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Happy Year of the Wood Snake! To celebrate the Lunar New Year, students enjoyed a traditional Lion Dance and performances from our Mandarin students.

School Moments, en bref

2025-2-11 En Bref
  • Last week, we welcomed representatives from the International Baccalaureate Organization as part of our IB re-accreditation process. Coinciding with our ISACS (Independent Schools Association of the Central States) re-accreditation, it has been a busy but unique opportunity to reflect holistically on our programs. The insights gained from these two successive evaluations will allow us to continue to improve the experience and quality of education at LFC.
  • A DECA Business Club team, Finance From France, competed in the Wharton Global High School Investment Competition and has advanced to the semi-finals! Out of over 1,800 teams worldwide, they are now among the top 50, competing against schools from countries including Bangladesh, China, Singapore, Canada, Israel, the U.S., India, Germany, Taiwan, and Mauritius for a spot in the finals. Congratulations to Lily S., Charlotte R., Morgan L., Uzair A., Ahman H., Pedro S., and team leader Samuel L.!
  • The 3rd-grade class representatives are embracing their leadership roles! After informing Mr. Léon, Director of Primary, about the need for more sports balls at recess, they visited other elementary classes to gather a full list of requests. Their final list, including basketballs, volleyballs, jump ropes, stilts and sidewalk chalk, is now ready to be ordered. Many classes also requested a plant for their classroom!
  • In January, 5th graders had a chance to step into 6th grade for a day! They attended classes with middle school teachers and spoke with 6th-grade delegates, gaining valuable insights as they prepare to move to the third floor next year. We hope this preview excited them for the big transition ahead!
  • LFC*daycare, an extension of our LFC*extra program, launched last year and opened its second classroom in November. Construction has begun at its permanent location at 1825 W. Wilson Ave, including four classrooms and a little gym.

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Five photos of senior Mikaela M. over the years

Each year, our graduating students are accepted to universities all around the world. The College Counseling Office works closely with each student to find universities that best fit his or her goals and interests to ensure that s/he continues to excel. With the University Bound series, we highlight some of their stories. This week's interview showcases Mikaela M., a senior in the BFI program, who will be attending Northwestern University next year.

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Four photos of LFC senior, Camden N.

Each year, our graduating students are accepted to universities all around the world. The College Counseling Office works closely with each student to find universities that best fit his or her goals and interests to ensure that s/he continues to excel. With the University Bound series, we highlight some of their stories. This week's interview showcases Camden N., a senior in the IB program, who will be attending New York University next year.

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Photos from this year's Prix goncourt des lycéens project

Every three years, the LFC is invited to participate in the “Prix Goncourt des lycéens” — a literary competition based on the prestigious “Prix Goncourt,” in which students are tasked with reading, analyzing and debating each of the texts selected by the Académie Goncourt within a seven-week span. Starting in September, students in 10th-grade Bac A accepted the challenge, with each being assigned specific responsibilities tailored to their individual strengths and interests to guide them throughout the process. 

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LFC Alum, Louis Comte, over the years

This week, as part of our series, "Oui" are the Lycée: Portraits of our Community, we are delighted to learn more about Louis Comte, an LFC alumni from the class of 2018. A French-American, Louis joined the Lycée in 2013 as an eighth-grader. He currently works as a Social Media Manager at SRW and serves as the Alumni Representative on the LFC Board of Trustees. 

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The 2025 AEFE Volleyball Tournament hosted by Lycée Rochambeau

At the end of January, our high school Flames competed in the AEFE’s Volleyball Tournament for the North American zone for the third year in a row! Hosted by the Lycée Français Rochambeau in Washington D.C., students competed against nine schools from across the U.S. and Canada – including the Lycées Français de Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Montreal, New York, Seattle, Silicon Valley and Washington. A total of 20 boys and 26 girls teams were divided into Varsity (Grades 10-12) and Junior Varsity (Grade 9) categories, creating three-days of nonstop excitement, competition and tense atmospheres for each match. 

Once again, the Flames sparked multiple victories – bringing home two gold medals won by our boys and girls Varsity teams! Our Junior Varsity (JV) boys team finished third and the JV girls finished fourth. Additionally, the two MVP trophies were awarded to the LFC’s own volleyball stars, Noé P. (Grade 11) and Inès F. (Grade 9). Our students represented the Lycée fantastically at this incredible sporting event. Congratulations to all!

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Photos from the 2025 Ski Trip to Colorado

Last month, our 7th-grade students had the chance to spend five unforgettable days skiing in Winter Park, Colorado, from January 20 to 24. Throughout their trip, the snow was perfect despite the freezing cold! They skied every day to practice and improve their skiing skills thanks to their chaperones who guided them during their stay. They also met with a team of mountain rescuers to learn about the dangers of skiing and the mountains. Good moods and smiles accompanied our group all week long, on the slopes and in the resort. We would like to thank the eight chaperones who were in charge of our 44 students. An unforgettable experience in an extraordinary location!

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Four photos of the annual spelling bee; one group photo and three individual

On January 15, our six grade-level winners of the Scripps National Spelling Bee—held annually at LFC for students in Grades 3 through 8—participated in the all-school finals to determine our school champion. Adam B. (3rd grade), Elliot M. (4th grade), Maddy G. (5th grade), Alana G. (6th grade), Jasmine T.R. (6th grade), and Arin G. (7th grade) spelled words like "gallipot" and "chlorofluorocarbon" correctly to keep the bee going for 18 rounds. Arin G. secured a victory with the word "egotistical" and will go on to represent the LFC during the regional spelling bee in March. Congratulations to Arin and to all the other participants! You truly showcased the Joy of Learning, a value dear to our school.

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