Award-winning Lakeshore Public Schools invites parents to attend our Young 5’s and Kindergarten Parent Meeting on April 22 from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Lakeshore High School Auditorium.
To register, scan the QR code, click the link below, or visit slancer.net:
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Lakeshore Public Schools — Grounded in Tradition, Committed to Excellence. We can’t wait to welcome your Little Lancer!
To register, scan the QR code, click the link below, or visit slancer.net:
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Lakeshore Public Schools — Grounded in Tradition, Committed to Excellence. We can’t wait to welcome your Little Lancer!
Our Lakeshore High School band is getting in one last practice before heading to Florida to perform at EPCOT during Spring Break! Go Band!
Lakeshore Middle School Shines at MSBOA Honor Band! A huge shoutout to our 7th & 8th grade band students who represented Lakeshore at the MSBOA District 6 Middle School Honor Band on March 23 at Andrews University!
These 10 talented musicians learned their parts on their own, then brought it all together in 6 hours of rehearsal and a full concert in just one day—working with award-winning clinicians the whole time.
8th Graders:
Elayna Peters – Flute
Sam Pschigoda – Bassoon
Vivaan Devlekar – Tenor Sax
Owen Dalton – Horn
Tolly Chandler – Trombone
7th Graders:
Keira Lindenmayer – Flute
Makayla Engle – Bassoon
Amelia Ryan – Trumpet
Sapheara Williams – Tuba
Vicenzo Ramasco – Percussion
GO BAND!
These 10 talented musicians learned their parts on their own, then brought it all together in 6 hours of rehearsal and a full concert in just one day—working with award-winning clinicians the whole time.
8th Graders:
Elayna Peters – Flute
Sam Pschigoda – Bassoon
Vivaan Devlekar – Tenor Sax
Owen Dalton – Horn
Tolly Chandler – Trombone
7th Graders:
Keira Lindenmayer – Flute
Makayla Engle – Bassoon
Amelia Ryan – Trumpet
Sapheara Williams – Tuba
Vicenzo Ramasco – Percussion
GO BAND!
Hollywood Elementary proudly showcased their annual Give Back Day projects, made possible through a generous grant from the Lakeshore Excellence Foundation.
A small reception was held this morning where students highlighted the meaningful ways they are making a difference in our community. Their creativity, compassion, and dedication were truly inspiring!
A small reception was held this morning where students highlighted the meaningful ways they are making a difference in our community. Their creativity, compassion, and dedication were truly inspiring!
Exciting News for Families! Enrollment for Young 5’s and Kindergarten at Lakeshore Public Schools opens April 22!
If you’re a Lakeshore resident, you can enroll quickly and easily online https://www.lakeshorepublicschools.net/o/lps/page/enrollment-change Considering joining us through School of Choice?
Applications will be open April 22 through May 17.
At Lakeshore Public Schools, we’re proud to be Grounded in Tradition, Committed to Excellence—and we can’t wait to welcome your Little Lancer! Enrollment VIdeo Clip: https://youtube.com/shorts/u617_oxasIA
The Lakeshore Robotics teams had a great competition this weekend at Berrien Springs! Our Varsity team, Lance-A-Bot (A-Bot), and JV team, Lance-B-Bot (B-Bot), both performed very well. Here’s a quick recap:
A-Bot Results:
• Finished 3rd out of 36 teams after qualification rounds
• Record of 9-3-0
• Selected as the first pick on the first alliance
• Won the event as District Champions
Performance Highlights:
• Currently ranked among the top 10 teams in Michigan
• Earned 131 district points
• A-Bot is ranked 3rd in the state
• B-Bot is ranked 88th in the state
Team Highlights:
• B-Bot made the playoffs and was eliminated in the second round
• A-Bot faced challenges during competition, including a small fire, and showed great perseverance
• A-Bot received the Judges Award
• A-Bot set the event high score of 442
• A-Bot has now won the Berrien Springs District event three years in a row
A-Bot will compete this weekend at Battle Creek Central and has qualified for the State Championship in April. Good luck!
Picture Credit- E Dutton
A-Bot Results:
• Finished 3rd out of 36 teams after qualification rounds
• Record of 9-3-0
• Selected as the first pick on the first alliance
• Won the event as District Champions
Performance Highlights:
• Currently ranked among the top 10 teams in Michigan
• Earned 131 district points
• A-Bot is ranked 3rd in the state
• B-Bot is ranked 88th in the state
Team Highlights:
• B-Bot made the playoffs and was eliminated in the second round
• A-Bot faced challenges during competition, including a small fire, and showed great perseverance
• A-Bot received the Judges Award
• A-Bot set the event high score of 442
• A-Bot has now won the Berrien Springs District event three years in a row
A-Bot will compete this weekend at Battle Creek Central and has qualified for the State Championship in April. Good luck!
Picture Credit- E Dutton
The Lakeshore Robotics teams had a great competition this weekend at Berrien Springs! Our Varsity team, Lance-A-Bot (A-Bot), and JV team, Lance-B-Bot (B-Bot), both performed very well. Here’s a quick recap:
A-Bot Results:
• Finished 3rd out of 36 teams after qualification rounds
• Record of 9-3-0
• Selected as the first pick on the first alliance
• Won the event as District Champions
Performance Highlights:
• Currently ranked among the top 10 teams in Michigan
• Earned 131 district points
• A-Bot is ranked 3rd in the state
• B-Bot is ranked 88th in the state
Team Highlights:
• B-Bot made the playoffs and was eliminated in the second round
• A-Bot faced challenges during competition, including a small fire, and showed great perseverance
• A-Bot received the Judges Award
• A-Bot set the event high score of 442
• A-Bot has now won the Berrien Springs District event three years in a row
A-Bot will compete this weekend at Battle Creek Central and has qualified for the State Championship in April. Good luck!
Picture Credit- E Dutton
A-Bot Results:
• Finished 3rd out of 36 teams after qualification rounds
• Record of 9-3-0
• Selected as the first pick on the first alliance
• Won the event as District Champions
Performance Highlights:
• Currently ranked among the top 10 teams in Michigan
• Earned 131 district points
• A-Bot is ranked 3rd in the state
• B-Bot is ranked 88th in the state
Team Highlights:
• B-Bot made the playoffs and was eliminated in the second round
• A-Bot faced challenges during competition, including a small fire, and showed great perseverance
• A-Bot received the Judges Award
• A-Bot set the event high score of 442
• A-Bot has now won the Berrien Springs District event three years in a row
A-Bot will compete this weekend at Battle Creek Central and has qualified for the State Championship in April. Good luck!
Picture Credit- E Dutton
Give Back Night for Lakeshore High School Girls Tennis! Join us for a fun night out at Silver Beach Pizza and support our Girls Tennis team!
Tuesday, March 24th @ Silver Beach Pizza
Bring your friends, family, and appetite—every bite helps our team! Come enjoy great food, great company, and help make a difference. We can’t wait to see you there!
Tuesday, March 24th @ Silver Beach Pizza
Bring your friends, family, and appetite—every bite helps our team! Come enjoy great food, great company, and help make a difference. We can’t wait to see you there!
One of our students’ favorite times of the elementary school year—the 3rd Grade Wax Museum! Stewart Elementary School hosted their annual event this morning, and it was a resounding success. Our students did an amazing job bringing history to life, and we couldn’t be more proud of their hard work and creativity!
The Best of the Best! Today, we celebrate our incredible team members who consistently go above and beyond and eserve recognition for the impact they make. Congratulations to those being honored for being true examples of excellence!
Hailey Butler - Hollywood Teacher
Tonya Jahnke - LHS Teacher
Kristina Stolk - Roosevelt Paraprofessional
Maria Ingram - Stewart Speech/Language Pathologist
Hailey Butler - Hollywood Teacher
Tonya Jahnke - LHS Teacher
Kristina Stolk - Roosevelt Paraprofessional
Maria Ingram - Stewart Speech/Language Pathologist
Congratulations to Greg Younger on being named Region 5 Athletic Director of the Year by the Michigan High School Athletic Association! Greg was recognized last week in Traverse City for this well-deserved honor. His dedication and leadership continue to make a positive impact on our student-athletes, school, and community. Please join us in congratulating Greg on this great achievement!
It’s been an exciting few months for our LMS Choir students! They’ve been busy performing and growing as musicians through Solo & Ensemble, Choral Festival, the high school musical, and an unforgettable trip to Chicago.
We’re proud to share that our students earned the highest ratings at both Solo & Ensemble and Choral Festival—an incredible accomplishment that reflects their hard work and dedication!
Our Chicago trip was another big highlight. Students explored the amazing Shedd Aquarium and experienced the Broadway smash hit Hamilton. It was a trip full of music, learning, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Way to go, LMS Choir!
We’re proud to share that our students earned the highest ratings at both Solo & Ensemble and Choral Festival—an incredible accomplishment that reflects their hard work and dedication!
Our Chicago trip was another big highlight. Students explored the amazing Shedd Aquarium and experienced the Broadway smash hit Hamilton. It was a trip full of music, learning, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Way to go, LMS Choir!
Support Lakeshore Golf at a Give Back Night, March 18 at Moe's and Hoopla.
The Box Factory Show was a big success this year! Hollywood students brought home 4 ribbons.
Asher de la Foret – 1st Overall
Sakari Brow – 2nd Overall
4th Grade “Van Gogh Trees” – Best Collaboration Award
Eve Sircher – Best of Hollywood
Congratulations to our talented students! We are so proud of your creativity and hard work.
Asher de la Foret – 1st Overall
Sakari Brow – 2nd Overall
4th Grade “Van Gogh Trees” – Best Collaboration Award
Eve Sircher – Best of Hollywood
Congratulations to our talented students! We are so proud of your creativity and hard work.
Lakeshore Public Schools Named a Top 5 United Way Campaign! Each year, United Way of Southwest Michigan and Honor Credit Union recognize the top five school campaigns supporting United Way—and we’re proud to share that Lakeshore Public Schools is among this year’s Top 5!
As part of the recognition, a random donor from each top campaign is selected to receive a $200 Honor Visa Gift Card.
Congratulations to LPS Social Worker Paula Hazzard-Reed, who was selected as the Lakeshore winner! Thank you to everyone at Lakeshore who supports United Way and helps strengthen our community!
This National Music in Our Schools Month, we honor the band programs that bring students together to create something greater than themselves. At Lakeshore Public Schools, secondary band instructors Chris Grapis, Christina Bauman, and Matt Pagel guide students on musical journeys that build teamwork and personal growth.
Chris Grapis remembers the encouragement of mentor Cindy Huff, who helped him persevere and believe in his potential. Now he loves seeing students experience those same “lightbulb” moments when concepts finally click.
Christina Bauman treasures performing with students at concerts, watching their hard work come together on stage and seeing the pride on their faces after a successful performance.
Matt Pagel values long-term relationships with students, from fifth grade through high school, and one of his favorite memories was celebrating a strong performance with seniors after MCBA prelims—recognizing their dedication and impact on the program.
Band teaches discipline, collaboration, and lifelong appreciation for music. If you’re considering joining, give it a try—music is a journey worth taking.
Chris Grapis remembers the encouragement of mentor Cindy Huff, who helped him persevere and believe in his potential. Now he loves seeing students experience those same “lightbulb” moments when concepts finally click.
Christina Bauman treasures performing with students at concerts, watching their hard work come together on stage and seeing the pride on their faces after a successful performance.
Matt Pagel values long-term relationships with students, from fifth grade through high school, and one of his favorite memories was celebrating a strong performance with seniors after MCBA prelims—recognizing their dedication and impact on the program.
Band teaches discipline, collaboration, and lifelong appreciation for music. If you’re considering joining, give it a try—music is a journey worth taking.
Happy National Music in Our Schools Month to choir at Lakeshore Middle School and Lakeshore High School! LMS choir teacher Alyson Grumbine treasures final performances and the moments when students’ skills “click,” knowing each performance is unique. High school choir teacher David Gailey values the tradition of “Night of Silence,” where alumni return to sing with current students and reconnect across generations.
Our accompanists help bring music to life. Esther Kraus grew up surrounded by music and was inspired as a child watching a video of Joni Mitchell perform “Big Yellow Taxi,” realizing how music can express emotions words often cannot. Kellie Meyer discovered her love of piano at age eight and cherishes moments when students experience the “aha” feeling of mastering a new concept—memories shaped by her lifelong involvement with the Lakeshore music community.
Choir builds community, creativity, and lifelong memories. This month, we celebrate the teachers, accompanists, and students who make music possible!
This past week, Lakeshore DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) members traveled to Detroit to compete at the State Career Development Conference. Our members represented Lakeshore exceptionally well and excelled throughout the competition.
State Champions – Advancing to Atlanta in April
Courtney Hurdle
Elijah Neidlinger
Hailey Stowe
Testing Medal Winner – Top 5 Placer
Erich Korfmacher – Leadership & Teamwork
(Team members: Alec Dendooven, Erich Korfmacher, andf Payten Strefling)
State Finalists – Alternates for Atlanta
Natalia Sanchez – Individual Written Event
David Rivera & Carson Smith – Team Written Event
Chapter Recognition
8 for 80 Award – Lakeshore DECA grew the chapter by eight members over last year.
Our students continue to represent Lakeshore with professionalism, leadership, and determination. Congratulations to all competitors, and good luck to those advancing to Atlanta in April.
State Champions – Advancing to Atlanta in April
Courtney Hurdle
Elijah Neidlinger
Hailey Stowe
Testing Medal Winner – Top 5 Placer
Erich Korfmacher – Leadership & Teamwork
(Team members: Alec Dendooven, Erich Korfmacher, andf Payten Strefling)
State Finalists – Alternates for Atlanta
Natalia Sanchez – Individual Written Event
David Rivera & Carson Smith – Team Written Event
Chapter Recognition
8 for 80 Award – Lakeshore DECA grew the chapter by eight members over last year.
Our students continue to represent Lakeshore with professionalism, leadership, and determination. Congratulations to all competitors, and good luck to those advancing to Atlanta in April.
Be sure to check out the latest episode of Looking Inside Lakeshore Schools! In this episode, our amazing Roosevelt Elementary Student Leadership team shares their insights, highlights the work they’ve been doing this year, and talks about the progress they’ve made along the way. You’ll love hearing their ideas, enthusiasm, and the impact they’re making in our school community. Give it a listen and see leadership in action!
Direct LINK: https://webca.st/275816
Direct LINK: https://webca.st/275816
Great Weekend for Lakeshore Robotics! Lakeshore Robotics Varsity (Lance-A-Bot) and JV (Lance-B-Bot) competed this weekend at the Battle Creek Lakeview event. After a tough start with robot issues, the teams worked hard between matches to fix problems—and their perseverance paid off.
Highlights:
Finished 3rd out of 39 teams in qualification rounds
9–3 record in official play
Alliance #2 Captain and District Event Finalists
A-Bot ranked 7th in Michigan | B-Bot ranked 26th in Michigan
This weekend also brought some exciting milestones:
A-Bot and B-Bot reached the finals together for the first time! Check out the match here: https://youtu.be/KsQff91_iZ0?si=40CKFvNkkRjB0z9z
Niyati Paghda advanced as our first FIRST Leadership Award nominee to the State Championship
A-Bot won the Creativity Award (Rockwell Automation) for custom 3D-printed wheels
Event High Score: 389 points
Please help congratulate these amazing students on their hard work and success!
Highlights:
Finished 3rd out of 39 teams in qualification rounds
9–3 record in official play
Alliance #2 Captain and District Event Finalists
A-Bot ranked 7th in Michigan | B-Bot ranked 26th in Michigan
This weekend also brought some exciting milestones:
A-Bot and B-Bot reached the finals together for the first time! Check out the match here: https://youtu.be/KsQff91_iZ0?si=40CKFvNkkRjB0z9z
Niyati Paghda advanced as our first FIRST Leadership Award nominee to the State Championship
A-Bot won the Creativity Award (Rockwell Automation) for custom 3D-printed wheels
Event High Score: 389 points
Please help congratulate these amazing students on their hard work and success!
