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Trading Spaces: A Successful Transition to High School

Approximately 80 8th graders and parents attended this March 22 session. Resources available below.

The challenges of moving on to high school can be overwhelming. A panel of local experts, including representatives from CROYA and LFHS, as well as experienced parents, shared how to best deal with the social and emotional issues that students face when they “trade spaces” from middle school to high school.

Sponsored by Lake Forest D67 Parent Awareness, Lake Bluff PTO, LFHS APT, and LEAD.

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