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  • How a new role will amplify Grayslake North and Central student voices

Also on today's calendar: Grayslake Spring 2026 Farmers Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets wetter & wetter as it dries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rather cloudy, a shower; cool, with a high of 53 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, temps: high: 49, low: 35.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 55 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tom New to expand student storytelling in Grayslake Community High School District 127 (lakecountygazette.com) — Grayslake Community High School District 127 is creating a new Communications Specialist role for longtime educator Tom New, starting July 1, to boost student storytelling at Grayslake North and Grayslake Central. He’ll expand media production opportunities, adapt successful broadcast and storytelling programs between the two schools, and focus on helping more students and staff feel seen and connected across the district.    

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