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Picture of Harrison Elementary School, one of the schools considered for repurposing ahead of the board meeting.

Superintendent Gives Recommendations on School Repurposing

William Cummings and Sebastian Warnock October 15, 2025

At the most recent Lakewood City School District board meeting on Oct. 6, the district moved closer to resolving the ongoing conflict over reconfiguring an elementary school. Superintendent Maggie Niedzwiecki...

The Lakewood High School Showcase and all it had to offer.

Finding Your Club

Declan Ziegler, Staff Writer October 15, 2025

Lakewood High School hosted its annual “LHS Showcase” on a rainy Thursday night, Oct. 7.  The event served as a one-stop shop for all extracurricular activities and academic courses. It aimed to help...

Opening performance, Declaration Overture. Performed by the Lakewood High School Wind Ensemble, led by Co-Director Riley Kuhn.

Bringing Back Classic to Lakewood

Braedan Greenfield, Staff Writer October 15, 2025

On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the Lakewood High School Wind Ensemble and the Symphonic Mixed Choir hosted this year's Classic Symposium. The event opened with "Declaration Overture," written by Claude T. Smith...

The Cuyahoga River dock at Rivergate Park.

From Hatchery to History: First Annual Sturgeon Fest

Tyler Laidley, Staff Writer October 14, 2025

A Historic Release On Saturday, Oct. 4, Rivergate Park was the center of environmental conservation as 1,500 juvenile lake sturgeon were released into the Cuyahoga River. Organized and led by the Cleveland...

Newly recruited firefighters participate in the swearing-in ceremony, accompanied by a loved one.

Bravery on Display

Ruby McEwen, Staff Writer October 10, 2025

The Lakewood Fire Department held its annual Fire Recognition Ceremony Sunday, Oct. 5, at the Madison Ave station. Open to the public, the ceremony began promptly at noon. The sound of bagpipes filled...

'Coming Soon' sign unveiled for new renovation.

Lakewood Common to Replace The Pit

Cassondra Paul, Staff Writer October 9, 2025

A mixed-use development called Lakewood Common will now fill “the pit” at the Lakewood Hospital lot, which has been vacant since 2016. The development will feature a mix of amenities and is expected...

Members of the Women in Politics event pose for a group photo.

Women in Politics

LilyAnn Carlin, Staff Writer October 9, 2025

Lakewood High School is committed to creating programs that educate students about real-world issues that could impact their futures, focusing on engaging the next generation of women in politics.  Women...

Photo outside of Lakewood High School cafeteria, where the community meeting was held.

Lakewood Residents Speak Up at District Community Meeting

Sebastian Warnock and Billy Cummings October 6, 2025

At the most recent district event on September 29, parents, teachers, and community members alike were able to share their opinions about the district's upcoming decision to potentially repurpose an elementary...

Student Council decorating the cafeteria before the dance.

Lakewood High School Celebrates Homecoming

Livia Brahaj and Elise Orlando October 3, 2025

Every year, Lakewood High School kicks off Homecoming Week by decorating the first through third-floor hallways and filling them with class pride. To bring this tradition to life, Student Council members...

Mrs. Atfield signs out Addison Ward at the front desk of the new FSO, while Nevaeh Keith converses with the two.

Franklin School of Opportunity Finds a New Home at Lakewood High

Braedan Greenfield, Staff Writer September 25, 2025

The Franklin School of Opportunity has relocated its learning center to the Lakewood High School campus, placing it next to the Cleveland Clinic within the high school building. Although it now shares...

House Bill 250, limiting phone use in Ohio schools.

Ohio House Bill 250 Signed into Law: Impact on Lakewood High School

Tyler Laidley and Freddie Showers September 24, 2025

Beginning with the 2025–26 school year, Lakewood City Schools implemented a districtwide rule: a full-day cell phone restriction. The policy was adopted in response to House Bill 250, an Ohio law that...

An exterior shot of Lincoln Elementary School, one of the schools at risk of being repurposed.

Conflict Over Lakewood School Repurposing Continues

Sebastian Warnock, Staff Writer September 22, 2025

At the most recent Lakewood City School District board meeting on Sept. 15, the district moved closer to resolving the ongoing conflict over repurposing an elementary school. Superintendent Maggie Niedzwiecki...

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