Three District 155 Students Named 2027 National Merit Semifinalists
Three District 155 seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.
October 5, 2026
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Grant Amplifies Student Passion for Music at Haber Oaks
Haber Oaks received a $5,000 grant from the Guitar Center Music Foundation (GCMF) to enhance its music room by purchasing an electric drum set for students interested in music.
October 1, 2026
Cary-Grove Student Serves as Honor Flight Guardian for 92-Year-Old Veteran
Cary-Grove senior Josh Katz spent four days getting to know Karl Nave, a 92-year-old Army veteran, while serving as a guardian for Honor Flight Network.
September 24, 2026
Prairie Ridge Senior Completes Micro-Internship working in Physical Therapy
Prairie Ridge senior Isla Browne explored working a career in physical therapy through her micro-internship with Smith Physical Therapy in Crystal Lake.
September 21, 2026
Cary-Grove Senior Completes Micro-Internship in the Culinary Industry
Cary-Grove senior Marina Morris spent part of her summer in a micro-internship with Wild Asparagus Catering in Lake Barrington.
September 14, 2026
Prairie Ridge High School Unveils Renovated Stadium
Students, staff, community members, and the Board of Education celebrated the opening of Prairie Ridge High School’s renovated stadium with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 25, 2026.
August 26, 2026
All Four D155 High Schools Nationally Recognized for Eighth Straight Year
For the eighth consecutive year, all four Community High School District 155 high schools have been ranked among the top 19% of public high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
August 25, 2026
District 155 Earns National Recognition in Financial Reporting for Eleventh Consecutive Year
Community High School District 155 has been awarded with two recognitions for transparency and excellence in financial reporting
August 20, 2026
The Next Chapter of Central Tradition Begins
A District Investment. A Community Legacy. Help Us Reach Our Community Goal For more than a century, Crystal Lake Central High School has been a place where traditions run deep, legacies are built,...
July 21, 2026
Athletic Registration for School Year 26-27
Athletic Registration for the 26/27 School year is now open. Registration must be completed on the Arbiter Registration Website PRIOR to tryouts/practices. If you have not yet registered your stude...
July 9, 2026
Smile for your Senior Portrait!
Class of 2027 Senior Portrait & Yearbook Picture July 1, 2026 Visual Image Photography (VIP) is the official photographer of Cary-Grove High School and is honored to be a part of your senior ex...
July 1, 2026
Prairie Ridge Senior Claire Reitz Receives Teach for McHenry County Scholarship
Senior Claire Reitz received the Teach for McHenry County Scholarship for $5,000 from the Regional Office of Education (ROE).
April 30, 2026
D155 Holds First Healthcare Careers in Under Four Years Panel
Over 100 students across all four schools interested in health careers attended to listen to a panel of health professionals about their careers
April 17, 2026
Cary-Grove Hosts Chamber Music Event for D155 Musicians
Cary-Grove hosted musicians across all D155 schools for a chamber music event with guest group Ravenswood Winds, led by 2005 Cary-Grove graduate Lily Floeter.
April 13, 2026
D155 Board of Education Awarded Governance Recognition
D155 was one of 42 Illinois school districts to earn the School Board Governance Recognition honor for their effective governance.
March 24, 2026
D155’s Dr. Lesinski Named Superintendent of Distinction
Dr. Neil Lesinski, superintendent of Community High School District 155, has been named the 2026 Superintendent of Distinction by the Kishwaukee Region of the Illinois Association of School Adminis...
February 23, 2026
D155 Board Approves Two New Principals for Next School Year
Community High School District 155’s Board of Education approved Dan Nicholas as the next principal of Cary-Grove High School and Dan DeBruycker as the next principal of Crystal Lake South High
November 20, 2025
Brian Bogda to Be Inducted into Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame
Brian Bogda, head baseball coach at Crystal Lake South High School, will be inducted into the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association (IHSBCA) Hall of Fame in early December.
November 20, 2025
Providing Essential Resources for Students Across Our Schools
The student services professional learning team recently came together to brainstorm ways to support students who could benefit from additional resources. One idea quickly turned into action:
November 11, 2025
D155’s Human Resources Specialist Earns National Award
Community High School District 155 Human Resources Specialist, Patrice Juarez, has been recognized by the American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA) with the 2025 Human
November 11, 2025
Two District 155 Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
Two District 155 seniors, Braedan Mendro, Cary-Grove High School, and Jackson Lisle, Crystal Lake Central High School, have been named semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Semifinalists. This
November 10, 2025
Ben Stoner Named 2025 Illinois Theatre Association Award of Excellence Winner
Crystal Lake South High School theatre director Ben Stoner has been honored with the Illinois Theatre Association’s 2025 Award of Excellence in the Secondary Education Division. The recognition was
September 18, 2025
District 155 Celebrates First-Ever Girls Flag Football Season
District 155 launched its inaugural girls flag football season with 180 student-athletes across all four high schools to compete during the 2025-2026 school year.
September 1, 2025
Crystal Lake South Earns Nationwide Disney on Broadway Distinction
Crystal Lake South High School has been selected as one of only 21 schools nationwide to receive the Disney on Broadway School of Excellence distinction. The program recognizes schools for their
August 28, 2025
All Four D155 High Schools Nationally Recognized for Seventh Straight Year
For the seventh consecutive year, all four Community High School District 155 high schools have been ranked among the top 14% of public high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report’s
August 26, 2025
D155 Wins 10 Years of International Awards for Financial Excellence
Community High School District 155 has received two national awards for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The district earned the Certificate
July 28, 2025
All Four D155 Schools Earn Statewide Recognition at Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards
For the first time since the Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA) began in 2012, all four Community High School District 155 high schools have been nominated
June 4, 2025
Cary-Grove Senior Ashley Winikates Earns First D155 Career Pathway Endorsement
Ashley Winikates, a senior at Cary-Grove, is the first student in District 155 to earn a College and Career Pathway Endorsement. To achieve this, she completed Dual Credit Intro to Education and
May 28, 2025
Crystal Lake Teacher Advocates for Safe AI Use in Classrooms
Crystal Lake math teacher Sarah Murmann, is leading efforts to ensure the safe and effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Illinois classrooms. As a Teach Plus fellow, Murmann collaborates
January 29, 2025
District 155 Earns Ninth Consecutive Excellence in Financial Reporting Award
Community High School District 155 has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and
January 17, 2025
Central Science Teacher Named “Teacher of the Month”
Crystal Lake Central science teacher Molly Czeslawski was named Star 105.5's Teacher of the Month for January. She was recognized for her unwavering dedication to creating a positive and engaging
January 16, 2025
D155 Superintendent Dr. Neil Lesinski Named Finalist for 2024 Innovative Superintendent of the Year
Congratulations to Dr. Neil Lesinski, Superintendent of District 155, for being named as a finalist for the Innovative Superintendent of the Year award for 2024 in the State of Illinois. This annual
January 13, 2025
Caleb Aldridge Named 2024 Class 3A Coach of the Year
Caleb Aldridge, head baseball coach at Crystal Lake Central, has been named the 2024 Class 3A Coach of the Year [Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association]. In his first season as head
December 16, 2024
Three District 155 Students Named National Merit Semifinalists for 2025
Three District 155 Students have been named semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. Adam Kyrouac and Justin Weber from Crystal Lake Central High School, along with Jackson
October 16, 2024
D155 High Schools Recognized Among Nation's Best High Schools
All four District 155 high schools ranked among the top 14% of public high schools in the nation for a sixth consecutive year. The U.S. News Best High Schools rankings assess nearly 25,000 public
May 14, 2024