Lake County Gazette

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 has announced that students can now access resources and strategies shared during the recent ACT Information Night. These resources include test-day tips, scoring guidance, and preparation support from school staff.

According to Lake Forest High School (LFHS), an ACT Information Night was held on November 6, where Assistant Principal Frank Lesniak and RTI/MTSS Coordinator David Hain presented strategies to help students prepare for the ACT. The session addressed expectations before, during, and after test day, methods to improve scores, and various supports provided by LFHS, such as free prep classes and individualized guidance. Presentation slides and a recording are available for those who could not attend.

The district also detailed the assessment schedule for 2025–2026. This includes PreACT 8 and 9, Practice ACT, PSAT/NMSQT, the ACT for juniors, and College Board Advanced Placement (AP) exams scheduled from May 4–15, 2026. Students are required to register through AP Classroom, create College Board accounts, and pay for exams via Revtrak by November 9, 2025. Late fees apply for payments made after this date. Financial assistance is available for eligible students with partial refunds offered for cancellations until March 12, 2026. Additional national ACT and SAT testing dates are available at LFHS and other locations with guidance on testing accommodations provided by the district.

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Lake Forest Elementary School District 67 serves approximately 1,600 students in grades Pre-K through eight across three elementary schools—Cherokee Elementary (K-4), Everett Elementary (K-4), Sheridan Elementary (Pre-K-4)—and Deer Path Middle School (5-8). The district is recognized for its innovative instructional practices emphasizing inclusive education and personalized learning experiences that support academic growth as well as social-emotional development.

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 caters to about 1,500 students in grades nine through twelve from Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood. The district offers a broad curriculum including advanced placement courses, electives in various fields such as athletics and performing arts along with clubs and career pathways while focusing on social-emotional growth and community service. Over 95% of its graduates pursue higher education. Feeder schools include Deer Path Middle School along with Lake Bluff Middle School and local private institutions. Both Districts 115 and 67 share services like administration to enhance efficiency according to Lake Forest Schools.