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Superintendent's
The final month of the 2015-16 school has arrived, and our Lancers continue to demonstrate academic rigor as they complete the first full week of Advanced Placement testing, which lasts through Friday, May 13. Lake Park is administering a record-setting number of AP exams this year. Thanks to the 2015 AP testing participation and graduation rates, Lake Park earned another national ranking.The Washington Post announced America's Most Challenging High Schools List for 2016, and Lake Park ranked #32 out of 71 Illinois high schools. Even more exciting is that our ranking increased from #40 of Illinois-ranked high schools published on the 2015 list (based on data from the 2013-2014 school year). According to The Washington Post, just more than 10 percent of the approximate 22,000 U.S. public high schools earned placement on this year's Challenge Index list.Equally impressive to the academic accolades are recent philanthropic contributions that Lake Park students and staff have been donating to causes locally and nationally:* The Lake Park P.E. Department raised $13,457.78 for the American Heart Association through the annual "Hoops for Heart" campaign.
* The Cha Cha for Children fundraiser contributed $5,000 to Lurie's Children's Hospital.
* Earth Club students sponsored EarthFest and organized a carnival, bake sale, and a dodgeball tournament. They raised $3000 that will be split between donations to Flint, Michigan and The Huntington Disease Society of America.
* The German Club raised funds to help aid refugees arriving in Hamburg. Lake Park has an exchange program with Helene Lange Gymnasium in Hamburg. Through this fundraising effort, our students are supporting our partner school and the community in which they live.
* Future Medical Professionals Club and Earth Club collected over 100,726 pop tabs. Lake Park has collected more than 736,000 pop tabs over the past eight years. All monies raised by recycling these pop tabs are donated to the Ronald McDonald House at Loyola Medical Center.
Lake Park concludes the celebration of Staff Appreciation Week, May 2-6. We gratefully acknowledge all of our staff members who serve our students and community with Lancer pride and passion. Thank you!
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The Lake Park High School Community Relations Office publishes the LP Link bi-weekly during the school year to highlight the latest news at Lake Park. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Sherri Anderson, director of communications, at sanderson@lphs.org.
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Lake Park, Glenbard North Baseball Team Up
Come out tonight to Boomer's Stadium in Schaumburg and support Lancer baseball as they play against Glenbard North in a special fundraiser to benefit Chive Charities. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students and $3 for kids.
Future GBN Panther, Brody Sharkey, is one of the strongest 10 year-olds you will ever meet. He has seen more in the last few years than any of us may see in our life time. Brody's little brother, Gavin, was born with Lissencephaly, an extremely rare disorder that affects development, also known as "smooth brain." Gavin was given a prognosis of a mere few months, but then something happened. He celebrated his 1st birthday, his 2nd, his 3rd and then his 4th. This little boy was beating all odds, and it appeared nothing could stop him. He celebrated his 5th birthday in April 2015. During those years, Gavin did things that were never thought possible, the biggest milestone of which was attending school. His big brother Brody was by his side from the day he was born until his very last breath this on September 11, 2015.
Brody, along with help from volunteers and the local Chive Chapter, Chive on Chicago, will be making "LemonAide" stands and placing them throughout Boomers Stadium for drink sales during the game. The Boomers organization has graciously shut down their beverage operations for the game so that the only beverage sales will come from the "LemonAide" stands. In addition to lemonade sales, ticket and t-shirt sales will also count towards Brody's goal to #Raise10K. Both schools may have a rivalry on the field, but for this event, they are working together for a great cause.
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"Masquerade" Prom Online Ticket Sales Close May 8
 The 2016 junior and senior prom will be hosted on Saturday, May 21 at Venuti's in Addison, followed by a post-prom cruise from Navy Pier. New this year, prom tickets can be purchased online until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 8. Online ticket purchases require a credit/debit card.
Tickets can also be purchased with cash or check in the West Campus Student Activities Office from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on school days during the sales period. Please note that dinner seating will not be assigned. Post-prom attendees will be assigned a bus for the ride downtown and back, which will be posted under ticket information on the 2016 Prom website. Senior students are reminded to vote for Prom Court by May 8!
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Commencement Box Suites Available
The Class of 2016 Commencement ceremony will be held at the Sears Centre on Thursday, May 26, at 7:00 p.m. Avoid the rush and uncertainty of getting good seats by reserving a Commencement Box Suite! Securing one of 12 lower level box suites for the ceremony will eliminate the worry of saving seats for your family and friends. Only a few suites remain! Your guests will enjoy light refreshments in the comfort of your festively decorated special area. The available suites can accommodate up to 15 individuals and are available for $400 each. All box suites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Proceeds will benefit the Lake Park High School Educational Foundation. Register by submitting the completed form to Becky Wyatt via email or by fax to (630) 295-5414. You may also pay over the phone by calling (630) 295-5221.
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Eat Local to Support Lake Park Choir 
Support Lake Park High School Choral Programs on Wednesday, May 11 by eating at the Bloomingdale Panera located at 370 West Army Trail Road.
Print this promotional flyer and present it to the associate taking your dine-in order from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Panera will generously contribute a percentage of all participants' receipts on May 11.
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Senior and Junior Class Announcements
Seniors with Unpaid Fees
December and June graduates will receive their diplomas at the commencement. Students with outstanding debt must be paid before a final transcript will be issued. Please see Ms. Helms in the main office to take care of any fees. After Friday, May 6, no checks will be accepted for payment; only cash or credit/debit cards will be accepted for any unpaid charges. If you are not planning to participate in the commencement, please have a guardian notify Ms. Buchweitz by May 6 to make arrangements to pick up your diploma after Wednesday, June 1. Diplomas will not be mailed.
Class of 2017 Vaccination RequirementThe State of Illinois now requires all students entering grade 12 to be vaccinated against Meningitis. Families with a scheduled, upcoming doctor's appointment should consult with your physician to verify if your student is in compliance with this State mandate. Read more information or contact the West Campus nurse at (630) 295-5335 if you have any questions.
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National Honor Society Members Inducted
New members were recently inducted into the Lake Park High School chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS). Membership in NHS is one of the highest honors that can be awarded to a high school student. The National Honor Society recognizes students who excel in scholarship, service, leadership and character.
Congratulations to the 2016 student officers: President Sameer Pardiwala and Vice Presidents / Secretaries Shana Abraham, Madison Catalano, Casey Samagalsky and Emilia Wojcikowski. View the complete list of juniors and seniors who have been accepted into the National Honor Society this year.
The Technology Center of DuPage chapter of the National Technical Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony on Wednesday, April 28. Congratulations to the following Lake Park students who were honored, along with their TCD National Honor Society peers, as members of the NTHS organization: Kevin Baczek, Bridget Barnhisel-Tolemy, Julian Boryszewski, Leonardo Kekic, Rachael Kennedy, Christina Kovach, Jolanta Kuczynski, Tea Leon, Erica Lombardo, Cristina Martinez, Nicholas May, Marina Ptacek, Zachary Rector and Jeremy Starr.
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Faculty Accolades 
Each year the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) accepts nominations for the Illinois Excellence in Secondary Mathematics Teaching Award (T.E. Rine Award). This annual award honors one outstanding secondary school mathematics teacher and this year's recipient is Lake Park's very own Bill Roloff. Bill's career in mathematics education and his passion for his students places him amongst an elite group of previous recipients of this award. View more information about the T.E. Rine Award. 
Congratulations to Lake Park World Languages teacher Laura McGovern who was selected as one of two scholarship recipients through the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages to study in Guadalajara this summer. The scholarship includes tuition for two weeks and learning materials. She was selected for demonstrating a high level of interest and motivation for the course of study as well as her willingness to share the experience gained with colleagues and others.
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Summer School, Boot Camp Registration Deadlines Near
Lake Park will be offering seven Boot Camp classes this summer at East Campus. The classes are designed to provide enrichment and a sound foundation in different subject areas. All classes are offered on a non-credit basis. Classes will run depending on enrollment; therefore, a full refund will be processed if classes are cancelled due to low enrollment. View more details and access the registration form.
Driver Education will be offered from June 13 to July 22. View more details and access the registration form that is due on Friday, May 6. Students enrolling in the program are required to attend a Driver Education Orientation that will be hosted on Tuesday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the East Campus Auditorium.
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Lake Park Rube Goldberg Team Places 5th in Nationals
Congratulations to faculty sponsor Jimmy Kryger and the dozen students who comprised Lake Park's first ever Rube Goldberg Team to compete in national competition in Milwaukee last month.
The circus-themed machine, designed to take as many steps as possible to open an umbrella, ran perfectly for all three rounds of judging.
Accumulating over 700 hours of work on the project since September paid off for the team who not only captured 5th place in nationals, but also won the "Most Rube-like machine" award!
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Important Dates
May 11 SMART Day
May 11 Scholarship and Awards Night
May 18 Spring Finale Band Concert
May 20 Deadline for Summer School Registration
May 23 Board of Education Meeting
May 30 Memorial Day Holiday (Offices Closed)
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