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Congratulations to Emerson, Hayes, Lincoln and Roosevelt elementary schools on being honored by Gov. Mike DeWine in his new Governor’s Science of Reading Recognition Program, which recognizes schools who have aligned their curriculum with the Science of Reading, embraced professional development for teachers and raised literacy achievement among students. Our four schools were among 47 schools recognized by the governor.

Congratulations to the four LHS student artists who have been named winners for the 2025 Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition! The artwork of Anna Maurer, Helen Fraunfelder and Oceana (Iris) Krizan will hang in the public exhibition of nearly 300 art pieces. Another piece by Iris and one by Poppy Smrekar will hang in a special Cameo exhibit in the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce building. Kudos to all on this amazing achievement!

The West Shore Career-Tech District provides hands-on learning in their 13 programs aimed toward preparing students for college and careers. Now, some West Shore students are taking their hands-on learning a step further into the real world with internships in the community.

Congratulations to the 18 Lakewood High School students whose artwork has been selected to advance to state judging in the Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition! Many of the students have multiple pieces moving on for a total of 29 for LHS! More than 1,200 pieces of artwork were submitted for regional judging and only about 20% moved on to state judging this weekend. Winners will have their art included in an exhibition in Columbus. You can view the amazing artwork of our students in the linked presentation.
 

The Lakewood Board of Education at its March 3 meeting approved Stephanie Morgan as the District's new director of Student Services, effective Aug. 1, 2025. Morgan replaces Lisa Bruening, who is retiring.

Congratulationsto senior Zayna Muntaser for qualifying for the Girls State Wrestling Championships for the fourth straight year! Zayna earned her state spot by finishing as runner-up in her weight class at the District Tournament. Also making it to his sport's state championship meet in February was diver Drew Wallen, who finished 24th in the state. Congratulations to both and to their coaches as well!

Congratulations to our March Educator Spotlight honoree, Harding Middle School and Franklin School of Opportunity teacher Mandi Varga! Learn more about why Mandi was nominated by one of her colleagues at the Read More link below.

Congratulations to our February Educator Spotlight honorees: Emerson Elementary's Delaney Caskey and Garfield Middle School's Amber Rykaceski! Learn more about why these two outstanding staff members were nominated at the Read More link below.