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Students from the West Shore Career-Tech MEMS (micro electro-mechanical systems) program participated in the annual Association for Career and Technical (ACTE) Education Legislative Showcase on Feb. 4 in Columbus. The event brought together representatives from 44 districts across Ohio and offered an opportunity for selected career-technical programs to share their work with state legislators and education leaders.

The Lakewood Board of Education is accepting applications for appointment to the Lakewood Public Library Board of Trustees. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest detailing experience, qualifications, and prior community involvement, volunteering and board experience to the Superintendent of Lakewood City Schools, 13701 Lake Avenue, Lakewood, OH  44107. Letters of interest must be received by the superintendent on or before May 15, 2026.

Additional information concerning the duties and responsibilities of Library Board members is available at  the following link: www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/trustee.

Congratulations to our February Educator Spotlight honorees, STEM teacher Alison Hinesman and BRIDGES paraprofessional Rebecca King, both of Garfield Middle School!  Learn more about why these two have earned this honor by clicking on the Read More link below.

The Lakewood City Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Monday, Feb. 2, to place an operating levy on the Primary Election ballot. Election Day is May 5. The 6.9-mill levy would provide funding for general operating and current expenses. This levy request marks the first time the District has been on the ballot in more than six years.

Congratulations to the 15 Lakewood High School and the West Shore Career-Tech Media Art & Design students whose artwork and writing has been honored in the Regional Scholastic Art Exhibition competition! The artists earned 30 awards collectively, including five Gold Keys, the highest honor given. Gold Key winners move on to national-level judging in the 98-year-old competition. Click on Read More below to see which students' work was honored.

The Lakewood High National Honor Society welcomed 64 new members to its chapter in an induction ceremony at the Civic Auditorium on Jan. 29, 2026. To be inducted into the National Honor Society, students must possess a GPA of at least 3.5. Students are also evaluated based on their character, which means the nominating committee looks at community involvement, extracurriculars, leadership skills, and other intangibles. Click on Read More below to see who was inducted.

Registration for the 2026-2027 preschool year is now open! Our preschool classes for ages 3-5 come in both half- and full-day options and are located across six of our elementary buildings and Taft Center for Innovation. Learn more and start the registration process by clicking on the links below:

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At the Jan. 22 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Maggie Niedzwiecki presented a detailed timeline of dates for the District's elemenatary building plan implementation. You can view the timeline presentation at the link below:

Timeline Presentation

The Lakewood Project concert originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24 has been rescheduled for Friday, Feb. 13 due to expected extreme weather. The concert themed “Peace and Love,” will feature music from the '60s and '70s. The Lakewood Project will be joined by 7th and 8th grade orchestra students from Garfield and Harding as well. Performing students do not need a ticket to the concert. Buy tickets at the link below:

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Congratulations to our next round of January Educator Spotlight honorees, PE teacher Nicole Anderson and secretary Michele Winterstein, both of Lincoln Elementary!  Learn more about why these two have earned this honor by clicking on the Read More link below.