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LFCDS to Host "Explore Boarding School" Event

This Wednesday, May 3, LFCDS is offering families the opportunity to meet with admissions staff from 10 top schools located on the East Coast with its “Explore Boarding School” event.
RBSC Results

Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Robbie Bermingham Speaking Contest!

1st Place: Noah, Body Image
2nd Place: Hunter, The Extremes of Artificial Intelligence
3rd Place: Vismaya, Unconscious Bias: The Lies We Tell Ourselves
Deer Path Art League Emerging Artists Exhibit

LFCDS student artwork is on display at the Starbucks Reserve through this Sunday, April 30th. Go check it out!
RBSC Finalists

Congratulations to our 2023 Robbie Bermingham Speaking Contest finalists!
2023 Scientist-in-Residence Day

We're so grateful to Colleen Barkley and a team of landscape architects from Mariani Landscape for sharing their expertise as our 2022-23 Scientists in Residence! Our student learned about vegetable gardening, pollinators, and landscape design throughout an entire day of innovative programming.
Volunteer Appreciation Week

In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, North Chicago Community Partners (NCCP) recognized LFCDS faculty and student volunteers who have served a collective total of 884 hours supporting the needs of D187 students since 2013.
Symphonic Band Plays at Chicago Wolves' Game

The Symphonic Band was in tune with the Wolves’ howling comeback on Sunday!
Learning and Teaching in the Age of AI

Under the leadership of David Muniz, Director of Technology, LFCDS hosted area educators on campus yesterday for a conference about the impact of artificial intelligence on teaching and learning.
March Madness

Our Upper School teachers schooled the competition in March Madness!
Calling All Superheroes!

Saving the day one bid at a time! The 41st Annual LFCDS Auction was a huge success thanks to our incredible community of caped crusaders. Thank you to everyone who joined us in this heroic effort, including our super co-chairs Avery Keller and Jennifer Neighbours!
Alumni-Led Innovation Design Challenge

Changemakers unite! LFCDS alumni challenged current Upper School students to make a difference in the first-ever Alumni-Led Innovation Design Challenge. Over a dozen groups participated in the challenge and created solutions to address global issues ranging from poverty to animal welfare.
Faculty/Staff Hit 100% Participation in the Annual Giving Fund

When 100% of faculty/staff participate in the Annual Giving Fund, we wear jeans and green (and blue..and grey..and white…) on Friday. Which class will join us next?
LFCDS x Forrestal Elementary

Requesting a fly-by! Mr. Melton led a delegation of LFCDS volunteers to Forrestal where they made paper airplanes with our friends from North Chicago Community Partners.
Stewart Dixon '79 Visits LFCDS

Stewart Dixon '79, alum, former parent, and the founder and managing partner of VentureDNA, visited our Innovation Space to speak with Upper School students participating in the Alumni-Led Innovation Design Challenge. His guidance was greatly appreciated as he provided insights to enhance their designs and pitches. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Dixon for his time and effort in mentoring our students.
NIMCon Solo and Ensemble Contest

Congratulations to the 44 Upper School band and chorus students who performed at the NIMCon Solo and Ensemble Contest this weekend. These young musicians did a sensational job representing LFCDS, and over half walked away with Division II, Division I, and Division I+ ratings!
Ellis Island Simulation

Last week, students in Grade 4 participated in the annual simulation where they learn about the experience of immigrants coming through Ellis Island. We extend our gratitude to members of the LFCDS faculty and parent volunteers who make the event possible!
Mr. Kuriyama and Gerald Finzi

Congratulations to Zen Kuriyama, Choral Director and General Music Teacher, who has been invited by the Department of Music at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland to talk on his academic specialty, Gerald Finzi.
February House Event

Beating cabin fever one House event at a time!
Reading Buddies

Students in Grade 8 visited the SK classrooms this week to read with their book buddies!
Chinese New Year

Upper School Manadarin students celebrated the Chinese New Year with homemade chicken dumplings!