Remembering History

Lancers can connect with 9/11 history through interactive exhibits.

In observance of the 25th anniversary of September 11th, the Lake Park High School libraries are hosting the "Anniversary Digital Learning Experience," brought to the school through a direct partnership with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.

Students visiting the library during the day-long exhibit are engaging with history through two primary features:

• First-Person Documentary: A 30-minute film highlighting personal stories from the attacks and their immediate aftermath, featuring perspectives from a survivor, an NYPD first responder, and individuals who lost family members on 9/11. View the documentary trailer.
• Historical Poster Walk: A curated display of 14 large-scale posters throughout the library chronicling the key events and historical context of September 11th.

To complement the event, faculty members have also been provided with targeted lesson plans from the museum’s educational bank to guide pre- and post-visit discussions in their classrooms.

This interactive exhibit offers Lake Park students a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the history, personal impact, and enduring legacy of 9/11.

Home Football Schedule Update

September 25 home game moved to Glenbard North due to Presidents Cup.

Lake Park announces an important program update related to scheduled home games the week of Monday, September 21-Friday, September 25, when the District will be closed due to the President’s Cup hosted at Medinah Country Club.

While the Athletic Department operated with the best intentions to host the scheduled football games versus Glenbard North High School despite school being closed, the situation has evolved through ongoing planning with the PGA and law enforcement. Unfortunately, due to the significant impact of onsite parking, traffic, and security restrictions, West Campus will no longer be able to host any home events. 

Lake Park has partnered to move the football games to Glenbard North and appreciates their willingness to host unexpectedly, especially since it is a large undertaking. Please note the revised away schedule:  

Monday, September 21 - JV (6:00 p.m.)

Friday, September 25 - Sophomore/Varsity (4:30 p.m./7:00 p.m.)

Saturday, September 26 - Freshman (9:00 a.m.)

One of our highest priorities is the safety and security of the students, staff, and visitors to our campuses. Reducing the home schedule to only hosting three games this school year was a difficult decision that has been made in the best interest of the school community. 

Lancer families and fans are invited to West Campus Monken Field to enjoy the final home games this season including this week’s series against Wheaton North and the series against Geneva the week of Monday, September 14 culminating in Senior Night on Friday, September 18.

Cal's Angels Pediatric Cancer Foundation

Go GOLD in September to support Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month.

For four school years running, Lake Park High School is proud to be going GOLD with Cal's Angels, a 501(c)(3) pediatric cancer foundation that has provided assistance to many families in our community. Their mission is to grant wishes, raise pediatric cancer awareness, and fund research to help kids fighting cancer.

Throughout this week, Lancer Nation volunteers sold t-shirts at both campuses to raise funds and awareness during the month of September, which is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. There's still time to buy one for only $10.00! Shirts (sizes small - XXXL) will be sold until half time at tonight's varsity game as part of the "Gold Out" game vs. Wheaton North High School.

Thanks to the generosity of Lancer students and staff for raising funds through t-shirt sales to directly benefit Cal’s Angels!

Testing Calendar: Wednesday, September 16

Plan ahead for PreACT testing for grades 9-11; non-attendance day for seniors.

Wednesday, September 16 is a required attendance day for all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Using Chromebooks, students will participate in a digital practice assessment that mirrors the ACT (American College Testing) using a tool developed by Progress Learning. This experience will help Lancers become familiar with the format and content of the test that they will encounter in the spring. The practice tests are designed to offer a realistic preview of the ACT, provide timely feedback about student learning, and support preparation efforts.

Senior students in the Class of 2027 will not attend classes; however, they are strongly encouraged to use that time for postsecondary planning and exploration.

Transportation:

Morning buses will follow their normal route times and return students home after the completion of testing. Other important details:

• Arrive for “Wake the Brain!” activities from 6:52-7:12 a.m. (West) | No zero-period classes
• Arrive for “Wake the Brain!” activities from 7:15-7:45 a.m. (East)
• East Campus students who start their daily schedule at West Campus should report directly to their assigned testing room at East Campus on testing day.
• Technology Center of DuPage (TCD) students will not attend TCD classes on testing day.

Important Reminders:

• Charge Chromebooks fully the night before testing 
• Bring a current photo ID
• Lunch will not be served during the day, but snacks and water will be available in the morning prior to testing.

Lancer Period Bell Schedule

This month's lesson to focus on Postsecondary and Career Exploration (PaCE).

While maintaining the same start and end times for each campus, Lake Park designed a Lancer Period Bell Schedule to allocate 38 minutes for whole-school programming that falls outside the traditional curriculum. The Lancer Period is scheduled approximately once per month on Thursdays. All students and staff are assigned to a designated classroom for the Lancer Period to ensure whole-school participation in each activity. 

During this month’s Lancer Period on Thursday, September 10, teachers will deliver a lesson on the Illinois PaCE (Postsecondary and Career Exploration) Framework. Freshmen will be introduced to SchooLinks, a career and college exploration platform. Students will complete the "Onboarding" activity to connect their interests and strengths to career clusters, careers, and academic programs. Grades 10-12 will be working on other SchooLinks tasks.

Please check in with your child so they can introduce you to this excellent resource. Students can also invite their parents/guardians to create an account to view their student’s progress. Read this document to learn more about how to create a parent/guardian account in SchooLinks.

Postsecondary and Career Exploration aims to help students explore and develop career interests. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the connection between high school coursework, attendance, and grades in relation to future educational plan.

College Application and Financial Aid Webinar

Class of 2027 families are invited to learn about navigating FAFSA and more.

The Career & College Center will launch an informative webinar designed to help Class of 2027 students and families navigate the college application and financial aid process on Thursday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m.

West Campus Career & College Counselor Katie Van will provide an overview of the college application process, share helpful resources available to students and families, and offer guidance to help seniors stay organized and on track throughout the application season.



Families will be sent the link for viewing at your convenience via ParentSquare next week. Additional resources include important information about financial aid, including the FAFSA (Federal Application for Federal Student Aid) and tools to help families better understand and navigate the financial aid process.

47th Annual Lancer Joust

The pagentry returns to West Campus next weekend.

Join the Lake Park High School Marching Band at West Campus on Saturday, September 12 for the 47th Annual Lancer Joust Marching Band Competition.

Lake Park takes great pride in hosting this exceptional music event, a tradition spanning four decades, which invites high school programs throughout the region to showcase the talents and skills of student musicians. Uniquely combining both performance and competition, this annual experience culminates many months of preparation and hard work.

Featuring 18 outstanding bands, the Joust schedule begins with the opening ceremony at 4:30 p.m. The Lake Park Marching Band will conclude the evening's performances at approximately 9:30 p.m. with an exhibition (non-competitive) performance of The Domino Effect.

Joust admission is by ticket only: $15 for adults, $10 for students, seniors, and children 6 and older.

Theatre Department Presents Children's Play
2026-2027 theatre season premieres first production on September 16.

The Lake Park Theatre Department kicks off its 2026-2027 season with the Children’s Play, Bedtime Stories (As Told by Our Dad) (Who Messed Them Up), a fast-paced, comedic play by Ed Monk and published by Concord Theatricals, in which a flustered father hilariously improvises classic fairy tales for his three children. These fairy tales may seem familiar, but not the way Dad tells them! This chaotic and imaginative play puts a twist on the classic bedtime story.

It's Dad’s (senior, PJ Lavery) turn to tell his three rambunctious kids (senior, Olivia Barthel; senior, Delila Garcia; and junior, Finn Rossio) their bedtime stories, but when he gets fuzzy on the details, the classics get creative. A prince (senior, Johnny Henderson) with a snoring problem spices up The Princess and the Pea (featuring senior, Brianna Johnson; freshman, Mia Barthel; and freshman, Savannah Ander). The Boy Who Cried Wolf (featuring junior, Daksh Dhiman; sophomore, Johnny Panzani; and junior, Ly Kaleta) cries “dinosaur” instead, and Rumpelstiltskin (featuring sophomore, Allison Colucci and freshman, Abel Rijesh) helps turn all that pesky gold into straw. Directed by English teacher Sara Keith and featuring a cast of 17 student actors and 20 student crew members working behind the scenes, the Lake Park Theatre Department welcomes the entire community to this family-friendly children’s show.

Adult admission for ages 13 and up is $5. Children 12 and under, senior citizens, and Lake Park students with ID are admitted free. Tickets are sold at the door (cash preferred) for this one-night only performance at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16 in the East Campus Dice Auditorium.

Join the Parent Advisory Committee 
Get involved by attending the first meeting on September 17 at West Campus.

East Campus Principal Dr. Sean Potts and West Campus Principal Dr. Alexia Ellett invite parents/guardians to participate in the upcoming meetings of the Parent Advisory Committee for the 2026-2027 school year. Together they will facilitate meetings from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on the following dates:

Thursday, September 17 | West Campus

Thursday, November 12 | Virtual

Thursday, February 11 | East Campus

Thursday, April 8 | Virtual

Lancer families are encouraged to attend to meet other parents, get questions answered, and discuss important school and District-related information. For the upcoming meeting, Director of Postsecondary Learning and Innovation, Loukia Mastrodimos, will be presenting about Career & College pathways and endorsements. Please provide your contact information and indicate how these meetings can work best for you!

FirstView Bus Tracking App

Download the mobile app for live bus tracking.


In continued partnership with First Student, the District’s transportation provider, Lake Park is pleased to provide Lancer families information about FirstView®, a bus tracking and communications app for your smartphone or desktop.

Visit www.myfirstview.com to download the app, and create a new account. Last month, Lancer families electronically received the required 5-digit District code and the step-by-step registration guide. The information is available to any student assigned to a bus route; however, there is no obligation to register. Some of the benefits and features include live tracking, predictive stop arrival times, custom alerts and messages, multi-stop view and secure and easy access.

Community Connection
Survey Says: Join the Rotary Family Feud Fundraiser on September 19.

The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club invites you to its Family Feud Game Night on Saturday, September 19 at the Bloomingdale Park District JRC. The evening will feature Family Feud-style competition, great food, raffles, wine tasting, a Wine & Spirit Pull, and free child care. Proceeds from the event will support the Rotary Club's ongoing service projects and charitable initiatives that benefit our community and beyond.

Join in the fun while supporting the Rotary Club's mission of service above self. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with games beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and include entertainment, food, raffles, wine tasting, and a Wine & Spirit Pull. Visit portal.clubrunner.ca/2360.