Recent LZHS Communications Detail

 

Dear Lake Zurich High School Parents, Guardians, and Students,

Welcome back (almost) for the 2026-2027 school year! This is my 22nd year at Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95. During this time, I have served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and Director of Data, Assessment, and Programs. Last year was my third year as principal at Lake Zurich High School, and it was an incredible year—one of the best years I have ever had! 

Personally, I am a father to two wonderful children, Meara (16) and Sean (13). I’ve been married to my wife Christy, a teacher, for the last 19 years. A long time ago, I grew up on the Northwest Side of Chicago and attended Farnsworth Elementary School and St. Patrick High School. I find that Lake Zurich has many transplants from the Northwest side of Chicago, even a few parents who attended Farnsworth!!

One of the most important aspects of any organization, but especially schools, is communication. Communication between home and school is essential to ensure our students' success. There are multiple ways to find communications from Lake Zurich High School administration. On the Lake Zurich High School main webpage, there is an icon that says, “Recent School Communications.” You can also find this under the “Parents” tab. On the “Recent School Communications” page, you will find “Newsletters,” “Recent LZHS Communications,” and “Link to District Communications.” All communications from Lake Zurich High School Administration can be found on this page. Please click here to access this page.

Students and families should expect a newsletter from me twice a month. Any communication from Lake Zurich High School Administration can be found in my newsletter. It is an all-encompassing newsletter. If you want a specific communication, go through the “Newsletter” or “Recent LZHS Communications” tab. Finally, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone, e-mail, or in person. Communication is key and so critical for students to be successful! Please reach out if you need anything at all!

Important Information for Freshman and Their Families

On August 6th we will be having our Freshman Orientation during the day and our Freshman Parent Information meeting from 6PM-7PM. Please click here for more information.

Important Beginning of the Year Information

Please click here to access important beginning-of-the-year information, including material pick-up, pictures/portraits, yearbooks, parking, off-campus, and more.

Please be on the lookout for future newsletters! The first one will come out on July 31st. look forward to seeing you all soon. Enjoy the rest of the summer!!!

Sincerely,

Dr. John L. Walsh

Lake Zurich High School Principal

847-540-4109

john.walsh@lz95.org

8/4/26-Material Pick Up

8/5/26-Material Pick Up

8/6/26-Freshman Orientation from 8AM-11AM

8/6/26-Freshman Parent Night from 6PM-7PM

8/13/26-First Day of Attendance

8/25/26-6:10 PM-8:32 PM-Curriculum Night

9/7/26-Labor Day-No School