All Students and Families

Class Meetings NEW

Class Meetings were held this week during all lunch study hall periods. Presentations are below.

Principal Advisory Committee (PAC) NEW

PAC is meeting on Tuesday, March 21st in the Lakes Upper ILC at 6:30 pm. Here is the agenda. Hope to see you there!

Time to shop!NEW

LAST DAY FOR THE ONLINE SPIRIT WEAR STORE!

Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 21^st, is the last day the online store will be open. Click here to shop: ttps://lakeseagles2023.itemorder.com/shop/sale/. Get your orders in by midnight Tuesday; this is the last online store we will have for this school year. Orders will be delivered to the Spirit Wear Store at Lakes for pickup in early April. Let us know if you have any questions at LakesSpiritWear@gmail.com. Thanks so much and GO EAGLES!

Summer School Information is available

Please look at the attached LINK for more information.

SAT School Day April 12,2023 NEW

All LCHS freshmen (PSAT 8/9), sophomores (PSAT 10), and juniors (SAT) will be testing. Seniors: this is a non- attendance day. The State of Illinois and Lakes Community High School want all students to experience the PSAT or SAT for college planning. For juniors, the SAT is a graduation requirement. The junior year SAT includes the essay section and can be sent to colleges during the application process. Click here for more information.

Nominate an LCHS Teacher that has Made a Difference

It's time for James McKay Award nominations!! The Lakes Eagles Booster Club James McKay Award was established in 2010 to honor then principal Jim McKay, for his outstanding efforts to advance Lakes Community High School. This annual award recognizes a member of the Lakes staff who has gone above and beyond expectations to enhance the Lakes Community High School culture, support growth, and cultivate a comprehensive and exemplary learning experience in our school community.

Nominations of exemplary staff are accepted from parents and students. To nominate someone, please fill out this Google Form by Thursday, April 6.

See more details and past winners on our Booster website.

THIS WEEK D117 Jazz Night - Wednesday March 22nd, 2023

Buy tickets and learn more: https://jazznight2023.square.site/

Evergreen Club’s annual tree plantish event!

Trees are $5 and planting will take place on April 22nd. Last day to order trees is March 22nd. Tree Plenish Flier

Tutoring Available

LCHS now has drop-in tutoring available. We have teachers for Science, Math, English, Social Studies, and Spanish 3 days a week. Late buses will be available.

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 3:30 - 5:30 PM on the 3rd floor walkway

Peer Tutoring is available in the morning during late start. Here is the link to register: Tutor Request Form

College Career Center Information

District 117 Collegepalooza

Tuesday, April 4th, 6:30 pm- 8:45 pm

Great opportunity for 9th- 11th graders to learn multiple aspects of the process of applying to college. Click here for session descriptions and here for the flier!

Scholarships NEW

Please remind your students to check Lakes email. Mr. Bargar has started to send out scholarship information to the senior class. All scholarships are also posted on the Class of 2023 College and Career Center Google Classroom.

Still time to apply! Submit to gina.putka@chsd117.org in the Student Services office by April 10, 2023.

The Butterfly Effect of Maddox J. LoPriore Foundation will present a $1000 scholarship to 1 Male and 1 Female athlete at Lakes Community, Antioch and Grayslake North High Schools who intend to enroll in a 2- or 4-year college, university, or vocational school. Applicants must graduate from high school having participated in athletics during their 4 years and carry a minimum GPA of 3.0. Winners will agree to be photographed with members of the Foundation and allow the Foundation to use their photo in marketing designed to promote Foundation activities. Applicants must structure a 500-word essay that tells a story about their love of family, friends, and community. Their essay will explain how these relationships have helped them become a caring, helpful, and successful leader amongst peers, family, and community. Applicants should describe how love and kindness have affected their life and offer examples that demonstrate these outstanding qualities. Applicants may provide additional details about their academic and/or athletic achievements and life ambition, along with specifics how this scholarship would positively impact their future.

Additional College Career Events and College Fair Information:

Local College Fairs

LCHS College & Career Information Events

Lakes College Visit Full Calendar

Gateway Technical College Career Days

Lakes Eagles Booster Club

Spring Sports yard signs and Graduations signs are now available to purchase through our website. Show your SCHOOL SPIRIT and PRIDE in your STUDENT by purchasing a LAKES YARD SIGN. We offer YARD signs for Sports, Fine Arts and Clubs year round.

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

Shipping costs are the same if you order five signs or one.

NOTE: We have a limited supply of Graduations signs that can also be purchased directly from our spirit wear store for $10 or by contacting Judy@jstrong.org

Bid It To Win It! Online Auction April 17 – April 21.

The Bid It To Win It! online auction will feature awesome items and one-

of-a-kind experiences, which you can view and bid on from the comfort of your home with your computer or your cell phone.

There is no charge to access it! This is a great way for our families and community to support Lakes High School students and staff, including the Lakes High School clubs, sports and activities.

Please join us for this exciting online auction from April 17 – April 21!

Respect + Courtesy = Pride

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