Lake County Gazette

Antioch Community High School held its fall concerts this week, featuring both instrumental and choir performances.

Beach Park District 3 sees higher test scores in new state report card

Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3 has reported improvements in its latest Illinois School Report Card designations, with four out of five schools achieving a “Commendable” status for the first time.

Woodland Community Consolidated School District 50 offers winter coats to students in need

As colder weather approaches, Woodland Community Consolidated School District 50 is offering warm coats to any student in need.

Belvidere North High School hosts Triple E Night for post-graduation planning

Belvidere North High School will hold its second annual Triple E Night on November 6, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event is open to all high school students and their families.

Coal City High School hosts art workshop exploring drawing machines

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Nov 6, 2025

Coal City High School recently hosted a workshop for art students from the Illinois Central Eight Conference, focusing on the relationship between art and science.

Elmwood Elementary students participate in cooking club activities

Elmwood Elementary School recently held a session of its after-school Cooking Club, where students learned to make grilled cheese sandwiches and continued work on their personalized recipe books.

Lincolnshire Prairie View schools announce law enforcement drills scheduled for November

The Lincolnshire Prairie View School District 103 has announced that law enforcement drills, as required by the School Safety Drill Act, will be conducted at Daniel Wright Junior High School, Half Day School, and Laura B. Sprague School on...

WAIS hosts family diversity night celebrating Hispanic heritage

The Westminster Academy of International Studies (WAIS) recently hosted “WAIS Family Diversity Night” as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Cybersecurity remains priority as schools stress need for vigilance

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month concludes, school districts are emphasizing the importance of protecting critical information systems to ensure uninterrupted education.

Westminster Public Schools seeks input on upcoming mandatory student cell phone policy

Dr. Jeni Gotto, Superintendent of Westminster Public Schools, has informed the school community about a new Colorado state law that will require all public school districts to develop and implement their own student cell phone policies by July 1,...

Lake Zurich Middle School South announces dates for "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Lake Zurich Middle School South will stage the musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" as its fall production.

Grayslake Central High School continues Veterans Day tradition honoring local service members

Each November, Grayslake Central High School hosts its annual Veterans Day Assembly and Breakfast.

Diamond Lake School District shares October updates on academics and community events

The Diamond Lake School District 76 has released the October edition of its Diamond Edge Newsletter, providing updates and information for families in the district.

Collinsville High seeks votes for chance at $5,000 IHSA athletic grant

Collinsville High School is seeking support from the community to win a $5,000 grant through an Illinois High School Association (IHSA) contest sponsored by COUNTRY Financial.

Coalers to host soccer sectional championship and football playoff games Saturday

Coalers will host two major athletic events on Saturday, November 1.

Coal City students learn fire safety from local firefighters during prevention month

In October, which is recognized as Fire Safety and Fire Prevention Month in remembrance of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, students in Coal City Community Unit School District 1 participated in fire safety education with local firefighters.

Coalers boys soccer wins regional championship in shootout