Lake County Gazette

Lake Forest Elementary School District 67 has announced a virtual information session for parents and guardians of incoming kindergarteners on January 14, 2025. The session will provide details about the kindergarten programs at Sheridan, Everett, and Cherokee Elementary Schools.

According to Lake Forest Schools, Sheridan Elementary School was established in 1956 and serves students in grades Pre-K through 4. It is located at 1360 N. Sheridan Rd., Lake Forest, IL, with an enrollment of 216 students. The school features "Spark" the Shark as its mascot and royal blue and red as its school colors. Ms. Susan Milsk is the principal, and the school operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Everett Elementary School was established in 1914 and rebuilt in 1957. It serves students in grades K-4 with an enrollment of 362. Located at 1111 Everett School Rd., Lake Forest, IL, the school features an eagle as its mascot and red and white as its school colors. Mrs. Megan Eigenrauch is the principal, with operating hours from Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Cherokee Elementary School was established in 1962 and serves students in grades K-4 with an enrollment of 325. It is located at 475 E. Cherokee Rd., Lake Forest, IL, represented by "Champ" the Cheetah as its mascot and navy blue and gold as its colors. Dr. Kate Cavanaugh is the principal; the school operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Lake Forest Elementary School District 67 serves approximately 1,600 students across grades Pre-K through eight. The district includes three elementary schools—Cherokee Elementary (K-4), Everett Elementary (K-4), and Sheridan Elementary (Pre-K-4)—as well as Deer Path Middle School (grades five through eight). Known for innovative instructional practices, District 67 emphasizes inclusive education and personalized learning experiences that support academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development. The district’s mission is to inspire and empower students to maximize growth while cultivating respect for others within a dynamic, safe learning environment.