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.

Please keep the shoutouts coming - they have been so uplifting for the LHS staff!

• Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled on October 29th from 4:00pm-7:30pm and November 2nd from 4:00pm-7:00pm
• Conferences will take place via zoom, unless you request an in-person conference.
• If an in-person conference is requested, please reach out directly to your student’s teacher(s).
• Contact information for staff members can be found in the staff directory.
• Please sign up via this link.

The LHS PTA is holding a Raffle Contest! We are raising funds to provide:

*Moments of gratitude and appreciation in the form of meals during Parent/Teacher conferences and Staff Appreciation Week

*Teacher Grants, which support our teachers with extra materials and experiences for our students.

Anyone who becomes a member ($15) or makes a one-time donation will be entered into the Raffle Contest to win a $25 gift card to Sargent Clean. The raffle will close at our November PTA meeting on MON 11/16.

LHS PTA Membership/ Donate

Thank you for supporting our incredible Staff and Teachers at Lakewood High.

Have a great weekend!

-Megan Dubecky, PTA President

lakewoodhighpta@gmail.com

The West Shore Career-Tech Welding program will be hosting the American Welding Society District 10's Advisory Committee meeting that will also include a guest speaker from the motorsports welding industry. All students and families are invited to attend. The event is Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 6 pm in the welding lab in the D Building (near the baseball field). Drinks and food will be provided. Please RSVP to welding teacher Joe Zrnich at joseph.zrnich@lakewoodcityschools.org. Please RSVP by Monday, Oct. 19.

If you have pre-arranged with your child that they will be going home sick from school without being seen in the health center, please be sure to call the attendance office to notify them of the absence or use the Infinite Campus app to enter the absence.

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.

SENIOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS:

Believe it or not the time has come to start planning for this year's After Prom event! Interested in helping? Please plan to attend an informational meeting on Monday, October 19th at 7PM in the LHS Cafeteria. At this meeting, we will discuss the event and planning details. We will also need to identify someone willing to take over as chair.

Hope to see you there!

With much appreciation and respect,

Heather Kama-Starr

(Griffin '24 and Delaney '26)

The Lakewood Rangers Education Foundation (LREF) is hosting a night at the Cav's game on November 2, 2026. The first 50 students to purchase tickets will receive a t-shirt and be able to participate in the cheer tunnel on court with the players. Please scan the QR code above for more information.

• October 29: Parent/Teacher Conferences
• 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