Lake County Gazette

Grayslake North High School welcomed students back for the 2025–26 school year on Wednesday, August 13. The start of the new academic year was marked by students reconnecting with friends and engaging in new classes.

The school introduced this year’s theme, “Do Something That Brings You Joy!” Staff greeted students at the entrances with cheers and high-fives. Activities throughout the day included games and classic challenges such as tug-of-war and Twister on the football field.

“This is the kind of start we strive for—joyful, welcoming, and filled with possibility,” said Principal Dr. Jim Roscoe. “We’re proud of the positive energy our students and staff brought this week, and we are beyond excited for all the adventures this year will bring.”

Grayslake North is part of Grayslake Community High School District 127, which also includes Grayslake Central High School in Lake County (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). The district has a teaching staff of 195, with an average salary of $79,647 before pension contributions; nearly 60 percent are women, and none have more than ten absences per year (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). According to state data, the student population is 58.5 percent White, 25 percent Hispanic, 7.2 percent Asian, and 4.3 percent Black (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). In 2020, district spending reached $31,874 per student for a total budget of over $88 million (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).