We are always monitoring weather conditions to ensure the safest environment for our students, staff, and administrators. Please see our Winter Weather Guidelines for our procedures and to stay updated, please see the National Weather Service.

For Our Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood Community Members:

As we prepare to begin referendum construction projects at Lake Forest High School in June 2024, we will share ongoing updates with the community. We want all taxpayers to have access to clear and timely information about our progress.

Next month, we will share an updated referendum web page that will include phased timelines, bid packages, a tool for tracking expenditures, and spotlight stories about the people and purpose behind our work.

We are also introducing a video series, “Under the Hard Hat,” featuring LFHS student reporters and Director of Facilities, Dan Mortensen. This week, I am pleased to share the preview below.

We could not be more excited to kick off this work and remain grateful to our entire community for your contributions to this effort.

All my best,

Matthew L. Montgomery, Ph.D.

Superintendent

• February 6-8
• Spring Musical Auditions
• February 8
• 7:00 pm Jazz Concert in the RMA
• February 9
• 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Applause Board Meeting
• February 16
• LFHS Teacher Institute Day - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
• February 19
• President's Day - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS OR STAFF
• February 20

• 7:00 pm LET’S TALK AI : The Future of Education and AI at the Gorton Center

• February 22-24
• 7:00 pm Talent Show

• March 12, 2024 - Regular Meeting
  
• April 2, 2024 - Regular Meeting
• May 7, 2024 - Joint Meeting

Agendas will be posted prior to the meeting on the District 115 Board of Education website.

• Agenda - February 6, 2024
  

• Recording - Including 2023 Assessment Report

• Superintendent's Report

• Student Spotlight Featuring LFHS Senior Class President Fritz Bielski and Student Council President Kelsey Bumbaco

At the February 6 District 115 Board Meeting, Dr. Montgomery recommended Dr. Fitzsimmons for the new position of Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and Accountability, and Dr. Georgia for the role of Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Dr. Montgomery will make the same recommendation at the District 67 Board Meeting on February 27. Pending approval by both boards in March, these positions will become effective July 1, 2024. Congratulations to these district leaders!

We invite Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood community members to join us for our upcoming LET’S TALK conversation series on artificial intelligence (AI). Join us for insightful discussions on the implications of AI on education and the workplace now and in the future.

Date: February 20, 2024

Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Location: John and Nancy Hughes Theater, Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road

Our teams are doing amazing things! Check out the highlights below!

• Dance - IHSA 2A State Champions! (BACK-to-BACK).
• Girls Gymnastics - Regional Champions & Qualified for IHSA Sectional
• Cheer - Qualified for the IHSA State Finals (2nd Year in a Row)
• Boys Wrestling - Sectional Qualifiers: Charlie Biddle, Seth Digby, and Yari Sandifer
• Girls Wrestling - Sectional Qualifiers: Kamile Rayome and Bree Hirsh.

GO SCOUTS!

Six Student-Athletes participated in signing day on February 7, and we could not be more proud of these Scouts!

Over the past several months, we have provided our junior class with our SAT Test Prep Course. We have had excellent attendance. In our effort to continue to ensure that they are properly supported and prepared moving forward, we will be offering our free SAT Test Prep Course this winter and spring on the following Saturday dates:

2/24/24

3/2/24

3/9/24

3/16/24

4/6/24

Registration closes for SAT Test Prep at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Students who are enrolled in this course should plan to attend each of the five sessions.

Please sign up with this link: SAT Test Prep Sign up Form

The links below are just a few examples of the many amazing articles written by the staff of the Forest Scout Student Newspaper. You can find their website here.

The District utilizes Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Follow us to learn more about celebrations, student achievements, and District news!

• Upcoming Events
• February 7: High School Meeting - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm at CROYA!
• February 14: Spring Retreat Registration open at 10:00 am.
  For more information visit here.
• February 14: High School Meeting - The Dating Game from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm at CROYA!
• February 21: High School Meeting – What’s Behind The Door? 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm at CROYA!
• Still don’t have your high schooler’s waiver signed? Fill it out online, here!
• Check out CROYA’s Top 10 for the month of January!

Follow us on Instagram (@croyalflb) or find us on Facebook for the most up-to-date information.

Hey D115 Community! See all of our upcoming community events through the Green Backpack Page on our website. Here is a preview of what you'll see:

Gorton Center Event: Meet the Dancers of Giordano Dance Chicago

February 10, 2024, 7:30 pm

FAN Event - Everyday Dharma: 8 Essential Practices for Finding Success and Joy in Everything You Do

February 12, 2024, 7:00 pm

Gorton Center Event: Creative Cooking Camp

February 16, 2024, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Gorton Center Event: Youth Self-Defense Class

February 16, 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

• Winter Weather Guidelines

• LFHS Choir Newsletter - January Edition