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 focuses on the importance of Career and College Readiness as students enter and progress through Lake Park High School. Lancer staff are committed to providing early exposure and multiple opportunities for families to explore pathways that may help lead students toward their futures.

Even as early as middle school, students should begin exploring their areas of personal interests and potential career interests. High school represents a beneficial time to research and pursue hobbies and passions. Lake Park’s diverse and expansive course offerings are designed with this in mind. In addition to fostering improved academic knowledge and skills, Lake Park courses are also constructed to help students learn about potential areas of interest.

When students begin at East Campus, much of this exploration remains tied to the traditional academic areas; however, students may find opportunities to add elective options to their schedules depending on their academic interests and needs. As students transition to West Campus, Lancers have more room in their schedule to enroll in dynamic core courses, dual credit courses through Indiana University and the College of DuPage, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses, courses at the Technology Center of DuPage (TCD), and courses that offer industry-specific credentials among many others.

In the coming weeks, Lake Park will offer programs that showcase the many opportunities available to students as they consider their interests and prepare for their futures.

In The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, four siblings, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, are sent to live in the country with the eccentric Professor Kirke during World War II. The children explore the house on a rainy day and Lucy, the youngest, finds an enormous wardrobe. Lucy steps inside and finds herself in a strange, snowy wood. Lucy encounters the Faun Tumnus, who is surprised to meet a human girl. Tumnus tells Lucy that she has entered Narnia, a different world and confesses that he is a servant of the evil White Witch. The Witch has enchanted Narnia so that it is always winter and never Christmas. Her reign in Narnia ends with the return of Aslan. 

According to Director Erik Uppling,"I believe the audience will enjoy the nostalgia of this C.S. Lewis story. I think they will be surprised to see Father Christmas arrive - a moment that I forgot until I reread the book." Lake Park’s ensemble show features 36 actors and 19 crew members.

Tickets to The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe may be purchased at the door and are free to seniors and LP students, $5 for adults, and $3 for non-LP students. Performances run on December 7 at 7:00 p.m., December 8 at 7:30 p.m. after the Night of Fine Dining, and December 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the East Campus Dice Auditorium.

East Campus Principal Dr. Sean Potts and West Campus Principal Dr. Alexia Ellett invite parents/guardians to participate in the upcoming meetings of the Parent Advisory Committee for the 2023-2024 school year. Together they will facilitate meetings from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the following dates:

Thursday, December 7 | West Campus

Thursday, February 22 | East Campus

Thursday, April 25 | West Campus

Lancer Families are encouraged to attend to meet other parents, get questions answered, and discuss important school and District-related information. Please provide your contact information and indicate how these meetings can work best for you! Prior to each meeting, the principals will send communication to those who have submitted a form response. Parents/guardians only need to submit one time in order to be included in this communication and future reminders. 

Final Exam Schedule for First Semester

Prepare for the 3-day exam schedule on December 20-22.

Lake Park's first-semester final exam schedule will take place over three days on Wednesday, December 20, Thursday, December 21, and Friday, December 22. View the final exam daily schedule.

During these exam days, Lake Park students will have access to 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.

Buses will depart approximately 10 minutes after the end of the day and late buses will still run as usual departing at 4:00 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. from East Campus and 3:45 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. from West Campus.

Lancers remaining for the make-up period must provide their own transportation.