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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
Davies provides information about upcoming events and issues during Grayslake Village Board meetings.
Elizabeth Davies: An Exclusive Look into Her Mayorship
Donations have been pouring into food banks across the state in response to the SNAP benefits cut.
Federal Shutdown Cuts SNAP Support
"I think I will sometimes have to reteach certain skills if there was a significant portion of our class that was absent one day, or who didn't complete a formative assessment. Sometimes I'll have to circle back or we'll have to make up for lost time," said Ms. Lester.
How Does Senioritis Affect Teachers?
GCHS students hang out at concessions during a basketball halftime on Jan. 23, 2026.
Inside the GCHS Concession Stand
Seniors Lillian Spicer, and Karina Gonzalez struggle to focus during their study session.
Surviving the Senior Slump
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New Year, Same Issue: Why is the Gym So Crowded in January?
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Central Cares
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 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?
Too Robotic For Baseball?
Too Robotic For Baseball?
This year the wrestling team has complete faith in their skills and each other. guts_girlswre on Instagram
GCHS Wrestling Looks to Dominate This Season
Grayslake Central Varsity team shows off their medals and plaque after a tournament
Bowling Team Excited About Upcoming Year
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
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The Netflix & Warner Brothers Deal: What It Means for the Industry
Stranger Things: The Final Season Review
Stranger Things: The Final Season Review
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Zootopia 2: A Worthy Sequel
Not Watching Sinners is a Sin
Not Watching Sinners is a Sin
Media & Music: How Social Media Sways the Industry
Media & Music: How Social Media Sways 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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