Lemont High School advanced a school-record nine entries to the 2026 IHSA Journalism State Finals.
Lemont has had at least one IDEA state qualifier in 18 of 19 years.
Lemont won multiple state titles for the ninth time since 2010.
Students were recognized for distinguished honor roll, high honor roll or honor roll.
Lemont will perform at the 2026 University of Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival on May 9.
The LHSEF is fully funding a record 15 grants for a total of $44,101.
The honorees were senior Ava Amato, junior Connor Wiles, sophomore Evelyn Szumski and freshman Elise Ator.
The school will feature Concord Theatricals’ "Chicago: Teen Edition" for nightly performances from April 30 through May 2.
The student-athletes will compete collegiately beginning in Fall 2026 in universities across the Midwest.
The honorees were senior Olivia Bzowski, junior Grace Murray, sophomore Hunter Kinst and freshman Nadia Renn.
19 students from Old Quarry Middle School traveled to the state tournament, and four brought back bronze medals.
LHS offers honor societies for music, English, math, theater, art, technical education, social studies and science.
Luke Rupert was one of just two alto saxophones from across the state selected for the All-State Jazz Band.
Lemont has advanced an entry to state finals competition in 13 of 18 seasons.
Lemont won three of seven state finals matches and placed 10th among all Class 3A teams, according to LHS.
The honorees were senior Teagan Lee, junior Emma Tkach, sophomore Maxamus Carncross and freshman Andrea Alvarez.
The honorees join 68 members of the Class of 2026 who were inducted a year ago.
The Young Hearts for Life (YH4L) Cardiac Screening program will visit Lemont High School on April 28.
Athletes included football players Ethan Katauskas and Aiden Rudman, and men’s volleyball player Aidan McIntyre.
The newest inductee – the late Edward Krass ‘49 – will be recognized at the school’s annual Lemont Bands Dinner Dance.
Event proceeds will benefit the award-winning Lemont High School band and color guard programs.
Lemont students placed first in 11 team competitions and 10 individual events.
The school recognized students who have earned distinguished honors, high honors and honors.
More than 230 students were honored in each class.
LHS has earned AP Honor Roll “Silver” recognition for the third straight year.
The first day of school will be Aug. 13.
The first day of school for freshmen will be Aug. 11, and Aug. 12 for all students.
The production of “Xanadu” is set to run in the Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. nightly, Jan. 29-31.
The honorees were senior Katelynn Carnahan, junior Alexis Frey, sophomore Erika Salaviejus and freshman Eleanor Adams.
Prangen’s selection was based upon the positive work and success he has had with the Lemont boys’ soccer program, LHS said.
The honorees were senior Ava DeMaio, junior Alexis Kopinski, sophomore Julia Trench and freshman Lukas Kuprescenko.
Earlier this fall, students at SSCM participated in spirit week, including pajama day, career-themed outfits and school spirit day.
Kinga is just the ninth Lemont High School student ever to achieve the feat, and the first since 2023.
The honorees were senior Lily Crowther, junior Edvin Morochin, sophomore Charlie Brandt and freshman Taylor Thorsness.
Given to high school juniors, more than 1.3 million students took the PSAT/NMSQT in October 2024.
Illinois State Scholars honorees come from nearly 750 high schools and represent approximately the top 10 percent of the state’s HS seniors.
Dozens of stations will be set up around LHS for this free, fun event for all ages.
Kristen Salwierak will take over the position in July; she currently serves as assistant principal at OQMS.
The honorees were senior Amelia Brzezniak, junior SairaMae Callo, sophomore Lyla Smith and freshman Nia Salmon.
Pocic was sworn in as a member of the District 210 Board of Education at the start of its Oct. 20 meeting.