The Sequoit Weekly

Week of March 16th 2025

Important Upcoming Dates

This Week and Beyond

Wednesday, March 19th

D117 Jazz Night, see flier below

Thursday, March 20th

Blood Drive

March 24-30

Spring Break - NO SCHOOL

Monday, March 31st

School Resumes

Student Of The Month: Ben Clausen (NEW)

Antioch's student of the month is none other than senior Ben Clausen, who gets epic bragging rights (not that he would ever brag!) as well as a free pizza from our friends at Antioch Pizza. Take a look at what some of Ben's teachers had to say about him here.

Survey for Parents/Guardians

District 117 families,

Our schools are dedicated to continuous improvement, and we value input from students, staff, and families to guide our efforts. We invite parents, guardians, and caregivers to share their feedback on what District 117 is doing well and where we can improve.

Please take a few moments to complete the Family Survey at the link below. The survey is anonymous, consists of 33 questions, and takes about 11 minutes to complete, with a few additional demographic questions at the end.

Your participation is essential in helping us better understand and serve the needs of our District 117 community. Thank you for your time and valuable input!

Here is the link to take the survey.

District 117 Jazz Night (NEW)

Infinite Campus Tips (NEW)

Check out our D117 Infinite Campus Parent University for a library of Infinite Campus tips.

Election Day is Tuesday, April 1 and Early Voting Has Begun! (New)

Follow this link for voting information:

https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4322/Early-Voting

April 9th: Upcoming Assessment Illinois Pre/ACT School Day Digital Assessment

WHO? All ACHS freshmen (PreACT Secure 9), sophomores (PreACT Secure), and juniors (ACT). No need to register. Seniors: this is a non- attendance day.

WHAT? The State of Illinois and Antioch Community High School want all students to experience the PreACT or ACT for college planning. For juniors, the ACT is a graduation requirement. The junior year ACT includes the essay section and can be sent to colleges during the application process.

WHEN? April 9, 2025. Testing will start at 8:00 am.

Sequoit Pride Main Event (2nd Week)

SAVE THE DATE! The primary fundraiser for our booster club, Sequoit Pride is April 26th at the Valley Ridge Golf Course starting at 6:00. There will be lots of fantastic items to bid on with the proceeds going back to the students of ACHS. It is a great way to enjoy a wonderful night and help Sequoit Pride fund the numerous experiences and activities for our students.

Here is the link to purchase tickets.

Senior Families - Have you completed the FAFSA yet? (2nd Week)

Seniors in the Class of 2025 are required to complete the FAFSA, Alternative Application, or opt-out as a graduation requirement. You can reserve a free 45 minute consultation appointment to complete the FAFSA with support from an Illinois Student Assistance Commission staff member here. Or contact ACHS Post-Secondary Counselor Ms. Kelly McCracken at kelly.mccracken@chsd117.org or 847-838-7763 for support.

College Research Opportunities, Spring 2025

Some opportunities in the northern and northwest suburbs for families to attend a College Fair that are worth checking out are listed below. College fairs can be a great chance to previeww in a short amount of time some of the details of a large number of schools in one setting. Please see below:

Niles Township District 219 College Fair

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

6 pm- 8 pm

Niles West High School

5701 West Oakton Street

Skokie, IL

District 214 College Fair

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

6 pm- 8 pm

Register: https://sites.google.com/d214.org/d214-college-fair/registration?authuser=0

Participating Colleges: https://sites.google.com/d214.org/d214-college-fair/participating-colleges?authuser=0

Forest View Educational Center

2121 South Goebbert Road

Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Thanks for your help!

Sequoit Pride Online Spirit Shop

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.

Sequoit Athletics (NEW)

Sydney Walker leaps 5’6” matching the Sequoit school record! She is now ranked 5th in the State!

ACHS Activities (NEW)

Madelynn Soberano was nominated for the Illinois Director of Student Activities Association Outstanding Student Activity Advisor Award last Monday in Oakbrook.

Barb Mason, our ACHS Information and Learning Center Director, was nominated for the Illinois Director of Student Activities Association Career Achievement Recognition Award last Monday in Oakbrook.

ACHS Math Team makes it a clean sweep of 1st and 2nd Place in the Division Tournament on March 6th. Kudos to Chris Stanich and Lindsay Schwisow for their guidance in getting us to the top!