Lake County Gazette

Lake Forest School District 67 has announced the reopening of Everett School’s Sensory Garden. The garden, which includes a sensory walk and fairy garden, was made possible through a grant from The Spirit of 67 Foundation and support from Gardening2Grow, the Everett Garden Club, and Mariani Landscape.

According to Lake Forest School D67, the sensory garden at Everett School is dedicated to former Principal Renee Fitzsimmons for her efforts in revitalizing the space. Contributions were acknowledged from Mariani Landscape President Johannes Louwers and a parent committee that included Katherine Hensley, Shelly Marks, Brandi Verceles, Christina Kennette, and Colleen Weidmann. These individuals played a key role in organizing the reopening celebration.

The Spirit of 67 Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 1985 with the mission of funding educational enrichment within Lake Forest School District 67. It supports Cherokee, Everett, Sheridan Elementary Schools, and Deer Path Middle School by raising funds through donations and events to provide educational opportunities beyond standard school funding. According to its website, since its inception, the foundation has funded nearly 800 grants totaling over $6.5 million.

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Everett Elementary School serves students in grades K-4 with an enrollment of 362. Located at 1111 Everett School Rd., Lake Forest, IL, it features the eagle as its mascot and red and white as its school colors. Mrs. Megan Eigenrauch is currently serving as principal.

Lake Forest Elementary School District 67 serves approximately 1,600 students across grades Pre-K through 8. 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 (5-8). Known for its innovative instructional practices, District 67 emphasizes inclusive education and personalized learning experiences.