411 on 115 - 2.5.25

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Matt's Message

• Announcing the Lake Forest Community High School 90th Anniversary Logo Contest

Mark Your Calendar

• Upcoming Events for Lake Forest High School

Board of Education Update

• Upcoming District 115 Board of Education Meetings
• Highlights From the December Board of Education Meeting

News and Events

• TONIGHT - Parenting Workshop: Overscheduled and Overwhelmed with Dr. Doug Bolton

• TOMORROW - Community Coffee with Dr. Montgomery and the D67 + 115 Board Presidents

• Celebrating Women in Sports with LFHS Alum, Nadia Rawlinson

• Auditions for Cinderella the Musical February 10-12

• LFHS 2025 Talent Show Tickets On Sale Now

• LFHS Business Incubator Volunteer Networking Event

• Community Youth Summit: Calling All 9th and 10th Graders!

• Candace Fleming Author Visit

• Students - Submit Your Service Hours for the 24-25 School Year

Community News

• CROYA News
• Community Events

Resources

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February 5, 2025

Dear Districts 67 & 115 Community,

This weekend, much of America will be gathered around their TVs watching the Super Bowl. Whether you're cheering for your favorite team, eagerly awaiting Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show, or sticking around for the commercials, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. For some, the Super Bowl ads are even more memorable than the game itself. These commercials tell stories and honor legacies, often keying off a simple slogan or logo.

So, what better time than this to invite our community to help us design a limited-edition LFHS 90th Anniversary logo?

As Lake Forest Community High School approaches its 90th birthday during the 2025-2026 school year, all present, past, and future Scouts are invited to submit a commemorative logo design to celebrate nearly a century of LFHS educational excellence, student achievement, and community support. The winning 90th logo design will be featured at key anniversary events throughout the next school year.

Judging
We’re excited about our esteemed Blue and Gold Ribbon panel of judges. We sincerely thank our volunteers representing the LFHS student body, community, and staff from Districts 65, 67, and 115.

Contest Deadline
All entries are due by 5:00 pm on Monday, March 3, 2025. A winner will be announced in early April.

Visit the LFHS 90th Anniversary Logo Contest Entry Form for complete contest details and to submit your design. I can’t wait to see your creative ideas for capturing the essence of LFHS’ proud legacy.

Thank you for helping us celebrate this milestone in true Scout spirit!

Warm regards,

Matthew L. Montgomery, Ph.D.

Superintendent

Some dates may be subject to change. For our most updated District calendar, please visit our LF Schools Calendar Page or the Lake Forest High School Calendar Page.

• February 5
• 6:30 - 8:00 pm Doug Bolton "Belonging" Series Part 1: Overscheduled and Overwhelmed in LFHS West Campus Boardroom
• February 6
• 9:15 - 10:45 am LFHS APT Meeting at CROYA
• 6:30 - 7:30 pm Joint Community Coffee with Dr. Montgomery and D67 and D115 Board Presidents at the Gorton Center
• February 10
• 4:00 - 5:00 pm PALS Meeting at LFHS
• 7:00 pm Jazz Concert in RMA
• February 11
• 7:00 pm District 115 Regular Board of Education Meeting in the Board Room at West Campus
• February 12
• 6:30 - 7:30 pm BPAC Meeting in Room 170
• February 13
• 12:50 - 2:00 pm Applause Meeting in Room 109
• February 14
• NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Institute Day
• Happy Valentine's Day!
• February 17
• NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF - President's Day
• February 20-22
• 7:00 pm Talent Show in RMA
• February 20
• 7:30 - 9:30 am Senior Breakfast in the Senior Commons
• 1:00 - 2:15 pm LFHS Foundation Meeting in the Board Room at West Campus
• February 24
• 7:15 - 8:30 pm LFHS Boosters Meeting in Library Classroom
• February 27
• 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ELS Basketball Game in the Competition Gym
• 1:00 - 2:15 pm LFHS Foundation Meeting in the Board Room at West Campus

Agendas will be posted prior to the meeting on the District 115 Board of Education Meeting Dates and Materials page.

• Tuesday, February 11, 2024
• Tuesday, March 11, 2025
• Tuesday, April 15, 2025
• Tuesday, May 6, 2025
• Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Join us for Community Coffee on February 6 at 6:30 pm at the Gorton Center! It’s a casual chance to connect with Districts 67 and 115 board members and administrators.We’d love to see you there and hear what’s on your mind!

Date: February 6, 2025

Time: 6:30 pm

Location: Nagel Room, Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045

LFHS was so excited to host LFHS Alum, Nadia Rawlinson (née Johnson), Co-Owner and Operating Chairman of the WNBA championship-winning Chicago Sky, today, in celebration of National Girls & Women in Sports Day. From an empowering lunch with female minority students to an inspiring meet-and-greet with female sports captains, Nadia's visit focused on uplifting and celebrating our amazing student-athletes.

The day concluded with a lively clap-out from the Senior Star to the Competition Gym, where female athletes from all levels gathered for a spirited group photo, highlighting their leadership, dedication, and teamwork.

Dreams do come true! We're inviting all Scouts to audition for Cinderella February 10-12 in the RMA.

Click HERE for More Information on Cinderella

Join us on a thrilling journey through Lake Forest High School's annual showcase of talent, creativity, and community spirit. Hosted by the Association of Parents & Teachers (APT) as a lively fundraiser, this Western-themed event will feature unforgettable performances that highlight the incredible skills and artistry of our students. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this rootin’ tootin’ good time—save the date and saddle up!

Buy Tickets HERE

Click HERE to Become a Talent Show Sponsor

Date: February 20-22

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: RMA, LFHS East Campus

Join us for an evening celebrating the incredible mentors, coaches, and supporters of the LFHS Business Incubator/Accelerator Program. Hosted by the LFHS Foundation and Business Incubator staff, this event is an opportunity for students to connect, reflect on the program’s impact, and discuss its future.

The LFHS Business Incubator gives students hands-on entrepreneurial experience, from idea generation to pitching investors—made possible by professionals like you who share their time and expertise. This evening is about celebrating your impact and strengthening our community of innovators.

Date: February 20, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Gorton Center

Click HERE to Sign Up

The Community Wellness Task Force is hosting a Community Youth Summit, and we want to hear from students!

This is a great chance for students to share their concerns, provide feedback, and help shape a more supportive and inclusive community. It’s also a valuable leadership opportunity to make their voices heard and drive meaningful change.

Spots are limited for each school. If your student is interested in representing LFHS, please email Dr. Sassen (psassen@lfschools.net) directly.

Date: February 27 & April 23
Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Location: CROYA (Lunch provided!)

Who: Any 9th or 10th grader from Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, or Knollwood

Exciting news for LFHS Students! Author Candace Fleming is visiting Lake Forest High School on February 28! It's a great opportunity for your children to hear from a talented author. Don’t forget—you can also order a signed copy of her books online from the Lake Forest Bookstore. Click HERE to shop!

Lake Forest High School has moved away from using X2Vol to record service hours for this academic year.

All students should use this spreadsheet to record service hours for this current academic year. You will be prompted to make a copy of the spreadsheet. This link is also found in Scout Center under Extracurricular & School Life. All service hours, including general service hours, NHS, and those for the Presidential Service Award, are due by March 15.

If you can say YES to the following questions, your volunteer service is likely to be approved:*

• Was the service done on behalf of others (not family members)?

• Was the service done to assist others and for the good of the community?

• Was this service completed voluntarily and without compensation (grade, class credit, club/sports team requirement or for pay)?

• Was this service completed beyond a club’s membership hour requirement?

• Was the service done outside the school day or during unscheduled school time?

• Is the service consistent with the Lake Forest High School’s Mission and Vision?

NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY

For NHS, please review the NHS guidelines on hours. Also, for the NHS application, you will need some sort of digital proof of your hours, which is covered in the document linked. If you have any NHS-based questions, please reach out to Mr. Holmer at cholmer@lfschools.net.

Once you have your service hours entered, please use this Google Form to submit your spreadsheet for service verification by the Student Activities Office.

All students wanting to participate in CROYA programming must fill out the annual waiver! It can be found here.

• February 5 – High School Meeting: Balloon Stomp! 7:00-8:00 pm at CROYA. Spring Retreat Registration Opens at 10:00 am! Visit CROYA.com for details!
• February 12 – High School Meeting: The Dating Game! 7:00-8:00 pm at CROYA
• February 19 – High School Meeting: What’s Behind The Door? 7:00-8:00 pm at CROYA

For questions about CROYA High School programming, please email Catherine at LawniczakC@cityoflakeforest.com.

Hey, D115 Community! See all of our upcoming community events through the Community Events Page on our website. Here is a preview:

Lake Forest Library Event - Blind Date With a Book

Now - February 14, 2025

Visit the Rotunda, Teen Space, and Children’s Library to check out our Blind Date books and audiobooks.

Victor Garcia Jazz - Gorton Center Event

February 7, 2025 | 7:00 pm

Warm up with irresistible Latin rhythms as Victor Garcia’s Latin Jazz Quintet takes the stage. This is a night you won’t want to miss!

Hey Parents, Do Your Kids Need a Summer Job? - LF Parks & Recreation

Lake Forest Parks & Recreation is hiring teens ages 16 or older (15 with a work permit) to serve as Camp Counselors for summer 2025. Join our team and apply now.

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