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Principal's Newsletter 9-11-26

9/14/26

 

Good afternoon, Bears! We have had an amazing start to the school year, and it has been great to see our students settling into their classes, reconnecting with friends and staff, and getting involved in everything LZHS has to offer. The energy throughout the building has made the first few weeks especially exciting. We are now looking forward to one of our favorite traditions of the year—Homecoming Week, September 22–26. With spirit days, activities, athletics, our pep assembly, and Homecoming festivities, it will be a great opportunity for our students and community to come together and celebrate what it means to be a Bear. We are excited to build on this outstanding beginning and make Homecoming Week a memorable one for our students!  If you ever have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Below is a list of topics in this week's newsletter.

 

Topics

-National Merit Semifinalists

-Homecoming

-Lake County Tech Campus Opportunities for the 2027–2028 School Year

-Bear Booster Passes and All LZHS Athletic Events are Cashless

-Senior College Meetings Information

-Harlem Wizards are Coming To Town

Important Upcoming Dates

9/25/26-Homecoming Game

9/26/26-Homecoming Dance

10/9/26-Institute Day-No School

10/12/26-Indigenous Peoples' Day-No School

11/2/26-Teacher Professional Workday-No Student Attendance

National Merit Semifinalists

National Merit Semifinalists have distinguished themselves as some of the highest-scoring students in the nation on the PSAT/NMSQT. Their academic achievement places them among approximately the top 1% of high school seniors nationwide. This recognition provides them the opportunity to advance in the National Merit Scholarship competition and earn National Merit Finalist status.  Congratulations to the following Seniors who are National Merit Semifinalists.  

  • Connor Larsen
  • Cedric Beckman
  • Alexander Feldman

Homecoming

Get ready for a Homecoming unlike any we’ve had before! This year, we’re taking the celebration outdoors and transforming the stadium into a high-energy festival experience.  The Homecoming Dance will take place on September 26th and doors will open at 7PM.

Headlining the night is DJ JayFunk, who brings the energy to crowds at Chicago Bears, Bulls, and White Sox games. A longtime KISS FM mix-show DJ, he knows how to keep thousands of fans energized, and now he’s bringing that same big-game atmosphere to our Homecoming dance. With laser lights, smoke, and other visual effects, the stadium will be transformed into an unforgettable party experience!

Expect great music, nonstop energy, and an amazing night with your friends. Since we’ll be celebrating on the stadium field, flat shoes are required, please do not wear heels.

Ticket Information

Ticket sales open: Tuesday, September 8

Ticket price: $30 per ticket

Ticket sales close: Saturday, September 26 at 12:00 pm

Purchase tickets: 5 Star Ticket Sales Instructions

Tickets will not be sold after the deadline, so don’t wait, get yours early and make sure you’re part of the fun!

Bringing a Guest?

Students bringing a guest from another school must pick up a guest form in the Dean’s Office. Completed forms are due by 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23.

Grab your friends, get your tickets, and get ready to turn the stadium into the biggest party of the school year. We can’t wait to see you there!

 

Tech Campus

Is your high school student interested in hands-on career preparation, earning college credit, and gaining valuable industry credentials? Lake Zurich High School partners with the Lake County Tech Campus at the College of Lake County (CLC) to offer exceptional career and technical education programs ranging from healthcare and cybersecurity to automotive technology and more. Participating students leave LZHS for part of the school day to attend classes at Tech Campus, while spending the remainder of the day at LZHS taking their required high school graduation courses.

Important Application Information:

  • Applications Open: Online applications for the 2027–2028 school year officially open on October 15th.
  • Submit Early: Any student planning to attend Tech Campus next school year can complete and submit their application starting October 15th.
  • Course Registration Step: When students meet with their LZHS counselor for official course registration later in the year, they should let their counselor know that they have already submitted their Tech Campus application.

To explore available programs or submit an application starting October 15th, visit techcampus.org or reach out to the LZHS Counseling Team with any scheduling questions.

 

Bear Booster Passes and All LZHS Athletic Events are Cashless

CLICK HERE to purchase a 2026/27 Bear Athletic Booster Pass or individual event tickets on GO FAN.

*** IMPORTANT GAME DAY INFORMATION BELOW ***

When you get to the event, open the GOFAN app or webpage to use your ticket.  We cannot accept screen shots of tickets.

Students younger than high school must be accompanied by an adult to enter. The adult is responsible for and should supervise their student at all times. 

Attendance at athletic events is a privilege. Spectators are expected to uphold standards of good sportsmanship and behavior. Any spectator exhibiting unacceptable or unsafe behavior will be asked to leave without refund.

CLICK HERE for football game day safety information and clear bag policy.

Playoff ticket pricing and rules are set by the IHSA. Tickets will be taken through the end of the game, and booster passes are not accepted at playoff games.

 

Senior College Meetings Information

Please click here to access recent communications from our College and Career Counselor, Ms Agnes Knott, concerning applying to college.  It includes a recording of her presentation, the slide deck, a College Application Survival Guide and more.

 

Harlem Wizards are Coming To Town

Get ready for a night of basketball, laughs and family fun on October 29. The D95 Educational Foundation will host one of its biggest fundraisers of the year—featuring the Harlem Wizards taking on our own D95 teachers and staff!

  • Game: Thursday, Oct. 29 @ 6:30 pm (Doors Open at 5:30pm)
  • Location: Lake Zurich High School Field House
  • Tickets: $20 Students / $25 General Public / $35 Reserved / $50 for VIP Courtside (limited availability)
  • Tickets Go on Sale on Monday, September 14 @ 8 am
  • Proceeds support the Foundation's mission and the work of all 8 D95 PTOs!
  • More Event Info Here <https://api.harlemwizardsinabox.com/game