ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE at Ball State University 2023 SUMMER CAMPS
ELI is excited to announce our 2023 summer camps around leadership, creativity and problem solving for grades 2-8 and 11-12. See the camp flyer for more information. These camps are not affiliated with Lakeland, we are just sharing the information!
Viewing the artwork of our Wolcott Mills preschool students at their art show! We have very talented young artists who have learned about many different artists and styles of art.
New Life Fellowship will be having another Groceries to-go event June 19th 3:30-5:30. Families can pick up enough groceries for 2 hot meals. New Life Fellowship is located at 2755 S SR 5 in Topeka.
This is not a Lakeland sponsored event; we wanted to share the information as it could benefit many of our families. If you have questions about the event please text: 574-213-2952.
Now that the Team Mantra store has closed, we have a local shopping opportunity for you! Wear Haus Designs has set up an online shop: https://newlakelandmerch2023.itemorder.com/shop/home/ If you order by the 17th they will do their best to get it delivered to the school by the last day of school. Orders after the 17th will need to be picked up at the store or you can choose the shipping option.
The Lakeland preschool program was very excited to receive a Build-Learn-Grow Stabilization Grant last year. The grant money was used to pay for the equipment and installation of beautiful outdoor learning centers at both campuses. Today the students at Wolcott Mills got to break in the new area. Looks like they like it! Playing is learning!
Our Laker Speech & Language department led professional development yesterday for the Northeast Indiana Special Education Cooperative. Great job Jaymee Fennell, Ali Sams, and Alyssa Bryan! #Lakerleadersareeverywhere
#AnchorDown
Team Mantra has provided an on-line Laker store: https://lakelandlakers23.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ Check out all the cool gear!
We have checked and rechecked the offerings, and they meet the new brand standards.
The LaGrange Co. Health Department (304 N Townline Rd. LaGrange) is having a Children's Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, May 13th from 7:30am to 1 pm. Please call 260-499-4182 ext. 1 to schedule an appointment.
Lakeland was proud to host the LaGrange & Noble County Thrive by 5 early learning coalition at Wolcott Mills today. Attendees discussed community needs regarding childcare and early education. We also hosted a regional prek directors' round-table.
The Academic Teams had great showings throughout the competition season this year - with overall meet winners at the 18 school Dwenger Meet & 9 Team Fremont meets, as well as multiple meet firsts & 2nd places across ALL the subject areas by enrollment class. To qualify for State, teams must place in the Top 5 of their enrollment class (typically 65 schools). At the All-Area meet this past Tuesday - the English & Fine Arts teams just missed qualifying for State by 1 question & Science by 2 questions. Thank you to ALL members of the Social Studies, Math, English, Fine Arts & Science teams for your efforts this season! You represented Lakeland very well! #AnchorDown
Today's logo share: the L. The L is the primary athletic logo. The L is leaning slightly forward to signify Lakeland moving forward. The shape of the L has been updated, but is similar to some of the L's used in the past-an acknowledgement of where we have been and where we are going all in one letter!
Today's logo share is the chain. This, like the anchor, is a secondary logo. The chain is a symbol of our connectivity. While we're all individuals, we are all Lakers. We are stronger together.
#AnchorDown
Lakeland School Corporation Public Notice
April 20, 2023
The Lakeland School Corporation Board of School Trustees will be appointing a replacement for David Hughes, after he resigned on April 17, 2023. If you reside in Lima Township, District 2, and are interested in becoming a School Board Member please send a letter of interest to Lakeland School Corporation, Attn: Office of Superintendent, 0825 E 075 N, LaGrange, IN 46761, by May 5, 2023.
Once appointed, the new member will fulfill the term until its expiration on December 31, 2026.
Today's logo share: the Anchor! The anchor is considered a secondary logo for Lakeland, and comes in blue, white and red. The committee felt the anchor held more strength standing alone. The phrase "Anchor Down" holds special meaning to many Lakers, and we didn't want to lose that. In the survey students indicated that they view Lakeland as rugged. The details of the anchor are a nod to that ruggedness. #anchordown
Thank you Laker Nation for honoring Eztrella today! She will be missed. Let her kindness and love live on through all of us!
Laker Nation,
At about 1 am this morning I was notified of an email threat that was circulated to many school districts across our state. This email was sent to 35 superintendents including myself. Our local law enforcement, Indiana State Police, and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security are all aware of the email. It was the recommendation of law enforcement that we continue with a normal school day, as the threat was deemed non-credible. The same scenario occurred in Washington yesterday, with an email sent to 35 districts.
School personnel did a visual inspection of all of our buildings today as a precautionary measure.
The safety and security of our students is always our top priority. If I believed for one second we were in any danger, we would not be in school.
Thank you for being a Laker and thank you for entrusting us with your children!
Respectfully,
Traci Blaize, Superintendent
Don't forget Laker Nation will be honoring Eztrella Luna by wearing purple tomorrow! Shine bright Lakers! 💜
Hearts in Laker Nation are broken with the loss of our Little Laker, Eztrella. We will wear purple in her honor on Friday, April 14th. Donations for the family are being accepted at all school offices.💜
Community Partners involved in the LaGrange County Child Abuse & Neglect collaborative are asking for your help in raising awareness for National Child Abuse & Neglect month. Beginning today, and for the month of April, we are kicking off a "Blue Tire" campaign across LaGrange County.
We are asking people to take their photo with the blue tire and post on social media using #87SCAIT23. Please help us to Stop Child Abuse In Its Tracks and share with those you know!!
This week the tire is located at the LaGrange County Courthouse. Each week the tire will rotate to a new location.
Just a reminder: Lakeland School Corporation will be on Spring Break April 3-7. The Corporation Office will be closed Monday, April 3rd due to a planned power outage, and on Friday, April 7th for a Holiday.
School will resume on Monday, April 10th! Until then, stay safe and thank you for being a Laker!
