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We are thrilled to announce that the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) has named Grant Elementary as one of only 14 public schools in the state to be selected for the 2025 Blue Ribbon School Award! This is the second time Grant has been selected as a Blue Ribbon School, also earning the National Blue Ribbon designation in 2004.

Lakewood police and fire departments will be conducting training at Lakewood High School April 6-April 11, between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM.  There may be a large number of emergency vehicles parked in the area and the possibility of loud noise resembling gunshots may be heard.  Signs will be posted both inside and outside the building in the area they are training. 

The Lakewood City Schools Community Recreation and Education Department’s Spring/Summer booklet is now out. It has a complete listing of all of the youth/adult programming, athletics, and aquatics that the department has to offer for this spring/summer. 

View Rec Dept. booklet

The Lakewood Board of Education has approved Rachel Tansey as the District’s new assistant treasurer. Tansey, who is currently treasurer for Green Local Schools in Wayne County, brings extensive experience in school finance, accounting, and public sector operations to the role.In her new position, Tansey will work closely with Treasurer Meghan Rohde to support the District’s financial operations.

Congratulations to our elementary STEM team on landing a $7,200 grant from GPD Employees' Foundation! The grant, written by STEM teacher Jackie Gallik, will allow the District to purchase Clixo Movement bundles that help all K-5 learners, including our special education classrooms, participate fully in hands-on STEM. The bundles will help support diverse strengths, sensory needs, and creative problem-solving in every school. Students who benefit from sensory input can use Clixo for calming and regulation. Those who struggle with fine motor coordination can manipulate the pieces with success.

Congratulations to our second round of March Educator Spotlight honorees: teacher Joe Niemantsverdriet and paraprofessional Maryellen Reddy, both of Lakewood High School!  Learn more about why these two have earned this honor by clicking on the Read More link below.

It was a Lakewood High School sweep in the annual Rotary Club of Lakewood and Rocky River & Beck Speech Contest in collaboration with Beck Center for the Arts. Congratulations to:

Tessa Ritchie - 1st place 
Holly Rogalski - 2nd place
Claire Carson -3rd place
Joshua Kelley-Moore - 4th place 

Tessa and Holly move on to represent the Rotary Club of Lakewood and Rocky River at the District finals in at Springfield High School in April.

Lakewood High School Barnstormers' will perform Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812. Nominated for 12 Tony Awards and written by Lakewood High alum Dave Malloy, this musical tells part of the story of Leo Tolstoy’s War And Peace. Performances are March 26-28 at 7 pm in the Civic Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for students and $12 for adults and can be bought at the link below:

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Congratulations to our March Educator Spotlight honorees: family resource coordinator Adrienne Parker, and teachers Kim Sperli and Greg Stormer, all of Harrison Elementary School!  Learn more about why these three have earned this honor by clicking on the Read More link below.