Lake County Gazette

Lake Forest Schools announced that the Lake Forest High School (LFHS) Foundation will host its 15th annual spring luncheon at Knollwood Club on Friday, May 2. The announcement was made in a press release.

According to Lake Forest Schools, this year's event will feature Harlan Cohen, a New York Times bestselling author known for "The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College" and other works. With over one million copies in print, his books cover various topics related to student life. Tickets and raffle entries are available for parents, alumni, and community members.

The Lake Forest High School Foundation 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. Grants have contributed to technology upgrades, collaborative learning spaces, and various academic and extracurricular programs at the school.

Lake Forest High School, established in 1935, is 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.

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 and Lake Bluff Middle School.