On Tuesday night, Community High School District 117 administration and board members cut the ribbon of the new field house by crossing the indoor track's finish line . The event was attended by members of our school board, district and building administration, the building’s architect, contractors, Mayor Dominic Marturano of Lindenhurst, and Mayor James McDonald... READ MORE >
The Community High School District 117 Board of Education has been recognized for their exceptional governance practices by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB). District 117 was one of 35 Illinois school districts to earn the School Board Governance Recognition for their effective governance behaviors and their commitment toward obtaining the knowledge... READ MORE >
As D117 students, teachers, and staff fully return to classrooms for the first time in over a year, it is important to recognize the journey D117 has taken since March 2020, and look toward a brighter future. Listen to D117 staff share their stories and thoughts from the past 16 months and what they are looking forward to this year and beyond. READ MORE >
Mr. Kurt Rowells, the CHSD117 Director of Extra-Curriculars, and Ms. Marni Polakow, the ACHS Athletic Director, hosted the parents and guardians of the Antioch athletes. It was a well-attended event in which expectations for the athletes, coaches, and parents were shared. “A copy of the power point and a recording of the presentation will be posted on the website.”... READ MORE >
Illinois Governor Pritzker announced today that he is issuing a face mask mandate for all schools. Therefore, the District will require all students, staff, and visitors to wear a face-covering while in District 117 buildings and on school buses. In many cases, adhering to the guidance allows staff and students the opportunity to remain in school even in a close... READ MORE >
"We need some time to ensure student and staff safety upon return to school. By October, if all goes well and our health metrics are stable, all our students and staff will have the option to wear a mask or not while at school," says Dr. McKay, Superintendent of Community High School District 117. Consistent with state guidance, "I think it’s reasonable for a... READ MORE >
All first-time AP students are invited to attend AP Boot Camp on Tuesday, August 10 from 9 am - 2:30 pm! This event will be held at Lakes High School. All first-time AP students should have received a postcard in the mail and a follow-up email with information about this event. If you have not received either of these communications, please contact Anne Eichman... READ MORE >
District 117 Stakeholders, District 117 has continually adhered to the recommendations and guidance provided by our state and local health department. On Friday, June 11, 2021, the All-Sport Guidance (IDPH) was updated to reflect the state’s shift to Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois Plan. The new guidance supersedes all previously issued All-Sports Guidance. Fully... READ MORE >
In partnership with Jewel Osco, Community High School District 117, Antioch Community School District 34, Emmons School District 33, Grasslake Elementary School District 36, Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41 and Millburn Community School District 24 will be offering a vaccination opportunity for students ages 12 and older. The vaccinations will... READ MORE >
Opening school buildings doesn’t increase the spread of COVID-19 in places where cases of hospitalizations from the virus are rare, according to two new studies, Matt Barnum, of Chalkbeat.com, writes. Read his full story here.Community High School District 117 is committed to doing what is best for our staff, students, and families in our communities. Our staff... READ MORE >
On Monday, November 23rd Dr. Marvin Bembry virtually joined the staff of Community High School District 117 to share his knowledge on 'Resilience in Crisis'. The presentation he gave highlighted themes of leadership and the importance of resilience during these challenging times. Click here to view his presentation. From all of our staff - Thank you to Dr. Marvin... READ MORE >
Perseverance through Leadership: The Role of School Board Members To recognize the outstanding efforts of the nearly 6,000 elected school board members throughout the state, November 15 of each year is designated as "School Board Members Day" in Illinois. This is an opportunity to build community awareness and understanding about the essential role locally elected... READ MORE >
Although the social distancing and safety guidelines in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic prevent CHSD117 from hosting our traditional Veterans Day ceremony at ACHS this year, we are still thankful for the service and dedication of our veterans, both in the Antioch, Lake Villa, Lindenhurst, and Old Mill Creek communities and in our families. In place of... READ MORE >
The Lake County Department of Health has just issued a press release recommending all public and private schools transition to remote learning On October 11, 2020, the 7 day rolling average daily incidence rate, or new case rate, in Lake County rose above 14 cases per 100,000 residents. Since then, the rate has risen sharply to over 20 cases per 100,000 residents.... READ MORE >
With the current state of COVID precautions, fans are not allowed at our competitive events. We want to bring our competitive activities and athletics to YouTube for our parents and fans! So we are adding more live streaming events this year. We’ve already had a couple of successful Cross Country meets and look forward to more!Here’s where you can help! We need... READ MORE >
District 117 will move to Phase 2 of their Return-To-School planning:The District 117 Return to School Task Force met over the weekend to discuss the transition criteria to move from Phase 1 to Phase 2 of the return-to-school plan. Given the data represented below in this news release and our current logistical capacity, the District will transition to Phase 2... READ MORE >
Join us virtually for Back To School Night! Use the bit.ly links above for your school building. Thursday - 8/27 - 6:30 PM. READ MORE >
A New School Year - A New Look and Feel This unique school year is now underway with many newly established safety precautions and procedures, as described in my August 14 communication, to help create the best teaching and learning environment possible while smartly managing the spread of the COVID -19 virus. Community High School District 117 opened... READ MORE >
On August 12th, 2020, the Illinois Department of Health released additional guidance for those who manage public school staff and students. This extra guidance comes just days before District 117 begins remote learning on August 17th. Even though District 117 is carrying out remote learning, we do have students coming into our facilities. We have created safe... READ MORE >
Community High School District 117 has taken great pride in our response since the school closure news was announced by Governor Pritzker in March. We have been communicative, prompt, and have weighed decisions base on our entire learning community as a whole. One way to ensure our learning community fully understands our actions from mid-March leading up to... READ MORE >
Happy August! The 2020/2021 School Year is rapidly approaching and there are a few key things you need to know. We will continue to communicate many of these things to all families through Infinite Campus, but check back frequently for new updates on our website. Here are some of the highlights The first day of school is Monday, August 17.The first three... READ MORE >
This week, the LCHS Summer Freshman Academy wraps up a successful program that hosted in-person learning for roughly 70 new students. Lakes English teacher Keith West said, “It was a great experience for incoming students. We offered many different engaging students, and it was clear the students were eager to be back in a school building.” The staff and students... READ MORE >
The Illinois Department of Public Health will have another COVID-19 mobile testing site at Lake Zurich High School’s Performing Arts Center parking lot, 300 Church St., in Lake Zurich, on Sunday, July 19. We encourage Stevenson students and family members who believe they may have come into contact with a COVID-19 carrier to take advantage of this testing... READ MORE >
CHSD117 Doing Our Part - This summer has been unlike any other in history. Summers are traditionally a very busy time for schools as they welcome new families to theDistrict, hire new staff, perform repairs and upgrades to facilities, continually refine curriculum to meet the needs of students, and prepare for the return of inquisitive students in the fall. ... READ MORE >
Community High School District 117 launched a new public relations campaign to increase parental engagement through the use of technology. The campaign is part of a larger effort to inform the CHSD 117 community of the positive stories that happen inside the district. The administration announced the release of new mobile applications for iPhone and Android that... READ MORE >
All first-time AP students are invited to attend AP Boot Camp on Thursday, August 6 from 10 am - 1 pm! This event will be held in an online format this year. All first-time AP students should have received a postcard in the mail and a follow-up email with information about this event. If you have not received either of these communications, please contact Anne... READ MORE >
District 117 Student Registration Guidelines – 2020-2021 **New Residency Tool (CLEAR Batch) is being used to verify residency. You will be notified by email if further action is required. ** How do I get started? Go to the INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT PORTAL > Log into your account. Only the parent/guardians listed in the PRIMARY HOUSEHOLD will be able to... READ MORE >
WHAT WE SAY and DO MATTERS…...A LOT! Bullying, harassment, racism, sexism, and hate speech have NO place in Community High School District 117. I want to use the metaphor of two sides of the same coin to explain the complexities of education in Community High School District 117. On one side of the coin, the start of 2019-20 school year has been strong... READ MORE >
The 5 Phase Restore Illinois plan is guided by health metrics and with distinct changes to the business, education, and recreation activities for each phase. Currently, Illinois is in Phase 2 of the plan: Flattening There is a dashboard where data metrics are gathered to show community members when we can move to the next phase of the plan. Each of the four... READ MORE >
On May 27th, the U.S. News and World Report published its annual rankings of high schools across the country. Lakes Community High School and Antioch Community High School, based on a number of metrics including test scores, class size, and college readiness, ranked among the Best High Schools. According to the ratings, “Students have the opportunity to take... READ MORE >
With the requirement to wear face coverings when in a public place and social distancing needed, the Antioch Mask Brigade has recently donated a supply of masks to both ACHS and Lakes. The group was organized by Anna Fielder (Haley) who graduated from ACHS in 1998. Linda Zeman, retired ACHS teacher, is also part of this group, as is student services secretary... READ MORE >
ISBE is working in partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to ensure they are providing the most current resources and guidance to support Illinois education communities regarding the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. Please know that this is a rapidly evolving situation and we will continue to share up-to-date information as it... READ MORE >
Newly released guidelines from the CDC will assist administrators in making (re)opening decisions regarding K-12 schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important for schools to comply and to check with state and local health officials and other partners to determine the most appropriate actions while adjusting to meet the unique needs and circumstances of our... READ MORE >
The celebration was the result of creativity, cooperation, and community support. The fourth grade children wore hand sewn costumes they made with the help of parents and Ms. Girdwood. Dorothy Wallace volunteered her time to teach the children the Morris dance. During the performance, Mrs. Wallace played the accordion while her husband delighted the audience in a... READ MORE >
Will the College Board still administer AP Exams?The AP program is finalizing streamlined AP exam options that would allow students to test at home, depending on the situation in May. College Board is working to give every AP student the opportunity to claim the credit they’ve earned. The AP Program will communicate the details of these additional solutions to... READ MORE >
Community High School District 117 is committed to continuing to provide support to students during the COVID-19 closure. To that end, CHSD 117 will be providing ‘Grab-n-Go’ lunches at the Main Entrance of Lakes Community High School AND Antioch Community High School, beginning Monday, March 16, 2020. Lunches will be available to any CHSD 117 students from 11:00... READ MORE >