Friday Fanscout, June 7, 2024

• Confidential Reporting Tool
  

• Have a great summer!

• Athletics
  
• Camp Hope Summer Jam
  

• CROYA

• Lake Bluff-Lake Forest Community Pageant
  

• Lake Forest Day - March with Your School in the Parade!

• LFHS Foundation

• LFHS Library Ebook and Audiobook Collection

• National Merit Scholar Charles M. Baksht Awarded Emory University Scholarship
  

• Class of 2024 Graduation Details
  
• Greek Club Fundraiser
  
• North Shore Club (The Future of Energy)
  
• Part-Time Employment
• Planet Fitness (free club access for the summer to high school students)
  
• Summer Jobs (Lake Forest Parks and Recreation)
  
• Varsity Tutors
  

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Dear Lake Forest High School Community,

HAPPY SUMMER! As our Scouts head off and our graduates head in–one last time—we are all excited for the break! As for those of us who are left behind over summer vacation–we are moving around a little to make room for construction to begin on Monday. It is hard to believe, but the much-anticipated planning and preparation for a renovated Lake Forest High School begins Monday!

For our returning Scout families, I will be communicating with you in July about all the things for the 2025 school year, but until then, I will leave you with this quote:

“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.” -Henry David Thoreau

I wish you all the in-the-moment happiness and memories that summers are made of!

Your proud principal,

Erin

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).

June 8: Graduation 2:30 PM

Lifeguards - Must be American Red Cross Lifeguard Certified

Pool Supervisors

Scout Aquatics Swim Coaches

District 67 and District 115 Lake Forest Community High School are participating in this year's Lake Forest Day parade on August 7.

We invite all students, families, and alumni to join the fun by walking in the parade with your principal. School spirit wear is encouraged!

We will share more details as the date gets closer.

Check out books and magazines from the LFHS Library any time of year! Students and staff can log in using their school Google account at soraapp.com or by using the Sora app on a phone or tablet to check out ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Please email lfhslibrary@lfschools.net or stop by the library if you need assistance.

Charles M. Baksht, a member of the Class of 2024, has been awarded the prestigious National Merit Emory University Scholarship, highlighting his exceptional achievement in academics. Charles is only one of 2,900 students across the nation to be acknowledged by The National Merit Scholarship Corporation with one of these scholarships, financed by U.S. colleges and universities, to help support scholars throughout their undergraduate studies. Congratulations to Charles M. Baksht for this remarkable accomplishment as he begins his journey towards a career in law.

If you have any questions related to graduation please reach out to Melanie Walsh: mwalsh@lfschools.net

Illinois High School Association (IHSA) partner, Planet Fitness, has announced that it will provide free access to its fitness clubs in Illinois to high school students throughout the summer of 2024.

The Planet Fitness Summer Pass ’24 provides free access to high school students ages 14 to 19 from June 1 to August 31, 2024. “We appreciate Planet Fitness providing this wonderful opportunity to allow high school students in Illinois to maintain their health and well-being throughout the summer free of charge,” said IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson. “We recognize that for some students, especially in the summer, Planet Fitness may be a more viable option than training at a high school or other venue. The Summer Pass ’24 epitomizes Planet Fitness’ mission to promote physical and emotional health for young people in our state.”

Registration for the Planet Fitness Summer Pass ’24 program is available at any Planet Fitness club or online at planetfitness.com/summerpass . Individuals under 18 years of age will need a parent or guardian to register.

Lake Forest Parks & Recreation is hiring teens ages 16 or older (15 with a work permit) to serve as Lifeguards, Beach Guards, and Camp Counselors for summer 2024. You will gain experience, serve the community, and sharpen leadership skills while getting paid and spending the summer outdoors - and it looks great on college applications! Bonus benefits include a summer Lake Forest Fitness Center membership and free paddle board and kayak rentals at Lake Forest Beach. Join our team and apply now.

We're excited to announce that the state of Illinois and LFHS have partnered with Varsity Tutors to provide each student with a comprehensive set of learning resources– for FREE! Through Varsity Tutors, students have access to a powerful online platform packed with tools to support their academic success, including:

• On-Demand 24/7 Chat Tutoring: Get instant help from qualified tutors in a wide variety of subjects anytime, day or night!

• Expert Essay Editing: Polish writing skills and get insightful feedback on essays from experienced professionals.

• Self-Study Resources and Test Prep: Dive deep into practice problems, recorded lectures, and adaptive diagnostic tests to identify areas for improvement and personalize learning.

• Live Online Classes: Join interactive classes led by engaging instructors to master key concepts – all from the comfort of home.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get the extra help they need to succeed in their classes and prepare for their exams. Click here for more details on the program and how students can access it.