2 Resignations From Lake Forest School Boards Open Up Seats

Dr. Marcus Schabacker departs D-115 for personal and professional reasons, as Alice LeVert heads from D-67 to the Lake Forest City Council.

Woodlands Academy places in top 10 at state math contest

Woodlands Academy’s MathCats finished in eighth place at this year’s ICTM State Finals held at Illinois State University April 5-6.

Woodlands Academy celebrates Women in the Arts in March

Woodlands Academy held its annual Women in the Arts festival during March at the all-girls college-preparatory high school in Lake Forest.

Woodlands Academy hosts delegation from Viennese sister school

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

Woodlands Academy event urges girls to explore high-level exec careers

The March 13 “Imagine Yourself in the C-Suite” program featuring a leading female professional was opened to area school-aged girls.

Next stop for Woodlands Academy MathCats: ICTM State Finals

All 23 Woodlands Academy participants in this year’s ICTM regional at Niles West High School qualified for next month's state finals.

Lake Forest High School Worker Gave Number To Student: Superintendent

Superintendent Matt Montgomery said a food service employee was removed from the LFHS campus within an hour of a report from students.

AYSO Offering FREE Band & Orchestra Clinics

Middle School & High School - Free Band & Orchestra Clinics

Woodlands Academy holds second Service Day of the 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 senior is a 2024 National Merit® Finalist

Gianna Keuer has advanced to join some 15,000 U.S. high school seniors in the final stage of 2024 National Merit® Scholarship competition.

Teacher At Great Lakes School Named Finalist For Golden Apple Awards

Melissa Behrendt, who teaches at Learn 6 charter school, is one of 30 finalists for the prestigious award.

Nearly a third of Woodlands Academy seniors are State Scholars

These Woodlands Academy students are among an elite group of high school seniors statewide named Illinois State Scholars this academic year.

Scholarships Available for Fall ‘24-American Youth Symphony Orchestra

Scholarships Available for Young Musicians - Chamber Music & Orchestra Programs - ages 7-18, all orchestral instruments

Woodlands Academy wins first place at Archdiocesan math event

Woodlands Academy’s MathCats won first-place honors in their division at the Feb. 3 Archdiocese of Chicago math competition.

Lake Forest High School Holds Ribbon-Cutting For New Transition Center

District 115's transition center has been located at the west campus of Lake Forest High School for more than a decade.

New Contract With Teachers In Waukegan District 60 Approved By Board

Salary increases average 20 percent in the new four-year contract.

Redefining Perspectives: An Insightful Dialogue with Dan Proft

Exploring the Depths of School Choice and Educational Reform in Illinois

Alleged 'Grooming' At Evanston School Led To Firing In Lake Forest

Documents reveal more details of allegations that led to the termination of a 6th grade math teacher from Lake Forest School District 67.

Lake Forest School Leaders Tackle School Issues

Transparency in addressing current challenges marks a positive community shift

Teacher 'Sexually Groomed' Student At Prior Job, Superintendent Says

The Lake Forest School District 67 board adopted a resolution regarding the suspension and dismissal of a Deer Path Middle School teacher.

'Swatting' LFHS: Hoax Callers Report Bomb, Violence At High School

Phone numbers used in Wednesday's suspected "swatting" incident have been linked to other hoax threats in Illinois, Lake Forest police said.

Teacher Sexual Abuse Suit Against Lake Forest High School Can Proceed

A judge found LFHS's argument that it owes no duty to protect a student who was allegedly sexually abused by a teacher to be "unpersuasive."

Lake Forest High: Montgomery's Transparency vs. Oversight Dilemma

Contrasting statements from a May interview and recent revelations hint at potential gaps in communication or administration. Which is it?

A Deep Dive into Staff Salaries:

Unveiling Disparities in Lake Forest School Districts Amid Modest Enrollments

Unveiling the Path Ahead: Lake Bluff School # 65's Strategic Plan

A closer look reveals vital questions and calls for a collaborative approach toward enhancing educational frameworks

Lake Forest Academy Ranked Top Illinois Private School In New Ranking

The 445-student high school was ranked No. 13 nationally among boarding schools and No. 36 among all private schools in the country.

Woodlands Academy Again Named Best Catholic High School in Illinois

Lake Forest school also ranked #1 Best All-Girls High School in Illinois for seventh year in a row by Niche.com

The Future of Education:

Proficiency Over Pedigree

12 Students At Lake Forest Schools Named National Merit Semifinalists

Seniors from Lake Forest High School, Lake Forest Academy and Woodland Academy are all in the running for National Merit scholarships.

Woodlands Academy senior named National Merit® semifinalist

Gianna Keuer among less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors to achieve academic honor.

Navigating the FOIA Maze

A Case Study on District 115's Handling of Information Requests

Matt Getting Fat - Hidden Costs of District 115's $106M Referendum

Officials' Consider Plan to Ask For Lump Sum Payment Which will Inflate Carrying Costs at Taxpayers' Expense *Time for Budget Ozempic*

Woodlands Academy festivities and traditions kick off school year

Freshman orientation, senior dance party, and faculty induction among week-long events in preparation for the 2023-24 academic year

Lake Bluff Student Wins National Merit Scholarship To Vanderbilt

The recent Lake Forest High School graduate was awarded a college-sponsored scholarship to the Nashville, Tennessee university.

2 Students At Lake Forest Schools Awarded National Merit Scholarships

Seniors at Lake Forest Academy and Lake Forest High School won National Merit scholarships sponsored by W.W. Grainger.

$105M Lake Forest High School Referendum Leads By Less Than 100 Votes

District officials are "cautiously optimistic" that voters have approved a $105 million plan to renovate the 88-year-old LFHS campus.

Woodlands Academy’s Viennese exchange makes much anticipated return

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

Rock the Spirit--A FUNdraiser Hosted by the Spirit of 67 Foundation

Calling all School District 67 Parents to Join an evening of socializing, entertainment and fundraising! FINAL WEEK of ONLINE TICKET SALES!

Woodlands Academy MathCats are 2023 ICTM State Finals bound

Overall, the all-girls college-preparatory high school from Lake Forest placed third in Division 1A at the 2023 ICTM Region 20 Competition.

Woodlands Academy senior is 2023 National Merit® Finalist

Anne Kelly has advanced to join some 15,000 U.S. high school seniors in the final stage of 2023 National Merit® Scholarship competition.