Our Lakeshore Lancer Marching Band had an incredible day in Grand Ledge on October 31, earning the #1 seed heading into MCBA State Finals!
Their performance of Life of a Leaf earned 1st place along with FOUR caption awards:
Best Music
Best Visual
Best Percussion
Best General Effect
Next stop: Ford Field! The Lancers take the field Saturday, November 7, at 10:06 AM!
Check out the State Finals Schedule and Box 5's viewing infographic if you're cheering them on from afar.
We are SO proud of this group and all the hard work that brought them here!
GO BAND! GO LANCERS!
From First Jobs to Lifelong Lessons! November is Career Development Month, and we're asking our Lakeshore staff to look back at their very first jobs and share one thing those experiences taught them that they still use today.
From babysitting and farm work to scooping ice cream, bussing tables, working in restaurants, and even delivering food, our staff have some great stories to share!
Here are a few lessons that stuck with them:
Work ethic matters. Get the job done without waiting to be told, show up on time, and always do your best.
Patience goes a long way. Whether you're babysitting, working retail, or serving customers, learning to work with all kinds of people is a skill you'll use for life.
Every job matters. Success takes teamwork, and every person and task has value.
Keep your cool. When things get busy, take a breath, focus, and get it done!
Treat people with kindness. You never know what kind of day someone else is having.
And, of course, we learned a few other things along the way: winter paper routes aren't nearly as fun as summer ones, dirty diapers are a deal breaker for some, and working in a spring factory all day might help you figure out what you don't want to do for the next 40 years! It's fun to see how those early jobs helped shape the people we are today. You never know which first-job lesson will stick with you for life!
Our Central Office crew traded their office attire for jellyfish costumes and hit the halls, handing out treats and spreading a little Halloween fun!
Just another day of making memories at LPS!
A few extra seconds can make a huge difference in keeping our students safe.
Let’s all do our part to keep our Lancers safe!
Together, 294 band students will perform Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline!" That's a whole lot of Lancer spirit on the field!
Come out and cheer them on!
GO BAND!! GO LANCERS!!
We have four more reasons to celebrate the amazing people who make OUR district so special!
Congratulations to our latest Best of the Best winners:
Connor Roberts – LHS Math Teacher
Stephanie Carrier – Stewart Paraprofessional
Sandra Blough – LMS Science Teacher
Audra Johnson – LMS Paraprofessional
Each of these individuals brings something special to Lakeshore, and we’re so glad they’re part of our team! From the classroom to the many ways they support our students and staff, they make a difference in the lives of others every single day.
Congratulations to:
Mrs. Rescoe, Interventionist at Stewart
Mrs. Miller, ELA Teacher at LHS
Mr. Keim, History Teacher at LMS
Ms. Tanner, Administrative Assistant at Central Office
Mrs. Crockett-Hussey, Kindergarten Teacher at Stewart
Last week’s theme was Mind Over Matter, encouraging everyone to take a little time to focus on their mental well-being, practice mindfulness, and make space for themselves in the middle of busy days.
The Fall Wellness Wins Challenge is part of our RAV (Recognize, Appreciate, and Value) Program, sponsored by the Lakeshore Excellence Foundation. We love finding ways to recognize and celebrate the people who make OUR district such a great place to be!
Drivers, please slow down around school buses and be prepared to stop. Students, follow bus safety expectations and listen to your driver. Families, help remind your children about safe choices when waiting for and riding the bus.
Together, we can help make sure every student gets to school and home safely each day.
So, what are some of our students' favorites?
Chicken & waffles
Spaghetti
Orange chicken
Pizza
Our students also enjoy fresh salads, hummus baskets, and fresh fruit every day. And breakfast for lunch? That made a comeback last year and has been a big hit!
A big thank-you to our food service team for all they do to keep our Lancers fed and ready to learn. We appreciate you!
Congratulations to our Week #1 winners!
Ryan Quinn – Dean of Students, LHS
Joy Lennartz – Media Center Paraprofessional, Hollywood
Casey King – Science Teacher, LMS
Nicole Tiefenbach – English Teacher, LMS
Amy Beck – 4th Grade Teacher, Roosevelt
The Fall Wellness Challenge is just one of the ways the Lakeshore Excellence Foundation supports our staff through the Recognize, Appreciate & Value (RAV) Program. Thank You, LEF!
At Lakeshore, our coaches know that sports are about so much more than the final score.
They teach hard work.
They teach resilience.
They teach teamwork, accountability and integrity.
They teach athletes how to handle failure, embrace adversity, keep showing up and believe in themselves.
And maybe most importantly, they teach lessons that will stick long after the final whistle.
We asked our coaches what they hope their athletes take with them beyond the game. Their answers said a lot about what it means to be a Lakeshore coach:
“Attitude comes before effort, effort comes before grit, and grit comes before winning — even in the dictionary.”
“Sports are ultimately a practice run for life.”
“Failure is unavoidable. How you pick yourself up after failure is what builds character.”
“Always do what’s right, especially when no one is looking.”
“Control what you can control: your effort, your attitude, and how you treat others.”
“Only one way to be great… hard work.”
“Work hard, train hard, but never forget to have fun.”
And perhaps one of the most important:
“When you feel like life is too challenging, I am a phone call away.”
To all of our Lakeshore coaches — thank you for showing up, putting in the work, believing in our kids and helping them become not just better athletes, but better people.
Happy National Coaches Day! We appreciate you!
We’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible principals who lead, support, encourage, and inspire our Lakeshore students and staff every day.
Our principals do so much more than run a school. They are in classrooms, in hallways, at events, solving problems, celebrating successes, supporting staff, connecting with families, and always keeping students at the center of what they do.
We are grateful for the time, energy, heart, and leadership they bring to OUR district every single day.
Help us give a big THANK YOU to our Lakeshore principals for all they do to make our schools great!
Happy National Principals Month!
Happy National School Custodian Day!
Today is a great day to recognize the people who work behind the scenes to keep our schools clean, safe, and ready for our students and staff each day.
Our custodians do so much more than clean classrooms. They fix things, help when something unexpected comes up, keep things moving, and take pride in taking care of our buildings.
We are so thankful for the work they do every day for Lakeshore. Thank you to our amazing custodians for all you do for our schools!
If you would like to join our team, please reach out to Jake Scott (jscott@lpslancer.net) or Ashaloen Morris (amorris@lpslancer.net) for more information.
Congratulations to our first four Best of the Best winners!
Brendan Tubbs – LHS Science Teacher
Grace Waldecker – Roosevelt Teacher
Amy Hosbein – Payroll/Business Office
Heather Jarvis – Accounts Payable/Business Office
We are so lucky to have each of you on our team! Thank you for the difference you make each and every day. You are more than deserving of this recognition!
Keep an eye out for more Best of the Best winners throughout the year
This morning at our official district kickoff, we had the privilege of recognizing our longstanding employees for their years of service to Lakeshore Public Schools!
These dedicated staff members have given so much of their time, talent, and heart to our students and our district. We are incredibly grateful for their commitment and the difference they make every day.
Thanks to the generous support of the Lakeshore Excellence Foundation through the RAV Program, we were able to show our appreciation for these outstanding employees and celebrate their years of service.
Thank you for being part of the Lakeshore family and for all you do!
It was a great opportunity to hear directly from our students and be reminded of the impact we have on them every day. The connections we make, the support we give, and the way we show up for our students truly matter. We’re so glad our students were part of the morning!
We’re excited to welcome these newest members of the Lakeshore Public Schools team! They’re ready to make a difference, build relationships, and help our youngest Lancers have a great year.
Please join us in welcoming:
Natalie Fultz — Stewart Special Education
Lindsey Simmons — Stewart 4th Grade
Carly Vadney — Stewart 1st Grade
Kris Coffin — Hollywood/Stewart Special Education
Aubrey Neeser — Hollywood Art
Welcome to Lakeshore! We’re so glad you’re here!
WELCOME TO LAKESHORE, NEW LANCERS!
Lakeshore Public Schools is excited to welcome our newest teachers to the Lancer family! We’re so glad you’re here and can’t wait to see the energy, expertise, and excitement you’ll bring to our students this year.
Please join us in welcoming our new secondary teachers:
Elise von Koenig — LMS Social Studies
Rodrigo De Grau — LHS Spanish
Dave Boelcke — LHS HVAC
Fox Squires — LHS History
Jessica Cribbs — LHS Math
Morgan Hosbein — LHS Science
Trevor North — LHS English
Sean McNeely- LMS Social Studies
We’re excited to have each of you joining Lakeshore Public Schools! Help us give our new teachers a big Lancer welcome!
Welcome to Lakeshore!
