A huge thank you to the D102 community for making this important work possible!
D102 REFERENDUM LANGUAGE ON APRIL 4, 2023 BALLOT (PASSED)
Shall the Board of Education of Aptakisic-Tripp Community Consolidated School District Number 102, Lake County, Illinois, alter, repair, and equip the District’s school buildings and district office and improve the sites thereof, including installing safety and security upgrades, replacing boilers and heating/cooling systems to improve indoor air quality and temperature control, replacing roofs and windows, renovating instructional spaces, adding science classrooms, STEM labs, and a gymnasium to the junior high school and issue bonds of said School District to the amount of $49,000,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?
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AJHS Science Wing Reveal
Fall 2024
AJHS Gymnasium Construction Update
December 2024
AJHS Gymnasium Construction Update
February 2025
Summer 2025 Construction Completion
Summer 2025 Construction Updates
Summer 2025 Construction Photos
Before and After Photos:
Pritchett School Roof:
Tripp School Roof:
Tripp School Cabinetry and HVAC:
Aptakisic Junior High HVAC:
Aptakisic Junior High Gymnasium:
Aptakisic Junior High Locker Rooms:
Aptakisic Junior High Flooring and Lighting:
Complete! Tripp Playground Upgrades
Exciting news! The main Tripp School playground on the South side of the building got a major upgrade! The new design features ADA-accessible equipment, a safe and durable pour-and-play surface, and a 3-foot safety fence around the perimeter. The fence helps keep balls from rolling into the parking lot while also supporting student safety during play. The walking path shifts South on the Tripp School land, creating a barrier between the playground and the walking path. Students are able to enjoy the playground throughout the school day, and is open to the community outside of school hours which offers a fun, inclusive space for all to enjoy!
The North side playground was removed during the construction process and sod was installed.
Land Transfer Enhances Community Collaboration
August 2024: Last spring, we worked with the Buffalo Grove Park District to discuss a Land Transfer opportunity for Aptakisic Park, the field just South of Aptakisic Junior High. The D102 Board of Education established an agreement with the BG Park District that allowed us to acquire the land in exchange for their use of our new gymnasium at AJHS during after-school hours. We are thrilled to share that the Land Transfer with the BG Park District is complete! We are excited about our continued partnership with BG Park District and this great opportunity for the entire community to benefit from the new space.
November 2024: The Junior High property, including the admin office building, was consolidated with the Aptakisic Park property to the south, creating one lot. The park property was rezoned from R-9: Multi-Family Dwelling District to R-E Residential District to be consistent with the zoning of the school lot.
With the acquisition of Aptakisic Park, the D102 Board of Education approved a new parking lot for AJHS.
New Parking Lot
The parking lot implements recommendations from the traffic study that was conducted during the school’s building addition projects in 2023. The parking lot was suggested as a way to alleviate circulation and safety concerns and allow for ample parking for school staff and overflow during high-volume school events.
The project will feature a perimeter drive aisle, serving as a designated lane for parent vehicles and thereby increasing vehicle queuing capacity. Parents will circulate the drive aisle under the supervision of crossing guards and signage. School buses will continue to operate in front of the school without blocking driveways or crosswalks.
Stay tuned for more construction happening at Meridian School in Summer 2026!
Formal input opportunity
Community Engagement Survey (September – November) – 69 responses
Postcard mailed to D102 residents with invitation to complete a second survey (December) – 172 responses
