Lake County Gazette

Lake Forest Schools announced that the Lake Forest High School Foundation (LFHS) awarded four new grants and one standing grant on Grant Day, March 14, 2025. The announcement was made in a press release.

According to Lake Forest Schools, the LFHS awarded four new grants and renewed one existing grant, in addition to funding two out-of-cycle grants earlier this year. This brings the total investment in educational initiatives to $118,000.

The LFHS provides funding for educational initiatives at Lake Forest High School through grants supporting students, faculty, and staff. Since 2002, the foundation has awarded over 290 grants totaling more than $2.2 million for projects such as Makerspace, Business Incubator, and 21st-century learning labs. It works with teachers, students, and administrators to review grant applications and allocate resources. Funding is supported by community donations, local business partnerships, and events like the annual spring luncheon. Grants have contributed to technology upgrades, collaborative learning spaces, and various academic and extracurricular programs at the school.

Lake Forest High School was established in 1935 as a public secondary school in Lake Forest, Illinois, serving grades 9–12. Approximately 95% of its students pursue higher education, supported by personalized instruction and a collaborative school environment. The school emphasizes mutual respect, high expectations, and a sense of belonging. It serves the communities of Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood with the motto "Pursuits become habits."

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 serves approximately 1,500 students from Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood in grades 9–12. The district offers a range of academic programs, extracurricular activities, career pathways, and community service opportunities. Its curriculum includes advanced placement courses, specialized electives, and access to athletics, performing arts, and various clubs. Feeder schools include Deer Path Middle School, Lake Bluff Middle School, and several private and parochial schools in the area.