D117 Families, Students, Staff & Community Members,
This is the December edition of a monthly update wherein you will receive timely reminders and links for upcoming events in Community High School District #117. We promise to keep this to a 5 minute read (or less!) ! __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Finals Schedule for December 19, 20 & 21 District 117 is approaching the end of Semester 1 of the 2022-2023 school year. The last three days of Semester 1 are dedicated to end-of-semester experiences and we operate modified shortened bell schedules for those three dates on December 19, 20 and 21. The ACHS and LCHS flyers linked below include details specific to each building:
Antioch Community High School End-of-semester Schedule and Info
Lakes Community High School End-of-semester Schedule and Info
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Winter Art & Music Showcase Set for Friday, December 16th Join the D117 Fine Arts departments as they come together at the McKay Center to celebrate the holiday season on December 16! Enjoy incredible works of art from students at Antioch and Lakes in the main foyer, and then make your way down to the cafeteria to enjoy small group performances before the formal show begins at 7 p.m. in the McKay Center. The show will bring together D117 choirs, bands, wind ensembles and orchestras. This event is a great way to kick off your holiday season!
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D117 Free Streaming Services Did you know that for the past 3 years District 117 has provided live streaming access, free of charge, to our community members and their friends and family around the world? Many programs and their supporters have enjoyed the opportunity to watch and engage with competitions and performances from off-site locations. We often receive compliments on the high quality of the productions, thanks to the hard work of our technology staff and event producers. Be sure to check out the menu of upcoming events by visiting the following websites:
Antioch Hosted Events: chsd117.org/antiochlive
Lakes Hosted Events: chsd117.org/lakeslive
District Hosted Events: chsd117.org/d117live
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Safety and Security Reminder The safety and security of our students and staff will always be our first priority. Our District takes all situations very seriously, and does not tolerate joking about school safety. Research shows that the surest way to create safe and successful school communities is to build meaningful relationships with students and staff. D117 staff members strive every day to accomplish this goal. It is always important to remember that we all play a role in our collective safety. Please remain vigilant and communicate with staff immediately if you are aware of potential threats to individuals, groups, or the school at large. The golden rule will always be "If you see something, say something." Below, please find resources for our students and community members to report potential threats to our safety and security, anonymously:
Text-A-Tip: Text LAKECO to 1-844-823-5323
Safe 2 Help Illinois: Text SAFE2 to 72332 or visit Safe2HelpIL.com
D117 Student Bullying Report Form: https://forms.gle/xNPpb2Gz2NWhKWHE7
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Recognizing Student-Led Philanthropy We are proud of the generous philanthropic efforts that have been organized and led by our student activities groups and athletics teams. Already this year, our student organized events have included collecting canned goods for donations to local food banks, making blankets for families, collecting new and used clothing for local shelters during sporting events, and donating time at not-for-profit organizations like the Open Arms Mission. During the winter months, D117 programs are collecting Toys for Tots in both buildings, supporting local families through giving tree programs, collecting canned goods for food shelters, and combining efforts to raise money and awareness for cancer research during the ACHS vs. LCHS boys' basketball games. All of these efforts are driven by our students from ACHS and LCHS. These students are a great example of supporting the communities that make their education and positive experiences in D117 possible! _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Have a question or topic for our January update? If you have a question or topic you would like us to include in our January update, please feel free to share your idea with our superintendent, Dr. Jeff Feucht via email ( jeff.feucht@chsd117.org ) or via phone (direct line: 847.838.7679 ).