Woodlands Academy students help those who help others

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

Lake Forest Academy Plans Major Expansion To Athletic Center

The project will double the indoor space for athletics, fitness and recreation at Lake Forest Academy, school officials said.

Woodlands Academy fundraiser ‘Going for Gold’

Woodlands Academy’s 50th annual Congé fundraiser begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Glen View Club, 100 Golf Road, Golf, IL.

Woodlands Academy’s Charlie's Angles advance in national competition

A Woodlands Academy independent math study class has advanced past the first round of the national Modeling the Future Challenge.

Lake Forest High School Students Compete In Silent Film Festival

Juniors from Lake Forest High School will compete against ten other high schools in the Student Silent Film Festival at the Tivoli Theatre.

Teacher Who Says She Joined Union By Mistake Loses Appeal

A Waukegan School District 60 teacher unsuccessfully sued the Lake County Federation of Teachers over union dues on First Amendment grounds.

Friendly paws provide some relief during finals at Woodlands Academy

Paws for Patrick dogs provided some finals week stress relief at the all-girls college-preparatory high school in Lake Forest on Dec. 14.

Quarterly Sacred Heart Awards presented at Woodlands Academy

Two students per class and one teacher were recognized for living the school’s Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria in a most visible way.

Woodlands Academy celebrates what follows Halloween as well

The Woodlands Academy community joined in traditional All Saints Day and Day of the Dead observances Nov. 1-2 after celebrating Halloween.

Woodlands Academy holds its first Service Day of the year

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

Lake Forest High School SAT Scores Keep Dropping: Illinois Report Card

The share of Lake Forest High School juniors testing at or above state standards in English fell by 8 percentage points from 2021 to 2022.

Teacher Arrested, Accused Of Beating 14-Year-Old Boy In Waukegan

A Jack Benny Middle School student was left with a broken finger and black eye from a "physical altercation" with a D-60 substitute teacher.

Snack food giant exec opens Woodlands Academy C-Suite series

Mondelez International executive Christine Montenegro McGrath shared insights and advice with students at all-girls school in Lake Forest.

Middle school girls compete in Woodlands Academy Mathalon

Several 7th- and 8th-grade girls from seven schools used their math skills in creative ways Oct. 1 during Mathalon at Woodlands Academy.

Niche: Woodlands Academy gets another A+ for educating girls

For 2023, Woodlands Academy in Lake Forest is again ranked the best all-girls and the best Catholic high school in Illinois by Niche.

New head of school installed at Woodlands Academy

Susan Tyree Dempf’s appointment earlier this year was officially celebrated during an installation ceremony at the Lake Forest school.

2022 Lake Forest Academy Hall Of Fame, Women Of Distinction Revealed

This year's inductees include a billionaire, an NHL all-star, an actor, nature photographer, coaches, teachers and a chemical company CEO.

Woodlands Academy senior advances in National Merit® quest

Anne Kelly is among the less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors who now are National Merit® semifinalists.

14 Students At Lake Forest Schools Named National Merit Semifinalists

This year's crop of semifinalists include seven from Lake Forest Academy, six from Lake Forest High School and one from Woodlands Academy.

Flag Ceremony celebrates Lake Forest school’s rich cultural diversity

The Woodlands Academy community celebrated its multicultural makeup during the school’s annual Flag Ceremony and prayer service Sept. 9.

Lake Forest Academy Begins Year With Record Count, New Administrator

A total of 440 students began classes at the private school Monday while long-time staff member Chris Tennyson took over as head of school.

Fun, traditions mark start of year at Woodlands Academy

The first day of the 2022-23 school year at Woodlands Academy was Aug. 22. It began with the fun of “Seniors Rule Day” festivities.

Back To School: Lake Forest, Lake Bluff 2022-23 School Calendar

Families in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff are preparing for the first day of school later this summer.

College Of Lake County Student Wins Gold At SkillsUSA Nationals

In a male-dominated field, Peterson is one of only a handful of women to ever medal in the Collision Repair Technology competition.

Applicants Sought For Lake Forest School District 67 Board

Community members have until July 8 to apply to fill the seat vacated on Monday by the resignation of Board President Justin Engelland.

Woodlands Academy graduation: ‘I see women who shine’

Members of Woodlands Academy’s Class of 2022 received their diplomas June 2 during the Lake Forest school’s 163rd Graduation Ceremony.

Woodlands Academy honors 2021-22 achievements

Many Woodlands Academy students – and one of their teachers – were honored June 1 at the school’s 163rd annual distribution of awards.

Lake Forest Seniors Win College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship

Students from Lake Forest High School and Lake Forest Academy are among the latest group of National Merit scholars to be revealed.

Wheelchair Football Coming To College Of Lake County

This fall, CLC will begin its own intramural wheelchair football team.

Beloved Woodlands Academy teacher, coach retires after 48 years

Rosemary Briesch has served tenures as a teacher, coach and athletic director at the all-girls high school in Lake Forest since 1973.

2 Lake Forest Seniors Awarded Cash National Merit Scholarships

The two students were judged to have the "accomplishments, skills and potential for success in rigorous college studies."

Woodlands Academy MathCats make strong contest showings

Woodlands Academy’s participation in this year’s Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ competition added up to multiple successes.

Woodlands Academy musicians win Gold and more in St. Louis

Woodlands Academy musicians won several top honors, including a Gold award to each competing ensemble, at a recent event in St. Louis.

High School Seniors From Lake Forest Win National Merit Scholarships

A pair of Lake Forest residents were awarded corporate-sponsored scholarships this week.

Lake Forest High School Ranked No. 11 In Illinois

When selective enrollment high schools are excluded, LFHS was ranked the fifth-best high school in the state by U.S. News and World Report.

Woodlands Academy offering unique, new summer camps for girls

GrowGirl sessions offer fun along with an interdisciplinary approach allowing campers to combine STEM with arts and movement activities.

District 67 Celebrates GRANT DAY 2022!

Grant Day is the annual celebration of educational and cultural enhancements granted back to district 67 schools!

Woodlands Academy student medals in World Cup of Indoor Skydiving

Sophomore Gianna Keuer, of Barrington, won silver at the 2022 Indoor Skydiving World Cup competition April 5-10 in Charleroi, Belgium.

Woodlands Academy observes Month of the Military Child

With U.S. Marine Corps. participation, the Lake Forest school honored its two students from military families during an April 6 ceremony.

College of Lake County Hires Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Director

Jesse Morales became the first person to hold the new role in February after working at the college for more than a decade.