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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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?
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, 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.
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!
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!
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.
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