The Arc of LaGrange County is hosting a Summer Exploration Program for students with special needs. Students must be on an IEP or 504 plan to participate. Please see the attached flyer for more information!
***This information is provided as a community service. This program is not sponsored by Lakeland School Corporation.***
Due to today's 2-hr delay, AP Literature & Composition testing scheduled for 5/8 at WM will be rescheduled. NO AP Testing today.
Good morning Laker Nation! All Lakeland Schools are on a 2 hour delay due to fog on Wednesday, May 8th. All schools will open at 9:45 am. Have a great day Lakers!
Laker Nation is mourning the unexpected loss of Coach Miller. He was a devoted Lakeland graduate, fan and coach. There will definitely be an empty spot in our stands. Our sympathies go out to his family on their loss! https://www.fruripmayfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Jerald-Jerry-M-Miller?obId=31390781
The New Life Fellowship (2755 S SR 5 in Topeka) will have a free grocery distribution on May 13th 4pm-5:30pm. Families can pick up groceries to make two hot meals. Please see the flyer for more details!
**This information is being provided as a community service. The event is not sponsored by Lakeland School Corporation.**
We have a State Champion Science team! Way to go Lakers!
LCYC and the Parks Department are partnering again to host a youth event - "LaGrange County Connecting with Youth"- at Delt Church Park on June 22, 2024. This is the third year for this event and it continues to grow each year.
Families with any age children are welcome to attend; however, the door prize raffle tickets will only be passed out to children in grades 6-12.
This is a free event - lunch will be provided while supplies last.
Please see the flyer for details!
**This event is not sponsored by Lakeland School Corporation. The information is being shared as a community service.**
There are some big changes planned for Indiana's High School Diplomas. Please see this article for more information. There is a link in the article for you to share your thoughts and opinions on the proposed changes with the Indiana Department of Education!
https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2024/03/27/indiana-officials-propose-new-streamlined-high-school-diplomas-for-hoosier-students/
Due to internet provider issues beyond our control, Lakeland phone systems are not working properly. We have also had to cancel ILEARN testing for the day. We hope that our provider is able to fix this soon! Sorry for the inconvenience!
There is NOT a safety issue at Lakeland Intermediate School. We are aware that some students are reporting to their families that there is a problem. The issue has been investigated by our SRO and administration and there is no imminent danger. Lakeland families can check email for more details.
Students at the Jr/Sr HS today practiced "hold" and "secure" safety drills this morning. During both instances, classroom instruction should continue as normal. The main difference between the two is that a Secure is enacted when a threat or hazard is outside of the school. A Hold is used when there is a need for the halls to remain empty, meaning the issue is inside the building.
Lakeland's Academic teams had a great evening at Bishop Dwenger yesterday! They were up against some tough competition: 14 schools with more than 20 teams competing! The Science team of Kylo Sturgis, Noah Tropp, Ethan Marchand & Laney Wilson finished 1st! The Math team of Isaiah Howard, Aiden Tuttle, Jarumie Altamira & Hanna Yoder placed 3rd. The English team of Maddie Tropp, Aiden Tuttle, Jazz Whited, and Kylo Sturgis just missed placing in the top 5. Nice work Lakers!! The academic teams will be back in action on April 16th for the State Qualifier.
The Indiana Immunization Coalition will be at the Noble County Community Health Fair on Monday, April 1 from 4-7pm. The fair will be at the Community Learning Center gymnasium 401 E Diamond Street in Kendallville. See the flyer for more details!
**This event is not sponsored by or affiliated with Lakeland School Corporation. The information is being shared as it may be beneficial to our community.**
Clara Rasler and the Interpersonal Relations class are putting together the 7th annual talent show as part of Clara's Senior Project. All proceeds will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charity. Audition dates are Monday, March 25th 3:30-4:30, Tuesday, March 26th 5:00-6:30 and Wednesday, March 27th 3:30-6:30. See the flyer for more details!
Do you wake up with aches and pains? It could be time for a new mattress, and the Lakeland Jr/Sr High Music program just happens to have a mattress fundraiser coming up. Help yourself and help the music program! The sale will be at the LaGrange First Church of God on Saturday, April 13th 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. See the flyer for more details!
Laker Nation let's congratulate Emma Schiffli for beating her own own pole vault record! Way to fly high!
The LaGrange County United concert band will be playing at 7 pm at the Prairie Heights Auditorium. The band is comprised of students from Prairie Heights, Westview and Lakeland. Westview and Lakeland had collaborated on a summer marching band with great success, so it was time to move the adventure to the stage! Hope you can come out and support this county-wide collaboration!
We just learned that long-time Lakeland School nurse, Margaret Wagner, passed away February 26th. Mrs. Wagner was the school nurse for all 5 buildings at Lakeland. She covered a lot of miles and helped a lot of children. Our condolences go out to her family.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/fortwayne/name/margaret-wagner-obituary?id=54484959
March 10-16, 2024 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana.
Jr/Sr HS students will participate in a tornado shelter drill on Tuesday, March 12th during the statewide tornado drill day. Shelter is called when specific protective actions are needed based on a threat or hazard. Students are trained to respond to threats such as tornadoes by participating in these mandatory drills.
Unfortunately, the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile has to cancel their visit to Lakeland Intermediate School for tomorrow. Their generator has broken and is currently being worked on. We will work to get them rescheduled!