August 6, 2020
Dear Class of 2024,


On behalf of our learning community, we are excited to welcome you to Lake Forest High School. Although we are navigating unprecedented times and many changes, we are ready to support your transition into Lake Forest High School. We are excited to welcome you to LFHS for Freshman Orientation and to support you through your first year at LFHS. 

The mission of our school is “to inspire the passion to learn, the insight to know oneself, and the courage to make a difference.” We are looking forward to your positive contributions to the school community, as you help us further our mission. During your time at LFHS, you should expect to learn more about yourself, others, and the world, while also having opportunities to share your talents and gifts.

We have planned an exciting day for you at Freshman Orientation on Tuesday, August 18.

Freshman Orientation is your first official day and it is designed just for you. You will have an opportunity to learn all about high school. The schedule for Freshman Orientation appears below.

On August 14, you will receive your Chromebook laptop during Textbook Pick-up. Along with your Chromebook, you will receive information regarding the use of your new device.

We are really excited to welcome you and we are here to help you. If you have questions or need help figuring out different aspects of our school, your schedule, and/or how to navigate our current ways of engaging learning, please ask us. Our deans, counselors, social workers, teachers and staff are all great resources. If you ever need anything, please do not hesitate to contact my office. All of our administrators are also ready to help.

This is your high school and we look forward to supporting your growth and development. We recognize that this is not the way you imagined beginning your time at LFHS.
Hopefully, the additional supports we have in place for you will assist with your transition. Also, to the greatest extent possible, we will continue to encourage you to participate in the different activities and opportunities we have to offer. Get ready to make your mark and welcome to the Lake Forest High School family! Go Scouts!!

I’ll see you soon.

Sincerely, 
Dr. Chala Holland
Principal
WELCOME CLASS OF 2024
Freshman Orientation is on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. 

Freshman Orientation is the first official day of school for all Freshmen. It is a unique opportunity for the Class of 2024 to get to know more about the high school and meet your Link Crew Leaders. It’s our special way of saying Welcome to LFHS!!

Wear a mask. All students will be required to wear a mask and distancing guidelines will be enforced. Students with any of the following symptoms MUST stay at home. 
  • Please arrive within the time frame provided and avoid congregating in groups upon arrival.

  • Students will participate in orientation by alpha-splits (see schedule below). 

  • Dress comfortably for outdoor activities. All activities will follow our safety and health guidelines. 

  • Students will break into groups for a variety of activities with student Link Crew leaders.

  • Students will also have an opportunity to participate in an optional building tour. 

  • Parents should enter LFHS from McKinley Rd. and drop students off in the front of the school, as directed by safety personnel. 

Please reach out to Mrs. Harmsen (mharmsen@lfschools.net) or
Ms. Schwartz (rschwartz@lfschools.net) if you do not plan to
participate in the onsite Freshman Orientation. Other arrangements
will be made for students to connect with their Link Crew leaders. 

We’re Looking Forward to Seeing You!
LFHS FRESHMAN ORIENTATION SCHEDULE
AUGUST 18, 2020