April 21st - News from the Nest
We are excited to celebrate the class of 2025 and their lives after Lakes! This year’s celebration will be in conjunction with the senior ABC countdown and letter T, "tell us your future plans," as well as the Lakes Celebration Day at large. We will be celebrating during all lunch periods on Friday, May 2nd outside of the main entrance.
Seniors will enjoy a cupcake, a photobooth, and space to write thank you notes to faculty/staff that have been important to them during their time at Lakes.
We encourage seniors to wear a shirt that day that displays their post-high school plan (i.e. college, trade, work force, military, etc).
As part of our upcoming Senior Honors Night on Wednesday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m., we would like to recognize students who have received scholarships from either the college or university they plan to attend (institutional scholarships) or from an outside organization.
Institutional scholarships are awards granted directly by a college or university—often based on academic achievement, leadership, talent, or other criteria. Outside scholarships are those awarded by organizations not affiliated with the student’s school or college. Both types are eligible for recognition.
If your student would like to be recognized, they must complete the following form themselves (responses can only be submitted through their school account): Link to Google Form
We received the following communication from Lake County regarding the work on Deep Lake Road. Please be cautious and allow extra time to get where you are going.
The contractor has been busy installing storm sewer from IL RT 132 to Grass Lake Road. Crews have also began installing curb and gutter.
For the upcoming week, the contractor will continue installing storm sewer as well as crews will begin milling the pavement from Grass Lake Road to RT 173.
Traffic Impacts: The contractor will use flaggers and lane closures daily to complete their work. Please watch for workers and construction vehicles.
Seniors, if you donated blood outside of the school and would like to receive credit toward your graduation cord, please complete this form. You must have donated at least once outside of school and have donated at least 3 times total to qualify for the cord. We may follow up for verification.
Infinite Campus Parent Portal
- 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
Latest Highlights
The weather cooperated last week and the Eagles are soaring! Baseball has won seven in a row and plays Round Lake this week. Softball picked up wins over Round Lake and Glenbrook North last week, and host Antioch tomorrow. The boys track and field team tied for 3rd at the Stevenson Relays and the girls placed 8th of 18 teams last Thursday night! Tennis hosts the Spirit of the Northwest Tournament today and the Lakes Invite this Saturday. Volleyball placed 6th in the Lake County Invite! Lacrosse hosts Crystal Lake Central on 4/22 and Antioch on 4/23. Girls soccer picked up a huge win over Deerfield at home on Tuesday night, and hosts Round Lake this week.
Thank you for your continued support of Lakes athletics!
Upcoming Home On-Campus Varsity Events, 4/21-4/28
Monday, April 21st-Tennis hosts the "Spirit of the Northwest Tournament," 1:00 PM
Tuesday, April 22nd-Lacrosse vs. Crystal Lake Central, 4:30 PM, Tennis vs. North Chicago, 4:30 PM, Baseball vs. Round Lake, 4:45, Softball vs. Antioch, 4:45 PM
Wednesday, April 23rd-Lacrosse vs. Antioch, 4:30 PM, Volleyball vs. Vernon Hills, 6:00 PM
Thursday, April 24th-Soccer vs. Round Lake, 4:30 PM
Friday, April 25th-Baseball vs. Round Lake, 4:45 PM
Saturday, April 26th-Tennis hosts the "Lakes Invitational," 8:30 AM, Soccer vs. Woodstock, 10:00 AM, Baseball vs. Woodstock (Doubleheader), 10:00 AM/12:00 PM
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Yard Signs - Spring Sports & Graduation
Spring Sports yard signs and Graduations signs are now available to purchase through our website. Show your SCHOOL SPIRIT and PRIDE in your STUDENT by purchasing a LAKES YARD SIGN. We offer YARD signs for Sports, Fine Arts and Clubs year round.
To check out our awesome signs and have them delivered right to your house, click on the following link: https://www.customlawnsign.com/lakes-community-hs
Shipping costs are the same if you order five signs or one.
We offer Graduations signs that can also be purchased directly from our spirit wear store for $10 or by contacting Judy Strong by email Judy@jstrong.org or by text at 847-471-7505.
