Key Upcoming Dates

On January 8th and 9th, Grayslake Central held its Days of Service, giving students the opportunity to participate in one of eight different service projects. Many students took field trips to retirement communities, where they played games and taught technology skills. Others visited elementary schools to read to and connect with children. In total, students completed 1,249 service projects!

Club Highlights

The Debate Team is having a successful season, skillfully refuting arguments and outmatching the competition. They have won multiple awards at each tournament this year. On February 22 at Harper College, the Rams will defend their ICDA State Championship and strive for back-to-back titles!

Competitive clubs are on a roll!

Science Olympiad competed in their first two tournaments, bringing home five medals on January 25.

The Academic Team is currently in first place in the NLCC!

FBLA competed at CLC on January 17 and is now preparing for the state competition.

Math Team hosted the NLCC conference tournament on January 23 and placed third overall. (See picture to the left.)

Rambassadors welcomed the Class of 2029 with building tours and an Activity and Athletics Fair, giving them a glimpse into their next four years!

The 2nd Annual Multicultural Fair

We want YOU to be part of our vibrant celebration on April 17, 2025!

Students, staff, and community members are invited to join this unforgettable spring event. Share your culture through food, art, dance, music, education, and more! It’s a perfect opportunity to showcase your heritage and connect with others. Don’t miss out on this incredible experience—contact drepp@d127.org with any questions or sign up today!

Congratulations to the GCHS Class of 2025
ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS

Congratulations to all the students represented in the Grayslake Central Honor Roll for Fall 2024.

Highest Honors: a grade point average of 4.0 and higher;
High Honors: a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.99;
Honors: a grade point average between 3.0 and 3.49

Freshmen & Sophomore Post-Secondary Planning Night

Freshmen and sophomore students & families, we hope you will join us for a post-secondary planning night on Tuesday, February 25th, in the Grayslake Central theatre at 7:00 PM. Come learn how your first two years as a Ram can impact future goals, options beyond GCHS and hear advice from your older peers. Plus, we will play the ever popular GPA game to better understand college admissions. We look forward to seeing you soon!.

Open House & Conferences Feedback

Grayslake District 127 is evaluating the structure and effectiveness of parent/guardian teacher conferences and open house nights. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us determine whether to maintain the current format or implement changes to better meet the needs of our families and educators. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. We will keep the survey open until February 7th.

To translate the survey into another language, right-click anywhere within the survey form and select "translate." A pop-up box will appear and allow you to choose your language.

If you have specific questions before registration opens, please reach out to the contacts below.

Rob Nicoletti, Grayslake D127 Summer School Principal; rnicoletti@d127.org / 847-986-3110

Jennifer Campbell, Grayslake D127 Executive Assistant; jcampbell@d127.org / 847-986-3449

D127 Summer School

Location: Grayslake Central High School

Session I Dates:
June 9-12, 16-20 (off Thurs. 6/19), 23-26

Session II Dates:
July 7-10, 14-17, 21-24

Times: The summer school day runs from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Some unique program offerings may utilize a modified schedule which will be outlined when registration goes live in March. Bus transportation to and from Grayslake Central will be available for an additional fee at the time of registration.

Class of 2025 Cum Laude Information

In the pursuit of our mission, and following our important departure from sorting students using class rank, we are excited to announce a new system of recognition that honors all students who meet high expectations. Honored students excel in the areas of dedication, character, volunteerism, responsibility, pride, and excellence while earning a high G.P.A. Students recognized for this achievement at Senior Honors and Awards Night will receive a special demarcation to wear on graduation day. Students can also add their Cum Laude status to college or employment applications. Applications are due by February 15th!

Seniors, please visit the Cum Laude page for further information.

Use this link to create your portfolio.

Class of 2025 Graduation Information

Jostens will be at Grayslake Central on Tuesday, February 25th during all lunch hours (11:25 - 1:45) to hand out pre-ordered items. They will be set up in the Fieldhouse Hallway; outside of 2050. If you have not already ordered your cap & gown, please use this link to submit your order as soon as possible. Cap & gown are required to participate in the ceremony!

Transition News for Families

DRS: Seniors who are approaching graduation may be interested to know about DRS. DRS, or the Division of Rehabilitation Services, is Illinois' leading agency to serve individuals with IEP and 504 plans as adults.

DRS works with individuals to help them reach their goals in employment, education, and independent living. One major way they accomplish this is through the Illinois Community College Initiative. If found eligible, this program can cover College of Lake County costs including the following: tuition, supplies/materials, and gas/bus money. This program can extend to 4 year schools, though the financial assistance does lessen and depends on FAFSA information.

Seniors who believe they are eligible for these services can apply through DRS' self-referral process through their website.

PUNS: For families with students who have a developmental disability who will need services as adults, it is recommended to enroll in PUNS. PUNS is a statewide database that keeps track of individuals who are planning for or seeking services. Illinois uses this data to select individuals for services as funding becomes available, as well as allows the State to plan for future needs. It is recommended to enroll for PUNS as early as possible. To learn more, please click here to see further information from the Illinois Department of Human Services.

For further questions about resources for individuals with disabilities, please reach out to Grayslake Central's Transition Specialist, Beth O'Hara, at eohara@d127.org.

Caregiver and Student Resources

PowerSchool Parent Portal Account Instructions: Access current course grades and attendance

Schoology Parent Portal Instructions: View course materials and agendas

Schoolinks Parent Accounts: Access to the bigger picture of your student's future

Directions to Access to Guardian Dashboard: Since accounts have already been built for Parents/Guardians using the emails you have on file with the district, choose either 1. “log in through Google” or 2. select “Forgot Password” and log in using the email you have on file with the district.
If you don’t know what email you have on file with the district, you can email helpdesk@d127.org to ask what parent email you have on file with the school.
Video on how to use the tool

Varsity Tutors: free 24/7 chat tutoring

The Ram Roundup: February 2025 Edition