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Summer construction is officially underway in both districts. View D115 referendum updates and D67 construction updates here!

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Lake Forest was recently ranked No. 6 on Chicago Magazine’s list of the Best Suburbs to Live In. Using 2024 and 2025 school rankings as part of its evaluation, the magazine highlighted Lake Forest High School’s No. 1 ranking among Lake County public high schools in 2024, along with a 98% graduation rate and strong college-going outcomes. The piece also mentioned that in 2025, Sheridan and Everett Elementary Schools were also recognized among the top in the county.

Lake Forest High School is seeking an Alumni Coordinator to help strengthen and grow connections within our Scout alumni community.

Read the community update from the board president here. 

Lake Forest, IL – Lake Forest School Districts 67 and 115 will recommend Mr. Joseph Blanchette for approval as the next Director of Safety and Security at the District 115 Board of Education meeting on May 12 and the District 67 Board of Education meeting on May 19. Pending approval by both Boards, Mr. Blanchette would begin his role on July 1, 2026, reporting to Chief Operating Officer Dr. Jennifer Hermes.

Lake Forest School District 67 has once again been recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants as one of the Best Communities for Music Education, marking the seventh consecutive year earning this distinction.

This episode of Beyond the Budget takes a closer look at how Business Services supports the day-to-day operations that keep schools running smoothly across Lake Forest School Districts 67 and 115. Dr. Jennifer Hermes, Chief Operating Officer, is joined by Whitney Draegert, Director of Business Operations, and Dan Mortensen, Director of Facilities, to highlight the essential systems and services behind the scenes. Together, they illustrate how Business Services supports students, staff, and families by managing the many moving parts of school operations, ensuring that learning remains the central focus.

This episode of Beyond the Budget highlights how the district’s budget comes together through the partnership of Fiscal Services and Human Resources. Join Brittany Tjardes, CPA, Director of Fiscal Services, and Dr. Phil Georgia, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, as they explain how enrollment, staffing, salaries, and benefits shape financial planning, with thoughtful decisions that keep students at the center of every choice.