All Lake Forest High School students and parents (incoming freshmen and rising sophomore, juniors, seniors) are encouraged to sign up for/to update preferences for the LFHS E-Newsletter. Important information for “Back to School 2012-2013” will be sent in early August to those who have signed up for E-News. The LFHS Communications Department uses an E-News format to deliver important information from various departments at Lake Forest High School throughout the school year. Parent "sign up" is essential to stay well informed. Each school year, it is important to update your account so you …

  The Emotional Wellness Walk  "Enjoy the Journey" will be held May 21. In 2006, LFHS embarked on an Emotional Wellness Initiative with the goal of building a more unified and supportive school community. Students and teachers will take a break to enjoy some time together as well as give thanks to retiring faculty and graduating seniors. Students have chosen “Enjoy the Journey” as the theme for this year’s emotional wellness walk. On May 21, there will be shortened classes and the walk will begin around 9:50 am. Students will be walking with their third period classes and teachers. They will …

The LFHS Senior Class Bike & Bake Sale scheduled for Saturday (May 5) has been canceled. **** The Lake Forest High School Orchesis Annual Spring Dance Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. May 3-4 in the Raymond Moore Auditorium, 1285 N. McKinley Road. Orchesis will perform their annual concert, “Inside Out.” Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for adults. **** The Lake Forest High School basketball teams and Lake Forest cheerleaders are sponsoring a Charity Student versus Faculty basketball game at 7 p.m. May 3 in the Competition Gym at East Campus, 1285 N. McKinley Road. Proceeds from the event …

  The Lake Forest High School Orchesis Annual Spring Dance concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. May 3-4 in the Raymond Moore Auditorium, 1285 N. McKinley Road.  Orchesis will perform its annual concert, “Inside Out.” Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for adults. **** The Lake Forest Basketball Teams and Lake Forest Cheerleaders are sponsoring a Charity Student vs. Faculty Basketball game at 7 p.m. May 3rd in the Competition Gym at East Campus, 1285 N. McKinley Road. Proceeds are going to Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. There will be a $3 admission. Raffle tickets will be sold for sports-related …

  The Lake Forest High School Theatre Department spring musical, “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”, will be performed April 26-28 at LFHS East Campus, 1285 N. McKinley Road. Tickets are available online at www.lfhs.org. This musical is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary with a Tony Award winning revival on Broadway. **** Information on summer opportunities for LFHS students can be found at www.lfhs.org. Academic Summer School registration is in progress and ends April 20. Driver Education and U.S. History will be offered. Links are available for summer job, adventure…

  LFHS Prom tickets will be sold April 17-19 in the student commons area during all lunch periods (10:40 a.m. to 1:20 p.m.). Only LFHS juniors and seniors may purchase tickets and underclassmen may attend prom only if invited by an upperclassman. Singles are encouraged to attend. More information on Prom and ticket sales can be found at www.lfhs.org or by contacting the APT parent representative, Cherie Setteducate, at (847) 295-4519. **** The Prairie State Achievement Examination will be administered April 24-25 at Lake Forest High School. As a condition of receiving a Lake Forest High …

  There will be an APT parent meeting for Junior and Senior parents on the topic of Prom and Graduation from 10-11:30 a.m. April 12 in the David Miller Theatre at LFHS East Campus, 1285 N. McKinley Road. **** LFHS students and parents are encouraged to attend “College Night” at Allstate Plaza, 2775 Sanders Road, Northbrook, from 6:30-8:45 p.m. April 12. There will be more than 225 colleges plus college financing seminars. More information can be found at http://gbhsweb.glenbrook225.org. **** The annual LFHS Student Service Recognition Night award ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. April 17 in …

  The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff-Knollwood communities can meet new District 115/67 Superintendent Michael Simeck and his family from 6-7 p.m. April 4  in the Board Room at Lake Forest High School's West Campus, 300 S. Waukegan Road. Mike and his wife, Mari, have three children: Gabrielle (sophomore), Max (8th grade), and Lilia (4th grade). **** LFHS Community Saturday Swim School registration is in progress for course dates April 14 to May 26. This spring session will run for seven weeks. There will be a Lifeguard Training class offered over spring break between March 26-30. Registration is in …

  Online registration for Open Doors Career Exploration opens for students on March 20. This is done on a first come, first served basis. The seventh annual Open Doors Career Exploration Program will be held April 24-25. The purpose of this job shadowing program is to provide students with first-hand, on-the-job experience with professionals in the community and with local volunteer agencies during the two days when freshmen, sophomores and seniors have off from school while juniors will be taking the Prairie State Exams. All freshmen, sophomores, and seniors are encouraged to participate in …

  LFHS will host a parent seminar, “College 101”, open to all community members from 8:30-11:30 a.m. March 10 at Lake Forest High School's East Campus, 1285 N. McKinley Road. The Student Services Counseling Department will lead this opportunity for parents and students to learn more about the various aspects of the college and career process. There will be multiple 30-minute sessions for various aspects of applying to college. Participants may choose which sessions to attend including: College Process, Academic and Career Planning, Financial Aid, NCAA Student Athletes, and Writing Admission …

  The deadline to register for Lake Forest High School's Advanced Placement Exams is by 3:30 p.m. March 1 in room 109 at LFHS East Campus. The registration form and exam calendar can be found at www.lfhs.org.

 Call Melanie Walsh with any questions at (847) 582-7761. **** March 2 is an Institute Day and students do not have classes (no school) unless a snow day is used before this date, in which case, it will be a day of student attendance. March 7 will be a Late Start Day with classes beginning at 9:50 a.m. and buses running two hours later than normally scheduled. **** Lake Forest High …

  Lake Forest High School students and their dates are required to travel by bus to and from prom. Through the efforts of Project Safe Prom, LFHS is able to lease the 18-20 buses required to transport more than 800 Prom attendees at an estimated expense of $23,400. Each year, the Junior Class is responsible for raising the funds. To date, the Junior Class has raised $15,000. More help is needed to reach this year's goal. LFHS parents are encouraged to donate to this important effort. To be recognized as a donor in the Prom invitation, donations need to be received by Feb. 29. Forms and …

  There will be no school for students Feb. 17 (Teacher Institute Day) and Feb. 20 (Presidents’ Day). Feb. 22 will be a Late Start Day with classes beginning at 9:50 a.m. and buses running two hours later than normally scheduled. **** LFHS Open Doors Career Exploration Program will offer a speaker series "Lunch & Learn: Conversations for Careers" in February with a schedule continuing through April. Students will have several opportunities to learn about various career choices from professionals in a variety of industries. These sessions are open to freshmen through seniors. Students must …

  In-coming eighth graders (LFHS class of 2016) Core Course Level Change Request Consultations/Adjustments will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. Feb. 9 from in the Lake Forest High School Library, East Campus, 1285 N. McKinley Road. More information can be found at www.lfhs.org. **** The Lake Forest Community High School Board of Education Meeting has been rescheduled from Feb. 14 to Feb. 13, 7 p.m. in the Board Room of Lake Forest High School – West Campus, 300 S. Waukegan Road. **** LFHS students will meet with their counselors in February to register for next year's classes. Students do not need …

  Lake Forest High School's Prom has been rescheduled from its original date of May 19 to May 12. The change comes due to the announcement that both NATO and G-8 summits will be held in Chicago the weekend of May 19, and the resultant citywide security concerns. More information can be found at www.lfhs.org. In addition, Junior parents are encouraged to volunteer to be chaperones for Prom. Volunteers will enjoy dinner together at the chaperones’ tables and parking spots will be reserved at LFHS in the main lot for all chaperones. Contact APT parent volunteers, Janet Hughes at 847-615-9488/
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  The Lake Forest High School Home Improvement and Design class is offering quality custom-made Scout doghouses for $75 each. The doghouses can be delivered to Lake Forest and Lake Bluff locations. More information can be found at www.lfhs.org or contact Mr. Barndt at dbarndt@lfschools.net or (847) 582-7302 if you are interested.  **** The LFHS student winter performance of  "Far from the Tree: The Stories That Have Shaped Us" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 28  in the David Miller Theater at Lake Forest High School East Campus, 1285 N. McKinley Road. For more …

  Class of 2016 parents and students are invited to Curriculum Orientation Night from 6-9 p.m. Jan. 25 at Lake Forest High School, 1285 N. McKinley Road. LFHS counselors will provide an overview of the registration process, and will share a variety of course possibilities for a student's four-year plan; and in classroom format, faculty members will answer questions and present specific information about course offerings.

 Parking is limited, so shuttle bus service will be provided from both the Lake Bluff and Deer Path Middle Schools starting at 5:30 p.m. 


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  Lake Forest High School's Class of 2016 registration process for the 2012-13 school year has begun with informational sessions for parents of eighth graders. These sessions are taking place through December. More information can be found at www.lfhs.org. Class of 2016 parents and students are invited to Curriculum Orientation Night from 6-9 p.m. Jan. 25 at Lake Forest High School, 1285 N. McKinley Road. **** Winter Break is Dec. 19 to Jan. 2, 2012. School resumes Jan.3. **** College-bound students are encouraged to investigate scholarships and financial aid. LFHS students wishing to pursue …

  The Lake Forest High School Music Department Citrus Pick-Up will be at West Campus, 300 S. Waukegan Road, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 4) and Sunday (Dec, 5) **** There will be a regular meeting of the Lake Forest Community High School District 115 Board of Education at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, at LFHS West Campus, 300 S. Waukegan Road. **** Dec. 7 will be a Late Start Day for LFHS students with classes beginning at 9:50 a.m. and buses running 2 hours later than normal schedule. **** The Lake Forest High School community is encouraged to save the date of Dec. 11 for the 25th annual LFHS …

Lake Forest High School Parent Teacher Conferences, brought to you by APT and the high school, will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Nov. 10 at LFHS East Campus, 1285 N. McKinley Road. On-line registration will be available from Oct. 27 through Nov. 2.  
A mailing has been sent to homes with on-line registration directions and information. There will be no school for students that day. *** The LFHS bands will present a joint "All-American Band Concert" with the Northshore Concert Band, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3, at LFHS East Campus, 1285 N. McKinley Road, in the Raymond Moore Auditorium. The Northshore …