It may only be the second day of summer break, but our staff was already back at it, welcoming our newest Lancers and their families during LLK Day! Our incoming Kindergarten and Young 5 students had the opportunity to visit their elementary school, meet staff members, and get a glimpse of what life will be like when they return in August. Parents and caregivers also met with building principals and learned more about what to expect as their children begin this exciting new chapter.
LLK Day is just one of the many ways we engage and support our families as we partner together in each child's educational journey. We are grateful for the opportunity to begin building these relationships and can't wait to welcome our newest Lancers back this fall!
LLK Day is just one of the many ways we engage and support our families as we partner together in each child's educational journey. We are grateful for the opportunity to begin building these relationships and can't wait to welcome our newest Lancers back this fall!
Join Us in Celebrating Athletic Trainer Dan Tinkey! Please join us on Friday, June 12, from 5:00–7:00 PM in the LHS Cafeteria for an Open House honoring Athletic Trainer Dan Tinkey as he prepares for retirement.
This will be an opportunity to congratulate Dan and thank him for his many years of dedication, care, and service to our Lancer athletes. Throughout his career, Dan has made a lasting impact on countless students, coaches, and families, and we are grateful for all he has done for our athletic community.
We will also formally recognize Dan during halftime of the Lakeshore vs. St. Joseph football game on September 11, 2026.
We hope you can join us as we celebrate Dan’s outstanding career and wish him all the best in retirement!
This will be an opportunity to congratulate Dan and thank him for his many years of dedication, care, and service to our Lancer athletes. Throughout his career, Dan has made a lasting impact on countless students, coaches, and families, and we are grateful for all he has done for our athletic community.
We will also formally recognize Dan during halftime of the Lakeshore vs. St. Joseph football game on September 11, 2026.
We hope you can join us as we celebrate Dan’s outstanding career and wish him all the best in retirement!
At our year-end staff meeting today, we proudly recognized four outstanding members of the Lakeshore Public Schools family for their dedication and commitment to our students and community.
Congratulations to Katy Rubley, Stewart kindergarten teacher, and Amy Perkins, Lakeshore High School history teacher, who were honored as the R. James Johnson Outstanding Educator Award recipients.
We also celebrated Karen Kozdron, Roosevelt Media Center specialist, and Juanita Lopez, Administrative Assistant for the Director of Student Services, as the Nye-Totzke Support Staff Award recipients.
Thank you for the passion, excellence, and care you bring to Lakeshore Public Schools every day. Your impact on our students, staff, and community is truly appreciated!
Congratulations to Katy Rubley, Stewart kindergarten teacher, and Amy Perkins, Lakeshore High School history teacher, who were honored as the R. James Johnson Outstanding Educator Award recipients.
We also celebrated Karen Kozdron, Roosevelt Media Center specialist, and Juanita Lopez, Administrative Assistant for the Director of Student Services, as the Nye-Totzke Support Staff Award recipients.
Thank you for the passion, excellence, and care you bring to Lakeshore Public Schools every day. Your impact on our students, staff, and community is truly appreciated!
As we wrap up another school year at Lakeshore Public Schools, we are proud to recognize our last recipient group of Best of the Best for this year. This special recognition highlights staff members who consistently go above and beyond for our students, schools, and community. Their dedication, care, and commitment make a lasting impact every day. Please join us in congratulating this outstanding group of recipients:
Debbie Watson – LMS
Katy Rubley – Stewart
Amy Beck – Roosevelt
Nancy Anderson – Roosevelt
Andrea Countess – LHS
Meredith Lane – Stewart
Katie Lint – LMS
Alley LoPresti- Roosevelt
Debbie Watson – LMS
Katy Rubley – Stewart
Amy Beck – Roosevelt
Nancy Anderson – Roosevelt
Andrea Countess – LHS
Meredith Lane – Stewart
Katie Lint – LMS
Alley LoPresti- Roosevelt
Lakeshore Summer Athletic Camps are Almost Here!
A reminder that summer sports camps are coming soon, and we’re excited to welcome all of our young athletes back for another great season of skill-building, teamwork, and fun.
All camp information, schedules, and details can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Oo_ZXMJ-KRY9TNYx0CFuWd9u2MgYkI9KeLhZkMXy_UY/edit?usp=sharing
We look forward to seeing everyone out at camp this summer!
Register by May 29th to guarantee your camp shirt: https://gofan.co/app/school/MI4439
A reminder that summer sports camps are coming soon, and we’re excited to welcome all of our young athletes back for another great season of skill-building, teamwork, and fun.
All camp information, schedules, and details can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Oo_ZXMJ-KRY9TNYx0CFuWd9u2MgYkI9KeLhZkMXy_UY/edit?usp=sharing
We look forward to seeing everyone out at camp this summer!
Register by May 29th to guarantee your camp shirt: https://gofan.co/app/school/MI4439
Last week our Roosevelt Elementary 2nd graders teamed up with their 8th-grade Book Buddies for a project inspired by Miranda Paul's book, One Plastic Bag! 📖 After learning how Isatou Ceesay helped clean up her community in the Gambia, the buddies put their own upcycling skills to the test.
Together, they recycled plastic bags by weaving them into these colorful bracelets and other creative ideas. We love seeing our students collaborate and take local action for our planet. Way to go! 🌍❤️
In honor of National Accounting & Finance Day, we’re giving a big shoutout to the real MVPs who keep everything balanced (literally)!
A huge thank you to our amazing Accounting & Finance team — Heather Jarvis, Tracy Althouse, and Amy Hosbein. Your attention to detail, hard work, and behind-the-scenes magic keep everything running smoother than a perfectly reconciled spreadsheet.
We appreciate you today and every day
A huge thank you to our amazing Accounting & Finance team — Heather Jarvis, Tracy Althouse, and Amy Hosbein. Your attention to detail, hard work, and behind-the-scenes magic keep everything running smoother than a perfectly reconciled spreadsheet.
We appreciate you today and every day
In honor of National Speech-Language Pathologist Day, we’re excited to recognize and celebrate our amazing SLPs and the important work they do every day.
Thank you to our SLPs for the meaningful difference you make for students each day: Kara Lampinen, Becky Banyon, Maria Ingram, Heidi Southard, and Katie Dabkowski.
Thank you to our SLPs for the meaningful difference you make for students each day: Kara Lampinen, Becky Banyon, Maria Ingram, Heidi Southard, and Katie Dabkowski.
A HUGE THANK YOU to Volunteer Band Nurse Sandy Hayes, who is stepping away after an incredible 38 years with the Lakeshore High School Band program.
Sandy was recognized at last night’s Board of Education meeting, where a huge crowd gathered to show their appreciation for the years of care, dedication, and support she has given to countless students, families, and staff.
Thank you, Sandy, for the time, compassion, and heart you have invested in the band program for nearly four decades. Your impact will be felt for generations to come!
Sandy was recognized at last night’s Board of Education meeting, where a huge crowd gathered to show their appreciation for the years of care, dedication, and support she has given to countless students, families, and staff.
Thank you, Sandy, for the time, compassion, and heart you have invested in the band program for nearly four decades. Your impact will be felt for generations to come!
Huge thank you to our PTO for purchasing our new umbrellas for the courtyard! Our students are already enjoying them!
The Move More (at Work) Challenge has come to a close, and we are proud of the commitment of our staff and the small steps they took to stay healthy and active!
Congratulations to our Week #3 winners of the Move More (at Work) Challenge:
• Casey King (LMS)
• Sarah Blazic (LHS)
• Kim Wojahn (LHS)
• Samantha Clark (Stewart)
• Melissa Lapekas (Stewart)
Great job to everyone who participated and kept moving throughout the challenge!
Congratulations to our Week #3 winners of the Move More (at Work) Challenge:
• Casey King (LMS)
• Sarah Blazic (LHS)
• Kim Wojahn (LHS)
• Samantha Clark (Stewart)
• Melissa Lapekas (Stewart)
Great job to everyone who participated and kept moving throughout the challenge!
Today we celebrate individuals whose dedication and hard work make a difference every single day. Congratulations to our Best of the Best honorees!
Curtis Partee – Behavior Support Specialist
Renee White – LPS Transportation Dispatcher
Angie Anderson – Roosevelt Paraprofessional
Andrea Gibson – Bus Driver
Your commitment, care, and impact do not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do to support our students and community
Curtis Partee – Behavior Support Specialist
Renee White – LPS Transportation Dispatcher
Angie Anderson – Roosevelt Paraprofessional
Andrea Gibson – Bus Driver
Your commitment, care, and impact do not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do to support our students and community
Happy School Lunch Hero Day!
After celebrating our amazing Food Service team during National Nutrition Month, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on Pam Greiffendorf, our Food Service Director at Lakeshore Public Schools!
For over 30 years, Pam has helped lead one of the busiest “restaurants” in town—serving around 2,500 meals every day to our students.
Her favorite part of the job is simple but powerful: knowing every child has had the chance to eat.
We are so grateful for Pam’s dedication, leadership, and the care she brings to our students and community each day.
Be sure to check out photos of Pam and some of her incredible Food Service teammates throughout the past 30 years—you won’t want to miss the memories!
Thank you, Pam, for being a true School Lunch Hero!
After celebrating our amazing Food Service team during National Nutrition Month, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on Pam Greiffendorf, our Food Service Director at Lakeshore Public Schools!
For over 30 years, Pam has helped lead one of the busiest “restaurants” in town—serving around 2,500 meals every day to our students.
Her favorite part of the job is simple but powerful: knowing every child has had the chance to eat.
We are so grateful for Pam’s dedication, leadership, and the care she brings to our students and community each day.
Be sure to check out photos of Pam and some of her incredible Food Service teammates throughout the past 30 years—you won’t want to miss the memories!
Thank you, Pam, for being a true School Lunch Hero!
Who would have guessed?
In honor of School Principal Day on May 1, we’re taking a walk down memory lane… back to when our incredible Lakeshore Public Schools principals were just youngsters themselves!
From playground dreamers to school leaders, these five familiar faces have grown into the inspiring principals who guide our students, support our staff, and lead our buildings with heart every single day.
• Ben McIntyre – Hollywood Elementary School
• Rachel Kyncl – Roosevelt Elementary
• Jerry Holtgren – LHS
• Carole Fetke – Stewart Elementary
• Allison Arend – LMS
Did they imagine they’d one day be shaping the future of LPS? Maybe… maybe not. But we sure are glad they did!
Join us in celebrating these amazing leaders!
Week #2 Update – Move More (at Work) Challenge
Our staff kept the momentum going by focusing on strength and stability exercises—great work!
Congratulations to our Week #2 winners:
• Cheryl Tomaszewski (Roosevelt)
• Chris Cochran (LHS)
• Jillian Crocket-Hussey (Stewart)
• Jo Schau (LMS)
• Heather Boyle (Roosevelt)
Our staff kept the momentum going by focusing on strength and stability exercises—great work!
Congratulations to our Week #2 winners:
• Cheryl Tomaszewski (Roosevelt)
• Chris Cochran (LHS)
• Jillian Crocket-Hussey (Stewart)
• Jo Schau (LMS)
• Heather Boyle (Roosevelt)
Congrats to our Week # 1 winners of the Move More (at Work) Challenge!
Shoutout to:
Bill Howell (LMS)
Meadow Carr (Stewart)
Juanita Lopez (District)
Christy Erickson (Roosevelt)
Lisa Callahan (Hollywood)
This awesome challenge is sponsored by the RAV Program and LEF—thank you for supporting staff wellness and keeping us moving!
Shoutout to:
Bill Howell (LMS)
Meadow Carr (Stewart)
Juanita Lopez (District)
Christy Erickson (Roosevelt)
Lisa Callahan (Hollywood)
This awesome challenge is sponsored by the RAV Program and LEF—thank you for supporting staff wellness and keeping us moving!
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
Today we celebrate the incredible people who keep Lakeshore Public Schools running smoothly every single day. From organizing, problem-solving, supporting staff and students, and keeping everything on track—you are truly the heartbeat of our operations.
Meet (and celebrate) the amazing team behind the scenes who make a difference in countless ways. Your dedication, positivity, and hard work do not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for everything you do!
Please join us in thanking our outstanding administrative professionals for all they contribute to our schools and community!
Today we celebrate the incredible people who keep Lakeshore Public Schools running smoothly every single day. From organizing, problem-solving, supporting staff and students, and keeping everything on track—you are truly the heartbeat of our operations.
Meet (and celebrate) the amazing team behind the scenes who make a difference in countless ways. Your dedication, positivity, and hard work do not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for everything you do!
Please join us in thanking our outstanding administrative professionals for all they contribute to our schools and community!
Looking Inside Lakeshore Schools — Episode #30 is LIVE!
This episode features Athletic Director Greg Younger, who recaps the winter sports season and gives us a preview of what’s ahead this spring.
Listen now: https://webca.st/276858
This episode features Athletic Director Greg Younger, who recaps the winter sports season and gives us a preview of what’s ahead this spring.
Listen now: https://webca.st/276858
Episode #29 is LIVE!
Join us as Stewart Elementary Principal Carole Fetke dives into Literacy Intervention Time (LIT) and PTO programs, plus shares all the details about the April 22nd Young 5’s & Kindergarten Event!
Don’t miss out – tune in here https://webca.st/276392
Only THREE weeks to go! Don’t miss out!
Parents, mark your calendars for the Young 5’s & Kindergarten Parent Meeting at Lakeshore Public Schools:
Date: April 22
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
Location: Lakeshore High School Auditorium
This is your chance to learn about our programs, meet our teachers, and prepare your child for an amazing start at Lakeshore.
Register now to secure your spot:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_0VPaJg5IOh1Fx5TUoeqOdKtcDXgbGyesu8ZLSr-MwaKvXQ/viewform
Lakeshore Public Schools — Grounded in Tradition, Committed to Excellence. We can’t wait to welcome your Little Lancer!
