The Sequoit Weekly
Week of January 26th, 2025
Important Upcoming Dates
This Week and Beyond
February 6th
- You Make A Difference Awards, 7:00 am
- Sequoit Pride Booster Club Monthly Meeting 7:00 pm
- Institute Day - NO SCHOOL
February 17th
- HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL
February 20th
- Board of Education Meeting @LCHS 6:30 pm
February 27th
- Semester 2 Grade Checkpoint 1 of 3
January Student Of The Month: John Stahl (2nd Week)
January's student of the month at ACHS is junior John Stahl. As student of the month, John gets unlimited bragging rights, and a free pizza, generously donated by our friends at Antioch Pizza. Take a look at what some of John's teachers had to say about this exemplary student.
Infinite Campus Tips (NEW)
Check out our D117 Infinite Campus Parent University for a library of Infinite Campus tips.
ACT Prep Course: Due Date Extended (NEW)
DEADLINE EXTENDED!!
1. Click on this link to register and select session times
2. Pay via Infinite Campus under "Optional Fees"
Test Prep (ACT) - Math or English $55
Test Prep (ACT) - Both $100
Both steps are required to be fully registered.
Contact Catrina Sakalowski at catrina.sakalowski@chsd117.org, with payment questions
If you have any ACT Prep questions, or need to move sessions due to activities, please contact :
Ms. Nicole Hebson (nicole.hebson@chsd117.org) or Ms. Megan Troyer (megan.troyer@chsd117.org).
Sequoit Pride Online Spirit Shop (3rd Week)
The Sequoit Pride Booster Club has an on-line store. Help support activities and experiences for our students by purchasing some spirit wear. You can access the store by using this link.
The Superintendent's Corner: From The Desk of Dr. Jeff Feucht (2nd Week)
In honor of “D117 Day” on January 17, I was thrilled to highlight two exceptional District 117 educators who truly embody our D117 Portrait of a Graduate. This feature, the first of a regular quarterly series, focuses on LCHS Social Studies Teacher Alex Jarosz and ACHS CTE Teacher Jon Salaban. I was honored to sit down and interview both of them in their classrooms. Through their unique approaches and dedication, they serve as shining examples of the competencies we aim to instill in all of our students by the time they graduate! You can share this link to the story on our website here !
Call For Volunteers: Mock Interviews (NEW)
Antioch Community High School is again hosting Mock Interviews for students in Introduction to Business, Personal Finance & Life Resource Management (LRM). Students have been exploring careers, resumes and the interview process. Mock Interviews provide the opportunity for them to make these concepts real.
Mock Interviews will take place on Thursday, Feb. 13. We need YOUR help to make the project a success - can you help us provide this real-world life experience? This process allows our students to be both college and career-ready.
Please SIGN UP HERE for the individual period(s) you are available. There will be approximately 160 students interviewing over the day. The specific schedule for volunteers is as follows:
Classes
Period 1 8:00-8:50 4 volunteers needed
Period 2 8:55-9:45 6 volunteers needed
Period 3 9:50-10:40 8 volunteers needed
Period 5 11:40-12:30 5 volunteers needed
Period 7 1:30-2:20 11 volunteers needed (2 classes)
Period 8 2:25-3:15 7 volunteers needed
In our current economic times, many companies are looking for ways to connect with potential employees. If your company would like to participate in this Mock Interview opportunity, please feel free to share this email. We are eager to partner with the community to provide real connections for our students and local businesses.
Further information including student expectations, potential interview questions and a rubric “scoring guide” will be provided to confirmed volunteers before the Mock Interviews.
If you have questions, please do contact me at donna.corcoran@chsd117.org.
Support for families experiencing housing insecurity (NEW)
Are you or another ACHS family experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity?
The federal McKinney-Vento Act helps protect the rights of students whose families are experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. You can review those rights with the Illinois State Board of Education Housing Insecurity Fact Sheet and read more at isbe.net/Pages/Homeless.aspx.
You can reference ISBE's parent questionnaire if you want to consider if your student may be eligible for services.
Reach out to ACHS's McKinney-Vento liaison, Assistant Principal for Student Services Scott Leverentz (scott.leverentz@chsd117.org or 847-838-7767) with any questions.
FAFSA Workshop @ ACHS February 4th immediately after school
ACHS is also hosting another FAFSA Completion Help workshop on February 4th immediately after school hours for seniors and their families. See the flyer below for more info!
College And Career Fair: District 117 Families Invited
The College Funding Coach Zoom (NEW)
We’re excited to host The College Funding Coach® for an interactive webinar: "Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College" on February 13th @ 6:30 PM.
Learn how to save and pay for college without sacrificing your retirement. Whether your child is heading to college soon or you have years to plan, this event is for you! This workshop will educate you on how to make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes. Don’t miss out!
Register for your link to join the Antioch Community High School Workshop!
HonestGame Educational Webinar on College Sports Recruitment
UPCOMING WEBINAR ON JANUARY 29TH. Register by clicking the link below.
Charting Your Roadmap for College Sports Recruitment
Discover the steps, rules, and roles for successful college sports recruitment - whether you’re just starting out or already talking with coaches. We’ll discuss strategies that get results, bust common myths, and outline what student-athletes, parents, and coaches need to do in each grade. Plus, we’ll demystify official, unofficial, and summer camp visits so you can stay ahead in your recruitment journey.
Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Time: 7 pm CT
Sequoit Athletics (NEW)
Emily Niles-Jaenson and Robin Gwinn were recognized prior to the Friday basketball game for their exceptional contributions to Antioch Community High School Athletics.
Senior Night For Girls Basketball
Senior Night For Girls Bowling
Lake County Champion Girls Wrestling
Dance at Sectionals
Pics From Around Campus (NEW)
On Friday, teacher Melissa Garcia and our college and career counselor Kelly McCracken took a group of students from Heritage Spanish class and Latino Leadership support group to an event at CLC. It was a fun and informative event for all.
Congratulations to the ACHS Math Team that placed second at the NLCC Math Tournament last week. We are very proud of them!
Useful Links and Documents
Important Phone Numbers
Main Office:
847-395-1421
Attendance:
847-838-7187
Dean's Office:
847-838-9492
Nurses Office:
847-395-9176 (phone)
847-701-4828 (fax)
Student Services:
847-395-9492
College & Career Center:
847-838-7763