D117 Families, Students, and Staff,
This is the January edition of a monthly update wherein you will receive timely reminders, links for upcoming events, and news from Community High School District #117. We promise to keep this to a 5 minute read (or less!)!
1. Mr. Salaban & Ms. Jarosz: Staff Role Models of Our D117 Portrait of a Graduate on D117 Day!
Each year on January 17, we celebrate “D117 Day”! This year, I am thrilled to highlight two exceptional District 117 educators who truly embody our D117 Portrait of a Graduate. This feature, the first of a regular quarterly series, focuses on LCHS Social Studies Teacher Alex Jarosz and ACHS CTE Teacher Jon Salaban. I was honored to sit down and interview both of them in their classrooms yesterday. Through their unique approaches and dedication, they serve as shining examples of the competencies we aim to instill in all of our students by the time they graduate! Click here to read about Mr. Salaban & Ms. Jarosz!
2. Directions for E-Learning Day When Required Due to Weather
As we head into late January and February, it is timely for us to again remind you that if we do need to cancel in-person instruction due to hazardous weather, we will pivot to an E-Learning day. Be sure to take your chromebook home every night. If we have an E-Learning Day, students are expected to follow the directions listed at this link. Finally, if you are interested in what we consider when deciding whether to call an E-Learning day, you can review this decision making process here.
3. 2025-2026 School Calendar Posted
The School Board has approved the school calendar for next school year. You can view it now at this link.
4. Winter Edition of Connections Magazine Published
The winter edition of our community magazine called Connections is now available for pickup, home delivery, or viewing online. This edition includes articles on the “Communicates” competency from our D117 Portrait of a Graduate (p.14), AP Honor Roll Distinction for both schools (p.15), math fair (p.16), LCHS guest author event & Fall Play (p.15 & 19), IDSA Student Leadership Conference (p.19), Homecoming (p.17), Fine Arts updates from both schools, our winter sports wrap-ups (p.20 & 21), and our regular columns from Dr. Berrie and Ms. Bowen (p.16 & 18). If you haven't picked up a paper copy, all of the back issues are available online in three formats: PDF Download , Flipbook, & Website .
5. Looking for detailed information specific to ACHS or LCHS?
You can view Dr. Berrie and Ms. Bowen’s super informative weekly updates in your email inbox and anytime on our websites at the very first link on the top left of the menu bar titled “Quick Links” OR just click here for ACHS or here for LCHS !
Have a question or topic for our February update?
If you have a question or topic you would like us to include in our February update, please feel free to share your idea with our superintendent, Dr. Jeff Feucht via email (jeff.feucht@chsd117.org) or via phone (direct line: 847.838.7679).