UPDATED SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE INFORMATION!
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Columbus Day
Monday, October 10
NO SCHOOL
Tuesday-Friday
(October 11, 12, 13 and 14)
will follow the normal schedule.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday, November 3
Friday, November 4
NO SCHOOL
Monday-Wednesday
(October 31, November 1, 2)
will follow the Scout Day Class Schedule each day,
8:15 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Thanksgiving Holiday
Wednesday - Friday, November 23, 24, 25
NO SCHOOL
Monday - Tuesday, November 21, 22
will follow the Scout Day Class Schedule each day,
8:15 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Winter Break
Monday, January 2
NO SCHOOL
Tuesday - Friday (January 3-6)
will follow the normal schedule.
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New School Day Schedule Feedback Sessions Announced
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 Please join us at one of the following meetings regarding the new school day schedule. These meetings will be an opportunity for parents/guardians to share feedback.
Monday, Oct. 24, 2016
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Admin Center/West Campus Board Room
Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016
9:30am - 10:30am
Admin Center/West Campus Board Room
We hope to see you there!
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CollegeBoard PSAT
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PSAT testing day is
Wednesday, October 19.
This will be an instructional school day for all other students. All juniors, and the sophomores who registered for the test by the September 21 deadline, will take the PSAT beginning at 8:15am. At the end of the exam, test-taking students will have the opportunity to go to the cafeteria for lunch during the C lunch period (11:50am-12:30pm). Students will rejoin the instructional day for their regular class schedules at 12:35pm.
Students with standard testing time will be administered the test in the field house. Those with accommodations will test in the Library classrooms (located on the first floor).
Students must be seated in their designated location by no later than 8:15am to take the test.
Students riding the bus will need to take the early bus to arrive on time.
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"Open Doors" Career Exploration Program
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Open Doors Career Exploration Program Opportunities will be available for viewing on Sunday, Oct. 9!
Important Deadlines for Open Doors Career Exploration Program on Nov. 3-4!
The 11th annual Open Doors Career Exploration Program will be held on
November 3-4 2016. The purpose of this job-shadowing program is to provide students with first-hand, on-the-job experience with professionals in the community and with local volunteer agencies during the two days when students have off from school due to Parent-Teacher conferences.
Students in all grade levels are encouraged to participate in this unique and valuable program.
Sunday, October 16 at 7pm
Online registration opens for students at
www.lfhsopendoors.com. This is done on a first come, first served basis. Some opportunities are limited and may fill up very quickly.
Sunday, October 23 at 7pm
Online registration closes
Tuesday and Wednesday, October 25 and 26
Mandatory orientation. Time TBD.
October 27 for last names A-J
October 28 for last names K-Z
Thursday and Friday, November 3 and 4
Program dates
More Info!
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| School Yearbook Picture Schedule for 2016! |
School Yearbook Picture Schedule for 2016
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Library News!
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 The Varsity Reading Team (aka Book Club) is excited to share their October book, ANNA DRESSED IN BLOOD by Kendare Blake! Come on October 11th at 7:30 am to enjoy great donuts and even better conversation. Didn't read the book? Tell us what you've been reading!
Stop by the library for more information.
 All students are welcome to join us for our first Student Advisory Board meeting of the year, to be held on October 14th at 7:30 am in the library. Come see how you can help plan library events, lead service opportunities and help shape the library into the place you want it to be. Here's your chance to raise your voice in the library!
 We'll also be celebrating Teen Read Week from October 24th-28th. Keep your eyes posted for fun activities going on all week in the library!
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Student Council Car Wash
Saturday, October 15, 2016
9:00am - 2:00pm
Lake Forest High School East Campus
1285 N. McKinley Rd., Lake Forest, IL
This year, the Lake Forest High School Student Council is hosting a new and exciting fundraiser - an all school car wash, to be held Saturday, October 15th, from 9am-2pm, at Lake Forest High School's East Campus, 1285 N. McKinley Rd. We invite all members of the community to help us reach our goal of $4,000 by coming through the car wash and showing support. Donations can be made to the whole student body or to any of the four graduating classes that are currently present at LFHS by dropping your money into the class bucket of your choice before we wash your car!
Learn more!
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| Congratulations to LFHS Debate Team! |
LFHS Debate Team performed well at the first Illinois Congressional Debate Association (ICDA) Tournament. Congratulations to the following LFHS individual winners.
Left to right:
Eric Fu, Best Presiding Officer
Abby Wellman, Second place speaker
Sarah Curran, Third place speaker
Victoria Walsh, Second place speaker
Gracie Stockton, First place speaker
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| LFHS Art Club Celebrates Completion of Art Mural Project! |
LFHS Art Club was honored when asked to participate in the mural wall painting project located under the viaduct at the corner of McKinley and Illinois. The project was a collaboration between the LFHS Art Club, Metra, the City of Lake Forest, and CROYA.
LFHS students were thrilled to create a beautiful mural for the public, while spreading an important and positive message to the community about train safety. The students felt validated by residents' feedback -- and there were numerous drivers who stopped to thank them each time they came out to work on the project. They are looking forward to partnering with the City of Lake Forest, Metra and CROYA in the future.
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Parent Organizations
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Lake Forest High School offers an abundance of opportunities for parents to get involved. Consider the opportunities listed below and we welcome your participation.
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T
he LFHS Foundation is an all-volunteer organization that helps bridge the gap between tax dollars received by the district and the cost of providing a high-quality education in the 21st century. Students and teachers look to our resources to provide cutting-edge technology, best-in-class teaching methods, and classroom enhancements that would not otherwise be possible.
Entrepreneurism in the Community Showcase is October 6!
Entrepreneurism in the Community Showcase
Thu, October 6, 2016
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
This is a showcase event, featuring the Lake Forest College Entrepreneurism and Innovation Program, the Lake Forest High School Business Incubator
and the Lake Forest Business Accelerator - each providing you the opportunity to learn about the programs, interact with the students and startup and explore ways to get involved.
Learn more and Register!
LFHS Foundation Supports 21st Century Learning Environments
To support 21st century learning, new learning environments are being created at LFHS with support from the Lake Forest High School Foundation. In the past year a new World Language Learning Lab, a Social Studies Learning Lab, and a Makerspace have all been designed to provide students and teachers with greater access to technology and to facilitate project based learning.
Read the full story!
Click here to make a tax-deductible donation to the LFHS Foundation. Every dollar makes a difference for our students!
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Thank You from LFHS APT!
Thank you to everyone who attended our "Be True to Your School" event on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. The event was a success due to attendees, volunteers and our generous donors!
Read More!
Thanks to all who participated in the Screen for Teens EKG testing on August 29, 2016. Sixty-three parent volunteers dedicated their time to this worthy cause. 676 students were tested with EKG and 28 received additional echocardiograms.
Thanks to Chris Morehead, Assistant Athletic Director, for his commitment to this program. Thank you to Chick-fil-A of Vernon hills, for their lunch donation for the full time volunteers.
To quote Mary Beth Schewitz:
"Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts. Not only did you make our testing a success, in all likelihood, you made a tremendous difference in a young person's life."
Parent Volunteers Needed for Talent Show 2017!
Attention Parents! There are numerous parent volunteer opportunities for the 2017 LFHS Talent Show! The two main positions open are the Assistant Producer and Assistant Director. If interested, please contact either the 2017 Producer, Tammy Kerouac (
[email protected]) or the 2017 Director Matthew Kerouac (
[email protected]).
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Our Mission is to promote and support athletic success, spirit and sportsmanship in every sport and for every student-athlete at Lake Forest High School.
Learn More!
 Scouts Spirit Store Celebrates New Location!
The Scouts Spirit Store has a new and exciting location! The store is now located at the front entrance of East Campus, making it easy to access for all.
As part of the security initiative, its new location allows students, parents, faculty, staff, and the community to shop for Scouts apparel and gifts every Thursday and Friday
10:30am-1:30pm.
Stop in and take a look at the new store stocked with great new merchandise for all Scout fans. Check out great gifts and regular staples including car stickers, gym bags and everything you need on and off the field, court, track, pool or wherever you want to show your Scout Pride. We are really excited about our new location so come and check it out.
100% of all proceeds from sales of the store go back to supporting our athletic programs. Boosters mission is to promote and support athletic success, spirit and sportsmanship in every sport and for every student-athlete at Lake Forest High School.
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Visit our webpage to learn more! Applause is the booster organization for the musical arts at Lake Forest High School. Founded in 1996, it is composed of parents, alumni, faculty, and friends who provide support and communication for all band, choral, orchestral and other musical activities.
 Music Department Citrus Sale Begins Oct. 1!
The LFHS Band & Orchestra are raising money for our 2017 Musical Tour of Italy during Spring Break 2017. All profits will go directly to the individual trip account of the student seller, so be sure to select a student's name when ordering!
We have partnered with Florida Indian River Groves to provide you with the freshest fruit available. Your fruit will be harvested the very same day it's shipped to us, ensuring that you receive fruit that is hours off the tree.
Citrus Pick-Up at LFHS WEST Campus
Friday, December 2
3:30pm - 7:00pm
Saturday, December 3
9:00am - 4:00pm
Thank you for your support!
Order now!
Got Glee? Join our Glee Club!
Everyone - we're waiting for you to join us at Glee Club every
Tuesday morning in the Chorus Room (Room 83) from 7:25-8:10 am. All students, parents, community members and faculty are welcome. Come join Mr. Haskett and
60-70 of your neighbors for a lively morning of song, music, coffee, and donuts. If a mix of Beatles, Queen, Handel and show tunes are your thing, you belong here!
All singing experience is welcome. It's a great way to start your Tuesday mornings and to try something new at LFHS. The next performance will be at the Holiday Concerts on December 13.
Save The Dates for These Holiday Happenings!
Mark your calendars now for these ever-popular Holiday events:
Friday, November 25
Choral Performance at the Tree Lighting - Market Square
Sunday, December 11
Holiday Concerts and Spaghetti Dinner
3:00 pm Instrumental Concert
4:45 - 6:45 pm Cafeteria/ Spaghetti Dinner Commons
7:00 pm Choral Concert
It's a Busy Month!
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PALS (Producers-at-Large) is the parent booster organization for the LFHS theater department. Since it was formed in 1975, PALS has contributed approximately $100,000 to help secure items not funded through the school's budget. Learn more!
by D.W. Gregory, directed by Joseph Pulio will be performed:
Thurs., October 13
Fri., October 14
Sat., October 15
7:00 pm
Raymond Moore Auditorium
Based on a true story, RADIUM GIRLS offers a wry, unflinching look at the American obsessions with health, wealth, and the commercialization of science. Grace, a watch dial painter, falls ill with a mysterious disease and finds herself battling not just with U.S. Radium Corporation but with her own family and friends who fear that her campaign for justice will backfire. Written with warmth and humor, this is a fast-paced, highly theatrical ensemble piece.
 Freshman/Sophomore Play "Lady Windermere's Fan" by Oscar Wilde
Performances will be November 17, 18 & 19
7:00 pm in the DMT.
Save the dates!
Italian American Reconciliation
by John Patrick Shanley
All-School Winter Folktale in the DMT
Auditions - 11/28 and 11/29 3:30pm
Performances - January 26, 27, 28, 2017 at 7pm
Urinetown
by Hollman and Kotis
All-School Spring Musical Satire in the RMA
Auditions - Jan. 30, 31 and Feb. 1 at 3:30pm
Performances - April 27, 28, 29, 2017 at 7pm
Link to Pals
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Calendar Highlights October
05 Wed Oct
APT Meeting
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
LFHS West, Board Room
NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION
Junior Parent Meeting: College Kick-Off - Getting Started
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
David Miller Theater
06 Thu Oct
Senior Portrait Image Selection Deadline!
10 Mon Oct
Columbus Day
(No School LFHS)
12 Wed Oct
FAFSA Workshop and Information Open House for Seniors
College Resource Center
Yearbook Picture Day Make-Ups - Underclassmen
10:45 AM - 12:50 PM
Library
Classrooms 1 & 2
13 Thu Oct
Fall Play Performances
Raymond Moore Auditorium
Yearbook Picture Day Make-Ups Underclassmen
10:45 AM - 12:50 PM
Library
Classrooms 1 & 2
14 Fri Oct
Fall Play Performances
Raymond Moore Auditorium
15 Sat Oct
Fall Play Performances
Raymond Moore Auditorium
18 Tue Oct
LFHS Choral Concert
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Raymond Moore Auditorium
19 Wed Oct
PSAT Testing for ALL Juniors/Sophomores who are registered
Lake Forest High School
20 Thu Oct
LFHS Orchestra Concert
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Raymond Moore Auditorium
26 Wed Oct
LFHS Choral Festival
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Raymond Moore Auditorium
Calendar items can be found on this page by scrolling on the calendar found on the right side of this page.
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Community Education Swim Program
Learn more about all the great public swim programs for all ages at LFHS! More info
Would you like to continue working as a lifeguard?
American Red Cross certified Lifeguards are needed year round for athletic practices and competitions, community programs and academic classes.
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Jobs, Internships, Community Service
Did you Know?
lfhs.org has pages for
Job/Internship Opportunities
Check out what's been posted recently!
Community Service Opportunities
Check out what's been posted recently!
Students can win $$$$$ for their favorite LFHS club or team!
Lake Forest American Legion Post 264 has announced their annual essay or media contest for Lake Forest High School students in honor of Veterans Day. Interested students who would like to participate should submit an essay or media or video media entitled: "What Veterans Day Means to Me."
Learn more!
The Prudential Spirit of Community Award program recognizes high school youth solely on the basis of volunteer work in their communities. If you feel you have made a positive difference through a volunteer activity during the past year, please apply. LFHS may select one candidate to represent the high school and that person would be eligible to receive $1000, a silver medallion, and a trip to Washington, D.C., if you are the state winner. Even more importantly, you could win recognition that might inspire other young people to follow your example.
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CROYA
CROYA meetings are every Wednesday from 7:00pm - 8:00pm at CROYA, 400 Hastings Rd, LF. Come hear about upcoming events, hang out with friends and participate in the fun activity of the week.
Regular CROYA meetings are open to all high school students and will be every Wednesday from
7:00pm-8:00pm for the school year.
Other CROYA Activities and dates:
November 18-20
Save the date for the CROYA Fall Retreat
Visit
www.CROYA.com or contact Joanne Yorro at CROYA for more information
(847) 810-3984
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Fashion Sewing Instruction!
Thursdays,
Sept. 8-Oct. 27,
8 classes,
5:30pm-6:00pm
Register at gortoncenter.org
Piano, Cello and Violin
There's always music in the air at Gorton! Visit
gortoncenter.org to sign up for individual instruction.
Volunteer Opportunities at Gorton
Attention all film aficionados: Gorton is always looking for volunteers for the many non- profits in the building, special events and film!
Upcoming Events:
November 3-5
Chicago Children's International Film Festival
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