Lake Forest High School

Welcome to Spartan Country—2025–2026

This year our north star is simple and non-negotiable: quality teaching and learning in every classroom, every day. We are doubling down on planning with purpose, delivering instruction aligned to clear standards, and using evidence of student learning to adjust in real time. Walkthroughs, coaching, and PLC cycles are not “extras”—they are the work.

A major driver of this committment is our disciplinary literacy vision. Every teacher is a literacy teacher, and every classroom is a place where students read, write, speak, and think like experts in the field—historians sourcing evidence, scientists analyzing data, mathematicians justifying reasoning, artists critiquing technique, and career-tech scholars communicating with precision. You will see:

• Complex, content-rich texts and tasks in all subjects
• Explicit academic vocabulary and structured discussion
• Frequent short writing tied to evidence and problem solving
• Checks for understanding that inform immediate next steps

We also believe school should be challenging and joyful. Spartans work hard—and we have fun doing it. Expect:

• Spartan SMART Lunch with tutoring, clubs, and student-led activities
• Friday Night Lights, spirited pep rallies, and a memorable Homecoming Week
• Showcases in CTE, FFA, the arts, and robotics, plus performances and exhibitions that put student talent front and center
• Service projects, College & Career events, and traditions like Senior Sunrise that build community and pride

Our commitments this year are clear: we will deliver strong instruction in every course, anchored in high expectations; provide targeted support and extension so every student is known, challenged, and successful; and sustain a safe, inclusive culture in which respect is the norm and accountability is real.

We have momentum, and we have work to do. Together—with focus, consistency, and the Spartan spirit—we will deliver the excellent education our students deserve. We are Spartans For Life! 

With Spartan pride,
Mrs. Angeline Rivello
Principal, Lake Forest High School