Celebrating Progress and Paving the Way for Student Success

Dear Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood Communities:

As the saying goes, “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end,” and so it is with students in Districts 67 and 115. Our fourth graders progress to the middle school in the fall, graduating Deer Path Middle School eighth-graders now become the Lake Forest High School Class of 2027, and the LFHS Class of 2023 prepares to step into new roles at the colleges, universities, and careers of their choice.

Overall, our 2022-2023 school year was marked by progress. With the engagement and input of hundreds of individuals in our communities, we placed the finishing touches on new five-year strategic plans in District 67 and 115. This summer, our leadership team is creating action plans and metrics that will allow us to realize and measure growth as we work to achieve the goals outlined in our new plans.

All of this sets the stage for increased academic achievement and enhanced student support in the 2023-2024 school year. We are singularly focused on our students and what they need to reach their fullest potential. The work ahead will take collaboration among our staff, families, and community partners.

During the summer months, you will also see maintenance and construction work underway in both Districts. We will conduct a Health and Life Safety survey of our facilities in District 67, while also working on accessibility enhancements and expanded instructional spaces at Cherokee Elementary School. In District 115, our summer improvement work, begun in 2022, will continue. Planning is also underway for infrastructure improvements that will be funded by the referendum. We recently introduced our community-based Capital Projects Advisory Committee. This small group of experts will provide important consultation as we plan and execute referendum projects. You can read more in our Facilities and Finance section on page 4. Our sincere thanks to the Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood communities for your support of our school buildings now and in the future.

Looking ahead, our commitment to you remains the same. We will continue to provide timely, relevant, open communication. When questions arise, you can always reach out to me or either of your Board Presidents. Together, we will forge a path that leads to further growth and student success.

Sincerely,

ALUMNI: BUILDING