The Sequoit Weekly
Week of November 9th, 2026

Important Upcoming Dates
NOVEMBER
12 -- You Make A Difference Awards 7:00 a.m.
12 -- TOUR OF TECH @ Lake County Tech Campus (see flier below)
18 -- Board of Education Meeting @ ACHS 6:30 p.m
19-22 -- Fall Play
24 -- Early Release 2:30 p.m
25-27 -- THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
DECEMBER
2 -- Sequoit Pride Booster Club Monthly Meeting 6:00 p.m
5 -- Holiday Showcase 8:00 a.m
10 -- You Make A Difference Awards 7:00 a.m
10 -- Board of Education Meeting @ District Office 6:30 p.m
11 -- Holiday Concerts 5:00 and 7:30 p.m
16-18 -- Final Exams
18 -- Semester 1 Ends
19-31 -- Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
Sequoit Speakers (Weekly News Updates)
ISBE Illinois School Report Card (NEW)
Each fall, the state of Illinois comes out with its school rankings on the Illinois School Report Card. For the 2025-2026 school year, both Antioch and Lakes Community High Schools have earned the highest possible rating of ‘Exemplary.’
High graduation rates, student academic growth, and academic proficiency are all indicators that impact our final rating. To see the complete report card, click the button below.
Wear Out Wednesdays (NEW)
Article: District 117 Celebrates a Year of Athletic and Activities Excellence
ACHS Activities
D117 Winter Guard
District 117's new winter guard season is about to begin! If your student has not mentioned winter guard, please share the clinic information with your them, if you think this is an activity they may be interested in!
While the three clinic dates are for potential winter guard students, we will also be having an informational meeting for parents on Wednesday November 18th at 8pm. During this meeting, we will explain what winter guard is, hand out our winter guard handbook/contract (which will have all of our guidelines, dues information and our schedule for the season), and the students will show off what they learned at our clinics!
We will take a little time to answer any questions you may have, discuss our show theme for the season, as well as reviewing different ways that parents can be involved this year.
If there is anything you would like to discuss prior to our parent meeting, please feel free to send an email (bridgette.bennett@chsd117.org) and I will get back to you in a timely manner :)
For anyone unfamiliar with color guard/winter guard, here is a short clip to introduce you to this amazing activity!
ACHS Athletics (NEW)
Antioch Performing Arts Boosters (NEW)
- Antioch Performing Arts Boosters next meeting date Tuesday, November 10th @ 6pm in the ILC - all are invited to attend!
- Dine to Donate - Come support ACHS performing arts by dining at Wings Etc. - all weekend Friday November 13th - Sunday November 15th.
- Save the date - ACHS Performing Arts Winter Showcase 2026 - December 5th - 9am to 12pm in the ACHS cafeteria.
APAB Winter Showcase (NEW)
Tour of Tech @ TECH CAMPUS
Students who are interested in potentially taking a Tech Campus course next year for the first time are strongly encouraged to attend Tech Campus's open-house-style Tour Of Tech program on November 12th any time between 4pm and 7pm. See your counselor or Ms. Nicole Hebson, ACHS Tech Campus Liaison, with questions!
CLC Events
Upcoming CLC ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCE Program events:
• Jan. 6th, 11AM-1PM-Engineering and Computer Science Career and Internship Fair
• Jan. 9th, 10AM-Noon – Lake County Robotics Competition Kickoff
• Feb. 11th, 7-8PM –Engineering & CS Info Session
• Feb. 27th,1PM-5PM– Make-A-Thon
• Mar 3rd, 7-8PM –Engineering & CS Info Session
• Apr.1st, 7-8PM –Engineering & CS Info Session
• Apr.17th, 10AM-2PM - Maker Faire Lake County
Questions? Email Dr. Jan Edwards at jedwards1@clcillinois.edu, call (847) 543-2044 or visit www.clcillinois.edu/STEM
Parents Night Out (NEW)
Lakes Student Council is extending the Parents Night Out Event to members of the Antioch community.
Pics From Around Campus (NEW)
Useful Links and Documents
Important Phone Numbers
Main Office:
847-395-1421
Attendance:
847-838-7187
Dean's Office:
847-395-9492
Nurses Office:
847-395-9176 (phone)
847-701-4828 (fax)
Student Services:
847-838-7762
College & Career Center:
847-838-7763