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LFCDS x Forrestal Elementary

Upper Schoolers partnered with second graders from Forrestal Elementary to create their own photobooths using Makey Makey kits.
Announcing Our Next Head of Upper School

LFCDS is excited to announce our next Head of Upper School; Mr. Steve Robnick
Nan Caldwell Receives AATSP Recognition

Congratulations to Nan Caldwell, World Language Department Head, Spanish Teacher, and Community Service Coordinator, for being recognized by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish & Portuguese (AATSP) for all of the ways in which she promotes the study and teaching of Spanish here at LFCDS.
Leadership Lessons: A New Path to Leadership

We're proud that LFCDS has educators recognized nationally for their contributions to independent education and school management. Check out the article (which appeared as "Rising Above" in the Winter 2023 issue of Independent School) authored by Ted Stewart, Director of Student Programs and Engagement, and former Head of School, Joy Hurd, on the topic of shared leadership lessons from the pandemic.

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Annual Mobile Makerspace Award

Greg McDonough, Sara Walsh, and David Muniz represented LFCDS and accepted an award from Pillars Community Health-Constance Morris House for creating an annual mobile makerspace for children in shelters.
Grade 8 Volleyball Takes First Place

Congratulations to our Grade 8 Volleyball Team who are the 2022 NICC Volleyball Champions!
2022 Boarding School Fair

Join us on October 6 as more than 75 boarding schools from around the country gather on the Lake Forest Country Day School campus for the annual Independent Boarding School Fair!
Curious John

“Knowing and loving every student,” Melton says. “Those words aren’t in our mission, but they’re woven into them.”
LFCDS x LFOLA

On Friday, August 26, LFCDS faculty and staff participated in a community service opportunity with Lake Forest Open Lands.
Community Conversation with Chicago Psychotherapy PLLC

In light of last week’s shooting in Highland Park, LFCDS has partnered with Lake Forest Academy and Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, our independent school neighbors in town, to sponsor a presentation from Chicago Psychotherapy, PLLC.
Greg McDonough Featured on Lifewire

Greg McDonough, Innovation Space Coordinator at LFCDS, was recently quoted in an article on Lifewire—a technology information and advice website.
'21-'22 Yvonne Banks Caring Teacher Award

The LFCDS Parent Association honored Sue Buhrmester (1st STEP) and James Sullivan (Grade 6 Science) with this year's Yvonne Banks Caring Teacher award.