$2,500 Awarded to Lake Forest National Merit Scholarship Winner

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

Woodlands Academy makes impressive NASA international challenge debut

A team of Woodlands students scored the fourth-highest point total in their division at NASA’s 2025 Human Exploration Rover Challenge.

Woodlands Academy seniors celebrate their college decisions

Most members of Woodlands Academy’s Class of 2025 had made their future plans by May 1, the traditional national college decision day.

Lake Bluff Student Wins National Merit Scholarship

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

Woodlands Academy musicians excel in ‘Music City’

In all, Woodlands Academy musicians won five top-tier group and individual honors at a recent WorldStrides Heritage Festival in Nashville.

Woodlands Academy hosts delegation from Austrian sister school

An ongoing exchange program between Sacred Heart schools in Lake Forest and Austria generates a variety of mutually beneficial experiences.

Woodlands Academy holds second Service Day of 2024-25 school year

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

Woodlands Academy hosts its winter 2025 open house

Learn about the transformative educational experience at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart during its winter open house on Feb. 25.

Woodlands Academy excels at Chicago Archdiocese math event

“MathCat” Tareneh Ragerdi Kashani got a perfect score and first-place honors during the Feb. 1 event at Loyola University-Chicago.

Area middle school girls compete in Woodlands Academy Mathalon

Nearly 50 girls in grades 6-8 from 11 area schools used their math skills in creative ways on Feb. 1 during Mathalon at Woodlands Academy.

Lake Forest High School Students Win Award At Silent Film Festival

Lake Forest High School students won the Outstanding Achievement in Cinema Award at the Student Silent Film Festival.

Woodlands Academy team to compete in national academic event

A scholastic team of four students from the Lake Forest school has qualified for the 2025 Small School National Championship Tournament.

Lake Forest HS Teens Take Center Stage At Silent Film Festival

Lake Forest High School teens will compete in the Student Silent Film Festival on Jan. 22 at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove.

Lake Forest College President Abruptly Departs After 2 Years

The first woman to lead the college, Jill Baren, is out — effective immediately — replaced, for now, by retired railroad exec Rob Krebs.

LFHS SAT Scores Down 10% In Math, 13.5% In English Since Pandemic

Lake Forest High School's feeder districts reported mixed results, with some schools seeing gains in proficiency as others report declines.

Woodlands Academy named to college-prep school honor roll

The Lake Forest school recently secured a place on the College Board's AP (Advanced Placement) School Honor Roll for the 2023-24 year.

Repressed Sex Abuse Memories Claim 'Not Credible': Ex-LFHS Teacher

Former teacher Cindy Martin's attorneys argue it's "not a case about suppressed memory, but rather about vengeance and financial gain."

Woodlands Academy hosts its fall 2024 open house

Learn about the transformative educational experience at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart during its fall open house on Nov. 3.

Administrators Silent On Lake Forest Sex Offender's School Zone Arrest

The arrest of a sex offender spotted at the Lake Forest Library's book sale led parents to question the district's communication policies.

Two Woodlands Academy seniors receive National Merit commendation

They join some 34,000 U.S. high school seniors receiving a National Merit Letter of Commendation for exceptional academic promise.

Niche gives Woodlands Academy yet another A+ for educating girls

For 2025, Woodlands Academy in Lake Forest is again ranked the #1 Best All-girls High School in Illinois with an overall A+ grade.

Woodlands Academy holds first Service Day of 2024-25 year

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

Flag Ceremony celebrates Woodlands Academy’s rich cultural diversity

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

National Merit Semifinalists Named At Trio Of Lake Forest High Schools

Number of National Merit scholarship semifinalists at Lake Forest public and private schools remains remarkably steady from 2023 to 2024.

Woodlands Academy senior advances in 2025 National Merit® quest

Claire Smylie, of Glencoe, is among the less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors who now are National Merit® Semifinalists.

Woodlands Academy hosts memorial blood drive Sept. 9

Woodlands Academy is conducting an American Red Cross community blood drive in the Gloria Dei Center on the school’s campus in Lake Forest.

Fun, traditions mark start of school year at Woodlands Academy

The first day of the 2024-25 school year at Woodlands Academy was Aug. 20. It included the fun of “Seniors Rule” festivities.

$200,000 Budget Standoff Leaves Waukegan High School Without SROs

The District 60 superintendent said Waukegan officials' request to be reimbursed for cops' salary and benefits is not "financially viable."

2024-25 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.

Passion For Teaching Powers Local Educator: Teacher Spotlight

Taylor Mitchell teaches first grade at her Lake Forest alma mater.

Legal Leadership: Lake Forest Lawyers Appointed To District 67 Board

Both picks to fill vacancies on the elementary school board are accomplished attorneys.

Girls’ basketball camp under retired NBA, college coach’s guidance

Participants will get some expert advice on improving their basketball skills while having some fun at Woodlands Academy July 8-12.

Woodlands Academy holds 2024 graduation ceremony

Members of Woodlands Academy’s Class of 2024 received their diplomas June 5 during the Lake Forest school’s 165th Commencement Exercises.

Lake Forest High School, Lake Forest Academy Students Win Scholarships

Recent graduates from local schools were awarded National Merit scholarships to Emory and Vanderbilt universities.

Lake Forest School Board Creates New Vacancy While Filling Vacant Seat

As its board president heads to District 115, District 67 now has two vacant school board seats.

National Merit Scholarship Winners Named At Lake Forest Schools

Winners of the $2,500 cash scholarships include residents of Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Glencoe, Barrington and Lake Zurich.

Woodlands Academy seniors celebrate college decisions

Most members of Woodlands Academy’s Class of 2024 had made their future plans by May 1, the traditional national college decision day.

Woodlands Academy basketball team wins All-State academic honor

The Lake Forest all-girls high school’s varsity basketball team won IBCA Academic All-State Team third-place honors in their division.

Lake Forest High School Ranked 5th Best Among Suburban Public Schools

U.S. News & World Report ranked LFHS as the 17th best in Illinois and 374th nationwide.

Woodlands Academy musicians excel in Cincinnati

Woodlands Academy musicians won two first-place awards and one second-place honor at a Music in the Parks festival in Cincinnati.