October 15 - News from the Nest
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Wednesday, October 16
- Eagle Pride 7:00am
Thursday, October 17
- Board of Education Meeting @ LCHS 6:30pm
Thursday - Saturday, October 17 - 19
- Fall Play 7:00pm
Thursday, October 18
- PSAT 8
Sunday, October 20
- Fall Play 2:00pm
Monday, October 21
- Math Fair 6:00-8:00 pm in the Field House
Tuesday, October 22
- Academic Awards Night 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday, October 23
- Fall Choral Concert 7pm in the Auditorium
Saturday, October 26
- 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat/Touch a Truck Car Show 1:00-4:00 pm
Halloween Costume Reminder
Lakes Community High School,
Halloween is just around the corner, and we would like to make sure students are being safe and dressing appropriately for the school day. Please refer to the student handbook available on the school's website 24-25 Student Hand book. The expectation is that student costumes adhere to the specific principles of the D117 Dress Code, which is outlined and explained on pages 15-16 in the handbook.
Key points to remember when choosing a Halloween costume:
No masks or facial coverings are allowed.
Additionally, no look-alike weapons, or references to drugs, alcohol, or banned substances are permitted.
Language/verbiage contained in costumes or costumes that are a disruption to the learning environment are not permitted.
Overall, remember our motto of Respect + Courtesy = Pride for costumes and all daily interactions at Lakes.
Please let your dean know if you have any questions or concerns about the expectations for students on Halloween. We appreciate your support and wish everyone a safe and Happy Halloween.
Sincerely,
Lakes Administration
Math Learning Center Info
Did you know that Lakes has multiple options for help with math? Consider an option such as the Math Learning Center, which offers personalized assistance from a Lakes Math Teacher during 4th, 5th, and 6th periods. Our Knowledge Nest After School Tutoring program provides additional support beyond class hours from 3:25-4:25pm with qualified math educators. The National Honor Society's peer tutoring program offers a peer-oriented approach, with Lakes students mentoring peers in math. Lastly, students can check out a Big Ideas Math Textbook from the Lakes ILC for additional practice problems and examples. All of these tutoring options can enhance math skills and help provide a deeper understanding of mathematics.
Tech Campus is now accepting Applications for the 2025-2026 school year
To enroll in the tech campus for next school year students must complete the online application to ensure a seat. It is important to note that tech campus enrollment works on a first come first serve basis, once all seats have been filled, students will be placed on a waiting list which does not guarantee a seat at tech campus.
Course selection is on the horizon for our current Juniors and Sophomore students, we strongly encourage interested students to complete the online application as soon as possible. This application does guarantee that you will receive a seat in your selected course but delaying until the start of second semester increases the chances of not getting into your first choice.
Students should be prepared to speak with their counselors about their interest in enrolling in tech campus during the course selection process. Below are links to the 25-26 tech campus application and course descriptions with videos for students to explore if the tech campus is the right fit for their goals and aspirations.
As a reminder- Lake County Trades Council is hosting its annual trades fair on October 17th at the Lake County Fair Grounds. More information is available here.
Attention Current LCHS Juniors and Seniors! Tech Campus is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are interested, complete the application and express your interest to your counselor during upcoming course selections meetings! Also be on the lookout for information in Weekly Wisdom! Any questions, see Mr. Rowells.
2025-2026 Tech Campus Student Application
Tech Campus Course Descriptions, Videos, and Dual Credit Information
Staff Member of the Month - October
Congratulations to Mr. Milostan & Mrs. Singh for being this month's Staff Member of the Month!
They both go out of their way to help students and always have a positive attitude no matter what is thrown their way! Lakes is lucky to have you!
Here is a list of all the nominees and the wonderful reasons why!
Looking to nominate someone for November Staff Member of the Month CLICK HERE! Nominations are due November 15th.
David Milostan - Para/Sped
Rimi Singh - PSP
Superintendent's Corner
Every two weeks, I'm privileged to spend half a day visiting eight classes at one of our schools. I sit in on two classes per period, with each visit lasting about 20 minutes, observing our students in action. Last week, I took the photo above while visiting eight math classes at LCHS, and two weeks prior, I visited Culinary, Early Childhood Development, Drivers Ed, and P.E. classes at ACHS. These visits always leave me with two reflections: 1) Students have a challenging job! They come to school from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and must demonstrate a variety of skills daily. 2) We have dedicated and talented staff members at ACHS and LCHS!
Reach out! ➡️If you ever have a question or topic you would like more information about, please feel free to share your idea with me via email (jeff.feucht@chsd117.org) or via phone (direct line: 847.838.7679).
College & Career Center
- 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.
Women in Manufacturing
When: Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 4:30 pm- 6 pm
Where: Advanced Technology Center, 7735 Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL
College of Lake County Apprenticeship Awareness Programs
Manufacturing Apprenticeships Career Pathways
When: October 14, 16, and 17, 2024
Where: College of Lake County, Grayslake Campus, 19351 West Washington St., Grayslake, IL
Lake County Construction Trades Career Fair (juniors and seniors only)
When: Thursday, October 17, 9am- 10:30am
Where: Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 East Peterson Road, Grayslake, IL
Lake County Building Trades Council is hosting a Career Fair on Thursday, October 17th for Lake County high school students interested in pursuing a career in the construction trades. Students can learn about the benefits associated with working in the many fields of union construction.
Representatives from the different apprenticeship training programs will be in attendance to answer questions students may have regarding a future in the field of construction.
If you are interested in attending please complete the following form. Bus service from Lakes to the Lake County Fairgrounds to attend the 9 am- 10:30 am session will be provided.
LOCAL COLLEGE FAIRS
College of Lake County Illinois Regional College Fair
College of Lake County Grayslake Campus
Athletics and Fitness Center, Building F
19351 West Washington Street
Grayslake, IL 60030
List of participating colleges- https://www.clcillinois.edu/news-and-events/events/illinois-regional-college-fair#schools
Register for the fair- https://app.strivescan.com/registration
Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC)
INFINITE CAMPUS - TIP OF THE WEEK
Athletics
Latest Highlights
Congratulations to the girls golf team, who played well at sectionals. While they did not have a state qualifier, their season was highlighted with their 2nd consecutive NLCC title! Both Brady Cross and Henry Samulak played well at sectionals and qualified for state. They will golf at The Den in Bloomington on 10/18 and 10/19. Girls tennis hosted the NLCC Invite on 10/10. Kaylee Anderson and Haley Easterberg took 1st place at 1 doubles, and Ava Price and Charlotte Romig placed 3rd in 3rd doubles in the NLCC Tournament on 10/11.
Congratulations to the girls flag football team, as they defeated Hononegah to win the regional championship on 10/10! They will play Antioch in the Harvard sectional on Tuesday, 10/15. Emily Ovaska was selected as the Week 6 Chicago Bears Girls Flag Football Player of the Week! She contributed significantly to her team’s success, leading them to a perfect 4-0 record and an impressive 18-3 overall record, including 13-1 in conference play. Field hockey had a nice win over Divine Savior Holy Angels on 10/12, and are awaiting their sectional assignment.
Girls volleyball has upped their record to 17-12 after a nice win over Grant. They will play for the NLCC title next Wednesday at Grayslake Central. Cross country hosted the Sunset Invite on 10/11. The girls ran well overall, and the boys placed 2nd. Football travels to Wauconda next Friday night to face the Bulldogs. Boys soccer defeated Grant on 10/8 and will play Antioch in regionals at home on 10/18.
Upcoming Home On-Campus Varsity Events (10/14-10/21)
Tuesday, October 15th-Volleyball vs. Warren, 6:00 PM
Friday, October 18th-Regional soccer vs. Antioch, 4:00 PM
Saturday, October 19th-Sectional Tennis , 9:00 AM
Winter Sports Night, 11/4/24
Winter Sports Night will take place on Monday, November 4th at 7:00 PM in the Main Gym. Student-athletes and parents will have the opportunity to receive information from the athletic department, as well as learn about the upcoming winter season from their program's head coach. Please make every effort to attend! Please enter through the athletic entrance.
Click here for the latest Eagle athletic updates!
Link Crew
Link Leaders will be visiting Freshman Study Halls on Thursday, October 17th. Freshmen are expected to remain in their lunch study halls that day. Link Leaders are also planning a social event for Thursday, October 31- more details to come!
Activities
- 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.
Activities Competitions (new)
- eSports 10/15 on-line (Mario Kart)
- Chess Team 10/16 at Mundelein
- eSports 10/17 on-line (Rocket League)
Math Fair (new)
Join Math Team for our annual Math Fair on Monday, October 21, from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Field House. This is co-planned by Mu Alpha Theta at ACHS and promises an evening of fun, prizes, and MATH for kindergarteners-6th graders.
eSports (new)
Congrats to our Varsity Mario Kart eSports team- they are currently in FIRST PLACE in the IHSEA standings!
Themed Out Thursday Pink Out (new)
Last week's Themed Out Thursday was Pink Out, in conjunction with NHS's Pink Out fundraiser and Royal Rush's Pink Out theme for the last home game of regular season play.
Royal Rush Tailgate- Pink Out Theme (new)
Did you know that the Royal Rush hosts a (free!) tailgate before every home football game? We're done for this season but can't wait to continue this tradition next year!
Themed Out Thursdays and Fab Fridays (new themes)
Have any ideas you would like to see done this year as a Themed Out Thursday?
Please fill out this form to submit and get in on the fun!
Fab Fridays- wear your Lakes Spirit Wear for a chance to win a gift card! One random Eagle will be selected each week and if they are in spirit wear, they will win an Amazon gift card. If they are not in spirit wear, they win a Lakes t-shirt.
Fine Arts Informational Links
Dean's Office
Bus Information
You now have the ability to track your student's bus. Here is the LINK for you to see and download the information so you can see when and where your student's bus is.
Questions?
Please contact Lisa Sprague at lisa.sprague@chsd117.org in the Dean's Office with any questions.
Lakes Eagles Booster Club
Online Spirit Store - Closes October 6
The Online Spirit Store is open now until Oct. 6th! Orders will be delivered to Lakes or shipped directly to you the week of Oct. 21st.
SHIPPING NOTE: If you select “ship to the spirit store,” your items can be picked up on Fridays from 10:45am to 1:30pm only. If that time does not work for you, please pay to have your items shipped to your home.
Show your SCHOOL SPIRIT and PRIDE in your STUDENT by purchasing a LAKES YARD SIGN.
Limited special pricing on Home of a Lakes Student or Home of a Lakes Eagle. Get yours for only $10 while supplies last. Contact Judy@jstrong.org.
We offer YARD signs for Sports, Fine Arts and Clubs year-round. You can purchase signs with student name and sports number if you prefer. Just indicate that in comments when ordering. 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
Note: Shipping costs are the same if you order five signs or one. If your club or sports group has 12 or more orders contact Judy Strong to get a discount on your order at Judy@jstrong.org.
In case you missed it...
Visit last week's News from the Nest here!
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