Thank you for taking the time to complete the parent survey regarding the LFHS calendar and exams. We received valuable information from you, our staff and our students.
We plan to make a decision about the timing of exams by the end of this school-year, for implementation during the 2018-19 school-year.
We will share survey results with you and hold stakeholder meetings within the next few weeks. Stay tuned!
Lake Forest High School is pleased to offer to incoming juniors and senior students an internship program for the summer of 2017. These internships are flexible but must be a minimum of 20 hours, based on the mutual agreement of the mentor and the student.
An internship provides a hands-on learning experience which enables a student to explore career interests, develop skills and gain experience. It is for a fixed, limited length of time which can allow a student to participate in a professional or business environment and build career networks and contacts.
TEDxLFHS is a TEDxYouth event designed to highlight LFHS students, community members and innovative thinkers that have ideas worth spreading. The event combines live talks, entertainment, and opportunities to engage and demo emerging technologies in our Innovation Lab. Our 2017 theme is "RE:ACTION," and the event places a strong emphasis on community building and empowering young people in Lake Forest, area schools, and around the world.
Students with Seizures, Severe Allergies or Asthma
As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for informing the Health Office if your child has seizures, allergies or asthma. By law, we are required to have an annual Seizure/Allergy/Asthma Action Plan that is signed by a physician on file with the Health Office. This will include the appropriate prescriptions your student will be allowed to take at school. Your student will be permitted to carry an Epi-Pen and inhalers with them, provided the aforementioned forms are submitted.
Reminder! When scheduling your child's physical over the summer, be sure to take along a copy of the
Medication Authorization Form for the physician to sign. This form must be turned in annually and is necessary if you anticipate your child will need any prescription or non-prescription medication (e.g. Tylenol, Ibuprofen) during the school day. No medication may be dispensed without this authorization on file. If you need a copy, this form can be downloaded from the LFHS web page under Student Services/Health Services or you may contact the Health Office at
dbower@lfschools.net
LFHS Photo 2 students have once again interpreted the egg theme for the Egg Harbor Photo contest! 20 images, in two groups of 10, will be in the foyer of Egg Harbor Cafe in Lake Forest, IL until May 20. The public can vote on the images as they wait for their table.
View the preview of the images at Egg Harbor now!
Congratulations to senior Shelby Welte on winning Best in Show at the Congressional Art Competition! Shelby's photograph "George" was selected as the winner from a field of 45 artworks from high schoolers around the 10th Congressional District.
LFHS AP Psychology Classes Support "Bring Change 2 Mind" Campaign
AP Psychology classes have taken a pledge to help Bring Change 2 Mind and end the stigma surrounding mental illness as part of their classwork. To create awareness and support, they encouraged students, staff, parents, to sign a pledge document so it can be added to the growing pledge gallery located in the Social Studies Dept. hallway on the 3rd floor.
Lake Forest High School offers an abundance of opportunities for parents to get involved. Consider the opportunities listed below and we welcome your participation.
LFHS Foundation
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.
The LFHS Foundation would like to thank all of our generous donors, luncheon guests, and auction winners for supporting our annual Spring Luncheon, Planting A Foundation for Education. Thanks to your support, Grant Day 2017 was a huge success! The innovative new grants that were awarded this month will advance academics for all students at LFHS next year.
To see one of our grants in action, please join us for the
3rd Annual Business Incubator Pitch Night Thursday, May 25 7 p.m. Raymond Moore Auditorium
Come watch student teams from the Business Incubator course present their business ideas and learn who will get funding to launch their business! If anyone is interested in being a potential investor or learning more about the program please email lfhsfoundation@gmail.com.
For more information about the Foundation, Pitch Night or to make a donation, please visit our website: lfhsfoundation.org.
The Lake Forest High School Foundation's mission is to provide the funding necessary to advance academics for all students at Lake Forest High School.
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!
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.
Good Luck and Best Wishes to our Seniors!
Band
Matt Ackman, Peter Allen, Andrew Athenson, Alex Banta, Tommy Block, Kevin Donahue, Eric Fu, Julia Goeks, Mariah Goeks, Alex Habjan, Carolyn Hammond, Will Johnson, Matthew LeMay, Brennan Long, TJ Lucas, Jayne Mai, Megan McCabe, Parker Mercado, Matthew Musacchio, Riley Perkofski, Robert Piechota, Evan Raye, Sarah Schmider, Hayley Ward
Choir
Tianna Beilke, David Choo, Morgan Cohen, Sarah Curran, Cailie Dapier, Isabelle Dayton, Brendan Eckland, Anthony Ferretti, Julia Goeks, Meredith Gregory, Will Johnson, Emily Lacey, Jane Margolis, Ryan McKiernan, Jonathan Panos, Spencer Pease, Stephanie Raupp, Charlie Reinkemeyer, Gracie Stockton, Hayley Ward
Orchestra
Lizzie Allen, Lisa Clair, Grace Donahue, Colin Knipe, Jack Lazarus, Mitchell McMahon, Casey Mogilevsky, Katie Neill, Kelly Page, Catherine Pompe, Matthew Samuel, Madelyn Stephenson, Adrienne Trandai
A Fond Farewell to Brian O'Connor
After spending 9 ½ years at LFHS, Jazz Director Brian O'Connor will be leaving LFHS. Brian will be missed by the staff and students. If you see him at the next concert, please wish him well in his new endeavors in California.
Mark Your Calendars!
Band Concert - Tuesday, May 16th - Raymond Moore Auditorium - 7:30pm
Orchestra Concert - Thursday, May 18th - Raymond Moore Auditorium - 7:30pm
Choral Concert - Monday, May 22nd - Raymond Moore Auditorium - 7:30pm
Band - Memorial Day Services - 9am, Village Green, Lake Bluff and 11am, Market Square, Lake Forest
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
PALS Sponsored ITS Banquet to be held May 17!
The ITS (International Thespian Society) will hold its annual banquet for ALL theater students on
Wednesday, May 17 5:30 pm LFHS Cafeteria
ALL participants in LFHS theater are welcome and encouraged to attend. There is no charge for the dinner provided by PALS. We do ask those attending to RSVP for an accurate food count. This event is for STUDENTS ONLY. After dinner, the students will move to the DMT for the ITS ceremony where senior members of ITS will be presented with a trophy, purchased by PALS. Also seniors attending will let Sara Dreilling know if they would like to be toasted and who will lead their toast.
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.
FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR CROYA FACEBOOK PAGE
CROYA & The Ellie Burns Foundation Community Kick Ball Tournament
Sunday, May 7
11:00am - 3:00pm
8th grade welcome to High School CROYA party Wednesday, May 10 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Last CROYA High School Meeting Wednesday, May 17 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Goodbye Party for Joanne Yorro Friday, May 19
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Forest Bike Rodeo Volunteering Saturday, May 20
9:30am - 2:30pm
CROYA Summer Work Trip June 5-10
through Habitat For Humanity
CROYA Summer Work Stay July 20-21
Stay at CROYA & work in the community
Visit
www.CROYA.com or contact Meghan Gayter at CROYA for more information
(847) 810-3985
Community Invited!
Lake Forest High School will have their 25th annual student art exhibit from April 25-May 31. A reception on May 22 from 5:00-7:30 p.m. will honor all entrants, with prizes donated by the Friends of the Lake Forest Library awarded at 6:00 p.m.
Please join us May 22 or stop by anytime the Library is open to view the artistic endeavors by area high school students.
High School Arts Week 2017 2017 Summer Intensives, July 17-21
Application Deadline: May 1, 2017
@ 11:59 pm CST.
Ragdale is pleased to invite motivated high school students throughout the greater Chicago area to apply for a free week-long summer intensive workshop in creative writing, visual arts, or performance. Now in its ninth year, these programs offer students the opportunity to develop their creative skills under the guidance of distinguished instructors in a retreat setting.
Learn More
Summer classes for high school and college students
Take college-credit classes this summer at Lake Forest College.
May Term:
May 16 - June 9
June Term:
June 12 - July 7
July Term:
July 10 - Aug. 3
COURSES INCLUDE: Accounting * Art * Biology * Calculus * Chemistry * Computer Science * Disney: Music and Culture * Economics * History of Rock * Novel Writing Boot Camp * Reading JK Rowling * Sociology of Terrorism * Statistics ... AND MUCH MORE!
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID: * High school students are eligible for merit-based scholarships up to $2,300
* College students are eligible for need-based financial grants
May 22-23: Auditions for CLC summer musical 'Jekyll and Hyde'
Singers and actors over age 16 are invited to audition for the College of Lake County summer musical production of "Jekyll and Hyde," running July 14-16 and 20-23. Auditions will be held starting at 6:30 p.m. on May 22 and 23 in the Studio Theatre of the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the CLC Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St. For details on audition requirements, rehearsals and more, visit http://tinyurl.com/lmz69tm.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the parent survey regarding the LFHS calendar and exams. We received valuable information from you, our staff and our students.
AP Psychology classes have taken a pledge to help 
A Fond Farewell to Brian O'Connor
High School Arts Week 2017 2017 Summer Intensives, July 17-21
May 22-23: Auditions for CLC summer musical 'Jekyll and Hyde'
