Board of Education Appoints New Superintendent for FY21
Dr. Jeff Feucht to lead Lake Park High School District 108, effective July 1, 2020.
During a special board meeting on Wednesday, January 8, the Lake Park High School District 108 Board of Education unanimously voted to approve Jeff Feucht as the next superintendent of schools, effective July 1, 2020.
Dr. Feucht, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services at Glenbard Township High School District 87 since 2012, will replace District 108 Superintendent Dr. Lynn Panega who will be retiring after 16 years in the District, the past 10 years as superintendent. With his appointment, Dr. Feucht becomes the seventh District 108 superintendent.
Mark your calendars for a special community reception to be hosted on
Monday, January 27 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
in the East Campus student cafeteria. The reception is open to the entire Lancer community. Please join us to help welcome Lake Park's future educational leader.
Read more details about Dr. Feucht's experience on the
district website
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Lancer Course Promotion Week Starts January 13
Course selection for the 2020-21 school year to follow.
The Counseling Department is excited to help students learn more about the 2020-2021 course and elective offerings from each department at Lake Park.
Monday, January 13 is scheduled as the " kick off" course promotion day. Lancer teachers will discuss with students upcoming course offerings in their content area.Throughout the week of January 13, Lancers will receive information each day on the following content areas through lunch time information tables, emails with video links, and classroom conversations highlighting classes available. Families are strongly encouraged to utilize the 2020-2021
Academic Program Guide
to assist with planning for their student's upcoming course selection.
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West Campus
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East Campus
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Teacher review of upcoming courses
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Teacher review of upcoming courses
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January 13
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Science, Math Technology/Engineering
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Science, Math, Art, Music
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January 14
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World Languages, Business, FCS
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World Languages, Technology/Engineering
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January 15
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English, Art, Music
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English, Business, FCS
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January 16
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Social Studies, PE
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Social Studies, PE
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January 17
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Course selection announcements
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Course selection announcements
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On
Friday, January 17
, students and parents will receive a summary communication to recap the course promotion events along with information to plan for the course selection meetings with counselors. Starting on
Tuesday, January 21
, Lancers will begin participating in course selection meetings with counselors.
For questions, contact
Ebony Baker
, Assistant Principal for Student Development.
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Invest in Lancers through the INCubatorEDU program
Lake Park's Educational Foundation is a proud investment partner in this opportunity.
Lake Park will launch the INCubator program for the 2020-2021 school year. In the INCubator course, students engage in hands-on, entrepreneurial learning by developing a business of their own. The year-long course allows students to learn all aspects of creating a business, which culminates in presenting their business to a "shark tank" panel. The Lake Park Educational Foundation is recruiting classroom coaches, mentors, donors and sponsors to bring the program to life.
Learn more at www.lphs.org/INCubator. An informational meeting will be hosted on Tuesday, January 21 at 7:00 p.m. at Lake Park West Campus for those interested in learning more about volunteer and sponsorship opportunities. To RSVP for the January 21 meeting, please email Dan Colucci or Kevin Jones.
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Welcoming the Class of 2024
Combined academics, activities, athletics event designed for incoming freshman families.
Parents of incoming freshmen in 2020-21 are invited to attend Lake Park High School's AAA Night (Academics, Activities and Athletics) to be hosted at East Campus on
Wednesday, January 1
5 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
This year's new format, which combines an activity and athletic fair previously hosted in spring, provide
s incoming families with an interactive and comprehensive opportunity to learn about educational and co-curricular offerings.
During any point throughout the event, future Lancer
students and parents can take advantage of the open-house portion to explore activities in the student cafeteria and athletics in the main gymnasium. This flexible time frame allows families an opportunity to meet Lake Park sponsors and coaches.
However, the formal program in the Dice Auditorium requires staggered start times to accommodate all attendees since seating capacity is limited. Please attend your designated session that will include a review of placement information and an interpretation of PSAT 8 test results. Following the brief program, families will tour the school, visit elective classrooms, and meet faculty and staff from each department including curriculum leaders and counselors.
Important: please arrive in the Dice Auditorium foyer 15 minutes before your designated presentation to allow sufficient time to pick up your student's PSAT 8 scores.
6:00 PM
Medinah Middle, Peacock, St. Walter, St. Isidore, and St. Hubert
6:30 PM
Roselle Middle, Westfield, St. Luke, and St. Matthew
7:00 PM
Spring Wood, Trinity Lutheran, and Queen of the Rosary
Lake Park counselors will be visiting middle schools the week of January 13 to preview 2020-21 course registration information with your future Lancers.
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Spirit of Excellence Nominations Due Monday, January 13
Don't miss the final chance to nominate graduating seniors, faculty and staff members!
Student and staff nominations for the Lake Park Educational Foundation Spirit of Excellence awards will be accepted until Monday, January 13. The Spirit of Excellence Awards were established to support and recognize the accomplishments of Lake Park alumni, students and staff.
Parents and community members may still nominate Lake Park graduating seniors, faculty members, and staff members for these prestigious awards. Visit the Spirit of Excellence Awards webpage for the nomination guidelines and forms.
If you have questions regarding the nomination process or the awards, contact Becky Wyatt, executive director of the Lake Park Foundation, at (630) 295-5264 or via
email
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Important Financial Aid Update
The Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid is now available.
The Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid is currently available for completion for the 2020-2021 academic year. Based on their individualized circumstances, it is recommended that students applying for financial aid complete either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid, but students should not complete both applications.
Per the Illinois Student Assistance Commission:
The Alternative Application is for state aid only, providing a pathway to apply for Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants for qualifying undocumented students and for transgender students who are not eligible for federal financial aid because they
did not register for selective service.
Most Illinois students will continue to file the FAFSA, rather than the Alternative Application, to simultaneously apply for federal, state and institutional aid, including MAP grants.
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Roselle Rose Queen Scholarship
Submit an application by the January 20 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 six areas: application and essay, personal interview, casualwear, talent, formal wear, and a Q&A opportunity.
Sarah Abraham, a 2019
Lake Park High School graduate, 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
Monday, January 20. The 2020
Rose
Queen Scholarship Event will be held on
Friday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the West Campus auditorium.
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Community Connection
Families invited to attend Glenbard Parent Series Workshops.
Through a continued partnership with Glenbard High School District 87,
Lake Park families are invited and welcome to attend the Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) Navigating Healthy Families. Programs are free and open to
the public; no registration is required.
Wednesday, January 15, 7:00 p.m.
, Glenbard West High School
Wednesday, January 29, 7:00 p.m., College of DuPage, McAninch Arts Center
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