Woodlands Academy ranked #1 Catholic, #1 all girls high school in IL

And, for the 8th year in a row, the Lake Forest school has received an overall grade of A+ in the 2027 rankings by research firm Niche.

Woodlands Academy holds first Service Day of 2026-27 year

Freshmen and juniors from the all-girls, college-prep high school in Lake Forest lent a helping hand to some area service organizations.

24 Lake Forest Students Named 2027 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

More than 20 students in Lake Forest scored among the top one percent of all high school seniors in the country on the PSATs.

Woodlands Academy seniors receive National Merit commendations

Each of them received a Letter of Commendation from Woodlands and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program.

Woodlands Academy seniors advance in 2027 National Merit® quest

Claire Caserio and Elisa McCusker are among the less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors who are National Merit® Semifinalists.

Woodlands Academy extols its rich cultural diversity

The Woodlands Academy community celebrated its multicultural makeup during the school’s Flag Ceremony and Mass of the Holy Spirit.

How Lake Forest High Schools Rank In Illinois

Lake Forest High School ranked among the top 20 High Schools in the state in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 rankings.

2026-27 School Calendar In Lake Forest, Lake Bluff: Key Days To Know

Parents in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff school districts are preparing for the first day of school next month.

Woodlands Academy ‘MathCats’ make strong showing at state meet

Team members finished in the top 10 in five events at this year’s Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ state meet in Normal.

Lake Bluff Teacher Praised For Building Character, Confidence In Students

From a brand partner: Ekaterina Jorgensen’s teaching style encourages students to grow academically and personally.

Lake Forest Fundraiser Supports Full-Ride Scholarships For Local High School Students

Twenty-nine North Chicago Community High School graduates will get two-year CLC scholarships thanks to a fundraiser.

Woodlands Academy seniors celebrate their college commitments

Most members of Woodlands Academy’s Class of 2026 had made their future plans by May 1, the traditional national college decision day.

Lake Forest, Lake Bluff Students Among 2026 National Merit Scholarship Winners

Each winner was judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills and potential for success in college.

Woodlands Academy launches Family Individualized Tuition program

Grounded in the belief that cost should never limit a student’s potential, this program tailors tuition to each family’s circumstances.

Woodlands Academy honored at Illinois Governor’s Mansion event

The Lake Forest high school received its inaugural Illinois Governor’s Blue Ribbon Schools award at a March 4 ceremony in Springfield.

Woodlands Academy holds second Service Day of 2025-26 school year

Sophomores and seniors from the all-girls college-prep high school in Lake Forest lent a hand to local service organizations.

Woodlands Academy hosts its spring 2026 open house

Learn about the transformative educational experience at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart during its spring open house on March 9.

Woodlands Academy students receive Archdiocesan faith, service award

The Golden Rose Award recognizes the faith and works of high school-aged girls in the Archdiocese of Chicago Council of Catholic Women.

Woodlands Academy finishes 3rd at Chicago Archdiocese math event

The Lake Forest school won overall and team honors at this year’s Archdiocese of Chicago math competition, an event that began in 1967.

Lake Forest College Awarded 2025 Harm Reduction Award

The GPF Foundation honored the college for its dedication to mitigating harm related to the use of recreational drugs.

Woodlands Academy named to 2025 college-prep honor roll

The Lake Forest school recently secured a place on the College Board's AP (Advanced Placement) School Honor Roll for the 2024-25 year.

National music honor society chapter launched at Woodlands Academy

Twelve junior and senior musicians have been inducted as charter members of the school’s newly established Tri-M® Music Honor Society.

Woodlands Academy Congressional Debate team makes strong 2025 finish

Senior Emmy Seliga joined two students from Stevenson High School for 10th place in the prestigious Top 10 Quality Speakers category.

Woodlands Academy honors students, teacher with Sacred Heart Awards

These awards are given, based on students’ votes, in recognition of good conduct, good spirit, helpful influence and leadership.

North Shore Catholic schools offer new testing and admissions flexibility to 8th grade girls

This innovative agreement for the High School Placement Test applies only to Woodlands Academy, Regina Dominican and Loyola Academy.

Local middle school girls finish strong at Woodlands Academy Mathalon

Team 2 from Lake Bluff Middle School finished second, and Team 1 from Lake Forest’s School of St. Mary placed third at the annual event.

Woodlands Academy honored for state and national Blue Ribbon excellence

The Lake Forest high school has been named an inaugural recipient of the newly established Illinois Governor’s Blue Ribbon Schools award.

Woodlands Academy to host fall 2025 open house

Learn about the transformative educational experience at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart during its open house on Sunday, Nov. 2.

Niche 2026: Woodlands Academy gets yet another A+

The Lake Forest school also is positioned as the best Catholic high school and the best all-girls high school on the North Shore.

Woodlands Academy senior receives National Merit commendation

Evelyn Seliga joins some 34,000 high school seniors receiving a National Merit Letter of Commendation for exceptional academic promise.

Woodlands Academy Congressional Debate team excels at season’s first tournament

In addition to a second-place team honor, several students received individual awards and recognition at the recent ICDA event.

Lake Forest Catholic School Earns National Blue Ribbon School Award

Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart in Lake Forest was told it met the criteria to receive a National Blue Ribbon School Award.

Woodlands Academy holds first 2025-26 Service Day

Freshmen and juniors from the all-girls college-prep high school in Lake Forest lent a helping hand to some area service organizations.

Woodlands Academy Flag Ceremony extols school’s rich cultural diversity

The Woodlands Academy community celebrated its multicultural makeup during the school’s Flag Ceremony and Mass of the Holy Spirit.

16 Lake Forest Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Sixteen students in Lake Forest scored among the top one percent of all high school seniors in the country on the PSATs.

Woodlands Academy senior advances in 2026 National Merit® quest

Maya Whiteman is among the less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors who are now 2026 National Merit® Scholarship Semifinalists.

Fun, traditions launch new school year at Woodlands Academy

The first day of the 2025-26 school year at Woodlands Academy was Aug. 26. It began with the usual fun of a “Seniors Rule” celebration.

Lake Forest HS Among Top 25 In Illinois: U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report released its latest rankings on the best high schools in the country, and Lake Forest High School made the list.

2025-26 School Calendar In Lake Forest, Lake Bluff: Key Days To Know

Parents in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff school districts are preparing for the first day of school later this month.

Woodlands Academy holds 2025 graduation ceremony

Members of Woodlands Academy’s Class of 2025 received their diplomas June 4 during the Lake Forest school’s 166th Commencement Exercises.