September 25, 2026

Principal's Corner

Happy Friday Scouts! Here we are just a couple days from the start of Homecoming Week! This Sunday will be the 2nd Annual Movie Night, and it is sure to be a good time, especially with the fall weather.

Window decorating will be in full swing as well, and I want to personally thank the many businesses who give up prime real estate to make our community high school shine. It is always a treat to see our Scouts hard at work on their windows, and then spend the entire week in awe of their

Sc-OUTSTANDING art. I hope everyone takes some time to drive and walk around to see just how much love for Lake Forest High School exists in our community.

Wishing you a restful weekend!

💙💛Erin

SCOUTS NEED TO KNOW

Upcoming Events for Lake Forest Community High School

Below are upcoming District 115 events. Some dates may be subject to change. For our most up-to-date District calendar, please visit our LF Schools Calendar Page or the Lake Forest Community High School Calendar Page.

September 25

6:00 - 8:00 pm Applause BOC Parent Social

September 27

Homecoming Window Painting
6:00 pm Homecoming Car Decorating at LFHS West Campus
6:45 pm Homecoming Movie Night (Teen Beach Movie) at Varsity Field

September 28

D67 and D115 Joint Board President Coffee at Lake Bluff Public Safety Center

October 1

9:00 - 10:30 am LFHS APT Parent Meeting at CROYA

October 2

2:20 - 3:20 pm Homecoming Pep Rally at LFHS East Campus
7:30 pm Homecoming Football Game at LFHS West Campus

October 3

7:00 pm Homecoming Dance at LFHS East Campus

October 5

4:00 - 5:30 pm LFHS PALS Board Meeting at LFHS East Campus (Rm. 109)

October 6

9:15 - 10:45 am LFHS Foundation Meeting at LFHS East Campus (Rm. 109)
7:00 pm D115 Regular Board Meeting at LFHS West Campus
6-8 pm Movie Night (Coco) at LFHS East Campus

October 8

The Churro Truck @ Lunchtime East Campus (Come support The Spanish Club!)

October 10

PreACT 8

October 12

Indigenous Peoples' Day - No School for Students or Staff

October 14

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: See It to Be It

October 15-17

7:00 pm The Outsiders at LFHS East Campus (RMA)

October 18

Great Full Market

October 19

7:00 pm LFHS Booster Meeting at LFHS East Campus (Library Classroom)

October 21

7:30 - 8:30 pm Choir Concert at LFHS East Campus (RMA)

October 22

Lake Bluff's 250th Anniversary Historical Document Showcase with Seth Kaller

October 23

Virtual Parent Teacher Conference Day (No School for Students)

October 24

PreACT 8

October 28

8:00 am Scout Way Awards at LFHS East Campus (Library Classroom)

October 31

Happy Halloween 🎃👻

D115 Board Update

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Education Committee
Regular Meeting: Agenda | Recording | Superintendent's Report | President's Report
Budget Hearing: Agenda

Sharing Our 2026 Community Survey Results

Lake Forest School Districts 67 and 115 recently commissioned an independent survey conducted by Fallon Research to gather feedback from residents of Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood. Paul Fallon’s recorded presentation of survey results will be shared with our school community in upcoming newsletters. The complete report may be found here.

“I review community survey responses from hundreds of school districts and municipalities every year,” said Paul Fallon of Fallon Research. “Districts 67 and 115 are remarkably steady and consistently rank among the highest I see for community satisfaction and engagement.”

What We Heard
Survey results reflect continued confidence in our public schools, particularly among families whose children are currently enrolled, while also identifying areas where we can deepen community understanding.

Read Dr. Montgomery's Full Message Here

2026-2027 Budget At A Glance

The Lake Forest Community High School District 115 Board of Education approved the 2026–2027 District 115 budget last night during its September meeting.

We are pleased to share the 2026–2027 Budget at a Glance, a new digital publication designed to provide our community with a clear, accessible look at how District 115 plans for and manages its financial resources.

The Board of Education’s financial philosophy serves as a shared commitment to making responsible, consistent, and values-driven decisions about the use of taxpayer dollars. It guides budget development, long-term planning, and day-to-day financial decisions in service of students, staff, families, and the broader community.

Developing the budget is a year-round process that includes staff input, careful review by administrators and the Board of Education, and ongoing financial monitoring. Our Budget at a Glance provides an overview of our revenue and expenditures, the role of staffing in our budget, our capital investments, and the processes that help us make thoughtful, responsible financial decisions.

For additional financial information, including annual budgets, financial reports, contracts, and other resources, please visit the Financial Information page on our website. A recording of the September 15 District 115 Board meeting is available here.

Click Here for the 2026-2027 Budget at a Glance

Join us in Supporting the Sixth Annual Great Full Market

Hosted by students from Districts 65, 67, and 115, along with Beacon Place and Quest Food Management Services, this free farmers' market and family festival will provide fresh produce, pantry staples, and personal care items to families in need.

This year's Great Full Market is only a month away and we need your help! Visit our website to learn more, and click the button below to donate!

Donate Here

You're Invited to Our First Joint Board President Coffee of the School Year!

Dr. Montgomery and members of the District 67 and 115 Boards of Education will be available for an informal conversation, giving community members an opportunity to ask questions, share perspectives, and hear more about what’s happening across our schools. All are welcome! We hope you’ll join us as we continue building connections and strengthening the partnership between our schools and community.

Dates: September 28, 2026

Location: Lake Bluff Public Safety Center, 45 E. Center Avenue, Lake Bluff

Time: 6:30 pm

Sign Up for "COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: See It to Be It"

Real Careers. Real Stories. Real Possibilities.

What if sharing your career story could help a student imagine a future they hadn’t considered?

LFHS COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: See It to Be It brings parents, guardians, alumni, and community members into the school to share their careers, experiences, talents, and stories with students. The inaugural event will take place Wednesday, October 14, with freshmen and sophomores participating in conversational sessions with people from a wide range of fields and backgrounds.

The morning is designed to give every grade level time to explore what comes next, while our juniors will take the PSAT/NMSQT. Seniors will have the opportunity to mentor younger students, participate in community service, work on college applications and essays, extend a college visit, or join a COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS session.

Tell Your Story

You don’t need to be an expert presenter or prepare a formal presentation. Participants simply share what they do, how they got there, what they’ve learned along the way, and what they wish they had known as a high school student. Community members will participate in up to three 35-minute sessions between 10:05 am and 12:10 pm

Whether you work in business, healthcare, the media, arts, technology, public service, the trades, entrepreneurship, or another field, your experience could help a Scout see a path they may not have considered.

Learn more about COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: See It to Be It. If you’re interested in sharing your story with students, sign up to participate.

Volunteer to Tell Your Career Story and Learn More

Community Members Get a Look Inside LFHS

Community members got a look at learning and life at Lake Forest Community High School during Tuesday’s Community Learning Walk and Talk. The morning included presentations on Scout Seminar, Integrated Math, and Career Pathways, along with a student panel where guests heard directly from current students about their academic experiences and life at LFHS.

Participants also toured recently renovated spaces made possible through the District’s referendum project, including new science labs and English classrooms, as well as seeing the updated RMA Theater and natatorium. The morning provided a firsthand look at how updated spaces, innovative programs, and student experiences come together at LFHS.

SCOUTS NICE TO KNOW

🏈💙💛 Scout’s Guide to Homecoming 💛💙🏈

Click Here for General Dance Information

Click Here for Pep Rally Day Schedule

🗽 The Promise of Liberty 🗽

The Lake Bluff History Museum and Lake Bluff 250 Committee invite the community to “The Promise of Liberty” on Thursday, October 22, at 7 p.m. in the Raymond Moore Auditorium at LFHS.

The program will feature Seth Kaller, a leading expert on historic American documents, who will present early printings and replicas of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights.

As part of the educational experience, 8th-grade and high school students will attend a daytime presentation with Kaller, giving them an opportunity to engage with these historic primary sources and learn more about the ideas and principles behind them.

Admission is free, but advance reservations are required.

Click Here for The Promise of Liberty Reservations

2027 National Merit Scholarship Letter of Commendation

Stay Connected with the 5-Star Students App!

The Forest Scout

Click Here For The Latest From The Forest Scout

LFHS Morning News

LFHS Athletics

Intramural Flag Football

Ready to get a team together and have some fun? Our Intramural League is kicking off! Please note that this is an intramural activity and not an IHSA sport. We’ll have separate boys’ and girls’ leagues, with games played 5 vs. 5. Teams of 7 players are recommended so you have a couple of subs ready to jump in!

Interested? Gather your crew and send your team of 7 to Mr. Fiordirosa at mfiordirosa@lfschools.net. You can also reach out to him with any questions.

📅 First Meeting: Wednesday, September 30 at 3:30 p.m. in Room 006. The meeting will last about 30 minutes.

🏃 First Practice/Scrimmage: Thursday, October 1 at 3:45 p.m. on “The Back 40.”

Grab your teammates, bring your competitive spirit, and get ready for some friendly competition! No varsity letters—just bragging rights! 😄

Scouts License Plate Holders

Spanish Club Is Hosting a Churro Food Truck

Veterans Day Student Art Contest

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

APPLAUSE BOC Parent Social

The Applause Board warmly invites you to a Band, Orchestra & Choir (BOC) Parent Social on Friday, September 25, 6:00-8:00 pm. Stop by when you can or stay the whole time! Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share, and kindly RSVP to let us know you're coming. Hope to see you there!

Click Here to RSVP

Congratulations to the 2026-2027 Choir Board

Congratulations to the 26-27 LFHS Choir Board! Our choir board acts as the heart of the choir culture. Establishing a Choir is a Community approach, the students are hard at work making sure each student feels special, heard, and part of the family. They have already been meeting to discuss different bonding events, how to bring people into choir, and to make sure the student voice is heard. Congratulations to this year’s CHOIR BOARD!

LFHS APT Monthly Meeting - October 1

Mark your calendars! All LFHS parents and guardians are welcome to attend our monthly APT meetings, located at Croya. Next meeting is Thursday, October 1, at 9:15 AM.

Click Here for More APT Information

LFHS String Quartet Plays at MAASS

Yesterday, Aislin Watts, Nathan Chiu, Zoë Floriani, and Lainey Laughton gave a fantastic performance at the Mid-American Association of School Superintendents (MAASS) conference. Our talented student musicians received glowing compliments from attendees throughout the event.

A special thank you to Dr. Montgomery and Dr. Fitzsimmons for inviting our students back to perform again this year!

American Legion Boys State & Girls State Leadership Opportunities

The Lake Forest American Legion Post 264 and the Auxiliary Post 264 sponsor the Boys State and Girls State for LFHS students. They strive to send 6 boys and 6 girls per year to represent Lake Forest High School and cover the participation cost for the students selected. Boys and Girls State are held at Eastern Illinois University in June. The Boys' Session is June 12-18, 2027 and the Girl’s Session is June 20-26, 2027. For more information, visit the American Legion Illinois Premier Boys State and Illinois Girls State websites.

If you have any questions and would like to be put in contact with a member of the American Legion, please reach out to Ms. Ashleigh Malec at amalec@lfschools.net

Click Here to Learn More About McKinlock Post 264

CROYA News

After School Hours

3:30 - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday

September 27 | Service Opportunity
SNAP Picnic | Glencoe Youth Services | 1:00 - 3:00 pm

September 30 | High School Meeting
Foam Party | CROYA | 7:00 - 8:00 pm

All students need a waiver to participate. You can find the waiver here or at CROYA.com

If your student wants to take the CROYA van from the high school, they will need a van waiver. You can find it here or at CROYA.com

LFHS Alumni News

Once a Scout, Always a Scout!

Have you updated your alumni profile with the LFHS Alumni Association? Please take a moment to update your information and check out all the great alumni resources, including reunion information, volunteer opportunities and more!

https://lfhs.lakeforestschools.org/alumni12/lfhs-alumni

Homecoming is October 2–3!

The following classes will be hosting reunions:

Class of 1986
Class of 1991
Class of 1996

Be sure to visit the alumni website for reunion details, and please share this with your fellow alumni!

Questions? Email lfhsalumni@lfschools.net.

We hope to see you back at LFHS for Homecoming!

Click Here for More Alumni Information

Portraits of Service - Looking for Veterans to Sign-up!

We invite local veterans to share their story and have their portrait created by LFHS photography students.

Veterans will spend approximately 1 hour at Lake Forest High School being interviewed by students and participating in a portrait session. Your portrait will be printed, matted, and displayed at our Veterans Day Assembly on November 11th.

SIGN BY GOING TO BIT.LY/LFHSVETS (ALL CAPS)

Click Here to Sign Up

Lake Forest College Upcoming Events

Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: Community Sports Day

Saturday, October 10 | 11-4 p.m.

Spend this special day cheering on the Foresters. Watch our men’s and women’s soccer and women’s volleyball teams, receive a spirited Forester Athletics giveaway, and enjoy family friendly activities and refreshments.

Learn more and register

Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: Glassman Symposium Reception and Poster Session

Friday, October 30 | 4:30-7 p.m.

Engage with students during an opening reception, then take the opportunity to review posters and exhibits featuring original student/faculty research conducted at Lake Forest College, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, and several other Chicago area research universities.

Learn more and register

Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: Exhibit Opening Reception of Sonic Revolutions: The Photography of Paul Natkin

Thursday, November 12 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Enjoy an incredible exhibit featuring the works of rock and roll photographer Paul Natkin and his collection of live performance photography. View the photographs, speak with the artist, and interact with the students who helped curate the exhibit.

Learn more and register

Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: Band and Orchestra Concert

Friday, December 4 | 7-9 p.m.

Start your weekend with a spirited Forester reception followed by an evening performance of student music at the Gorton Center, featuring a special collaboration between the College’s band and orchestra ensemble.

Learn more and register

In The Community

"No Country for Mothers" Documentary Screening on September 30

The Newcomers Club of Lake Bluff and Lake Forest is hosting a screening of the Moms First documentary "No Country For Mothers," a thought provoking film exploring the realities of American motherhood and challenging the narratives that divide us. Through the work of activist Reshma Saujani, the documentary highlights a growing national movement focused on bringing families together and advocating for the meaningful support parents and children need to thrive. Please join us for a screening and lively discussion on September 30 beginning at 6 pm at the John & Nancy Hughes Theater at Gorton Center in Lake Forest.

Click Here For More Information and To Sign Up

Collaborative Songwriting at Gorton Center

Bring your creativity and make music together in this three-part songwriting session with musician Nigel Haye. All musicians and music lovers are welcome. Bring an instrument if you play one. You can also join without one. Ages 14 +

Click Here For More Information & To Purchase Sessions

Glenbard Parent Information Series

Celebrating over over 30 years!

Join our audience of parents/caregivers, students, school staff, mental health professionals, youth organizations and the community at large to learn about issues facing today's youth, adolescents and young adults.

Click Here for More Information on GPS Parent Series

Important Links

Lake Forest Community High School

District 115 Board of Education

Orchestra Newsletter - September

Band Notes - September

Choir Newsletter - September

September 25, 2026 September 25, 2026

Principal's Corner Principal's Corner

SCOUTS NEED TO KNOW SCOUTS NEED TO KNOW

Upcoming Events for Lake Forest Community High School Upcoming Events for Lake Forest Community High School

D115 Board Update D115 Board Update

Sharing Our 2026 Community Survey Results Sharing Our 2026 Community Survey Results

2026-2027 Budget At A Glance 2026-2027 Budget At A Glance

Join us in Supporting the Sixth Annual Great Full Market Join us in Supporting the Sixth Annual Great Full Market

You're Invited to Our First Joint Board President Coffee of the School Year! You're Invited to Our First Joint Board President Coffee of the School Year!

Sign Up for "COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: See It to Be It" Sign Up for "COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: See It to Be It"

Community Members Get a Look Inside LFHS Community Members Get a Look Inside LFHS

SCOUTS NICE TO KNOW SCOUTS NICE TO KNOW

🏈💙💛 Scout’s Guide to Homecoming 💛💙🏈 🏈💙💛 Scout’s Guide to Homecoming 💛💙🏈

🗽 The Promise of Liberty 🗽 🗽 The Promise of Liberty 🗽

2027 National Merit Scholarship Letter of Commendation 2027 National Merit Scholarship Letter of Commendation

Stay Connected with the 5-Star Students App! Stay Connected with the 5-Star Students App!

The Forest Scout The Forest Scout

LFHS Morning News LFHS Morning News

LFHS Athletics LFHS Athletics

Intramural Flag Football Intramural Flag Football

Scouts License Plate Holders Scouts License Plate Holders

Spanish Club Is Hosting a Churro Food Truck Spanish Club Is Hosting a Churro Food Truck

Veterans Day Student Art Contest Veterans Day Student Art Contest

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

APPLAUSE BOC Parent Social APPLAUSE BOC Parent Social

Congratulations to the 2026-2027 Choir Board Congratulations to the 2026-2027 Choir Board

LFHS APT Monthly Meeting - October 1 LFHS APT Monthly Meeting - October 1

LFHS String Quartet Plays at MAASS LFHS String Quartet Plays at MAASS

American Legion Boys State & Girls State Leadership Opportunities American Legion Boys State & Girls State Leadership Opportunities

CROYA News CROYA News

LFHS Alumni News LFHS Alumni News

Once a Scout, Always a Scout!

Portraits of Service - Looking for Veterans to Sign-up! Portraits of Service - Looking for Veterans to Sign-up!

Lake Forest College Upcoming Events Lake Forest College Upcoming Events

In The Community In The Community

"No Country for Mothers" Documentary Screening on September 30

Collaborative Songwriting at Gorton Center

Glenbard Parent Information Series Glenbard Parent Information Series

Celebrating over over 30 years!

Important Links Important Links

September 25, 2026

Principal's Corner

SCOUTS NEED TO KNOW

Upcoming Events for Lake Forest Community High School

D115 Board Update

Sharing Our 2026 Community Survey Results

2026-2027 Budget At A Glance

Join us in Supporting the Sixth Annual Great Full Market

You're Invited to Our First Joint Board President Coffee of the School Year!

Sign Up for "COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: See It to Be It"

Community Members Get a Look Inside LFHS

SCOUTS NICE TO KNOW

🏈💙💛 Scout’s Guide to Homecoming 💛💙🏈

🗽 The Promise of Liberty 🗽

2027 National Merit Scholarship Letter of Commendation

Stay Connected with the 5-Star Students App!

The Forest Scout

LFHS Morning News

LFHS Athletics

Intramural Flag Football

Scouts License Plate Holders

Spanish Club Is Hosting a Churro Food Truck

Veterans Day Student Art Contest

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

APPLAUSE BOC Parent Social

Congratulations to the 2026-2027 Choir Board

LFHS APT Monthly Meeting - October 1

LFHS String Quartet Plays at MAASS

American Legion Boys State & Girls State Leadership Opportunities

CROYA News

LFHS Alumni News

Portraits of Service - Looking for Veterans to Sign-up!

Lake Forest College Upcoming Events

In The Community

Glenbard Parent Information Series

Important Links