A Message from the Superintendent
Board of Education votes unanimously 7-0 in support of safety and security measures.
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Dr. Lynn Panega |
During the Lake Park High School Board of Education Meeting on Monday, May 21, board members unanimously voted 7-0 in support of the following safety and security recommendations:
- Safety and Security Personnel Structure - in addition to current hall monitor positions
- Protective safety film product - districtwide installation on windows and doors, including classroom door sidelights
- New video surveillance system - update to IP-based architecture system replacing existing system installed in 2004
These unanimously approved agenda items will be be implemented for the 2018-19 school year, and next steps are commencing immediately in preparation.
In the coming months, the Board of Education will continue aggressively researching internal controls including a card access system as well as the implementation of other physical security measures.
We greatly appreciate the partnership with local law enforcement in critically reviewing and supporting Lake Park's vision to implement additional security measures.
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| 2018-19 Implementation of Grade Level Teams
Pupil Personnel Services, Student Services teams to be assigned to students for four years.
Members of the Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) and Student Services departments are looking forward to the implementation of a grade level team model for the 2018-19 school year and beyond. Traditionally, students have transitioned between the East Campus and West Campus and needed to develop new relationships with counselors and other assigned PPS members.
The new structure for 2018-19 features:
- Four grade level teams, each consisting of a dean, social worker and two counselors. Team members will work with their students for four years and will travel campuses with their class.
- Two reassigned counselors in new positions. One who will serve as an Education Support Counselor and the other who will focus on college and career readiness. Each of these positions will service students at both campuses.
- Campus-based nurses and psychologists. Lake Park's existing staff members in these roles will remain serving the campus to which they are currently assigned.
This model will allow the PPS members to build meaningful relationships as well as provide a level of specialty to better serve the various needs of our students and families. Counselors have prepared for this transition through ongoing professional development to strengthen their skills in all stages of high school development.
Please view the
2018-19 grade level organizational chart to help introduce you to our existing team members in their new assignments for next school year. This summary document contains the grade level teams, alphabet split assignments by last name, and active email addresses if you would like to contact members of your student's team.
For planning purposes, a counselor will be available during the summer one day a week at each campus. Appointments can be made by contacting the Counseling Office at (630) 295-5341 should you have any questions that emerge over the summer.
Thank you for your support and helping to create a smooth transition for your student(s) next year. Please contact Director of PPS,
Dr. Mitch Berenson, with any questions about the 2018-19 implementation of these grade level teams.
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Second Semester Final Exams
Prepare for the 2-day exam schedule on June 4 and June 5.
During these exam days, all Lake Park students will have access to meal service, tutoring, and bus transportation (pick-up/drop-off) that is provided on a typical school day.
Students who require transportation between campuses during the day will have a bus provided for them.
No after school activity or late bus transportation will be provided.
To help Lancers prepare for finals, the Bloomingdale Library will host "Exam Cram" daily from
May 29-31 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.
for any student in grades 9-12, including non-Bloomingdale residents. Students will have access to group and quiet study areas, reference help, Wi-Fi and computers. The library will provide caffeine, snacks and serve pizza at 7:00 p.m.
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Scholarship and Awards Program
Graduating students were honored with special recognition on May 24.
Members in the Class of 2018 were honored last night during the 38th Annual Scholarship and Awards program. Congratulations to our graduating Lancers for earning such an impressive list of scholarships and accolades!
View a copy of the event recognition program.
Lake Park's 61st Commencement will take place on Thursday, May 31 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. Families with graduating students can access more details, including a schedule, directions and parking lot information on the Graduation website.
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| State Spirit Marches and College Commitment Ceremony
Student athletes
compete in IHSA State competitions and commit to college athletics.
Congratulations and good luck to four members of the Lancer Boys Track & Field team who qualified for the
IHSA State Meet that will be hosted
today and Saturday at Eastern Illinois University. State qualifiers include: T
om Paprocki, Sectional and Conference Champion Pole Vault;
Dan Spejcher, Sectional Champion Long Jump;
Zachary Frye and
Solomon Sangobowale.
The team is led by head coach, Jay Ivory, and assistant coaches Lance Murphy, Scott Bennett, Doug Juraska and Elliot Velez.
Congratulations to members of Lancer Girls Track & Field team who qualified for the IHSA State Meet held at Eastern Illinois University last weekend. State qualifiers included: Kelly Zehnder: State Champion Pole Vault, State Qualifier Triple Jump, DVC Champion Pole Vault, All Conference; Isabelle Kennedy: State Finalist Triple Jump, State Qualifier Long Jump, Sectional Champion Triple Jump, All Conference; Stephanie Montenegro: State Qualifier Discus and Shot Put, Sectional and Conference Champion Shot Put, All Conference
State Qualifier, Johana Allen, Dominika Baranska, Erica Garcia, Andelyn Granskog, and Allison Mack. The team is led by head coach, Tom Kaberna, and assistant coaches Ben Bishop, Rich Larsen, Patti Nihells and Bob Nihells.
Congratulations to Boys Gymnasts State Qualifiers and All Conference,
Juan Bosco Boyer-Silva and Matthew Scimeca. The boys competed earlier this month at the
IHSA State Championships hosted at Hoffman Estates High School. The boys gymnastics coaching staff includes head coach, Tim Whelan, and assistant coach Justin Price.
Congratulations to
Carolyn Vehrs, State Qualifier and All Conference,
of the Girls Badminton team who competed in the
IHSA State Badminton Tournament
at Eastern Illinois University earlier this month. During the tournament, the Lancers earned the 2018 IHSA Sue Hinrichsen Team Sportsmanship Award, an honor created in 2010. The team is led by head coach, Ben Hussey, and assistant coaches Christian Pawlack and Diane Stratton.
Congratulations to 15 Lancer student athletes who participated in a College Commitment Recognition Ceremony on
Thursday, May 10
. Lake Park students and their families attended a recognition ceremony that included brief highlights of their individual accomplishments and signing an official commitment to play collegiate athletics at their respective schools.
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Tooling & Manufacturing Association News
Lancers take home the most awards at the 27th annual precision machining competition.
Twenty-two Chicago area high schools participated in TMA's 27th Annual Precision Machining Competition, which was hosted at the Mazak Headquarters in Schaumburg on May 10.
Lake Park instructors Andy Rupnick and Matt Sullivan were recognized by TMA for their preparation of Lancer students who earned 13 division awards. This amount totaled the most among the participating high schools in the 2018 Precision Machining Competition.
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Lake Park Educational Foundation Golf Outing
Register by the June 6 deadline to enjoy the annual festivities!
The Lake Park Educational Foundation will host the annual Golf Classic on Wednesday, June 13 at the Bloomingdale Golf Club. This fun event will allow golfers of all skill levels to have a great time on the course while raising funds for the LPEF's teacher grants, scholarships and emergency need and support fund.
The outing includes continental breakfast, light lunch, 18 holes of golf and a cookout at the end of the day. The cost is $130 per golfer or $500 for a foursome. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information or to register, visit the Foundation website.
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Summer Assignments, Summer School Registration
English and math summer assignments are now available online.
Lake Park students are required to complete summer reading and math assignments prior to the start of the next academic year. Summer 2018 assignments are now available for viewing on the academic department websites:
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2018-19 Online Registration Process
Review important information, dates for summer registration.
Lark Park High School will continue with a registration process that is entirely
online for the 2018-19 school year. Registration packets will be mailed to families on
Thursday, June 14
. The mailing will include important dates and deadlines as well as a username and PIN for the online registration process. The benefits of the online system include greater efficiency, improved accuracy and the convenience of 24/7 access.
Parents or guardians who need computer access for online registration can visit East Campus or West Campus where computers will be available for use during the hours stated below. Please note each campus will have a dedicated phone line to answer questions about the online registration process. Applications for free lunch/fee waiver will be available beginning
Monday, July 16 and must be applied for with proper documentation on campus.
Summer Business Days/Hours:
Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Closed for Lunch:
* East Campus, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
* West Campus, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
* Offices are closed on Fridays during summer.
24/7 Online Registration:
June 18 through August 2
Computer access available at each campus for online registration:
* Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (except during lunch hours)
* Registration appointments can be arranged with registrars for families new to the area.
* Offices are closed on Fridays during summer.
Convenient Evening Hours: Services include computer access, registration assistance, interpretation service. Administrators from each campus will be present to process fee waiver and free lunch applications.
* Lake Park East Campus and West Campus:
Thursday, August 2 (4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
Student Schedule and Book Distribution:
August 6 to August 8
Watch for the summer mailing (July) and the district website for more information.
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Important Dates for Summer
Plan ahead for these updating dates and deadlines for summer, next school year.
Summer School
- Summer School (Semester 1) and Driver Education begin on
June 11
. Summer School (Semester 2) will begin on
July 9
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2018-19 Registration
- Registration for next school year information will be mailed home on
June 14
. Online registration will be available beginning
June 18 through August 2
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Senior Portraits
- All questions about appointments and payments should be directed to Root Studios, Lake Park's official senior portrait photographer. Appointments will be scheduled during the following weeks:
June 18-21 and July 23-26.
Summer Counseling Schedule
- Counselors will be available during the summer one day a week at each campus. Appointments can be made by contacting the Counseling Office at (630) 295-5341 should any questions emerge over the summer.
Math Department Study Sessions
- Two review sessions will be offered to help answer any questions students may have from the required summer math packet. These sessions will be offered on Monday, July 30 and Tuesday, August 7 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the East Campus cafeteria. To reserve a spot, and help the Math Department plan for the appropriate number of tutors, email Anne Coppola with your student's full name and the session date.
Athletic Season Registration and Start Dates
- Athletic registration for the fall sports season will open on June 18.
Registration information and the link to register online will be available on the athletic website. The list of athletic season start dates for 2018-19 is currently available on the
athletic website
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First Semester Driver Education Program Night
- Parents and students are required to attend one of two meetings to complete permit applications for the Secretary of State. Hosted at East Campus, the meetings will be offered on Wednesday, July 18 and Wednesday, August 8 at 7:00 p.m.
AP Boot Camp
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Sophomores through seniors who will be first time Advanced Placement students next year are invited to attend a free
AP Boot Camp
on
July 31 and August 1, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Camp will be held at West Campus and taught by AP teachers, former AP students, and counseling staff. Each day will offer tips, strategies and insights giving participants a huge advantage as they head off to AP in the fall. To register by the Friday, July 20 deadline, contact Mrs. Sheila Finstein at (630) 295-5321.
Evening Registration - Both East Campus and West Campus will hold onsite registration for 2018-19 on Thursday, August 2 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Services include computer access, registration assistance, interpretation service. Administrators from each campus will be present to process fee waiver and free lunch applications.
Freshmen Orientation and Sophomore Textbook Distribution
- Incoming freshmen and sophomores will participate in orientation programs from
August 6 to August 7
. Students will pick-up their books and schedules, locate their lockers, find their classrooms, have their ID photos taken, and receive their PE uniforms during the orientation days.
Junior and Senior August Textbook Distribution
- West Campus students will participate in the book distribution process with juniors on
August 6
and seniors on
August 7
. Students will pick-up their books and schedules, obtain their parking permits, locate their lockers, and find their classrooms during these days.
Open Textbook Distribution
- Families who are unable to attend on August 6 or 7 are required to pick-up books on
Wednesday, August 8 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
This option is available at both campuses.
Freshman Family BBQ
- Incoming freshmen and their families are invited to a welcome picnic at East Campus on
Thursday, August 9
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First Day of School
- Students will begin classes on
Wednesday, August 15
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