Lake County Gazette

Lake Zurich Middle School South will stage the musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" as its fall production. The event involves nearly 80 students in various roles, according to an announcement from the school.

The performances are scheduled for Thursday, November 20, and Friday, November 21, at 7:00 p.m., with a matinee on Saturday, November 22, at 2:00 p.m. All shows will take place at Middle School South.

Tickets are available for $8 for general admission and $10 for reserved seating. They can be purchased in advance or at the door.

"Nearly 80 students are involved in bringing this timeless and hilarious show to life. It’s sure to delight audiences of all ages—don’t miss your chance to support these talented students and enjoy a great performance!" the school stated.

Lake Zurich Middle School South is part of Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95, which serves several schools in Lake County including Isaac Fox Elementary School, Lake Zurich High School, Lake Zurich Middle School - North Campus, May Whitney Elementary School, Sarah Adams Elementary School, Seth Paine Elementary School, and Spencer Loomis Elementary School (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).

The district's student population is predominantly White at 78.5 percent; other demographics include 1.3 percent Black students, 7.5 percent Hispanic students, and 9.5 percent Asian students (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).

There are a total of 403 teachers in the district earning an average salary of $76,420 before pension contributions; women make up 77.5 percent of the teaching staff while men account for 22.5 percent. No teachers have more than ten absences in a school year (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).

In terms of finances, Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 spent $24,707 per student in 2020 with total expenditures reaching $136,949,848 (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).