The LP Link is published bi-weekly during the school year to highlight the latest districtwide news and events at Lake Park High School. Contact Sherri Anderson, Director of Communications, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for content.
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Spotlight on Lake Park's Summer Projects |
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Each month, the LP Link will spotlight an area of District focus with the goal of sharing valuable information and resources with our school community. This month highlights operations and maintenance (O&M) summer projects financially approved by the Board of Education. Whether visiting Lake Park for registration, summer camps, or summer school, visitors will certainly notice the increased truck traffic as well as general activity of contractors on campus. Thank you for your patience and flexibility!
Art Room Renovations
Renovation of both the East Campus and West Campus art rooms will include new casework, VCT tile, painting, electric reels, plumbing, electrical and HVAC improvements.
East Campus: Artificial Grass (FieldTurf)
The District installed artificial grass (FieldTurf) product at the West Campus stadium in summer 2013. Because this product has been responsive to the many uses by the sports teams and marching band, the Board approved a contract for the installation of artificial grass (FieldTurf) as well as bleacher storage at East Campus. This work is scheduled to be completed by early July 2023.
Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract
In February 2021, the District entered a Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract with Performance Services Inc., (PSI) that outlined a phased approach to replacing the HVAC systems at each campus. In the District's Capital Improvement Plan, specific HVAC equipment has been identified to be replaced each fiscal year.
For summer 2023, this includes replacing: roof top units, boilers, general exhaust fans, heating coils, hot water storage tanks, and integrating new controls into the existing control system. The HVAC equipment that is being replaced this summer was installed between 2003 and 2004.
West Campus: Stadium Scoreboard
The Board approved purchasing a replacement of the current scoreboard at the West Campus Stadium with a new traditional LED panel scoreboard. Lancer sports fans will also notice replacement of the warning track fence and windscreen at the West Campus Varsity Baseball Field.
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Activities and Athletics Recognition
IHSA State Sendoffs: Badminton, Gymnastics, Special Olympics, Track & Field
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The past few weeks have included multiple spirit marches and state sendoffs for Lancer student-athletes!
Click on the following images to read more about the individual and team qualifiers, upcoming competitions, and past results.
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National Letter of Intent
Student-athletes commit to college athletics.
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Congratulations to 23 Lancer student-athletes who participated in a College Commitment Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, May 9 hosted by the Athletics Department. Lake Park students and their families attended a recognition ceremony that included brief highlights of their individual accomplishments and recognition of commitment to play collegiate athletics at their respective schools. |
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National Honor Society Induction Ceremonies
Junior inductees recognized for scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
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During a ceremony on Wednesday, May 3, the Lake Park High School Chapter of the National Honor Society presented the new student inductees.
The National Honor Society recognizes students who excel in scholarship, service, leadership, and character. In addition to an academic requirement of a 4.75 cumulative grade point average, participation, and leadership in school activities are essential. No student is inducted simply because of a high academic average. The National Honor Society strives to recognize the total student - one who excels in all four of the above areas.
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On Monday, May 15, new junior members were inducted into Lake Park's Spanish Honor Society Chapter San Jordi.
To officially become a member, students are required to complete 15 hours of service during junior year to be inducted and 15 hours of service their senior year to be decorated with cords. The chapter's focus is activism and much of the service is volunteer based. The mission is to help Hispanic communities in need, foster language learning, and celebrate and share Hispanic cultures.
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Class of 2023 Graduation: Wednesday, May 24
Graduation video sales benefit the Lake Park Educational Foundation.
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Lake Park's 66th Commencement will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m. at Willow Creek in South Barrington. Families with graduating students are encouraged to visit the Class of 2023 Graduation website for additional resources.
Graduation Videos
Purchase a keepsake today! Graduation videos will be available for a minimum donation of $20.00 to the Lake Park Educational Foundation and available approximately a week after the event (shared via email as a video file). Visit www.lphs.org/GraduationVideo for more information and to complete an order form. Please note the last day to order the 2023 graduation video is Monday, June 26. For questions, contact Executive Director Becky Wyatt at (630) 295-5264.
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District Transitions from Xello to SchooLinks
Counseling department introduces new college and career platform next year.
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Lake Park High School is excited to announce its adoption of SchooLinks for the 2023-24 school year and beyond. Supporting 80+ interactive experiences from interest discovery, academic and post-secondary planning, and social email learning - SchooLinks offers internship matching, career mentorship, industry partner management, and other features that help districts broaden the definition of college and career readiness.
Students are encouraged to review their Xello accounts before the end of this school year to make note of any saved colleges, universities, or career interests, and to download their resume (if applicable) in advance of the transition. Lake Park students will receive instruction about their new SchooLinks account beginning in the fall of 2023. For more information, contact College & Career Counselor Laura Michaels.
SchooLinks will be providing Lake Park with an innovative college and career platform to support students’ high school course planning, endorsement selection and post high school readiness for opportunities within the college, technical school and military realms.
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#LancerStories
Lake Park congratulates teachers recognized for educational contributions.
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On Saturday, May 6 the Chicago and Northern Illinois Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF) presented World Languages teacher Gina Del Fiacco with the 2023 Prix d’Excellence Award during a chapter luncheon. The Prix d’Excellence Award honors individuals who demonstrate dedication to serving French teachers, students of French, and French and Francophone culture. A certified French teacher of 38 years, Gina has taught French at Lake Park for 18 years and led six French exchange programs from 2012-2023.
World Languages teacher Laura McGovern has been selected for the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short-Term Program (Fulbright DAST). She is one of 20 U.S. citizens who will travel to 10 countries around the world on the Fulbright DAST Program. When asked what this means to her, Laura commented, "I wanted a professional experience that expands my horizons, and where I can make meaningful contributions to educational systems in other parts of the world."
The program will run from July 15-August 25, 2023 in Bogota, Columbia at Colegio Rural El Verjon IED. In anticipation of the 2023-2024 school year, Laura is "excited to bring back new skills, international connections, and perspectives that will make learning more meaningful in my own community."
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Story Walk at Clauss Recreation Center
Visit the path this month to view original art worked featured by 17 seniors.
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Time is running out to take a “Story Walk” along the Clauss Recreation Center path around the fields located at 555 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue in Roselle! In collaboration with the Roselle Arts and Culture Foundation (RACF), the Lake Park Art Department is featuring the original art work of 17 senior students in free-standing exhibit frames along the path. The exhibit continues through the month of May. Thank you to RACF for featuring Lancer artists and supporting schools, which is one of the organization’s goals. View an album of the students and their featured work. |
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Summer College Application Workshops
Class of '24: Register today for assistance with the college application process.
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The Lake Park Counseling Department is excited to announce two summer workshops to assist the Class of 2024 as Lancers begin the college application process. Both workshops will allow students time to work on their applications and essays with assistance from the Senior Class Counselors and the College & Career Counselor.
Wednesday, August 2 | The College Application workshop will cover the key components of the application process and different application platforms.
Monday, August 7 | The College Essay Writing workshop will review the purpose of college essays, types of essays, sample prompts, and how to write a strong essay.
Register today for either the morning session (8-11 a.m.) or afternoon session (12-3 p.m.):
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Important Dates:
May 22..............Board of Education Meeting
May 24..............Last Day of School
May 29..............Memorial Day (Offices Closed)
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