We're excited to have you here at the start of a new chapter in your educational journey! Whether you're entering junior high or heading into high school, this is a place where you'll grow academically and personally. Here, we challenge you to think critically, explore your passions, and develop the skills that will help shape your future.

Every day is an opportunity to push boundaries, discover new interests, and build lasting friendships. Our teachers, staff, and peers are here to support you as you take on new experiences and challenges.

We’re proud of the diverse talents, perspectives, and goals each student brings, and we can’t wait to see how you will make this year your own. Let’s work together to create a memorable and successful journey ahead!

Welcome to Lakeland Jr/Sr High – let’s make this year amazing!

Warm regards,

Jason Schackow (Principal), Brock Treesh (Assistant Principal) & Joanne Gillespie (Assistant Principal)

Welcome to another exciting adventure at Lakeland! Each year, we strive to get just a little bit better at the important jobs we do. Last year was our 1st year implementing 2-hour delays for focused professional development. We are already starting to see the fruits of that labor in our test scores; we are still not where we want to be, but gaps are closing! We continue to focus these Wednesdays on literacy and behavior at the elementary levels, and best practices in education at our Jr/Sr High level. This year, we are fully implementing professional learning communities in all buildings. These meetings occur each Friday morning and are focused on ensuring a consistent and rigorous academic experience for every student.

While we work on providing excellent academics, we are also working to improve the connections our students have to our school and community. This year, we are offering E-Sports as a varsity program. Yes, video games can even earn college scholarships now! We hope this program provides a school connection for students who may not have felt that sense of belonging with us before. We offer a variety of clubs and sports for students. We also continue to forge relationships with local employers to develop important career programs, like our new Veterinary Careers program.

There's something for everyone at Lakeland, so hop on board!

Dr. Blaize