
Alumni Spotlight! Zach Melvin! Class of 2019! During my tenure at Lakeland Highschool, the moments I remember most are playing freshman football and when those Friday night lights would kick on. In that moment I knew it was game time and I had to leave everything out on that football field. My favorite game was playing against Milford, our rival school, the most competitive match up every season with Lakeland Students taking over the entire Home and Away sections. He is currently serving and protecting the City of Detroit and working for the Detroit Police Department. I'm also enlisted in the Army, serving the country as a Motor Transportation Sergeant. Outside of work, my favorite hobby is portrait photography. Thank you for your service Zach! #WeAreLakeland #Lakeland50



Alumni Spotlight! Emily Rustad! Class of 2007! Some great memories for her were being a part of the play my senior year. Also, our trip to New York with Mrs. Smith’s AP US History class was fun! I live in Salinas, CA as a Professor of Agriculture at Hartnell College. I received my PhD in Plant Pathology from UC Davis in 2018. I recently got married and just had a baby girl. #Lakeland50


Don't forget TONIGHT we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of LHS and the Lakeland Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony! Come on our for building tours, refreshments, the school store and some great Lakeland vs. Milford basketball action and our Hall of Fame Ceremony. #Lakeland50


Alumni Spotlight! Samantha Paige (Taranek)! Class of 2012! Her best LHS memory was the 2012 lip dub. She is now living on a mountain in East TN. Working as a mortician.. #WeAreLakeland #Lakeland50



Alumni Spotlight! Jill Bronz! Class of 1996! Some good memories are moving lunch from the Kiva to the new lunchroom, class president, and pep assemblies. She currently owns a veterinary practice in Gilbert, AZ. #WeAreLakeland #Lakeland50


Alumni Spotlight! Sherri Ringuette! Class of 1997! Her memories of LHS are with the choir and all the friends and memories that gave me. We had to learn the alma mater and the fight song and we had parties after every concert. She currently works in a group home helping the local area special needs population. Her daughter McKinley Pietila is a current LHS Student! #Lakeland50



Come on out to Biggby and study on Sunday's!


The Class of 2026 is hosting a post-Super Bowl Bottle Drive on Feb 11th from 5-7pm. If you need your cans or bottles picked up, scan the QR code on the flyer to reserve a time. Thank you! #WeAreLakeland #Lakeland50


Alumni Spotlight! Sue Edmonds! Class of 1976! Being the first graduating class of the new school. Student Concerns committee and Toys for Tots were special groups. She is currently retired and living in California with my grandbabies. #WeAreLakeland #Lakeland50


It's Winterfest Spirit Week here at LHS! Today was PJ Day, Tuesday is Winter Gear, Wednesday is Gold Out, Thursday is Countdown to Spring Break, and Friday is Blue and White Day! This Friday we have our Hall of Fame and LHS 50 celebration and a home hockey game! GO EAGLES!


Congratulations to Lakeland Senior Tyler Buback on winning the $2000 Mannino Scholarship at the MIHL Hockey Tournament over this past weekend! The hockey also had a great showing going 2-0 at the tournament, defeating Rockford and Cap Cities! Great job to the hockey team and congratulations again to Tyler! #WeAreLakeland #Lakeland50


Alumni Spotlight! David Danek! Class of 1978! Favorite Memory: Photographing life at Lakeland for the school newspaper and yearbook. I am retired from the US Department of State and enjoying time with family, traveling and working on my collection of cars.#WeAreLakeland #Lakeland50


Alumni Spotlight! Stephanie (Wilson) Richardson! Class of 2000! Favorite memory: Our senior lock in was so fun with the sumo match! I am a married mother of three amazing children. I have a MA and teaching certificate in autism spectrum disorder. I’m also on my 17th year in Swartz Creek, as a self contained special education teacher for children with ASD and Teacher Consultant through the State for ASD.




Alumni Spotlight!! Cara Petoskey (Matlis)! Class of 2013! Favorite memories: Mr Howe’s AP government class always sticks with me but ultimately being a part of the marching band at LHS and all the fun that came with it. The 2012 lip sync was also a great memory! I am working as a Human Resources Manager and providing HR consulting work as well as working with an International Distribution company. I live in Saginaw MI with my husband and dogs currently! ☺️ #WeAreLakeland #Lakeland50



Alumni Spotlight! Charles Ray Taylor! Class of 1979! Favorite LHS memories are running track and cross-country under coach Randy Wilkins and enjoying time with teammates. I am the John A. Murphy Professor of Marketing at Villanova University, and live with my wife and children in the Philadelphia area. I have been named to a list of the World's Top 2% of Scientists complied by researchers at Stanford University and also write a column for Forbes. In addition, I have won lifetime contribution awards from the American Academy of Advertising and European Advertising Academy for outstanding contribution to advertising research. I am also frequently quoted in the media and am writing a book about Super Bowl advertising. #WeAreLakeland #Lakeland50


Alumni Spotlight! Ireland Crippen! Class of 2017! Ireland say her favorite memories of LHS are prom! My favorite class was Mrs. Whiteheads Great Works, and I gotta say I miss Nacho Day. She says she is engaged to her fiancé of 6 years, they own two Sphynx babies, and she now work at a Lincoln dealership! #WeAreLakeland #Lakeland50



We had some hungry students this morning! In between finals, Lakeland students were treated to snacks provided by our generous PTSA. We still need additional snack donations and volunteers for Monday and Tuesday. Please see the link for more information.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4FA5A923A7FC1-47472449-winter#/


Lakeland is turning 50 and you are all invited!!! Check out this flyer for more information! #Lakeland50


Just a reminder, our deadline for Senior Ads is this week, ideally Wednesday, Jan. 22nd.
Ads can be purchased at the attached link.
https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/lE28r7LVgHS3e4ZbGhx298w3/ad/personal-ad?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2HoYBHOXaVVH7v6GRC7qd25a8pjTptJfrhS-7XGgXVxyD3XVL4GfunmcE_aem_OaB3zyGF01ocYBaZg0igrg


Dear Eagle Families,
I hope everyone is staying warm during these couple of days. Due to the canceled school days, we’ve adjusted the exam schedule as follows:
Tuesday, January 21, 2025, School Canceled
Wednesday, January 22, 2025, School Canceled
Thursday, January 23, 2025, will be a FULL school day. This will give our staff and students some time to refresh and review materials before exams as planned.
Friday, January 24, 2025, HALF DAY of school with exams for 1st and 4th hours.
Monday, January 27, 2024, HALF DAY of school with exams for the 2nd and 5th hours.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025, HALF DAY of school with exams for the 3rd and 6th hours.
Daily Exam Schedule:
7:22 – 8:52 (90 Minute Exam)
8:52 – 9:01 (9 Minute Passing)
9:01 – 10:31 (90 Minute Exam)
We encourage all students to review their study guides, previous assessments, and notes while checking Google Classroom.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025, will be the first day of the 2nd semester. Ensure your student has their new schedule, which can be found on Skyward.
Athletic Information
All indoor athletic games and practices for Tuesday and Wednesday are on as scheduled. Outdoor practice and competitions (SBX and Ski) are canceled. Please check communication with your coach regarding transportation for away games.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
Best Regards,
Libby Vieu, Principal
