Lakewood High School: Weekly Update

As we welcome October, our school year is in full swing, and our hallways, classrooms, and activities are filled with opportunities for learning, growth, and connection. This is an exciting time of year at Lakewood High School as students settle into routines, build relationships, take on new challenges, and continue discovering what they are capable of achieving.

At the heart of all we do is our Vision of a Lakewood Ranger. Being a Ranger is about more than academic success—it is about the way we learn, the way we treat others, and the way we contribute to our community. Each day, we have opportunities to demonstrate a growth mindset by embracing challenges, show empathy by supporting those around us, communicate with purpose, and be engaged global citizens who understand that our actions can make a difference beyond our school walls.

As we move through the fall, I encourage our students to take advantage of the many opportunities available to them—to try something new, challenge themselves, support a classmate, get involved, and take pride in being part of the Lakewood community. These everyday choices help us grow not only as students, but as people.

Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for the energy, support, and Ranger Pride you bring to Lakewood High School each day. Together, we continue to make the Vision of a Lakewood Ranger more than words—it is who we are and what we strive to become.

Congratulations to our Varsity Volleyball team on an outstanding season! The Rangers are currently 20-3 and captured the CWC Conference Championship with a perfect 14-0 conference record. The team continued its impressive run by defeating Twinsburg High School to win the first district championship in program history!

Individual honors also recognize the team's success, as junior Ari Hueter was named CWC Player of the Year and 1st Team All District and Head Coach Terry Spilker was named CWC Coach of the Year.

The Rangers will continue their postseason run in the Regional Semifinals on November 5 at Woodridge High School. Congratulations to our players and coaches on an incredible season! We are proud of you and wish you continued success. Go Rangers!

Did your student come home, missing an item? Please have them check the lost and found bins at door 32 for clothes, lunch boxes, water bottles, and other miscellaneous items. Did they lose their glasses, Airpods (single or case), jewelry, or house keys? Have them stop by and see Mrs. Mestek in the bookroom.

While we would love for everything to find its way back home, there is only so much space to hold items. The lost & found bins will be emptied over winter break (the week of December 21st, 2026).

Please note, Mrs. Mestek will not be able to take calls or emails to search through the bins for any items - students are welcome to stop in as needed.

Thank you!

Our first of 2 dinners for the staff during conferences was a success!! Thank you to those who helped make it possible. On Monday, November 2nd, the LHS PTA will be providing a catered dinner, but we are still looking for dessert donations to make the meal extra sweet. Click here: P/T Conferences Sign Up Genius to see how you can help out! If you don’t have time to make or buy a sweet treat but still want to support our efforts, please consider helping offset the cost of the meal by making a monetary contribution by clicking here: PAINLESS PROJECT

Join us on Monday, November 16th at 6 PM in the LHS Cafeteria for our PTA meeting. You do not need to be a member to attend. FYI to all 11th-grade and senior parents: AFTER PROM will hold its next meeting directly after our PTA meeting at 7 PM.

Our Raffle Contest will end on Monday, 11/16. You still have time to become a member ($15) or make a one-time donation. Everyone will be entered into the Raffle Contest to win a $25 gift card to Sargent Clean. Click here to see how you can support us: LHS PTA Membership/ Donate.

Thank you for supporting the LHS PTA!

Megan Dubecky

PTA President

Attention parents and caregivers of students taking AP courses - we ask that you and your student review and submit the AP Acknowledgement Form below by Friday, 11/13.

Key Notes:

• Exam Registration & Fees: Students taking AP courses are registered and fiscally responsible for the corresponding AP exams at $99 per exam. Payments are due by March 13, 2027.

• Unused Exam Fee: A $40 fee per exam will be charged if an ordered exam is not taken.

• Fee Waivers: AP exams are free for students who qualify for the free/reduced lunch program, provided the free/reduced lunch application is completed and approved.

Please reach out to Bridgette Firstenberger with any questions or concerns: bridgette.firstenberger@lakewoodcityschools.org

October 8 PSAT scores are in:

• In-Person: Physical score reports will be distributed in Homeroom this upcoming week.

• Online & Mobile: View scores via a College Board account or the BigFuture School app. New accounts should be created using a personal email address.
  
  

We encourage families to review the report together to discuss academic strengths, coursework plans, and testing strategies.

Free SAT Prep Resources:

• Khan Academy: Offers personalized practice recommendations based directly on your score report.

• Schoolhouse World: Provides free, interactive peer tutoring and live SAT bootcamps.

• My Practice: Access full-length adaptive practice tests via College Board's website and Bluebook app.

• Saturday, November 14th
• 2:00pm - 5:00pm
• Grant Elementary School
• Tickets are $10 each. Kids under 10 get in free with the purchase of a ticket!

The Reflections program invites students from all grades and abilities to create original works of art in response to a unique theme. This year, the theme is “What My Culture Means to Me”

How to participate:

• Get inspired: What does this year’s theme, “What My Culture Means to Me” mean to you?

• Create your art. Entries must be the original work of one student only (Details).

• Complete the entry form.

All submissions are due by Tuesday, November 24th. Entries should be submitted digitally through the entry form.

What happens next?

Entries will be reviewed, and outstanding works will have the opportunity to advance to district, state, and even national levels for additional awards and recognition.

Get involved!

Parent volunteers are essential to the success of this program. If you are interested in helping with collection, judging, or the awards ceremony, please contact: Regan Clawson, Clawson.Regan@gmail.com

On Tuesday, November 3, Lakewood High School students will have another opportunity to attend this interactive session focused on the real-world situations that come with driving on Lakewood’s streets.

We’ll use examples from streets students already know to talk through what drivers should be looking for, where conflicts can happen, and how to make safe decisions when sharing the road with people walking and biking.

Up to 20 free Winter Dance tickets will be available to students who attend the class.

Event Details:

• Tuesday, November 3
• 6:00–7:30 p.m.
• Lakewood High School — Lecture Hall 3
• Free and open to LHS students
• Students should enter through DOOR #2.

• Door 2 is located at the front of the building, behind the flagpole and under the Lakewood High School overhang.
• The door will be unlocked from 5:45–6:15 p.m.
• Students must arrive by 6:10 p.m. and stay to the end of the class to be eligible for a Winter Dance ticket. Students arriving after 6:10 may still attend the class, but will not be eligible to receive a ticket.

The class will be taught by Emily Lindberg, a Lakewood resident and League Cycling Instructor certified through the League of American Bicyclists.

• November 2: Parent/Teacher Conferences
• November 3: No School - Teacher PD Day
• November 12-14: Fall Play
• November 17: Senior Picture Makeup Day
• November 25-27: No School - Thanksgiving Break

LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION

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

School Counselors:

Mrs. Drost - Last Names A-Cl