LFHS Community Open House
Lake Forest High School is in the process of conducting a comprehensive assessment of its school facilities. This thorough review, which includes both a Health and Life Safety evaluation and a Master Plan, will allow our school and communities to thoughtfully plan for the future. The review is focused on ensuring funds are allocated effectively and that our facilities are maintained and improved in a cost-efficient manner to support future ready learning.
Lake Forest High School is inviting all stakeholders to attend a
Community Open House on March 4
to learn more about this process, discuss the future of education, and share their ideas and priorities.
We are at an information gathering stage and the communities’ ideas and priorities are essential as we develop a Master Plan for the future of Lake Forest High School.
7:00 - 9:00pm - Project Overview and Input Breakout Sessions
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Course Selection Deadline - Monday, March 9, 3:00pm
Counselors have been meeting with current 9th,10th and 11th grade students to review course recommendations, discuss elective offerings, and provide a draft of selected courses for students to review with their families.
Families are encouraged to review the draft of courses and to contact their student’s Counselor with any questions or concerns. Parents and students can access the courses they have requested through PowerSchool (
instructions linked HERE
).
Students will have time to think about their decisions and can change their mind up until the deadline. If a family wishes to override a placement recommendation in a core academic course, they can contact the appropriate Instructional Director to discuss further. A Course Override form must be submitted to the Instructional Director in the event a family wishes to override a placement recommendation.
The deadline for selecting courses is Monday, March 9 at 3:00pm
If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Gail Moesta,
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Illinois Science Assessment - Juniors Only - Thursday, March 19
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) requires all juniors to take the Illinois Science Assessment. The assessment will be administered at Lake Forest High School. The assessment is web-based and is aligned to the Illinois Learning Standards for Science, incorporating the Next Generation Science Standards which were adopted in 2014 by the state of Illinois. ISBE plans to provide our school with additional information regarding ways we can best utilize assessment results to gauge student learning in Science.
We will administer the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) to all juniors on Thursday, March 19 from 8:00am to 11:45am.
Students will be expected to arrive at their designated testing site by 7:45am in order to ensure a prompt 8:00am start time.
If your student misses this state-required assessment, a make-up assessment will be scheduled and administered. This could result in a disruption to other classes; therefore, it is important to participate in the scheduled assessment date on Thursday, March 19, 2020.
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Deadline to Purchase AP Exam(s) - Sunday, March 8
If you plan on sitting for your AP Exam(s) in May, and you have not purchased the exam(s) yet, please do so before
Sunday, March 8. Below is the link to the Web Store.
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TEDxLFHS - Thursday, March 12
On Thursday, March 12, Lake Forest High School will host its sixth annual TEDxLFHS Youth Event. The event takes place in the DMT from 10:25am - 1:50pm, and seats will be prioritized for students and parents of speakers. Interested LFHS students and community members should visit
tedxlfhs.com/attend
for ticket information. The event will also be live-streamed on
tedxlfhs.com
.
At TEDxLFHS, students and innovative thinkers from diverse fields will come together to share their big ideas worth spreading via TED-style talks. This event is sponsored by the
Lake Forest High School Association of Parents and Teachers
and the
Lake Forest High School Foundation
.
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Career Fair - Tuesday, March 17
Lake Forest High School invites your
organization
to participate in our 3rd annual Career Fair,
sponsored by the APT
. Last year, we had over 70 companies participate, and we hope you can join us this year on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from 10:00am - 1:00pm in the Competition Gym, LFHS East Campus, 1285 N. McKinley Road.
This event is designed to provide our students with experiences that will enhance their college and career readiness. It will help them understand the inner workings of businesses, the different career options available, and how to best prepare for the field of their choice.
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Summer School
Lake Forest High School's Summer School program offers a variety of courses including opportunities for enrichment to explore something new, bridge courses offering support in content areas, and two courses for credit (US History and Driver Ed). Select courses are available to incoming freshmen!
Programs begin on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 (if no more than 1 snow day is used) and run Mondays - Thursdays throughout the summer. (Please note: US History and Driver Ed will have class on Friday, June 12, but will not have class on Wednesday, July 1.)
Registration opened Friday, February 7, 2020 and
closes for all classes on Friday, March 20, 2020.
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Ask the Experts
Sophomores and Juniors, along with their parents, are invited to participate in a college admission forum hosted by the Counseling Department on
Thursday, March 19, 7:00pm in the RMA. Admission representatives from CLC, DePauw University, Xavier University, Miami University, University of Illinois and the University of Chicago will round out the panel for this informative Q & A session.
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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.
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Upcoming Performances
Mark your calendars…
Orchestra Concert - Thursday, March 5, 7:30pm, RMA -
NEW DATE
Band Concert - Tuesday, March 10, 7:30pm, RMA -
NEW DATE
Choral Concert - Thursday, March 12, 7:30pm, RMA
Choral European Tour - March 20 - March 28
Percussion Festival - Tuesday, April 7, 7:00pm, RMA
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Applause Scholarships
Deadline for SENIOR Scholarships for Excellence in Music is 3:30pm, Monday, March 16, 2020. Late applications will not be accepted. Senior scholarships made available through the LFHS College & Career Resource Center (CCRC) in Naviance. Other Applause scholarships such as the Summer Music Camp Grants, Instrument Switcher and more also need to be completed in early spring.
Find out more information at:
Scholarship Forms
.
Join Applause Now
Now is the time to become a part of next year’s Applause Board. We are actively seeking LFHS parents to join the 2020-21 Board – many different roles are available!
Questions?
Keep up with all of the latest news on Facebook!
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Association of Parents & Teachers (APT)
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The
Lake Forest High School Association of Parents and Teachers
is a not for profit corporation incorporated under the laws of the state of Illinois. LFHS APT promotes cooperative action among Lake Forest High School, the administration and teachers, its students, the parents, and the community.
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Project Safe Prom 2020
On behalf of the Class of 2021 please consider supporting Project Safe Prom. The funds raised will be used to cover the cost of transportation and security for all students and to ensure Prom tickets are affordable for most students. A LFHS tradition that started in 1986, your donation will help make LFHS Prom 2020 another safe and memorable evening!
CLICK HERE
to learn more.
Donations are appreciated, and will be accepted up until April 17.
We are currently at 15% of our goal and welcome all families to support Project Safe Prom which covers the cost of transportation and security to ensure Prom tickets are affordable for LFHS students.
Lake Forest High School Career Fair - Volunteers Needed
The Lake Forest High School 3rd annual Career Fair will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from 10:00am - 1:00pm in the
Competition Gym.
Last year we had over 900 students participate (59% of student body) and 70 companies. This year we are hoping to top 1000 students and 90 companies. More than 10 organizations last year were looking for summer hires or interns. We highlight their tables with balloons so the students know of these opportunities. Students can talk to people from lots of different career paths - it's a great way to explore a career with professionals.
We are in need of companies to sign up, and for parents to encourage students to take advantage of the fair. We also need many volunteers to help make this event a success, so please email Micaiah Robinson at
micaiahr@mac.com
if you can help.
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Our
MISSION
at LFHS Boosters
is to promote and support athletic success, spirit and sportsmanship for every student-athlete and every Scouts fan at Lake Forest High School.
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BOOSTERPALOOZA 2020 - Saturday, March 14
Do Not Miss This Event in Support of Our Student-Athletes and Scouts Fans! Live Music, Food, Auction Prizes, LFHS Perks, Friends and Fun!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
GO SCOUTS!
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View this
short video
to learn how your investment in educational excellence is having an impact at LFHS. Find the latest details of your donations in action at
lfhsfoundation.org
. As always, stay informed of Foundation news at lfhsfoundation.org, by liking us on Facebook and following us @LFHSFoundation on Instagram. And if you haven’t already made a gift to the Foundation this school calendar year,
MAKE A YEAR END DONATION TODAY.
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Help Celebrate Educational Excellence
We’re currently seeking sponsors and auction items for the LFHS Foundation 10th Annual Spring Luncheon – Celebrating Educational Excellence, which will take place on Friday, April 17 at Knollwood Club. Thank you to Dr. Joe Gordon of Lake Forest Pediatric Dentistry for his generosity as our Presenting Sponsor, and to Gem Financial Advisors, Inc., Knauz Auto Group, and Quest Food Management, our 2020 Auction Sponsors. Invitations will arrive in mailboxes in March with online ticket sales opening March 10th. This year the Foundation is happy to offer a Table Sponsorship Opportunity for individuals and businesses.
2020 LUNCHEON RAFFLE
Luncheon raffle tickets will be available for purchase at many LFHS sports events between now and April. Learn about the great raffle prizes on our
website
. Online ticket sales will open March 10.
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Pitch Night Volunteers NEEDED
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS for 2020-21
Are you interested in making a difference at LFHS? The Foundation is currently looking for candidates to fill positions on its Board of Trustees for the 2020-21 school year. If you are interested in getting involved with the Foundation, please contact Nominating Vice Chair
Laura Gordon
. Visit our
website
to learn more.
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PALS (Producers-at-Large)
is the parent booster organization for the LFHS theater department. OUR MISSION To encourage creativity and the exploration of theater arts as performers and technicians through meaningful production experience in a wide variety of styles and forms, and to foster a life-long appreciation of theater arts.
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Once Upon A Mattress (musical)
Show Dates
: April 30, May 1 and 2 at 7:00pm
By: Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer
Music By: Mary Rodgers
Directed By: John Wanninger and Kelly MacBlane
If you thought you knew the story of 'The Princess and The Pea,' you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that Lady Larken's love for Sir Harry provided a rather compelling reason that she reach the bridal altar post haste? Or that, in fact, it wasn't the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. Chances are you'll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again.
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Important Dates
Mon Mar 2
No Student Attendance
Wed Mar 4
LFHS APT Meeting, 10:00 AM
Board Room, LFHS West Campus
LFHS Community Open House
School Tour - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Open House - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
LFHS East Campus, 1285 McKinley Rd.
Thu Mar 5
Orchestra Concert, 7:00 PM
RMA
Mon Mar 9
Course Selection Deadline for Current Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors
3:00 PM
D115 Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 PM
Board Rm. Lake Forest HS West Campus
Tue Mar 10
Band Concert, 7:30 PM
RMA
Thu Mar 12
Choral Concert, 7:30 PM
RMA
Tue Mar 17
Career Fair, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Competition Gym
Thu Mar 19
Ask the Experts, 7:00 PM
RMA
Mon Mar 23
LFHS Spring Break Begins
Mon Mar 30
LFHS School Resumes
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CROYA meetings are every Wednesday from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm at CROYA, 400 Hastings Rd, LF. Come hear about upcoming events, hang out with friends and participate in the fun activity of the week.
CROYA meetings are open to all high school students.
Upcoming CROYA Events
- CROYA Spring Retreat: March 13-15
- CROYA Closed: March 16
- Spring Break Activities TBD
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