Lakeshore Public Schools

Lakeshore Board of Education Vice-President, Dr. Beckrow asks thoughtful, probing questions that help guide district work. His leadership is tried and true—thoughtful, wise, and steady. His questions during Student Support Committee presentations affirmed our direction while pushing our thinking deeper, and his commitment to building strong relationships and “getting it going—don’t quit” is deeply appreciated.

Looking Inside Lakeshore Schools — Be sure to listen as Allison Arend, Principal of Lakeshore Middle School, highlights the amazing things happening at LMS! Listen here: https://webca.st/273485

Lakeshore Board of Education President, Mrs. Wade, is a regular presence at district professional learning, gaining insight that allows her to better support staff. She inspires both students and educators through her engagement as a guest speaker and encourager. Her opening and closing speeches to staff draw deep connections, reflect thoughtful preparation, and help everyone feel appreciated while refocusing us on our “why.”

Wishing all of our Lancer Families a joyful and restful holiday season! We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, January 5, 2026.

New Podcast Episode Available!

Episode #22 – Elementary Reading Program is live and ready to listen!
Learn more about how Lakeshore Public Schools is supporting early literacy and building strong readers from the start.

Listen here: https://webca.st/272547

The LHS Pep Band brought the energy last night at the boys’ basketball game—keeping the crowd fired up and fully engaged from start to finish! Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic the next time they perform! Go Lancers!

Celebrating Our Best of the Best!

We’re excited to recognize a few amazing staff members who make such a difference each day:
Katie Lint – LMS Teacher
Aaron Toothman- Roosevelt Teacher
Karen Keesler – Stewart Teacher
Jen Hyrns- Hollywood Teacher

Thank you for the care, dedication, and support you show our students. We’re grateful to have you as part of the LPS family!

We had an amazing crew today! 22 Fourth graders from Hollywood Elementary School, several Key Club members from LHS, and many wonderful adult helpers came together to create 575 cookie-decorating kits for this weekend’s Christmas in the Village event happening this Saturday from 2:00–5:00 p.m. in downtown Stevensville. A huge thank-you to Chris Thompson from Mitten Insurance for sponsoring this project!

New Podcast Episode is LIVE!

Episode 21 features Jerry Holtgren (LHS Principal) and Danny Thompson (Dean of Students) as they dive into what it takes to build a strong climate and culture at Lakeshore High School.

If you care about education, leadership, or the energy that makes Lakeshore special, you’ll want to give this one a listen!

Listen here: https://webca.st/271922

Happy National Special Education Day!

Today, Lakeshore Public Schools proudly recognizes our incredible staff who support and empower students with disabilities. Thank you for the dedication, compassion, and expertise you bring every day.

We appreciate you: Emily Bilka, Katie Dewey, Jason Hines, Erin Kelly, Cheri Bacon, Marcella Grashorn, Erin Griffiths, Jason Holok, Becca Kurina, Katie Lint, Adriana Miu, Suze Onken, Jill Rezanka, Brianna Anthony, Payton Priebe, Jessica Siefert, Amanda Hew Len, Nanine Cvengros, Sherry Hildebrandt, Susan Punches, Cathy Kilboy, Kinsey Leemaster, Nikole Schroeder, Patricia Woods, Marlene Wright, Colin Ashley, Monica Bublick, Karissa Glowacki, Sarah Dayhuff, Amber Grabarek, Jennifer Hartwell, Katie LeVeck, Michael Herrera, Connor Roberts, Daqwane Alexander, Audra Johnson, Annette Smith, Heather Steinbrook, Douglas Wold, Jeron Blood, Juanita Lopez, and Leslie Woods.

Thank you for making a difference—today and every day.

Happy Thanksgiving, Lancers!

Wishing all of our Lakeshore Public Schools families a warm, joyful, and relaxing Thanksgiving holiday! We are grateful for each of you and the wonderful community we share.

Just a reminder:
No school on Wednesday, Nov. 26, Thursday, Nov. 27, or Friday, Nov. 28.

Enjoy the extended break—we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, December 1!

AVAILABLE NOW! Our latest episode of Looking Inside Lakeshore Schools is here, featuring Logan Hendrix, Student Board Member! Take a listen and hear Logan’s insights, experiences, and perspective as a student leader.

Listen here: https://webca.st/271591

Congratulations to Lakeshore Public Schools! We’re thrilled to share that all of our schools have been recognized by Michigan’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MiMTSS) for their outstanding work supporting students’ behavior!

Our district truly stands out in Berrien County—of the 33 schools recognized county-wide across elementary, middle, and high school levels, five are LPS schools!

Here’s the recognition each school received:
Stewart Elementary – Silver Tier 1 & Silver Tier 2: Excelling in behavioral supports and school-wide MTSS implementation.
Hollywood Elementary – Bronze Tier 1: Building a strong foundation for positive student behavior.
Roosevelt Elementary – MTSS Data Utilization Award: Using data to refine and strengthen behavioral supports for all learners.
Lakeshore Middle & High Schools – MTSS Data Utilization Award: Leading the way in leveraging data to improve behavioral outcomes.

A huge thank you and congratulations to our incredible staff for your dedication, teamwork, and commitment to every student’s success!

Happy National Substitute Teacher’s Day!

Today we just want to take a moment to thank all of our amazing substitute teachers here at Lakeshore Public Schools. You jump in whenever and wherever we need you, and you do it with patience, flexibility, and a great attitude.

You truly are beyond wonderful, and we’re so grateful for everything you do for our students and staff.

Thank you for being such an important part of our school community!

Today was the day — Thanksgiving Feast at LPS!
Our wonderful food service crew did it again and provided a delicious meal for our staff and students. We are so grateful for all they do to make this tradition special every year!

Helping Pets Stay with Their Families!

With more people reaching out to shelters and rescues to surrender their pets, our amazing NHS students have partnered with Friends of Berrien County Animal Services to make a difference!

Together, they’ve donated and repackaged pet food into small bags for local food pantries, helping families keep their pets during these challenging times. So far, they’ve provided:
1,250 lbs of dog food
900 lbs of cat food
600 cans of cat food

That’s a total of 2,150 lbs of food going to pets in need!

The response from the pantries has been incredible, and we’re excited to keep this effort going. Huge thanks to our NHS kids and Friends of BCAS for supporting pets and families in our community

We’re excited to celebrate Superintendent Mr. Eding and Lakeshore High School Principal Mr. Holtgren for being named Notable Leaders in Education by Crain's Grand Rapids Business Journal!

Your dedication and leadership make a real difference for our students and community. Thank you for all that you do!

Community Service in Action!

Last week, some of our 7th graders and Lakeshore High School Key Club students took part in United Way of Southwest Michigan’s Rake a Difference Day. They spent the afternoon helping local seniors with their fall clean-up and filled plenty of leaf bags along the way.

This annual event is a great way for students to give back and support seniors who may need an extra hand. We’re proud of their hard work and the positive impact they made in our community!