WEEKLY UPDATE

Underclassmen (Grades 9-11) Picture Day: Wednesday, August 26th.

Online Ordering Link is: https://ripchostudio.orderphotos.online/ordering/with?key=YH93Q3K8

• Students in grades 11th and 12th grade may leave for lunch ONLY during the school day.
• This is a privilege for students and is subject to change at any time.
• Caregivers must fill out this form for students and it must be completed in order for students to leave for lunch.

What is the cost of meals?:

Due to rising food costs, supply line disruptions among other factors, the Board of Education this summer approved slight price increases for the 2026-2027 school year. View the new prices on this meal cost sheet for prices for at all District buildings.

How do I apply for free & reduced meals?

Beginning this school year, the Free/Reduced Price Application meal deposits will go through Infinite Campus via the Parent Portal. See link for instructions below: Free/reduced meal application instructions

Note: The District is still in the process of transferring the accounts from PaySchools to Infinite Campus

How do I deposit money in my student's account?

You can add money to your student's lunch account and view the balance via the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. See link for instructions below: Lunch deposit instructions

Where can I find out what's on the menu for the day?

The District uses an online menu program called My School Menus, which provides comprehensive information about our school meals, including nutrition content and allergy information. During the school year the link can be find on the Nutrition Services webpage.

Welcome to a new school year! One of the most important factors in student success is simply being in school each day. Students who attend regularly build stronger academic skills, develop positive relationships, and feel more connected to their school community. Let’s work together to make attendance a priority from day one.

Walking and biking help students start the day alert and ready to learn and fosters independence. Please help us ensure everyone's safety by watching for students walking and biking, keeping sidewalks and crosswalks clear, and if driving, following the school traffic procedures. A few things to remember:

• Use extra caution when turning at intersections and driveways near schools. Students walking and biking may be less visible than vehicles.
• Students biking on sidewalks must yield to pedestrians and give an audible signal before passing
• Help keep students safe by slowing down

Please consider joining our PTA and Booster groups!

LHS PTA

Athletic Boosters

Music Boosters

We are excited to welcome a new House Principal to our team this school year! Rachel Bonsky is shifting roles from Intervention Specialist at LHS to House Principal at LHS. Ms. Bonsky joins the team, replacing Mrs. Wojtkun following her retirement at the end of last school year. Our admin team is organized as follows:

Principal: Joy Morgan

joy.morgan@lakewoodcityschools.org

West Shore Career-Technical Coordinator: Yakoob Badat

Yakoob.Badat@lakewoodcityschools.org

Associate Principal/Senior House (Grade 12: A-Z): Bridgette Firstenberger

bridgette.firstenberger@lakewoodcityschools.org

House 1 (Grades 9-11: A-K): Rachel Bonsky

rachel.bonsky@lakewoodcityschools.org

House 2 (Grades 9-11: L-Z): Brent Schremp

brent.schremp@lakewoodcityschools.org

We are excited to welcome a new school counselor to our team this school year! Caroline Wood (Name change this week!) joins Lakewood High School, replacing Ms. Dechant following her retirement at the end of last school year. Our counseling team is organized as follows:

• Mrs. Drost - Last Names A-Cl
• Abigaile.Drost@LakewoodCitySchools.org
• 216-529-4141

• Mrs. Dalton - Last names Co-Ha
• Debra.Dalton@LakewoodCitySchools.org
• 216-529-4170

• Mrs. Wood - Last Names He-Mc
• caroline.quinn@lakewoodcityschools.org
• 216-529-4040

• Mrs. Marcinek - Last Names Me-Sc
• Roberta.Marcinek@LakewoodCitySchools.org
• 216-529-4272

• Mrs. Gentry - Last Names Se - Z
• Lisa.Gentry@LakewoodCitySchools.org
• 216-529-4124

Our school counselors will be returning to work on Friday, August 14th.

• Student schedules are now available to view in Infinite Campus.
• If your student requires a schedule adjustment, please send an email to the student’s counselor.
• It is strongly encouraged that families not report to the building unless an appointment has been scheduled with the student’s School Counselor.
• If no appointment has been scheduled, the School Counselor may not be available to meet with you
• Student schedules are subject to change and will not be final until August 20th so please make sure your student checks for updates!

Ranger Jumpstart will take place on Tuesday, August 18th from 12:00pm - 6:00pm and Wednesday, August 19th from 9:00am - 11:00am. Please sign up for a time slot to attend here.

This event is for students from Lakewood High School. Students from the Franklin School of Opportunity do not need to attend.

During Ranger Jumpstart, students will:

• Receive their schedule, ID, locker, and parking permit (if applicable)
• Have the opportunity to have their Chromebook repaired (if necessary)
• 9th graders and new students will receive their new Chromebook
• Receive textbooks
• Have the opportunity to put their textbooks in their lockers and try locker combinations

When arriving at the high school during your student’s scheduled time slot, please enter through Door 32 near the Book Room.

Please contact Mrs. Firstenberger with any questions related to Ranger Jumpstart.

• Fresh Start takes place on Friday, August 21st from 8:00am-11:50am.
• Please note that Fresh Start is now a half day of school.
• Lunch will be available to all students beginning at 11:10am, but students are able to leave if they choose not to have lunch.
• This is the first day of school for all 9th grade students and any new students in grades 10-12 to LHS
• Doors will open at 7:30am and the school day begins at 8:00am
• Students should be dropped off at Door 32 (Bookroom/Gym Entrance) off of Franklin
• Attendance is required on August 21st for all 9th grade and new students.

Parking permits for the 2026-27 school year will open at 9 am, Tuesday, August 11th for Seniors only and 9 am, Tuesday, August 18th for underclassmen.

LCSD is no longer utilizing the PaySchools platform, so the parking permit application has changed. Students will complete the parking permit application via Google Forms; once their information is verified, the $20 permit fee will be added to their Infinite Campus account, and a confirmation email will be sent out to the student's school email account. The fee must be paid before a parking permit will be issued. The bookroom will send out email communication no more than twice regarding confirmation; if your student does not pay the fee, it will go to the next student on the waitlist.

Please note the following:

• The form will be emailed to Seniors and their primary contact at 9 am Tuesday, 8/11, and to 9th-11th grade at 9 am Tuesday, 8/18.
• Since this is a Google form, student email accounts must be used for this application.
• Any underclassmen that apply prior to 9 am on Tuesday, 8/18/26 will have their entry deleted; this form is restricted to allow only one response per student. All student information is verified.
• The bookroom will be closed 8/10/26 through 8/12/26; applications will be reviewed and communication sent out on Thursday, 8/13 and Friday, 8/14. Please email LHSbookroom@lakewoodcityschools.org with any questions.

During homeroom the first week of school, all students will receive ear buds to use during the school day. Cell phones and airpods/headphones are prohibited during instructional time. Ear buds will be provided for student use during the instructional day with their Chromebook.

Lakewood High School does not have a school supply list available. Each teacher will specify what supplies are needed for their classes on the first day of school.

• Open House will take place on Thursday, August 27th from 6:30-7:30pm.
• This will be an open format to visit any teachers at any time throughout the night.
• The College & Career Fair will take place on Thursday, August 27th from 5:30-6:30pm.
• Please see the flyer below with more information.

To keep our students safe, be respectful of our neighbors, and move traffic efficiently, please follow these driving procedures:

Drop- Off Procedures:

• Leave early, especially during inclement weather.
• Students should enter the building before 7:50 a.m. We open doors at 7:15am.
• Students being dropped off at school should be in the front of the building in the far-right lane of the Franklin drive-through.
• There is NO drop-off in the south parking lot behind the building and the Rec parking lot.
• Only students arriving in the school vans and walking are permitted to use the south side of Robinwood behind the school.
• Students should never be dropped off on Robinwood or neighboring streets, and cars are not permitted to turn around in the residents’ driveways. Robinwood is a permit-only street which may result in traffic tickets for those not in compliance. This is also dangerous and not respectful of our neighbors’ property.
• Students should exit the car as soon as you are beyond the crosswalk and walk to Door 32. This is extremely helpful in moving the line faster and will move you through the drop-off sooner.
• Be prepared to unload quickly. The faster we exit the car, the faster we all move forward.
• Please be patient. In general, it takes less than 30 seconds for cars to unload and begin to pull out of the lane.
• Be kind and respectful to all of our drivers. We all want the same thing - to send our children to school safely and on time.

Pick Up Procedures:

• All cars picking up students will line up in the front of the school in the Franklin drive-through.
• Cars should not pick up by the gym doors or rec entrance.
• Cars should not pick up in the back of the school on Robinwood or neighboring streets. In addition, cars are not permitted to turn around in the residents’ driveways. This is dangerous and not respectful of our neighbors’ property.

Upcoming important dates:

• August 18th: Ranger Jumpstart
  
• August 19th: Ranger Jumpstart
• August 21st: 1st day of school for 9th graders and new students grades 10-12. (Fresh Start)
• August 24th: 1st day of school for all students. Grade 9 also required to attend.
• August 26th: Underclassmen Picture (Grades 9-11)
• August 27th: College & Career Fair
• August 27th: Open House

Main Office: (216) 529-4028

Fax: (216) 529-4459
Website: https://lhs.lakewoodcityschools.org/
Location: 14100 Franklin Boulevard, Lakewood, OH 44107

Principal: Joy Morgan

(216) 529-4028

joy.morgan@lakewoodcityschools.org

West Shore Career-Technical Coordinator: Yakoob Badat

(216) 529-4380

Yakoob.Badat@lakewoodcityschools.org

Associate Principal/Senior House (Grade 12: A-Z): Bridgette Firstenberger

bridgette.firstenberger@lakewoodcityschools.org

House 1 (Grades 9-11: A-K): Rachel Bonsky

rachel.bonsky@lakewoodcityschools.org

House 2 (Grades 9-11: L-Z): Brent Schremp

brent.schremp@lakewoodcityschools.org