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Friday, February 21st

• Mama Mia! Opening Night @ 7pm

• 2/22 - 7pm
• 2/23 - 2pm
• 2/28 - 7pm
• 3/1 - 2pm & 7pm

Monday, February 24th

• Panorama Student Survey

Thursday, February 27th

• Blood Drive

Monday, March 3rd

• Casimir Pulaski Day - NO SCHOOL

• Inclusion Week
• The Big Game Assembly 3/14

2024-25 School Year Calendar

NEW! 2025-26 School Year Calendar

Seniors-

A reminder that the Local Scholarship Application is due by 3:30 pm next Friday, February 28. Your CHSD 117 email is required to complete the application.

Of the over 300 students in your class we currently have 10 completed applications. Each of these scholarships is guaranteed to be awarded to a Lakes senior.

Please contact Mr. Bargar with any questions.

Mrs. Rusch & Ms. Curtis were awarded Staff Member of the Month for their dedication and support to their students. Lakes is lucky to have them!!

Have a staff member you'd like to nominate for March- CLICK HERE!

Traditionally, the senior class has gone to the Lehmann Mansion for pictures before Prom. Unfortunately, after contacting the mansion's catering company, we have learned that there is a wedding scheduled there on the same date as our Prom so the mansion will be closed to the public. Additionally, the catering company shared that spring weddings are growing in popularity so the mansion is unlikely to be available for pre-Prom pictures in the future. Please respect that our students are not permitted onto the grounds for pictures at Lehmann Mansion on Saturday, May 3rd.

We are excited for our students to enjoy Prom at the Lincolnshire Marriott on May 3 and ticket information will be released soon.

Please reach out to Activities Director Amber Cornelius with questions.

Check out what is happening at Lakes, in District 117, and around our community.

Tuesday, March 11th, 6:30 pm

9th- 11th grade

Presentations include:

College of Lake County

Financial Aid

ACC, Big 10, Big 12, SEC: A look at out-of-state public universities

Liberal Arts Education: What does that even mean?

Paying for College Through the Military: Careers in the Military

The State of Standardized Admission Testing

State of the State: Public Colleges/Universities in IL

LCHS students and families are invited to attend the annual Stevenson High School Career Ready, Trades and Military Expo, hosted by the College Career Center.

Here is the attending business list.

The event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 5 from 4:00pm-6:30pm.

In prior years, College of Lake County hosted a spring college fair that allowed freshman- juniors an opportunity to begin exploring colleges/universities at varying stages and in some cases seniors an opportunity to ask some final questions before choosing their college/university Unfortunately, College of Lake County is no longer offering that program, but there will be some other opportunities in the northern and northwest suburbs that are worth checking out. Please see below:

District 211 Illinois Regional College Fair

Thursday, March 6, 2025

6 pm- 8 pm

Register: https://app.strivescan.com/students

Palatine High School

1111 North Rohlwing Road

Palatine, IL

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!

Mr. Bargar

LEBC will host the Bid It To Win It! Online auction from Friday, April 11 through Tuesday, April 15. More details to come! Stay tuned!

We are also looking for donations from the local community. If you have a business that would like to donate to LEBC online auction, please contact Bid It To Win It! coordinator Tracy at tracybehnke@hotmail.com

Starting February 18th through the 28th, the Student Council is hosting a Candy Collection Drive Contest to support the candy needs of the Easter Bunny Breakfast. Donations of individually wrapped candy can be placed in the collection bags located in first-period classrooms. The classroom with the most candy donations collected wins donuts for that classroom.

We are excited to share that Lakes Community High School has partnered with Compass Education Group to offer an at-home, computer-proctored ACT practice test at no cost. This test matches the current paper/pencil, linear digital version of the ACT and includes the required science test, which contributes to the Composite score.

DATE & TIME

The at-home, computer-proctored ACT practice test is available anytime from Thursday, February 28th, to Sunday, March 16th. Please note that the registration deadline is Monday, February 24th, at 2 PM Central. We look forward to seeing our students take advantage of this opportunity! Click here to register

High school and middle school students are invited to our upcoming Admissions Forum; a unique opportunity to learn more about the U.S. Naval Academy and Navy ROTC program. Attendees will meet their Regional Director of Admissions, Admission Counselor, Blue & Gold Officers, Congressional Staff members, and Midshipmen.

Chicago, IL Admissions Forum

Saturday, March 15, 2025

10 AM - 12 PM

Carver Military Academy - Auditorium

13100 S. Doty Ave, Chicago, IL 60827

RSVP: https://forms.gle/paX6jsmzegU4WWAD7

Summer Programs

Summer Seminar (students entering 12th grade) and Summer STEM Programs (students entering 9th- 11th grade)

(If you are interested in attending any of the United Service Academies you are highly encouraged to attend one of these summer programs at one of the Academies.)

https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/index.php

Thank you!

Mr. Bargar

Students will be asked to participate in a social learning survey during 2nd period on February 24, 2025. A modified bell schedule for February 24 will be used to provide time for administration.

On March 17 students will be asked to complete anonymous school environment and equity-and-inclusion surveys. This year D117 has applied for permission to use the data collected through these surveys in place of an additional survey that students have been asked to complete in the past called 5Essentials. We're excited to preserve more instructional time by consolidating how many surveys we ask students to complete.

You can read the district letter regarding these surveys, including an opportunity for parent opt-out, here: Panorama family letter -- Spring 2025 student surveys.

More information about a new Panorama Education parent survey will be coming soon.

Hello! Registration for D117 Summer School 2025 is open. As a reminder, registration closes on April 4th! The options offered are various credit-bearing courses, bridge courses to assist with transitioning to higher-level coursework, credit recovery, and Summer Freshman Academy. Shared here is the Summer School Brochure. For clarity, the last page of the brochure contains the information and links to the registration form. If you have any questions, please reach out to your counselor or respective building Summer School Principal.

Curt Onstad

LCHS Summer School Principal

According to Section 10-20.56 of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/10-20.56], school districts may, by adopted resolution, utilize "e-learning days" in lieu of emergency days. The number of e-learning days may not exceed the minimum number of proposed emergency days for an approved school calendar. The district's e-learning program must be verified by the regional office of education or intermediate service center for the school district prior to implementation. The school board must hold a public hearing prior to initial adoption or renewal of an e-learning program. Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of Community High School District 117 in the County of Lake, State of Illinois, the Resolution to Adopt eLearning Program in Lieu of the District’s Scheduled Emergency Days for said school district for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2028 will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection at the School District 117 Business Office, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa, Illinois 60046. Hours of inspection are 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said resolution will be held at 6:30 p.m. on the 20th day of February 2025, at Lakes Community High School, 1600 Eagle Way, Lake Villa, IL 60046 by the Board of Education Community High School District 117, in the County of Lake, State of Illinois.

Important information will be communicated next month. Watch your email!

This is the time of year when parents fear that they've forgotten to order their students cap and gown. Don't worry! As part of the school year registration process/fees you have already ordered and paid for them.

An email was sent to parents/guardians of the Class of 2025 on January 15th. It's regarding confirming important information that was entered at the time of registration. Questions can be directed to Erika Marino at (847) 838-7102 or erika.marino@chsd117.org.

NEW: Check out our D117 Infinite Campus Parent University for a library of the Infinite Campus tips shared in our weekly newsletter.

• 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

Calendar of Programs 2024- 2025

The varsity girls basketball team played hard versus a very strong Vernon Hills team on Tuesday night at regionals, but were defeated by the Cougars. Congratulations to the players and coaches on another strong season!

Boys basketball finished up the regular season last week at Johnsburg, and will host Chicago CICS/Northtown in regionals on 2/24 at 6:00 PM.

Junior Mitch Gedville qualified for state in the 100 meter backstroke! He will swim in the state finals this weekend at the FMC Natatorium in Westmont! Mitch is the first Lakes state qualifier in boys swimming since 2013!

Congratulations to wrestler Josie Larson, who won her weight class at the New Trier sectional and qualified for the state tournament, which will be held in Bloomington this weekend!

The girls track and field team hosted the EmpowerHER Meet this past Saturday, and placed 6th out of 21 teams!

Thank you for your continued support of Lakes athletics!

Monday, February 24th-Boys Basketball vs. Chicago CICS/Northtown, 6:00 PM

Saturday, March 1st-Boys Track and Field vs. Sequoit Showdown, 9:00 AM

Click here for the latest Eagle athletic updates!

Coach Zucker, LWL, and the girls track and field team hosted the EmpowerHer meet on 2/22! Pictured on the right are some of the inspirational women honored!

Shout-out to senior Adey Martin for her amazing collage, in recognition of the contributions of Girls and Women In Sports!

Lakes Community High School is proud to recognize our head softball coach, Bill Hamill, as the 2024 recipient of the Illinois Softball Coaches Association 3A Sectional Coach of the Year! Coach Hamill has been at the helm of Lakes' softball since 2008, recording a total of 289 victories! Bill has consistently put his teams in position to peak at the right time of the season, as evidenced by Lakes winning the regional and finishing as the sectional runner-up two of the last three seasons! We are proud of the program Bill has built over the last 17 seasons, and are looking forward to this season! Congratulations, Coach Hamill!

As the winter season moves quickly to an end, we wanted to give a loud shout-out to these outstanding athletes. Thank you for your dedication, contributions, and passion as Eagles. Congratulations!

Senior Gisele Muzones photographed and designed this impressive tribute to our senior athletes.

• Check our website for the latest info on Club and Activities offerings, meeting dates and times.
• Follow us on social media: Instagram Twitter
• Registration is now live for Clubs and Competitive Activities.

Thursday, February 27 - eSports- on-line

FCCLA competed at Sectionals, hosted at Harper Community College, on Friday, February 21. Riley Bell-Nance competed in Charcuterie, while Brayden Hoffman, Gisele Muzones, and Kaitlyn Satenstein competed in the Frosted Cakes category. Kaitlyn and Riley both took Gold and Brayden and Gisele took home Silver. Kaitlyn was also awarded the Most Outstanding award for her category. FCCLA will be competing at State in April. Congratulations to these outstanding cake decorators!

Bookmark these!

Calendar

Friends of the Arts

Eagle Theatre

Lakes Live Stream

Lakes YouTube

Check out the flyer below for the link and more info!

We are genuinely proud of our students and all that they achieve. Some student activities are outside of LCHS and D117, so we are excited to celebrate them here. If you have an update to include, please send it to Principal Bowen at jori.bowen@chsd117.org

Senior Lyric O'Neal is a member of Teams Elite for the US Figure Skating Association. The has made incredible progress this year. After a 2nd place finish in the Czech Republic in December, the team came out strong in January at both the Dresden Cup in Dresden, Germany and the Boston International Synchro competition with a 1st place finish for both. These gold medals solidified the team as the Challenger Series champion for the second consecutive year!

Next week, Lyric and Teams Elite will defend their US National Championship title in Colorado Springs, CO. Also, the US Figure Skating Association announced that Teams Elite has qualified to compete in the Junior World Championship in Gothenburg, Sweden the week after next!

Good luck, Lyric!

11th graders Nathan Polichnowski and Brandon Czapla along with 10th grader Aarav Bagaria are members of a Lake Villa community FIRST robotics team called Spare Parts Robotics. They competed in their league tournament on 2/16, and their team won the 2nd place Inspire award in addition to being a Finalist Alliance Partner. This qualified their team to move on to the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP on February 28 and March 1. Nathan is also a FIRST Dean's List Semi-finalist.

Way to go, Eagles!!!

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