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Julian Ortiz (left) and Matt Maxey (right) teach GCHS students ASL signs during Writers Week 2026.
Grayslake Central Writers Week: Tell Your Story
Visual created on Canva.
ACT Wisdom: Seniors Give Advice
After first block on Feb. 9th, students used their student ID cards to "scan out" of the school and gathered outside of the Fieldhouse doors for the walkout.
GCHS Students Walkout to Protest ICE
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
An example of AI being used to create posters for Woman's History Month.
AI’s Effects On Art
Eighth grade night is a valuable and important night for clubs to advertise and create interest for incoming Freshmen.
Dedicated Students Help Central Clubs Thrive
Green Is the New Gold
Green Is the New Gold
Navigating news can be tricky
What is Going On? How to Mindfully and Accurately Get News
Debate students with Coach Edwards and Coach D'Amico pose in a team photo after the ICDA 6/ICDA State tournament on Feb. 21, 2026.
A Season To Remember For Debate
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
Grayslake Central baseball warms up for a game.
Grayslake Central Baseball is on Fire
The Athletic Training Office is where many athletes train and prepare to get back to top physical performance.
The Drive to Cut Injury Rates in Athletes
Photo by Josseph Downs on Unsplash.
Bears Say Goodbye to Fan Favorites, Welcome New Faces
A Preview of the 2026 NBA Playoffs
A Preview of the 2026 NBA Playoffs
GCHS students come wearing all white to support the basketball team at the sectionals game.
GCHS Varsity Girl’s Basketball Season Comes to an End
Graphic created by Astrid Roge using Canva and depicts covers of recently adapted books including but not limited to: Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights", Emily Henry's "People we meet on vacation", and Freida McFadden's "The Housemaid".
Book Adaptations: What The Fans Literally Don’t Want To See
We Gotta Groove: Vinyl Box Set
BRIAN’S BACK! The Beach Boys: We Gotta Groove Box Set Review
Photo created by Astrid Roge on Canva.
Prison For Popstars: The Khia Asylum
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
Visual created through Canva.
The Rise of Generative AI in Film and Media
Historic Moment for Latinx Pride in the Halftime Show
Historic Moment for Latinx Pride in the Halftime Show
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
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?
Curious Central: What Gym Equipment Really Gets Used?
Curious Central: Why Don’t Freshmen Get A Rams Pass?
Curious Central: How Do GCHS Bathrooms Get Clean?
Curious Central: Why Don’t Students Use Their Lockers?
NBAlright: Episode 2
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