K-12 Schools News on Lemont Press

Enrollment at Lemont Township High School fell compared to the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Lemont High School, recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2017, is set to hold its annual 8th Grade Open House on Wednesday, November 6. The event will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., offering current eighth-grade students and their families the chance to explore the campus and meet with teachers, counselors, and administrators.

The Lemont High School District 210 Board of Education has been acknowledged by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) for its governance practices. The board is among 46 to receive the IASB's 2024 School Board Governance Recognition designation, which it will hold for two years. This award highlights school boards that demonstrate excellence in local school governance through specific activities and behaviors.

Lemont High School has announced that seniors Leonardo Rafacz and Nora Thornber have been named National Merit Semifinalists. This recognition comes as a result of their performance on the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). In addition, seven other students from Lemont High School received National Merit Commended Students distinction.

The Lemont High School Athletic Hall of Fame is set to welcome its newest members during a ceremony scheduled for September 15 at Cog Hill Golf Club in Lemont. The 18th induction class includes Linda (Kacinskas) Anifer, Becky (Cortesi) Caruso, Clayton Fejedelem, and Shawn “PJ” Pipes.

The Lemont High School Educational Foundation (LHSEF) is set to host its annual fundraiser, "Food for Thought: Taste of Lemont," on Saturday, September 7. The event will take place from 5-11 p.m. near the Metra Lot in downtown Lemont and promises an array of local food and beverages along with live music.

Lemont High School has recognized 952 students for their academic achievements in the second semester of the 2023-24 school year. Students were awarded either Honor Roll or High Honor Roll distinctions.

Lemont High School's baseball team concluded a remarkable playoff journey with their third state trophy, finishing as the IHSA Class 3A State Runner-Up. The team, led by head coach Brian Storako, advanced to the championship after defeating Highland 6-3 in the semifinals but fell to Crystal Lake Central 3-2 in the final held at Joliet’s Duly Health and Care Field on June 8.