Lake County School District 7

Join Ms. Jen, Mr. Johnson, and Jamie Bertrand for an exciting evening of learning and fun at the historic Alger Theater as we celebrate National Migratory Bird Day! The festivities kick off Saturday, October 3rd at 6:00 PM with fascinating bird and migration facts presented by our hosts, followed by a special screening of Illumination's animated hit, Migration, at 7:00 PM. Admission is FREE for the first 66 people, so be sure to arrive early to claim your spot! Plus, guests get a free coloring book and educational materials to take home after the movie. We can't wait to see you there!

Harvest Festival Updates!! The Lakeview FFA Harvest Festival is quickly approaching on October 24–25, and we are excited to share several updates and additions to this year’s event! 🎃 Pumpkins Are Here! Thanks to the generous donation of more than 100 pumpkins, pumpkins will be available for purchase during the Harvest Festival for just $0.60 per pound. All proceeds will go directly toward supporting the Lakeview FFA Ag Farm and improvements to our pumpkin patch. 🎨 K–6th Grade Coloring Contest We are excited to offer a coloring contest for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade! Lakeview FFA member Carter Carlson digitally drew this page! All LCSD7 K-6th graders will be receiving the coloring pages very soon, in the next couple of weeks by their teachers. • Coloring pages are due October 22 • Completed pages may be turned in to Kaylie Stevenson or DeNae Simms • The Top 3 winners will be announced during the Harvest Festival.Each winner will receive a FREE pumpkin! 🌶️ Chili Cook-Off — Saturday, October 24 Do you have a favorite chili recipe? Enter our Chili Cook-Off and put your recipe to the test! Please see the flyer for complete details and registration information. Activities Throughout the Weekend There will be something for everyone, including: 🐐 Petting Zoo 🎪 Jump Houses 🎃 Pumpkin Launch 🌾 Hay Maze 🎨 Face Painting 🛍️ Local Vendor Fair 🌸 Floral Arrangement Classes 🌽 Cornhole Tournament 🍕 Food & Drinks …and much more! October 24–25 | Lakeview FFA Ag Farm 95230 Stock Drive Admission: $10 per person. $10 off for families of 4 or more. Children 5 and under are FREE We look forward to welcoming our community for a fun-filled weekend!

Lakeview FFA is kicking off our exciting weekend with a Haunted Maze & Movie Night at the Ag Farm! Friday, October 23 6–9 PM Lakeview FFA Ag Farm - Address on Flyer • Haunted Maze — $10 entry • Come in costume! We’ll have a prize for the Best Costume! • Food, drinks & treats available 🍕🍭 AKP Pizza Smokehouse 🥤 Honey Bee Mobile Bar — Dirty Sodas 🍿🍫 Lakeview FFA concessions 🎬 Then settle in for a FREE showing of Hocus Pocus at 7 PM! Bring your friends, bring the family, and come ready for a spooky night at the farm! We’re excited to kick off our weekend of fall fun with you! More weekend event details coming soon! 🎃

Movie on the DMS Lawn TONIGHT!!! Come join us for some family fun as we enjoy Meet the Robinsons together! Food trucks start serving at 6:30 pm and the movie starts at 7:00. Drinks, candy, popcorn, and cotton candy available for purchase from our various school groups. It is gonna be a fun night made even better if YOU join us!

⚽ GIRLS SOCCER HYPE NIGHT! ⚽

Get ready to CAMO UP and bring the energy!

TONIGHT — September 15
4:30 PM
LHS Soccer Field
THEME: CAMO

Come out, wear your camo, and support our Lady Honkers against Illinois Valley as we get loud, show our school spirit, and cheer on our girls!

No tienes que lidiar con los momentos estresantes de la vida a solas. Acompáñanos en Lakeview High School el 29 de septiembre a las 5:30 PM para conocer todo sobre YouthLine: un valioso recurso de apoyo tanto para jóvenes como para padres.

¿Qué hay para ti?

🍕 Cena gratis (¡olvídate de cocinar!)

🧸 Cuidado de niños gratis (¡trae a los más pequeños!)

💡 Información y apoyo para guiar a tus hijos y navegar la vida adolescente

¡Marca tu calendario, trae tu apetito y ven con un amigo! ¡Esperamos verte allí!

Stress happens... but free food makes it better! 🍕🎨

You don’t have to tackle life’s stressful moments alone. Come hang out with us at Lakeview High School on September 29th at 5:30 PM to learn all about YouthLine—a powerful support resource for both teens and parents.

What’s in it for you?

🍕 Free Dinner (no cooking required!)

🧸 Free Childcare (bring the little ones along!)

💡 Great Info & Support for navigating teen life & parenting

Mark your calendar, bring your appetite, and bring a friend! We can't wait to see you there!

Dear Families,

Again, we sincerely apologize for the disruption to school for our Preschool through 2nd grade students today. We greatly appreciate the support, patience, and understanding you have shown our school community throughout this unexpected situation.

The City has repaired the broken pipe, and we have completed the cleanup of the flooded areas of the building. We are pleased to let you know that school will be back in session tomorrow!

Thank you again for your understanding, flexibility, and support as we worked through this unexpected event. We look forward to welcoming our students back tomorrow!

Sincerely,
Jennifer Schulze
Interim Superintendent

Thursday and Friday mark the exciting first day of preschool for our littlest learners! After you drop off your sweet student, take a deep breath and let us treat you.

Ms. Jen invites all preschool parents to head over to Coffee & Flowers for a morning beverage. Come commiserate, celebrate, connect with fellow parents, or simply enjoy a quiet cup of caffeine to start your day off right!

When: Thursday & Friday morning, immediately after drop-off (7:30-8:30 am)

Where: Coffee & Flowers (211 N F Street)

Whether you're shedding a tear or ready to cheer, we’d love to see you there!

First Day of Kindergarten Coffee & Tea!

Tomorrow is officially the big day! We are beyond excited to welcome your child to Kindergarten and kick off their first year of "big kid school."

Once you’ve hugged your sweet student goodbye, take a deep breath and join us! Our superintendent, Jen Schulze, warmly invites all Kindergarten parents for coffee, tea, and connection right after drop-off.

When: Tuesday, September 8th, immediately following drop-off (7:30-8:30 am)

Where: Coffee & Flowers (211 N F Street)

Whether you need to celebrate this milestone, shed a happy tear, or simply chat with fellow parents who completely understand this bittersweet morning, we’d love to see you there!

LHS CLASS OF 2027 — SENIOR SUNRISE!

It’s officially your senior year! Come start it off at the Senior Sunrise!

Tuesday, September 8th
6:45 AM
LHS Football Field

Bring your lawn chair and blanket. Enjoy the sunrise, and kick off your LAST FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL together!

🌮 Taco ’bout a Great School Year! 🎈 Thank you to all the parents, families, and community members who joined us for the Union Back to School Bash! Who knew tacos, balloons, and school supplies could make such a perfect combination? Our team is thrilled to be back, and we’re ready to make this a fantastic school year!

🌟 Congratulations to Bailey Harrington and Madison Duarte! 🌟 Less than 1% of FFA members earn the American FFA Degree, the highest degree awarded by the National FFA Organization — and Bailey and Madison have earned it! This prestigious award recognizes years of dedication, leadership, community service, and excellence through their Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs). We are incredibly proud to have Bailey and Madison representing our school district at the national level! They will be recognized on stage during the 99th National FFA Convention this fall. Congratulations, Bailey and Madison! We are so proud of you! 💙💛

Due to the poor air quality today (Tuesday, 8/11), lunch will only be served at the AD Hay site again.