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The ACCESS testing room at Grayslake Central comes equipped with cubicled desks for secure testing. Photo provided by James Murphy
All About ACCESS Testing
Encore members Jordyn Helvie and Derek Larkin spoke with Grayslake eighth graders about all things theater.
GCHS Class of 2030 Night
The talent show is one of the highlights of Grayslake Central's school year.
Grayslake Central Puts on 2026 Talent Show
Grayslake Central students create fleece blankets in the LRC during the 2026 Days of Service. Photo provided by Dianna Repp.
GCHS Students Make an Impact During 2026 Days of Service
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D127 Calls E-Learning Day for Jan. 23, 2026
Dog n Suds: More Than a Drive-In
Dog n Suds: More Than a Drive-In
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Shattering the Stigma Around Seeking Help
Ms. Noel Marquardt celebrated Black History Month by creating a collage of Martin Luther King Jr. for the counseling department windows.
Honoring a Dream
From left to right: GCHS coach and teacher Reggie McClure, senior JaNae Shannon, junior Maya Allen, and junior Kayla Mulloy.
On Stage, In Class, & On the Field: Black Excellence at Grayslake Central
Roses and carnations were sold by InkBlots at school the week of Valentine’s Day, sourced from both Costco and Trader Joe’s.
The Environmental Cost of Valentine’s Day
Petals of Love
Petals of Love
Grayslake Grub
Grayslake Grub
Photo courtesy of the Piela family.
Live Like Vicky: Remembering the Life and Legacy of Vicky Piela
Left to right Freshman Julia Arroid, and Seniors Keegan Brown, Robot Postal getting ready to answer their questions by using buzzers to chime in.
GCHS Clubs: There’s One For Everyone
The Landrys in January 2023.
Working With the Ones They Love: A Profile of Married GCHS Staff
The GCHS varsity cheer team celebrates hearing they’ve won State Runner-Up at the IHSA State Series in Bloomington, IL on Feb 7, 2026.
Grayslake Central Cheer Team Earns Silver Medal at State Competition
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Good. Better. Best.
The track team made the most of the warmer weather on Feb. 11, 2026 when they practiced outside on the track. Photos by Nina Cavender
Indoor Track Races to an Amazing Season
The intramural basketball program's team Chiraq Hoopers celebrate after their biggest win of the year.
More Than A Game: The Competitive Spirit of GCHS Intramural Basketball
GCHS football field stands proud under the snow
GCHS Sports Funding: Is It Fair?
The seniors are trying to build relationships with the younger kids on the team.
Softball fighting for comeback
With the seasonal sports being held via LiveStream, varsity wrestling warms up before clashing against the McHenry High School Warriors and the Waukegan High School Bulldogs on May 4. Dennis Carcamo shared the mentality he always applies during his matches. “I just have to push through the pain and mentally prepare myself to win because it’s going to be a fight throughout all of those six minutes,” said Carcamo.
Varsity wrestling engages onward
Varsity quarterback Daryl Overstreet prepares to throw a pass against North Chicago in their last home game. The team ended the season with a winning record of 3-2, which hasn’t been done at Central for almost ten years. “I think we've created a fabric of belief of hard work,” said Maloney.
Rams football forms new identity
The boys soccer team stands for the national anthem, ready to take on Antioch in their pursuit to take the conference championship!
Boys soccer ties for NLCC first place
With seasonal sports being aired via LiveStream, Rams football team seizes up their last possession with less than 30 seconds in the game clock to record their first match against the Sequoits, 28-34 in favor of Sequoits. The Rams fought hard throughout the entire game with high hopes and winning intentions. “We dropped the first two games, but we played pretty well. We're hoping to have a winning season this year as a program and really learn how to be one of the best teams in the conference,” said Overstreet.
Varsity football charges forward
Choir students beam after their performance at Disney Springs.
Choir Makes Magic at Disney
In order from left to right: Film Club members D.J. Aviles, Kate VanDeWeghe, Noel Marquardt, Orville Knol, and El Vazquez all discuss future plans for their short film.
Scripts and Screams: Film Club Creates New Horror Flick
During the event, a student-led band performed a few of their own original songs.
Open Mic Night Features Music, Poetry, and More
Photo created by Astrid Roge on Canva
The Mechanization Of The Music Industry
Image created on Canva by Joseph Friesema
The Netflix & Warner Brothers Deal: What It Means for the Industry
Photo depicting a "Performative Starter Pack" created by Astrid Roge on Shuffles
Will Being Performative Ever End?
Beyond The Yellow Brick Road
Beyond The Yellow Brick Road
Visual by Mirabella Chiodi.
The Dangers of Self Censorship
Original photo edited using applications from Shuffles by Astrid Roge
(Fit)ting In At School
Closet full of different costumes!
Are Costumes Losing their Charm?
If you want to help out and stop bullying at GCHS, go to https://www.d127.org/central/student/stop-bullying.
Cyberbullying must stop
Pictured above is the full cast and crew for CPGI, all of whom were affected by the cancellation, in a company photo. Photo provided by Maureen Ritter.
CPGI has been canceled
School disciplinary rules not tough enough
Journalism Needs You
Journalism Needs You
School: students’ forum for political conversation
Why Are the Prices in the Cafeteria Increasing?
Why Aren’t Passing Periods Longer?
Why Does Rams Block Have Mandatory Advisory?
Why Can’t GCHS Students Listen to Music During Class?
What’s The Deal With the Arena?
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Pearlman Era Comes to an End

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The talent show is one of the highlights of Grayslake Central's school year.

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The ACCESS testing room at Grayslake Central comes equipped with cubicled desks for secure testing. Photo provided by James Murphy
All About ACCESS Testing
Carter Engelmann, Staff Reporter • February 23, 2026

WIDA ACCESS Testing goes on from the middle of January until the middle of March here at Grayslake Central every year, but many people don’t actually...

Encore members Jordyn Helvie and Derek Larkin spoke with Grayslake eighth graders about all things theater.
GCHS Class of 2030 Night
Kailee Albeck, Staff Reporter • February 21, 2026
The talent show is one of the highlights of Grayslake Central's school year.
Grayslake Central Puts on 2026 Talent Show
Lyma Schaefer, Current Issues Editor • January 30, 2026
Grayslake Central students create fleece blankets in the LRC during the 2026 Days of Service. Photo provided by Dianna Repp.
GCHS Students Make an Impact During 2026 Days of Service
Haiden Tasker, Staff Reporter • January 29, 2026
Image created on Canva by Rampage staff.
D127 Calls E-Learning Day for Jan. 23, 2026
Rampage Staff • January 22, 2026
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The GCHS varsity cheer team celebrates hearing they’ve won State Runner-Up at the IHSA State Series in Bloomington, IL on Feb 7, 2026.
Grayslake Central Cheer Team Earns Silver Medal at State Competition
Jolie Starzec, Staff Reporter • February 23, 2026

On Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, the GCHS varsity cheer team headed down to Bloomington, IL for the annual IHSA State Series. After performing on Friday, they...

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Good. Better. Best.
Beckham Stone, Staff Reporter • February 23, 2026
The track team made the most of the warmer weather on Feb. 11, 2026 when they practiced outside on the track. Photos by Nina Cavender
Indoor Track Races to an Amazing Season
Haiden Tasker, Staff Reporter • February 21, 2026
The intramural basketball program's team Chiraq Hoopers celebrate after their biggest win of the year.
More Than A Game: The Competitive Spirit of GCHS Intramural Basketball
Beckham Stone, Staff Reporter • January 23, 2026
GCHS football field stands proud under the snow
GCHS Sports Funding: Is It Fair?
Jolie Starzec, staff reporter • December 18, 2025
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Dog n Suds: More Than a Drive-In
Dog n Suds: More Than a Drive-In
Joseph Friesema, Staff Reporter • February 23, 2026

Dog n Suds, established in 1953, originated in Champaign, Illinois and then grew into a franchise throughout the 1950’s and 60’s. They established...

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Shattering the Stigma Around Seeking Help
Jolie Starzec, Staff Reporter • February 23, 2026
Ms. Noel Marquardt celebrated Black History Month by creating a collage of Martin Luther King Jr. for the counseling department windows.
Honoring a Dream
Wyatte Pogue, Staff Reporter • February 23, 2026
From left to right: GCHS coach and teacher Reggie McClure, senior JaNae Shannon, junior Maya Allen, and junior Kayla Mulloy.
On Stage, In Class, & On the Field: Black Excellence at Grayslake Central
Sunday Daniels, Staff Reporter • February 21, 2026
Roses and carnations were sold by InkBlots at school the week of Valentine’s Day, sourced from both Costco and Trader Joe’s.
The Environmental Cost of Valentine’s Day
Xictlaly De la Cruz, Staff Reporter • February 21, 2026
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Photo depicting a "Performative Starter Pack" created by Astrid Roge on Shuffles
Will Being Performative Ever End?
Astrid Roge, Staff Reporter • January 27, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
Choir students beam after their performance at Disney Springs.
Choir Makes Magic at Disney
Gianna Oliverii and Mirabella Chiodi • February 23, 2026
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Why Are the Prices in the Cafeteria Increasing?
Kailee Albeck and Jolie Starzec • January 9, 2026
Why Aren’t Passing Periods Longer?
Beckham Stone, Staff Reporter • January 9, 2026
Why Does Rams Block Have Mandatory Advisory?
Patrick Heun, Staff Reporter • January 9, 2026
Why Can’t GCHS Students Listen to Music During Class?
Tristan Lopez, Wyatte Pogue, and Haiden Tasker • January 9, 2026