Lake County Gazette

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 has announced that the Lake Forest High School (LFHS) Band will host a Halloween concert titled "The Hero’s Journey" for the community on October 30, 2025.

According to Lake Forest Community High School District 115, the LFHS Halloween Band Concert is scheduled for Thursday, October 30, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Raymond Moore Auditorium. The event will feature music from popular stories of courage such as "Wednesday," "Harry Potter," and "Wicked," exploring themes of bravery and facing fears. Children are encouraged to attend in costume and participate in a parade on stage, with each participant receiving a commemorative prize. Admission to the concert is free.

The Lake Forest High School Music Department offers performing ensembles and classes aimed at developing responsibility, leadership, musicianship, self-discipline, and professionalism while encouraging lifelong participation in music. Students can access the 2025-2026 course guide and stay informed through regular newsletters, including choir editions from January, March, and September, and band notes from March and April 2025.

Lake Forest High School was founded in 1935 as a public secondary school in Lake Forest, Illinois. It serves grades 9–12 for students from Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood. Located at 1285 N. McKinley Road, the suburban campus is home to the Scouts with royal blue and gold as its colors. The school emphasizes academic excellence with about 95% of students pursuing higher education. Its culture values mutual respect, collaboration, and personal support with strong ties between students and faculty. Recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2021, it carries the motto "Abeunt Studia in Mores," or "pursuits become habits."

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 serves approximately 1,500 students in grades 9–12 from Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood. The district provides a wide curriculum with advanced placement courses, electives, athletics, performing arts clubs, career pathways while also emphasizing social-emotional growth and community service. More than 95% of students pursue higher education after graduation. Feeder schools include Deer Path Middle School, Lake Bluff Middle School along with local private and parochial schools. Districts 115 and Districts 67 share services such as administration finance human resources technology special education to improve efficiency reduce costs.