Do You Live Out of State?

Why not plan a Happy Hour for alumni in your area? LFHS ALUMNI will promote your event via our social channels. Feel free to email us at lfhsalumni@lfschools.net with your event details.

Happy Hour at Parlay Lincoln Park

Friday, November 15, 2024, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Drink and Food Specials

Class of 2014 10th Reunion

November 30, 2024

For more information, please email LFHS2014Reunion@gmail.com

October 30, 2024, 7:00 pm

We're excited for the upcoming online FAN event featuring Lindsey Cormack, Ph.D. and Heidi Stevens. In her new book, How to Raise a Citizen (And Why It's Up to You to Do It), Cormack shows how engaging with children about our political system at a young age can help to better prepare them to engage with and understand politics and be catalysts for change. She argues that we all bear a little responsibility for our children’s lack of understanding about these subjects; our political system is a complicated one to understand, our society has an aversion to talking about politics, and our schools are stretched.

Here is the updated student one pager.

Student One Pager

On November 11, 2024, from 1:00-1:40 PM (6th period), we will gather as a school community to honor those who have served our country in a special Veterans Day Program, held in collaboration with the Lake Forest American Legion Post 264. Veterans Day honors military veterans, meaning all individuals who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The day is intended to recognize and thank living veterans for their service, dedication, and sacrifices made in defending the country.

All entries must be submitted to the Student Activities Office (Upper Library) by the end of the school day on Friday, November 1.

Please feel free to reach out to me at tsabin@lfschools.net or Ms. Malec at amalec@lfschools.net with any questions or for further details.

We look forward to seeing your creative expressions and honoring our veterans together.