Congratulations to the graduating class of 2023 and to all the students and educators for the completion of another school year. Lake Forest and Lake Bluff, and its schools, routinely produce amazing young adults, and this year's class is no exception! 

Parents Care joins the student newspaper, The Forest Scout, in recognizing Asa Thomas, male Athlete of the Year! 

Athlete of the Year: Asa Thomas

Asa was a phenomenal basketball player and captain of the golf team for the Scouts. According to the student newspaper, The Forest Scout, Asa was "IBCA First Team All-State. Chicago Sun-Times First Team All-State. North Suburban Conference Player of the Year. Chicago Sun-Times First Team All-Area. Under Armour Association – No. 1 in Scoring Efficiency. Finishing high school second in career points in LFHS history."  [read the full story by Elsa Dahlgren in the Lake Forest Scout]

We've spoken with Asa's parents and learned that he will continue his studies and basketball career at Clemson University next year! 

Asa and his parents encourage you to follow his journey on his Instagram and Twitter.


-->Check out Forest Scout's profile of its Female Athlete of the Year, Lainey O'Neil, written by Saige Joseph.

-->Check out the Forest Scout's People of the Year list here.

-->Check out the Forest Scout's Educator Sendoff list here. Thanks to each of the retiring educators for their commitment to our children.


Please have a wonderful weekend and safe celebrations!