MAY | JUNE 2022
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Lake Forest Elementary School District 67
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THREE DISTRICTS, ONE VISION
Superintendents Montgomery and Leali on Why the ‘Portrait’ Initiative Is so Important
Members of the Portrait of a Learner Design Team discuss traits that District 65, 67, and 115 students will need to be successful in their future lives.
Superintendents Matthew Montgomery, of Districts 67 and 115, and Lisa Leali, of District 65, say the new Portrait of a Learner “is just the beginning of the exciting work ahead for our Districts.”
A NOTE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT
‘Our Students Are Moving Forward — Learning, Achieving, and Growing’
Board President Justin Engelland
District 67 Board President Justin Engelland celebrates the "many highlights" of the 2021-2022 school year.
PRINCIPAL MATTERS
Checking in at Deer Path
Megan Eigenrauch, from left, with Sam Paulsen and Tom Herion serve up floats during Teacher Appreciation Week.
With Principal Tom Herion’s departure, Deer Path Middle School is welcoming two new principals for the coming school year. Megan Eigenrauch, an associate principal, will lead DPM grades five and six and Sam Paulsen, also currently an associate principal, will be principal for grades seven and eight. The three school leaders shared reflections and plans with Insight.
Checking in at Cherokee
Cherokee students enjoying Field Day, sponsored by the APT.
Cherokee Elementary is saying “farewell” to Principal Chad Prosen and “hello” to incoming Principal Kate Cavanaugh. Here’s what they shared with Insight.
Checking in at Everett
Everett Principal Renée Fitzsimmons joins Principal for a Day Joey Cox.
With a new school year on the way, Everett Principal Renée Fitzsimmons tells Insight what was great about this year and what she’s looking forward to.
Checking in at Sheridan
Principal Susan Milsk joins a pizza party with (from left) Thea Mackey, Taitum Williams, and Lucy Wilson.
With the 2021-22 school year over, and a new school year on the horizon, Sheridan Principal Susan Milsk takes a moment to reflect - and look ahead.
NEW CHAPTERS
192 Eighth-Graders Graduate from Deer Path
DPM’s Class of 2022. Credit: Cecily George Photography.
Deer Path Middle School graduation “was a huge success,” said Principal Tom Herion, as 192 students received diplomas and are now headed to high school.
District Honors 13 Retirees and Spotlight on Excellence Award Winners
District 67 bid farewell to 13 retiring staff members and celebrated Spotlight on Excellence award winners at its annual Year-End Celebration.
LOOKING AHEAD
Deer Path Rolls Out Red Carpet for Incoming Students
Associate Principal Megan Eigenrauch celebrates Buddy Day with, front from left to right, Nicky Schnack, Luca Federighi and Nick Montanari and back, left to right, Julia Pelser, Ruby Aziz, Simran Karnani, and Kai Tucker.
Deer Path Middle School students welcomed incoming fifth-graders last month on the annual Buddy Day.
What’s for Lunch? LET’S TALK Session Explores District Food Service
Superintendent Montgomery moderates a panel discussion at a recent LET’S TALK event featuring Quest Food Management Services.
Food service in District 67 — and what students and families can expect next school year — were in the spotlight at the May 3.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
APT School’s Out Drive Collects 3,712 Pounds of Food
Fourth-grader Riley Lockhart helped sort collected food items at CROYA on May 20.
District 67 students and their families donated more than 3,712 pounds of food to the North Chicago Community Partners (NCCP) food pantry through the APT-led School’s Out Food Drive.
STUDENTS IN ACTION
'Rockin’ 67' Blues Finally Debuts at DPM
DPM Orchestra Instructors and Directors Sarah Truding (left) and Diane Rener greet composer Bob Phillips.
It happened a little later than planned - but in May, the Deer Path Middle School Orchestra finally debuted Rockin' 67 Blues, a signature piece of music created by composer Bob Phillips.
DPM Spring Musical Returns With ‘Matilda JR’
The Deer Path Middle School cast of “Matilda The Musical JR” included (from left) Lauren Hansen (as Miss Honey), Thomas Hamming (as Michael), Lily Kienzle (as Mrs. Wormwood), and Mickey Johnson (as Rudolfo).
Some 45 students in fifth- through eighth-grades helped stage the Brainstormers’ spring musical “Matilda The Musical JR” at Deer Path Middle School last month.
CROYA
CROYA Hosts Largest-Ever Donut Cup
CROYA’s 19th Annual Middle School Donut Cup Floor Hockey event had scores of participants.
CROYA, which celebrated its 42nd birthday on June 6, is ready for summer. Here’s a look at recent news and upcoming events from the organization, which serves Lake Forest and Lake Bluff middle school and high school students.