Sharing a podcast episode, In this episode of Lighthouse 112, Superintendent Michael Lubelfeld discusses the ongoing construction and sustainable energy initiatives within North Shore School District 112, highlights academic achievements, emphasizes the importance of community involvement, and outlines the district's future goals. The conversation reflects a commitment to continuous improvement and fostering a supportive educational environment for students and staff alike.

Join Superintendent Mike Lubelfeld as he unveils the exciting new Strategic Change Agenda for North Shore School District 112! Learn about the collaborative journey involving students, staff, and the community that shaped our future. Discover our mission, vision, and core values, and get a sneak peek into our three key goals: Student Success and Well-being, Relationships and Partnerships, and Attracting and Retaining Quality Staff. Tune in to hear how we're inspiring minds, shaping the future, and engaging our community.

n this episode of the Lighthouse 112 podcast, Superintendent Michael Lubelfeld discusses the recent Illinois Report Card, celebrating the achievements of North Shore School District 112. He highlights the exemplary designations earned by three schools and delves into the metrics used to assess school performance, including academic growth and proficiency. The conversation emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement, equity in education, and community engagement, showcasing the district's commitment to enhancing student outcomes.takeaways

• Three schools in District 112 earned the Exemplary designation.
• The Illinois Report Card provides a comprehensive view of school performance.
• Growth in student performance is a key focus for the district.
• District 112 ranks in the 84th percentile for English language arts.
• Chronic absenteeism is a significant factor in school designations.
• The district is committed to closing achievement gaps among student groups.
• Community engagement plays a vital role in student success.
• Data-driven decisions are essential for educational improvement.
• The district is on a continuous journey for improvement.
• Future updates will be shared at the December 17th school board meeting.

In North Shore School District 112 we aim to inspire, innovate & engage each child every day! We are exploring the power of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools in an effort to personalize learning and increase student voice, choice and agency. In this episode, listen to superintendent Mike Lubelfeld share the “what, why, and how” of current initiatives, and listen to a live interview “with” Chat GPT! #112Leads

Welcome to the North Shore School District 112 Podcast. I’m Mike Lubelfeld, your superintendent, and with Deputy Superintendent Dr. Monica Schroeder, we are we're celebrating the close of another dynamic school year filled with significant achievements and heartwarming community spirit. Let’s dive into the remarkable milestones and stories from each of our schools and our district at large. Highlights from the school principals and messages from Mike & Monica!

We're kicking off the 2024 calendar year in North Shore School District 112! Get updates about the Long-Range Facilities Plan, construction, curriculum, new reading materials, before- and after-school care, hiring for the 2024-2025 school year, safety and security, and Dr. Lubelfeld's themes for 2024!

At the all-staff institute day on August 23, 2023, Superintendent Lubelfeld welcomed back nearly 600 staff members for another awesome school year in North Shore School District 112. In this episode of Lighthouse 112, we share excerpts from his thank yous and his messages about leadership -- how we are all, and we are each a leader, how the "seeds" we "plant" today will help our students (and society) flourish in the future. While we may not always see the fruits of our labor, each child, every day, deserves our very best! Inspire. Innovate. Engage! #112Leads

On August 14 in North Shore School District 112, we welcomed nearly 40 new teachers and staff members! This was the first of five days of orientation and onboarding exercises, workshops, and "setting the stage" for an amazing year and career in our District. Superintendent Dr. Lubelfeld & Deputy Superintendent Dr. Schroeder set the stage for the new staff with a welcome! In this Podcast, we share excerpts from their message of welcome, including brief bios of them as individuals, the brief history of District 112, the mission, vision, values, and goals, and why new folks were selected in the manner that they were. Welcome to School Year 2023-2024 to our new staff and thank you for listening to Lighthouse 112!

It's back to school time in District 112! In this episode of the podcast, the superintendent shares what's been going on this summer from the Board of Education to construction and he shares the focus for the upcoming school year! Inspire. Innovate. Engage - the motto of #112Leads.

Each year we have opportunities to reflect on the year! We get a "do-over each year." In this episode, leadership team members from District 112 share some highlights and reflections on this year! We are so proud of the students, staff, parents, and the District 112 community!! This is an episode to share our gratitude, happiness, reflections, and pride in the great professional and personal joy we receive from serving the District's children. Thank you for your support of Lighthouse 112 and District 112.

Celebrating the Month of the Military Child & Family is an honor. April is the Month of the Military Child, and we “purple up” - in this episode, we’ll learn why we purple up from our students. This episode shares the audio from the Sherwood School assembly in honor of our military students.

In Highland Park, Highwood, and the Town of Ft. Sheridan, District 112, we are proud and humbled to have the honor of educating and supporting military children. Ft. Sheridan was a US Army post established in 1887, it was first called Camp Highwood, and later it was named for Civil War hero Phillip Sheridan. Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago has been in use since 1911, and it is currently the Navy’s only basic training facility and the largest military installation in Illinois. We also have the North Central Army Reserve Intelligence Support Center and the Sheridan Reserve Center. 

We take great pride, and it is a source of honor for us to have families representing the multiple branches of the armed services here in District 112.

We are proud here at Sherwood School, and throughout the District, with more than 300 military children as our students in grades PK-8, to provide education and support. At the same time, our servicemen and servicewomen work to protect our nation’s great freedoms and serve our nation while stationed and living here in our community; we get to be part of the military culture, the military mystique, and the teachers and community supporters of our military children.

We are proud to partner with KidsRank; they support our military children year-round and help us recognize them as heroes. Our district motto is Inspire Innovate Engage - our military children inspire us, we find their resilience to be innovative in so many ways, and it is our great joy to engage in the Month of the Military Child honors and celebrations.

I’m so proud, as the District superintendent, to share remarks and to celebrate our heroic military kids!