Congratulations to Dr. Renita Simmons!
Renita received her doctorate in EDD-EDL, Doctor of Education in Educational and Organizational Leadership, from National University Sanford College of Education. Her dissertation title: Exploring Teacher Instruction and Academic Performance of Black High School Students Living in Poverty: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. Congratulations on all your hard work and new title, Dr. Simmons!
Renita received her doctorate in EDD-EDL, Doctor of Education in Educational and Organizational Leadership, from National University Sanford College of Education. Her dissertation title: Exploring Teacher Instruction and Academic Performance of Black High School Students Living in Poverty: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. Congratulations on all your hard work and new title, Dr. Simmons!
Final Exams start tomorrow. Friday's schedule is 7th (8:00-9:20), 6th (9:30-10:50), and Zero (11:00-12:20). Busses home will be available after each final. Students without a final are welcome to go to the commons or library.
Final Exams start tomorrow. Thursday's schedule is 3rd (8:00-9:20), 8th (9:30-10:50), and 5th (11:00-12:20). Busses home will run after 8th and 5th hour finals. Students without a final are welcome to go to the commons or library.
Congratulations to junior Dylan DeWitt for being selected to be part of the Illinois High School Theatre Fest All-State production of Newsies. The show will be performed in January.
Final Exams start tomorrow. Wednesday's schedule is 1st (8:00-9:20), 2nd (9:30-10:50), and 4th (11:00-12:20). Busses home will run after 2nd and 4th hour finals. Students without a final are welcome to go to the commons or library.
Final Exams are this week, Wednesday through Friday. Busses home will run after the second and third final. Here is the final exam schedule.
Winter concert tonight!. Choir starts at 7:00, and the Band goes on at 8:00. Can't make it? Catch the live stream here: https://eagles.chsd117.org/o/lakes-high-school/page/lakes-live
The 2026 Summer School brochure is available. Register for summer drivers ed by January 9th, other classes by April 3rd. Click here for more information: https://5il.co/3so90
Eagle Eye News set out a camera last week and asked what students and staff were grateful for this Thanksgiving. Here is a video they put together with the responses. https://youtu.be/BrmRDvsWPkA
Today is Bring Your Child To Work Day, where Lakes welcomes in children of staff member for a day of fun activities, experiments, and opportunities.
Congratulations to the Lakes Mario Kart team for taking first place at finals on Saturday! They competed at Northern Illinois University in their eSports arena.
Congratulations to Carson Norris, for committing to play Baseball for the Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville. Carson has been playing baseball for the past nine years, and will be pitching for SIU-Edwardsville
Congratulations to Brett Beerbower, for committing to play Baseball for the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. Brett has been playing baseball for the past ten years, and will be pitching for Stevens Point in the fall.
Dear Lakes Families,
As we recognize Veterans Day, we take this time to express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our country. Their courage, commitment, and sacrifices have helped preserve the freedoms we enjoy each day.
We would like to give a special thank you to the veterans within our own Lakes family for their service and dedication, both to our nation and to our school community. Your example of leadership, perseverance, and integrity continues to inspire those around you.
Please join us in showing appreciation for all our veterans, past and present. Whether through a kind word, a moment of reflection, or a gesture of thanks, let's honor those who have given so much.
As we recognize Veterans Day, we take this time to express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our country. Their courage, commitment, and sacrifices have helped preserve the freedoms we enjoy each day.
We would like to give a special thank you to the veterans within our own Lakes family for their service and dedication, both to our nation and to our school community. Your example of leadership, perseverance, and integrity continues to inspire those around you.
Please join us in showing appreciation for all our veterans, past and present. Whether through a kind word, a moment of reflection, or a gesture of thanks, let's honor those who have given so much.
Congrats to Maddie Schrader and Cooper Summy for their performance at the cross country state meet this weekend. Maddie ran a PR of 18:06 and finished 39th overall. Cooper ran a PR of 15:08 and finished 42nd. Lakes is proud of your accomplishments.
The 9th Annual Mattress Sale is Sunday from 10-4:30 in the commons. Stop by to save 50% over retail prices, and help support the Lakes Fine Arts department. See the attached flyer for details.
Congratulations to Maddie Schrader and Cooper Summy for their cross country performance. They will represent Lakes at the State meet on Saturday down at Detweiller Park in Peoria.
The band will present Sounds of the Stadium at 6:00, and the Halloween concert at 7:30. Catch the live stream here: https://www.chsd117.org/o/lakes-high-school/page/lakes-live
The Fall Choir Concert is tonight at 7:30. Watch the live stream here: https://www.chsd117.org/o/lakes-high-school/page/lakes-live
Lakes would like to highlight our fall academic award winner. Congratulations Eagles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_bF1pmRlvc
