Lakeshore Public Schools

Get your tickets to The Addams Family musical at lps.ludus.com

BRRR… but worth it!

The Polar Plunge was yesterday, and Lakeshore Public Schools showed up BIG!

Huge shout-out to our amazing staff who braved the freezing temperatures and icy water for an incredible cause.

Special thank you to Francesca Streelman Photography for capturing some amazing shots!

Way to represent, Lancer Nation!

As we wrap up National School Counselor Week, we’re proud to recognize Mr. Clark, school counselor at Lakeshore High School! Mr. Clark plays an important role in helping students explore career options and plan for life after high school. He uses tools like Xello and O*NET to help students discover their interests and connect their passions to real-world career paths, while always valuing student voice.

Through close collaboration with families, teachers, and community members, Mr. Clark ensures students have the guidance and resources they need to succeed. Thank you, Mr. Clark, for helping students feel confident, prepared, and excited about their futures

Today we’re celebrating Cathy Bingaman, school counselor at Roosevelt Elementary School, and the incredible impact she has on our students every day. Cathy supports students as they explore their strengths, build confidence, and begin thinking about their futures through fun, hands-on career activities and conversations.

She also leads social-emotional learning at every level—teaching whole-class lessons, working with small groups, and providing individual support to help students build emotional regulation, social skills, and coping strategies.

Most importantly, Cathy creates a safe, welcoming space where students can talk, play, and learn tools that make school (and life) feel a little easier. We’re so grateful for all she does for our school community!

What an awesome morning at LMS for our annual Career Day! We’re thankful for our local businesses and organizations who spent time with our students sharing their passion and career paths. This event also gave our high school CTE students a chance to share their stories, highlight their skills, and inspire our younger students. A day full of school pride and future opportunities!

It's National School Counselor Week! We’re excited to celebrate Mrs. Elkins, LHS school counselor, and the meaningful work she does to support our students. She works closely with students throughout high school to help them set goals and plan for their futures, starting as early as ninth grade with career exploration through Xello. Each year, she partners with students to plan classes while discussing college and career goals that grow and change over time.

Supporting students’ mental health is also a key part of her role. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Mrs. Elkins provides guidance at school, connects families with community resources, and collaborates with teachers to help students stay engaged and successful.

By using tools like Xello and College Board, along with mindfulness and therapeutic strategies, Mrs. Elkins helps students prepare for the future while thriving today!

The latest episode of Looking Inside Lakeshore Schools is now live! Tune in as Principal Ben McIntyre joins the conversation to talk all things Hollywood Elementary School—from what makes it special to what’s ahead for students and families. Listen here: https://webca.st/274670 Whether you’re a parent, community member, or just curious about what’s happening in our schools, this is a great listen!

It's National School Counselor Week! We’re excited to recognize Mrs. Galloway, Stewart’s school counselor, and the positive impact she has on our students each day. She loves seeing how counseling programs make a real difference, including Check-In/Check-Out, which helps students stay motivated to show PRIDE behaviors while building strong relationships with a staff mentor. The program also gives students a chance to share their successes with families, strengthening the home-school connection.

Mrs. Galloway also leads Love Club during lunch, where students build social-emotional skills like communication, problem-solving, and managing feelings through games and small-group activities. It’s a fun, welcoming space where students grow in confidence and connection.

Looking ahead, she’s excited for the Belonging in Berrien Ambassadors Project launching next school year, offering families opportunities to connect through workshops, conversations, and book studies focused on whole-child wellness. We’re thankful for the partnerships with Corewell Health and Berrien RESA that help make this work possible.

Thank you, Mrs. Galloway, for your dedication and care for our students and families!

It's National School Counselor Week! We’re proud to recognize Mrs. Kaiser, LHS school counselor, and the impact she has on our students every day. She meets with every student at least once a year—and often more—to talk about career paths, future plans, and opportunities they may not have known existed. In group settings, students explore careers and interests using Xello while learning about CTE programs, college options, and other pathways that help shape their next steps. Mrs. Kaiser creates a welcoming, low-pressure counseling environment where students don’t always have to talk—sometimes they just need a quiet space or someone to listen. Her favorite moments are when a student lights up and says, “This is for me!” Through connection, curiosity, and care, Mrs. Kaiser helps students move forward—one open door at a time. Thank you!

The Lakeshore High School Musical Program proudly presents The Addams Family!

Join us for a delightfully spooky and hilarious musical featuring your favorite Addams Family characters. Wednesday has grown up and fallen in love, and when she brings her “normal” boyfriend’s family home for dinner, chaos, comedy, and heart follow. With catchy music, big laughs, and a talented cast, this is a show you won’t want to miss.

Performance Dates:
February 13 & 14 at 7:00 PM
February 15 at 2:00 PM

Ticket Prices:
$15 Adults
$10 Students & Seniors
FREE for Lakeshore Staff (show your school ID at the box office)

Support our amazing students and enjoy a fun night of live theater for the whole family.

Get your tickets now: https://lps.ludus.com/index.php

Shining Stars of LPS! A huge shout-out to these incredible staff members who go above and beyond for our students every single day:

Doug Haygood – LHS Teacher
Josh Dunlop – LHS Teacher
Melissa Harris – Roosevelt Teacher
Liz Gregorich – Roosevelt Teacher

Thank you for your passion, dedication, and all the ways you make a difference. We’re so lucky to have you as part of the LPS family!

It's National School Counselor Week! We’re thrilled to celebrate Mrs. Weaver, LMS school counselor, and all the ways she supports our students! She believes the best way to help students succeed is through teamwork—schools, families, and the community working together.

One of her favorite events is Career Day, where local professionals and CTE programs show students how classroom learning connects to real-world careers. This year, 13 CTE programs from across Berrien County are joining in!

Inside school, Mrs. Weaver’s lunch groups give students a chance to hang out, connect with peers, and even win prizes. This past semester alone, she ran 74 lunch groups and connected with 465 students!

She also meets individually with eighth graders to reflect on middle school and plan for high school and beyond—helping them link their interests to future goals.

For Mrs. Weaver, the best moments are running into former students and seeing the lasting impact of her support.

Thank you, Mrs. Weaver, for everything you do to help students thrive!

It’s National School Counselor Week! At Lakeshore Public Schools, we are so lucky to have amazing counselors supporting our students every day. This week, we’ll be highlighting each of our seven incredible counselors across the district—one per day!

We’re proud to celebrate Mrs. Olson, Hollywood’s school counselor, for the incredible support she provides to our students, families, and staff. She works closely with teachers, families, and community partners—including the Ambassador’s Group at Berrien RESA—to create a strong sense of belonging for all students.

Mrs. Olson also supports the whole child through initiatives like the Little Free Pantry, the return of the walking program to promote physical and mental wellness, and engaging programs like Slumberkins and PBIS Starbucks, which help students build social-emotional skills and positive connections.

Thank you, Mrs. Olson, for your dedication, compassion, and the many ways you help our students grow and succeed—both in and out of the classroom!

Lakeshore Public Schools celebrates Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month! CTE programs empower students with real-world skills, hands-on learning, and career pathways that prepare them for success in college, careers, and beyond. We’re proud of our students, educators, and community partners who make learning practical, innovative, and future-focused every day.

Lakeshore Public Schools proudly honors Black History Month as we celebrate the achievements, voices, and lasting contributions of Black leaders—past, present, and future. Together, we remain committed to fostering respect, understanding, and inclusion in our schools and throughout our community—not just this month, but always.

Congratulations to the Lakeshore 8th Grade Band students, Tolly and Owen who were accepted to perform in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association's All-State Middle School Band on January 24th as part of the Michigan Music Conference. They played at the DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids, packed with an audience of 2,400+ educators and conference attendees.

To earn a spot, they had to complete a very competitive audition against 2,765 other students from across the state of Michigan. Tolly and Owen were two of the 106 middle school students chosen to be in the prestigious All-State Middle School Band. We are very proud of them because this event requires students to independently prepare a challenging and impressive selection of etudes and scales, as well as perform a piece of music they had never seen. We are extremely proud of your exemplary work ethic and attitude, Tolly and Owen!



GO BAND!

Just in case you missed it—yes, that was the sun peeking out from behind the clouds, along with a little patch of blue sky!
Fingers crossed that on Monday, February 2, Punxsutawney Phil does NOT see his shadow… here’s hoping for an early spring!