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🌱 Patch AM: Grayslake H.S. Students Face Cell Phone Restrictions Under School Policy

Coming up on the Grayslake Patch calendar: Parents Night Out at KidsUnited Mundelein (Ages 4-12)

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What's up Grayslake! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Grayslake high schools tighten daytime student cell phone use
  • How big is the pay gap in Grayslake's District 46 schools?
  • Could Grayslake Central sneak into the playoffs under new IHSA rules?

Also on today's calendar: Parents Night Out at KidsUnited Mundelein (Ages 4-12) and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Grayslake H.S. Students Face Cell Phone Restrictions Under School Policy (patch.com) — Families in Grayslake should be aware that North and Central high schools are continuing strict limits on student cell phone use during most of the school day, requiring devices to be silenced and stored away. The policy, aligned with an upcoming Illinois law, still allows limited use before and after school and in designated areas at lunch, aiming to cut distractions and support stronger in-person learning.
   

• Average administrator salary was 84.3% higher than teacher salary in Grayslake Consolidated Community School District 46 in 2024-25 (lakecountygazette.com) — Administrator pay in Grayslake District 46 averaged $128,751 in 2024-25, about 84% higher than the average teacher salary of $69,855, according to state data. The report also compares Grayslake's numbers with other Illinois districts and highlights statewide trends in salary growth, teacher retention, and vacancies.
   

• Expanded playoff format leads to wildly different projected brackets (shawlocal.com) — An expanded IHSA football playoff format could make it easier for programs like Grayslake Central, listed on the bubble between 5A and 6A, to qualify. Using a three-year win model, the analysis shows how more teams statewide may reach the postseason, including some with only two wins.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • College of Lake County seeks community input to help shape profile for next president at Aug. 21 public forum —College of Lake County Read on Patch
  • CLC Trustee nominating petitions available for April 2027 election —College of Lake County Read on Patch
  • Mr. Handyman International, LLC posted a job opening for Dispatcher / Customer Service Representative in Grayslake. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Round Lake

  • Police use chemical agents, force entry to arrest felon following more than 2-hour barricade situation in Round Lake (lakemchenryscanner.com)
  • Round Lake LUPC to address legal review of gravel pits ordinance (gazettextra.com)
  • Select high school football schedule Aug. 20-21 (thevoice.us)

Libertyville

  • Both District 128 High Schools Rank Among Illinois' Best (patch.com)

Buffalo Grove

  • Big Blue Swim School Reopens In Buffalo Grove After Renovations (patch.com)
  • Anonymous 'Swatting' Calls Prompt Weapon Search At Buffalo Grove High School (patch.com)

Ok Grayslake! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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