Cambridge Lakes Charter School

Cambridge Lakes Charter School Cambridge Lakes Charter School (CLCS) is a beacon of innovation in education. Cambridge Lakes Charter School is in Pingree Grove, Illinois.

We offer a dynamic, personalized learning experience as a tuition-free K-12 public school of choice for families within the District 300 boundary. It opened in the fall of 2007. It is a school of choice within District 300 for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. In-district students do not pay tuition. Disclaimer: Any posts or comments that are considered obscene, libelous or disruptive t

o students are not allowed. In addition, business advertisements, items for sale, political endorsements and discriminatory/harassing language are also banned.

Free & Reduced-Price Lunch Applications Are Open 🍎CLCS offers free and reduced-price meals to qualifying families to ens...
08/21/2026

Free & Reduced-Price Lunch Applications Are Open 🍎

CLCS offers free and reduced-price meals to qualifying families to ensure students have access to healthy food every day.

You can apply online through the LunchTime Portal or submit a paper application.

📄 To submit a paper application: Drop it off at the Main Office or email Mrs. Coulter, Head of Food Service, at [email protected] .

Whether you are a new or returning family, please take a minute to review our traffic pattern map for school pick-up and...
08/20/2026

Whether you are a new or returning family, please take a minute to review our traffic pattern map for school pick-up and drop-off.

The map is available on our website under 'Important Links' on the homepage:

https://www.cambridgelakescharterschool.net/CLCS%2026-27%20Registration%20Docs/CLCS%20Arrival%20_%20Dismissal%20Map%202026.pdf

Personalized Learning Plan (PLP) meetings start next week! Be on the lookout for an email from your student’s homeroom t...
08/20/2026

Personalized Learning Plan (PLP) meetings start next week! Be on the lookout for an email from your student’s homeroom teacher with details on how to schedule your meeting.

08/17/2026

Our Heads of School walk through the expectations for personal devices in both Lower and Upper School, as well as how classroom screen time will be utilized intentionally to support our students.

Thank you for helping us foster an environment where every child can thrive.

08/14/2026

In this episode, Mrs. Gerardy, Executive Director of Academics, is here to remind families to stop by for the Back to School Picnic on August 26 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on the CLCS Campus. This event is a great opportunity to meet teachers, sign up for School's Out programs, and pick up School Tool Boxes if you placed an order.

Make sure to pause at the end of the video to view pricing for food items from our Coyote Cafe!

UPDATE ON LOCATION OF MEETING: The next NKEC Board of Directors meeting will be held on Monday, August 17, at 7:00 PM in...
08/14/2026

UPDATE ON LOCATION OF MEETING: The next NKEC Board of Directors meeting will be held on Monday, August 17, at 7:00 PM in the Purple Kiva on the Cambridge Lakes Learning Center Campus.

Please email your comments to Mrs. Heim at [email protected] by 7:00 PM prior to the start of the meeting.

08/10/2026

🏐 Reminder: Girls' Volleyball Registration is OPEN!

Don't forget to secure your student's spot on the court for the upcoming season! Girls' Volleyball is open to all 5th–8th graders, and whether they are a seasoned player or brand new to the sport, we'd love to have them on the team.

Lock in your spot on our Athletics Page today!

🗓️ Parent Info Night: Join us this Thursday, August 13 @ 6:00 PM in the CLCS Gym to get all the details and meet the coaches!

Season Info/Overview

08/07/2026

Beginning on the first day of the 2026-2027 school year, CLCS will follow a Balanced Technology Plan. More information regarding this plan will be communicated as we get closer to the start of the school year.

Mr. Rasar, Mrs. Gerardy, and Mrs. Parker share the rationale behind this plan. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring we support students in their learning environment.

As we prepare for a year of learning and growth, we want to share a quick reminder about our upcoming Family Personalize...
08/06/2026

As we prepare for a year of learning and growth, we want to share a quick reminder about our upcoming Family Personalized Learning Plan (PLP) meetings, which take place before the school year begins.

Teachers will reach out to families by August 19th to schedule a meeting during the following times:

- Wednesday, 8/26: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday, 8/27: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday, 8/28: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

School supplies can be dropped off to your child's classrooms during your scheduled PLP time.

Address

840 Campus Drive
Pingree Grove, IL
60140

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