Lakeland Highlights

Our January Trust Award winners are from Athol Elementary!

These students were presented with their Trust awards at the Lakeland Jt. School District Board of Trustees meeting by Principal Kathy Thomas.

Principal Thomas shared that these students were recognized for consistently showing responsibility, focus, and strong character each day. She noted that they arrive at school with positive attitudes, work hard, and stay on task, making sure their learning is a priority. Principal Thomas also highlighted their leadership in the classroom, their willingness to help others, ask thoughtful questions, and give their best effort even when tasks are challenging. Through their kindness, perseverance, and quiet leadership, they set a strong example for their peers and help create a supportive and successful learning environment at Athol Elementary.

Timberlake High School staff and students showed incredible heart and school spirit during this year’s Backwoods Brawl spirit competition with Bonners Ferry by coming together to collect canned goods and nonperishable food items for those in need. Fueled by enthusiasm, teamwork, and a strong commitment to giving back, Timberlake collected an impressive 1,600 pounds of food this year alone, bringing the four-year total to an amazing 15,353 pounds. This effort highlights not only the friendly rivalry of the Backwoods Brawl, but also the generosity and character of our students and staff. We are incredibly proud of their passion, hard work, and dedication to supporting our community. 💙🥫🙌

Lakeland High School students and staff have once again demonstrated their generosity and commitment to service through an outstanding fundraising effort benefiting the Lions Club Backpack Program and the Lakeland Strong Fund. As part of the Battle for the Paddle spirit competition with Sandpoint High School, this meaningful initiative combined school pride with community service. Over the past five years, nearly $144,000 has been raised, including a remarkable total of more than $26,000 raised this year alone. Beyond the dollars raised, this effort helps teach our students the importance of giving back to the community and serving others with compassion and purpose. This success reflects the teamwork and dedication of the entire Lakeland community. Thank you to the Lakeland students, staff, and community for supporting Lakeland High School Student Council in this very important fundraising endeavor. 💚💛👏

Before Christmas break, the Lakeland JSD Transportation Department, Timberlake High School students and staff, and our wider community came together in a spirit of care and generosity to collect thousands of pounds of food to support some of our Lakeland Jt. School District families. This effort was rooted in the belief that our school community is strongest when we look out for one another. Special thanks to our Lakeland Transportation Department and to all who helped make a meaningful difference. 💙

Pictured left to right: Lakeland Transportation Staff: Trina Woolley, Denise Ramsey, Transportation Director Summer Bilski and Charity Thompson

Mountain View Alternative School made history by winning the first-ever Hubcap Heist! 🏆 This spirited competition with New Visions Alternative School brought students together for an exciting boys basketball game, a girls volleyball game, and plenty of fun in between, including halftime and between-game challenges like frisbee throwing and an Oreo-eating contest. The entire event was a great display of school pride, friendly competition, and outstanding sportsmanship from both schools. We had an absolute blast and are already looking forward to the next Hubcap Heist next year! Way to go, Moose!

Students in Lakeland High School’s Anatomy & Physiology dual credit class, taught by Mrs. Schaffer, are taking a hands-on approach to learning the muscular system! Focusing on 26 key muscles essential for stability and movement, students built each muscle with clay on anatomical manikins. This interactive activity allows students to visualize where muscles attach to the skeleton and better understand how they produce movement making anatomy engaging, visual, and fun!

Our Advanced Learning Programs (ALP) Makerspace Event was a huge success!

All of our Lakeland elementary students across the district were invited to the Makerspace ALP event.

A wide variety of materials were available for students to imagine, design, and create whatever they wanted, along with guided projects that encouraged exploration and problem solving. This hands on experience helped support growing minds by fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Students were able to experiment, make choices, and learn through trial and discovery guided by our Lakeland Advanced Learning Programs teachers. The event brought together students and families for an evening of learning and fun, and children left feeling proud of their creations and inspired by what they could build.

🎳 Congratulations to our Timberbowls! 🎳

A huge shoutout to the Timberlake Timberbowls bowling club team for taking 1st place and the Lakeland Timberbowls club team for finishing 3rd at the North Idaho District Bowling Tournamen. Both teams are headed to state competition.

Students from Timberlake and Lakeland competed with skill and sportsmanship. Individual honors go to Carter Hilliard (Timberlake) for placing 4th, and Katie Dewey (Lakeland High School) for an impressive 2nd place finish.

We’re proud of all our bowlers! Best of luck at state! 💙🎳

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After more than five decades of service to the Rathdrum and Lakeland communities, Bob Jones has concluded his tenure as a trustee for the Lakeland Joint School District.

Bob has called Rathdrum home for 54 years and has been a steady and trusted leader in education and community life throughout that time. A Boise native and 1961 graduate of Meridian High School, Bob earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Idaho. He served the Lakeland School District as principal of Lakeland Junior High School for ten years before becoming district superintendent. During his time as superintendent, student enrollment doubled, new schools were built, and programs were expanded and accounting for the growth that helped shape the district we know today including KTEC, Betty Kiefer Elementary, Garwood Elementary School and Timberlake High School to name a few.

In 2021, Bob returned once again to district service when he was elected to the Lakeland Board of Trustees. As a trustee, he brought decades of experience, institutional knowledge, and a calm, thoughtful approach to decision-making. His guidance, perspective, and deep understanding of the district were invaluable as the board navigated complex challenges and opportunities. Bob’s commitment was never about recognition, but about doing what was best for students, staff, and families.

Bob’s service to the community extends far beyond the school district, including roles on planning commissions, development councils, advisory groups, the Lakeland Education Foundation, the Rathdrum Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter, and as mayor of Rathdrum from 1973 to 1976. He was named the Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year in 2010.

As Bob’s term as trustee concluded in December, the Lakeland Joint School District extends its sincere gratitude for his leadership, wisdom, and unwavering dedication. His influence will continue to be felt in the decisions he helped guide and the strong foundation he leaves behind. Thank you, Bob, for your years of service and for your continued commitment to Lakeland students and the greater community.

Please welcome Jeffrey Brodhead as our new Trustee. Mr. Brodhead was elected as Lakeland Jt. School District Board of Trustee for Zone 5 in November of 2025. His term will extend to December of 2029. To find your zone and board trustee, go to: https://www.sd272.org/school-board

Feb 16 - President's Day - No School

Feb 26 - End of Second Trimester for Elementary

Feb 27 - No School for K-5 Only - Professional Day

March 5 - K -12 Student Conferences Evening Only 3pm-7pm

March 26 - End of 3rd Quarter Secondary

March 27 - No School for Grades K-12 - Professional Day

March 30 - April 3 - Spring Break

Lakeland Jt. School District Board of Trustees holds their Policy Committee Meetings every Monday at 5:30pm at the Lakeland Jt. School District office on Washington Street in Rathdrum, Idaho. For information about agendas, schedules and cancellations, please go to: https://www.sd272.org/school-board/meeting-schedule

The Lakeland Jt. School District Board of Trustees holds regular and special meetings each month. For the most up-to-date information, including agendas, meeting dates, times and cancellations, please visit the Lakeland Jt. School District Board of Trustees section of the Lakeland Joint School District website.

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