Lake County Gazette

Lake Forest Schools have announced that the Lake Forest High School (LFHS) Pitch Night will occur on May 22. During this event, select Business Incubator teams will present their startup ideas in a format reminiscent of the television show "Shark Tank."

According to Lake Forest Schools, the LFHS Pitch Night 2025 will feature student business teams from the junior-level Business Incubator course competing for $12,000 in prize funding provided by the LFHS Foundation Partnership. The event offers opportunities for students to attract private investors and advance to the senior-level Business Accelerator course. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the incubator program, where students develop real-world business skills under the guidance of teachers, mentors, and local professionals.

The Lake Forest High School Foundation (LFHS) supports educational initiatives at Lake Forest High School through grants that benefit students, faculty, and staff. Since its inception in 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. According to its website, it collaborates with teachers, students, and administrators to review grant applications and allocate resources. Funding is bolstered by community donations, local business partnerships, and events like the annual spring luncheon. Grants have facilitated 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. It serves grades 9–12 with approximately 95% of its students pursuing higher education. The school promotes personalized instruction within a collaborative environment and serves communities including Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood under the motto "Pursuits become habits," according to Lake Forest Schools.

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 serves around 1,500 students from Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood. According to Lake Forest Schools, the district offers diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, career pathways, and community service opportunities. Its curriculum includes advanced placement courses and specialized electives alongside athletics, performing arts programs, and various clubs. Feeder schools include Deer Path Middle School and Lake Bluff Middle School among others.