Fall 2023 Honor Roll
Course Changes for 24-25 Closing Tomorrow!
D127 Facilities Survey
Student Life Club and Activity Info
Winter Athletics Highlights
Grayslake Central
In this newsletter, you will find important information regarding:
Brandy, Central's Therapy Dog, with a student-made dog toy on our first day back of second semester!
Key Upcoming Dates
Feb 2 - Course change request window for 24-25 closes
Feb 15 - OC Grade Review #4, 6:00pm
Feb 16 - No School (Staff Institute Day)
Feb 19 - No School (President's Day)
Feb 21 - Last Day for S2 Level Changes
Feb 23 - Winter Assembly
Feb 24 - Winter Gala, 7:00-10:00pm
Feb 26 - First Day for Spring Sports (except Boys Volleyball)
Feb 27 - Life After High School Parent Presentation for current Juniors, 7:00pm in Theater
Quick Links
Previous Editions of The Ram Roundup
Scan the QR code above or click this link to access the Fall 2023 Honor Roll.
Reminder: Schedule Change Request Window for 24-25 Closes Tomorrow!
This is a reminder that there are only a few more days to request a level change. Please review your student’s course selection in PowerSchool by navigating to Class Registration on the left side of the Parent/Guardian & Student PowerSchool navigation screen. Please visit the GCHS Course Selection page for information regarding course offerings.
Upon reviewing, if you’d like to request a level change or update to your student’s course selections for the 2024-2025 school year, please complete the appropriate form by Friday, February 2, 2024 at 11:59pm.
Current 8th grade form (rising freshmen)
Course registration and course change requests will reopen in August and will depend on the available space. Counselors will not take course request changes between February 3rd - August 5th.
Survey in English - click here
Encuesta en español - haga clic aquí
Survey closes February 6, 2024. Thank you!
Your Input Needed: Guide Our Facilities in D127
Our district wants to hear from YOU! Please click the links below to take a brief survey about our facilities.
Why Me? At Grayslake D127, we want our schools and classrooms to reflect our community’s values. You are an important part of our community, and your opinion matters as we set priorities as a district.
Why Now? As maintenance costs mount and educational needs shift, important decisions are ahead at Central and North High Schools. We are committed to seeking efficient, effective, and cost-conscious solutions; but we need your help.
Your input will help us identify what matters most to our community. From this survey, we will better be able to ensure our priorities reflect what our community values as we move forward in providing all our students with an excellent education.
Open Campus Grade Review
The next Open Campus grade review will be on Thursday, February 15th at 6:00pm. Any new OC cards can continue to be picked up in the Student Life Office, room 1690, with Mrs. Repp. Keep up the great work, Rams!
Attention: Caregivers of Current Juniors!
Join The Counseling Department in the GCHS theater on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 7:00PM to learn about preparing for life after high school, various post-secondary pathways, the college application process, financial aid, and other important information that will be helpful in supporting your student's unique post-secondary plans.
District 127 Students Begin New Semester with Creativity, Compassion, and Community!
The first day back on January 8th was dedicated to fostering relationships and engaging in service-oriented activities. Kyle Wilkom delivered a moving speech about being someone's hero, and Mrs. Beerbower ran 4 fun-filled assemblies. The service stations showed just how amazing our students are! The student body made 332 Dog Toys for the Grayslake Save-A-Pet, 312 Valentines for Veterans, 272 Bracelets for patients at Lurie Children's Hospital, and 428 Suncatchers for local nursing homes!
Family Action Network (FAN) February Events
Free to all D127 families and all events are on Zoom. Use this link to learn more and pre-register for all February events. Pre-registration is required.
Learning Opportunities
2/1: HBCU Made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience
2/6: Helping Our Boys Pursue Belonging and Pursue
2/8: The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans
2/12: Everyday Dharma: 8 Essential Practices for Finding Success and Joy in Everything You Do
2/13: Attention Span: Find Focus, Fight Distraction
2/27: Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There
2/29: Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being
Interested in additional Service Projects?
Additional supplies from the Service Day on January 8th are available in the Student Life Office, room 1690, for any student interested in creating any of the four options.
Club Highlights
Chess Team is going to State!
The chess team is coached by Ms. Stacey Chojnacki.
Math Team took 1st at the NLCC Competition
The Rams Math Team, coached by Mr. Ben Ault, finished with an impressive 522 points compared to the second-place team's score of 398!
Debate Team Update
Throughout the course of the year, our esteemed Debate Team, coached by Mr. Chris D'Amico, has consistently demonstrated outstanding performance. They have excelled in five tournaments, securing 1st place in four of them and an impressive 2nd place in the remaining one.
Sign up to participate in the Multicultural Fair with this link
Winter Athletics: A Celebration of Accomplishment
Congratulations to Boys Bowling for making history this season as Sectional Champions and qualifying for State, marking the first time in school history!
Dance concluded their season with a 3rd place finish in the Conference and delivered a beautiful performance at Sectionals.
Gianna Arzer secured a 3rd-place finish in Regionals for Girls Wrestling, earning her advancement to Sectionals next weekend.
Boys Wrestling finished 6th at the Lake County Invite and is gearing up for Regionals this weekend.
Girls Basketball is currently 20-6 and 12-0 in Conference.
Cheerleading clinched the Conference Champions title and is headed to State this weekend.
Girls Bowling placed 3rd in Conference and will compete in Regionals this weekend.
Boys Basketball is currently 16-7 and 8-2 in Conference.
Alumni Reagan Radke was inducted into the Grayslake Central Wall of Fame - congratulations!