Peek at the Week

12/1-12/5

Monday: Delay start for students: Locker bell rings at 8:20; School starts at 8:30

Tuesday:

Wednesday: Odd period block day (only Periods 1,3,5,7); Chapel; Christmas Gram orders due (see below for more info)

Thursday: Even period block day (only Periods 2,4,6,8); Team Time

Friday: Art4 Field trip; Fall drama event parts assignments, 4:00; Senior Cap & Gown orders due

Lunch NtKs:

  • - Log into FACTS; Click Student; Choose Lunch; Ensure the correct student is selected (drop down menu at the top); Click Create Order; Add the quantity of items desired each

  • - Lunch orders must be placed by the Tuesday of the week before the lunch is needed (ie: by 8/20 for the week of 8/25-29) .

  • - Emergency Lunches will be available, but the lunch will be a "boxed lunch," and not the hot lunch. An additional fee will apply.

  • - Plastic wear, napkins, & condiments are only supplied for the students who are ordering a lunch. If your student is packing, please pack their own utensils, napkins, etc.

Gratitude Jar

Add your words of thankfulness to our Gratitude Jar!

Visit: https://gratitudelakewood.netlify.app/

SCHOOL CALENDARS

📆 SCHOOL IN-SESSION CALENDAR

🎭 SCHOOL EVENTS CALENDAR

⚽️ ATHLETICS CALENDAR

Parent Portal- Click HERE

24/7 access to School-level Family Updates, Calendars, Lunch Menus, Handbook, Guidance page, Lakewood Life, and more!!

Anonymous Tip Line- Click HERE

Report a concern, incident, or safety hazard

Main Office Hours: 7:30-3:30

SAT/ACT Bootcamp presented by

Tutors Across America

Tutors Across America will be offering several discounted

ACT & SAT Boot Camps

over the next few months.
 
These boot camps will be particularly important for Sophomores & Juniors - but all grades are welcome to participate.
 
Upcoming Online Bootcamps
November 14th - 16th, 2025  ACT/SAT
January 23rd - 25th, 2026 ACT 
February 20th - 22nd, 2026 ACT 
 
Typical Schedule for the 3-Day (20-hour) Live Online Boot Camp:
Friday:      4:00 pm - 8:30 pm            
Saturday:  9:00 am - 6:00 pm  (lunch break from 1 pm - 2 pm)   
Sunday:    9:00 am - 6:00 pm  (lunch break from 1 pm- 2 pm)
 
The boot camps are averaging 3-7 point improvements on the ACT and 150-200 point improvements on the SAT.

Regular Cost of Camp: $399
Discounted Cost: $199
Use coupon code TESTSUCCESS at checkout.
 
How To Enroll in the Boot Camps
1. Go to:
http://TutorsAcrossAmerica.com/ACTcourse
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. Scroll down to find the camp listing you want
3. Enroll as directed. You may enroll in any camp that works for you.
4. Use coupon code TESTSUCCESS at checkout to receive 50% disco
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Yearbooks!

  1. 25/26 (this year's) Yearbooks can be purchased HERE. LPCS does a K-12 Yearbook.

  2. 24/25 (last year's) Yearbooks have been distributed and wrapped up.

HS Student Door-Dashing

Just a reminder that Door Dashing can be ordered by high schoolers, but the only allowable pickup time is during lunchtime. Also, all deliveries must be made through the Main Office- opening doors to receive deliveries is against our Safe School protocols and may result in disciplinary action. One of our highest priorities is the safety of our kids, and we all need to work together on that goal. If the delivery requires a PIN, we cannot accept the order, and it will be sent back, unless the delivery person will stay and wait for the student's lunchtime.

Parent Partnership Cell Phone Policy

  1. Cell phones should not be accessed during class periods- either in a classroom or at lockers.

  2. If a student accesses their phone during a class period, the student will receive a referral, and the reporting staff member will have the phone or device taken to the Office to be picked up by a parent at the end of the day. In the case that a parent cannot pick up the device at the end of the day, the student will need to turn in his/her device for the duration of the next school day.

Caring for Textbooks

  1. Be sure to cover all hard-cover textbooks to help protect them from corner and edge damages.

  2. Cloth or paper bag covers will both accomplish the goal, but please avoid using red-colored items. Red tends to bleed into the the textbook covers and pages.

  3. Your student should look carefully for any damages in the textbooks s/he received and report them immediately to Mrs. Witmer or Mrs. Nichter to ensure the damaged is already logged or to acquire a new textbook, if deemed necessary.

High School Service Hours

Each high school student must complete 25+ hours of service per year attending (high school) at Lakewood Park. These hours should be outside of school hours (there are a few exceptions) and should be broken into 25 hours/year. If you have questions regarding your service hours, you can email our School Counselor, Mrs. Heidi Crider (hcrider@lakewoodpark.org). The link to submit service hours is here.

Attention Seniors & Families!!!

FAFSA is now open, ahead of the Oct. 1st goal date!! All seniors need to either:

a) Fill out and submit your FAFSA form.

b) Fill out a FAFSA Waiver form.

Please reach out to Mrs. Crider with any questions. Your choice form must be submitted before April 15th.

Here are some very helpful resources to help answer questions about FAFSA along the way!

A Note from our School Counselor:

We have seen an uptick in students expressing feelings of anxiety. Sometimes it's just a normal part of life; but at other times, additional support might be needed during a tough time. Sometimes it's hard to know what to do as a parent. Here's a blog post suggested by Mrs. Crider to help parents consider when to seek additional help or support for their chidlen.

High School Student Art Gallery

Beck Mahony 

Grade 10

Fractured Portrait

(Graphite)

Vanessa Crider

Grade 12

"First Flowers"

(Ink & Colored Pencil on Illustration Board)

Ava Dowd

Grade 11

Self-Portrait

(Colored Pencil on Illustration Board

Study Tables Schedule

Thursday:

Feddema, Brandenberger, Hamilton, Pike, Morris, VandeVelde, Grimes, Stutzman (S2)


Friday:

Hall, Braun, Hershberger, Reichard, Davy, Stanton, Stonecypher, Westman, Cramer, Di Domenico, Stutzman (S1)

Notes from

Nurse Erin

Tech Notes from

Mr. Keeran

Hi Everyone,

I've been working with Securely, our online security tool, to enable a feature that gives you, the parents, control over your students' devices at home. I encourage you to take a look at the website listed below and watch the video. It will explain how the application works and the benefits of utilizing this tool. 

https://www.securly.com/home-parent

I sent invitation emails on Monday, September 15th. Please let me know if you have any questions. 

  • Our current device protection plan covers 1 accidental damage claim. Any subsequent accidental damages will be charged back to the student/family.

  • Suggested High School Device Case (2-in-1):

  • There is no need for students so bring their own devices of online courses, etc. If your student has a need, please have him/her check in with Mrs. Witmer.

Thank you,

Chris Keeran

ckeeran@lakewoodpark.org

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School Year NtKs

Reporting Absences:

On-time arrival to both school and to class periods is a vital part of a student's academic success. However, we understand that illnesses and other unexpected family events happen. In case of needing to report an absence, please:

  • Email our Registrar at attendance@lakewoodpark.org or call the Main Office (260-925-1393).

  • Submit any needed documentation or doctor's notes.

  • Have students look at Google Classrooms and check-in with their teachers to ensure all school work, including tests & quizzes, are made-up and submitted.

Student Drivers:

  • Students must fill out a Driver Registration form (at the Main Office or during Back to School Night) and obtain a parking permit to display in the vehicle.

    • Student parking permits cost $5

    • A student will receive at least two written warnings before driving privileges are revoked for the day/week/month/semester, etc.

  • Students who drive elementary students to school must assume responsibility for assisting them into the building while using designated crosswalks.

  • Violators of campus speed limits may lose the privilege of driving to and from school at an administrator's/SRO's discretion.

  • Any misconduct or failure to obey staff on duty directing traffic before or after school may result in the suspension of driving privileges.

  • Student drivers are required to be insured and understand that parents/guardians bear any liability due to an accident that is incurred by the student while operating a vehicle on the Lakewood campus. The school is not responsible for vehicle damage that occurs while on campus or at any other school-sponsored event.

Dress Code Summary (5th-12th):

  • Shoes must be worn at all times. 

  • Outdoor jackets and coats, hats, hoods, sunglasses, and bandanas are not to be worn inside the school building during school hours.

  • The styling of the hair shall reflect moderation in respect to current trends. Unnaturally colored hair is not permitted.

  • Tattoos must be covered at all times during the school day.

  • Tight fitting or sheer/see-through garments or clothes are not permitted.

  • Tops: Collared shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, t-shirts, button-down shirts are all acceptable.

    • Tops which expose underclothing such as bralettes, bra straps, or other similar garments are not acceptable.

    • Tops with open backs, open shoulders, or scoop/low necklines should not be worn.

    • Tops that expose the midriff when standing, sitting, or raising the arms are not permitted.

    • Sleeveless tops or dresses should be worn over a top with sleeves or worn under a sweater or jacket with sleeves. 

  • Bottoms: Jeans, dress pants, khakis, joggers (made of non-athletic/non-sweatpant material) are all acceptable.

    • Jeans that are designed with holes can be worn as long as: No open holes, rips, or tears are above the knee, unless the opening is completely patched and/or leggings are worn underneath.  The number and size of holes, rips, or tears should be modest, and will be prohibited at the discretion of the administrator.  For safety purposes, no excessive fraying or long material is permitted around the bottom of clothing. 

    • Non-athletic shorts are permitted during 1st & 4th quarters.

      • Shorts must be modest in length, having a minimum of a 6” inseam.

      • If shorts are made of quick-dry-type material, they should have belt loops and back pockets (ie. golf shorts).

      • The principal’s/dean’s discretion will be the determining factor.

      • Girls only: Dresses or skirts must reach the knee if worn without leggings. Leggings/jeggings can only be worn under a skirt or dress that is no more than 4” above the knee. Long shirts do not count as a dress or skirt.

Parent Partnership Personal Device Policy (9th-12th):

Cell phones are permitted at school, but must remain in lockers during class periods (bell-to-bell).  High School students may access their personal devices during lunch and passing periods during the school day, as well as before and after school.

  • If a student’s cell phone or smart device (including smart watch or other text-able device) is seen or heard during a class period, Chapel, or Team Time; or seen in the hallway during a class period, it is a violation of school’s policy.

  • The student will receive a referral, and the reporting staff member will have the phone or device taken to the Office to be picked up by a parent at the end of the day. In the case that a parent cannot pick up the device at the end of the day, the student will need to turn in his/her device for the duration of the next school day.

  • The first offense will result in a verbal warning; second a lunch detention; third and beyond a Friday Night School or as determined by administration.

Dec. 8: Christmas Pancake Breakfast (Freshman class fundraiser)

Dec. 11: MS & HS Christmas Choir concert

Dec. 15: MS & HS Christmas Band concert

Dec. 15-19: Christmas Spirit Week

Dec. 17&18: HS Semester Exams

Dec. 17: Boys' basketball fundraiser at Salsa Grille (more info above)

Dec. 19: Christmas Extravaganza Fun Day; End of 1st Semester

Dec. 22-Jan. 5: NO SCHOOL- Christmas Break

Jan. 6: School resumes

Jan. 6-9: Spirit Week

Jan. 10: Homecoming

Main Campus

5555 County Road 29
Auburn, IN 46706

(260) 925-1393