A Message from the Superintendent
Local police departments commended for contributions to the texting investigation.
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Dr. Lynn Panega
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Using the district's notification system, Lake Park High School emailed parents last night with an update about the ongoing texting investigation at West Campus. The case involves
a limited number of Lancer families who were receiving inappropriate and threatening text messages, outside of the school day, via an anonymous app.
The safety of our students and staff is always the highest priority of the administrative team. We have worked in step with the Bloomingdale and Roselle Police Departments who made this investigation a top priority and pursued all leads aggressively. Lake Park is grateful for their expertise, professionalism and dedication to the security of both campuses.
Lake Park takes all voiced matters of concern very seriously. The daily presence of West Campus School Resource Officer Schwytzer and East Campus School Resource Officer Forrest demonstrates the availability of law enforcement to anyone with questions or concerns. Information can also be shared privately via the district's Anonymous Tip Hotline at (630) 529-3001.
To the entire Lancer community, thank you for your cooperation and patience to help Lake Park maintain the integrity of this active investigation. We are grateful for the students, parents and staff who have come forward to provide helpful information and substantial evidence.
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Course Selection Begins for the 2018-19 School Year
Review important registration dates and deadlines for each grade level.
The arrival of the new calendar year signals planning for next school year already. Students will begin registering this month for the 2018-19 academic year.
Presentations about elective choices are underway and will continue to occur the week before course selection to help in the decision-making process. Students will be divided during their lunch SSP time and will choose their electives with the help of counselors and staff.
Course Selection Dates:
Class of 2019 - Juniors:
January 22 to February 1
Class of 2020 - Sophomores:
January 29
Class of 2021 - Freshmen:
February 2
Class of 2022 - Incoming Freshmen (8th Grade):
January 25 - course selection sheets due
Parents are strongly encouraged to review the information recently sent home and carefully select elective choices together with their sons and daughters, as those choices will be permanent once course selection is complete.
If you have any questions, contact your student's counselor or consult the Academic Planning Guide as a resource.
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Daily Herald Leadership Team
Lancers named to 2017-18 DuPage County Leadership Team recognizing service.
Congratulations to Lake Park seniors (L-R), Jessica Angel and Brianna McAloon, for being named to the 2017-18
Daily Herald
Leadership Team. Jessica was selected among the Top 10 high school students in DuPage County and Bri received honorable mention. This annual recognition program is based on community service, leadership and academics.
Jessica and Bri were featured in the
Daily Herald's
January 18 edition
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School Fundraisers Benefit Lancers
Enjoy a fun and delicious way
to give back!
Portillo's Dine to Donate
Benefit Lake Park's AP Stats students on Wednesday, January 24 from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. by dining at the Bloomingdale Portillo's, 134 E. Lake Street.
Show the flyer
to the cashier and Portillo's will donate 20 percent of the proceeds back to the students who are fundraising for their spring break trip to England. Students will visit sites such as Stonehenge, Buckingham Palace, Emirates Aviation Experience, Eden Project, and Royal Observatory in Greenwich to prepare for the AP Statistics exam while on location collecting data.
Lou Malnati's "Giveback Night"
Join the Lake Park Choral Parent Association on Wednesday, January 31 at the Bloomingdale Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, 369 West Army Trail Road, from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. for a good cause. Show the flyer to
the cashier and Lou's will donate up to 20 percent of the proceeds back to the Lake Park Choral students.
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SAT Test Prep Course
Final opportunity to register is January 29.
In preparation for the SAT test dates available this spring for juniors, Kaplan Test Prep will begin offering a course in February 2018 to develop the study skills to improve SAT scores.
Hosted on Wednesday evenings and some Saturday mornings, the program provides 18 hours of in-class instruction. Registration is $400 and will be accepted through the
Monday, January 29 deadline.
View the course flyer for additional details and instructions about how to enroll.
With four in-class tests and six additional timed online tests, students have access to more test-like practice prior to the SAT on
Tuesday, April 10. The easy-to-read score reports will help students understand their strengths and areas for improvement.
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Seal of Biliteracy
Earn distinction for demonstrating proficiency in multiple languages.
Juniors and seniors who have taken an Advanced Placement or Level 4 World Languages course and/or students with bilingual skills have the opportunity to earn a special honor based on their second language abilities. The Seal of Biliteracy will be awarded to qualifying Lake Park students who demonstrate proficiency in both English and either Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Gujarati, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish or Urdu.
The Seal of Biliteracy, offered by the State of Illinois, will appear on the student's diploma and official school transcript. Earning this distinction will be an honor that students can share with universities, future employers, and service organizations who value individuals with bilingual skills.
To earn the Seal of Biliteracy, students must meet approved proficiency levels on state approved English and foreign language assessments, as outlined on the Intent to Participate form. Applying for this recognition is voluntary and students are responsible for the cost associated with taking the qualifying assessments. An Intent to Participate form must be completed and returned to West Campus Assistant Principal, Mr. Ian Smith, by Friday, February 16 in order to be eligible for the Seal of Biliteracy.
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Student Council Blood Drive
Register to participate in "Pints for Pasta" on January 25.
Lake Park Student Council will sponsor a Blood Drive on
Thursday, January 25 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
in the
West Campus multi-purpose room. Students and staff who register to participate will receive a free bowl (up to $13 value) from Noodles & Company as part of the "Pints for Pasta" campaign. Noodles is the exclusive sponsor of National Volunteer Blood Donor Month in January.
Student participants must have a Heartland permission slip signed by a parent, regardless of age, in order to participate. Permission slips can be turned in to Mrs. McSweeny in WC room 127. A photo ID is required for all donors. Please remember to eat a good breakfast and drink plenty of water before giving blood.
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LPEF to Award 30 Scholarships
Over $23,000 available to qualifying Lancers.
The Lake Park Educational Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of 30 scholarships totaling over $23,000 that are available for Lake Park High School seniors in the Class of 2018.
Students must submit a completed common scholarship application, essay(s), and appropriate supporting materials for each scholarship. Scholarship applications are due to the Career Center at Lake Park West Campus by
Thursday, March 8 (
note: the deadline for the Scott Bradley memorial Scholarship is
Thursday, February 1). Please visit the
Foundation's scholarship webpage to view scholarship information.
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Roselle Rose Queen Scholarship
Submit an application by the January 24 deadline.
The Rose Queen Scholarship program offers local high school women an opportunity to compete annually for college scholarships totaling over $4,000.
The event consists of judging in five areas: personal interview with the judges prior to the event, sportswear, talent, formal wear, and a Q&A opportunity.
Lake Park High School 2017 graduate Shana Abraham was crowned last year and represented the Village of Roselle at the annual Rose Parade, the annual Celebrate the Season and Cocoa Crawl, and other special events during her reign.
Applications are available for download and due by Wednesday, January 24.
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he 2018 Rose Queen Scholarship Event will be held on
Friday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m.
in the West Campus auditorium.
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Flags for Roselle
Subscription service returns with five holidays in 2018.
Residents of Roselle can purchase a $50 annual subscription to have a 3x5-foot American flag installed in their front yard during five holidays this year: Memorial Day, May 28; Flag Day, June 14; Independence Day, July 4; Patriot Day, September 11; and Veterans' Day, November 11.
This unique community activity represents the collaborative effort of the Roselle History Museum, the Roselle American Legion Post 1084, and Lake Park High School. Students and volunteers will install the flags early in the morning and remove at dusk the same day.
Volunteers are needed for installing and removing the flags as well as subscription sales. Contact
Dominic Manola
to volunteer or learn how you can get involved.
Sunday, April 1.
Subscribers may designate a location in Roselle other than their home, if desired. Subscribers may also order a flag as a gift for a friend or family member who lives in Roselle.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will be shared by the Roselle Historical Foundation, the Roselle American Legion Charitable Foundation, and the
Lake Park Educational Foundation
, all 501(c)(3) organizations.
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