Lakeland Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026 due to road conditions and temperatures. Students will have an AMI day and should complete Packet #2 to turn in upon their return to school. Stay safe and warm!
Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming Court! Senior Candidates: Emily Neuenschwander and Devin Scott Cierra Shoemaker and Vicente Gonzales Junior Candidates: Annabella James and Tyler Tanner Addison Meeker and Matthew Rucker Sophomore Candidates: Chelsia Guy and Cash Rucker Billie Whitworth and Isaiah Dykstra Freshman Candidates: Madilyn Barnett and Tyler Cochran Leddie Beaudin and Markis James Crown Bearers Reese Moran and Jon Lysinger Brooklyn Wilkins and Joey Osborn 2025 Royalty Brooklyn Brownlee and Keeton Mitchell Winners Prince-Cash Rucker Princess - Chelsia Guy King - Matthew Rucker Queen - Addison Meeker
While we are planning to move forward with games tonight, we will continue to monitor the weather and road conditions with the safety of our community in mind. Please dress for the weather and stay warm. Go Vikings!
Alumni Details for Lakeland's 50th Homecoming on Friday, 1/23
5:00 - FFA Chili Supper begins
6:00 - Hospitality meet and greet in the multi-gym to get organized for the evening
Alumni are welcome to bring their chili to the multi-gym to eat and visit.
Past basketball coaches, players, cheerleaders, queens and kings will be acknowledged during half time of the A game.
5:00 - FFA Chili Supper begins
6:00 - Hospitality meet and greet in the multi-gym to get organized for the evening
Alumni are welcome to bring their chili to the multi-gym to eat and visit.
Past basketball coaches, players, cheerleaders, queens and kings will be acknowledged during half time of the A game.
Attention Parents
As we are expecting extremely cold temperatures tomorrow morning, Friday, January 23rd, we ask that you have your students wait inside near your door or in your car at bus stops. Keep watch for the bus and have your student head out when you see it approaching.
Please be patient with buses that may be running later than normal. Thank you for helping keep our students warm!
As we are expecting extremely cold temperatures tomorrow morning, Friday, January 23rd, we ask that you have your students wait inside near your door or in your car at bus stops. Keep watch for the bus and have your student head out when you see it approaching.
Please be patient with buses that may be running later than normal. Thank you for helping keep our students warm!
A Reminder from Nurse Amber: If your child is sent home with a fever, vomiting or diarrhea, they must be fever free, vomiting free and diarrhea free for 24 hours WITHOUT medication before returning to school to keep infection rates down. Thank you!
Reminder: Tomorrow is the last day to preorder both Homecoming 2026 and alumni shirts.
Here's the link to preorder the alumni shirt:
https://csquaredclinton.com/collections/lakeland-alumni-50-years?brid=3JBnKFJ2tUgvLUCSR00-ZA&fbclid=IwdGRjcAPSCRRzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeFyH9MOeAmK9SFcEvjZbofqOPK9swcfq9jymEuZT0eW7FE_T7cqC0XnhCRqY
Athletic Schedule for 1/12 to 1/17 and Appleton City Basketball Tournament Brackets
Homecoming 2026 will be held Friday, January 23rd.
Our homecoming shirt is available for preorder until January 13th. Follow this link to order:
https://csquaredclinton.com/collections/lakeland-homecoming-2026
In addition, there will be another shirt available for alumni to order - design coming soon.
Welcome back, Vikings!
Second semester of the 2025-2026 school year begins tomorrow, Tuesday, January 6th.
Second semester of the 2025-2026 school year begins tomorrow, Tuesday, January 6th.
Christmas Break
Friday, December 19th - 12:30 Dismissal
Monday, December 22nd to Friday, January 2nd - No School
Tuesday, January 6th - 2nd Semester Begins
Dear Families and Staff,
Lakeland R-3 School District administration was made aware of an email that a student had reportedly sent and that contained a threatening statement toward a staff member. The message did not include any specific details.
We immediately contacted local law enforcement, and officers conducted an investigation. The situation is being handled directly with the student and their family.
The student in question will face disciplinary action in accordance with district policy. Due to our legal obligation to maintain student confidentiality, we cannot share further details. However, please know that we take this situation very seriously.
School will continue on Monday as scheduled, and all school-related events taking place between now and Monday will continue. To provide added reassurance, students, staff, and families will see an increased law enforcement presence at events. We are taking this action out of an abundance of caution.
Safety is always our number one priority. As always, if you or your student see or hear anything concerning, report it right away to a trusted adult, a school staff member, or local law enforcement. If you see something, say something.
We appreciate your support and understanding. Thank you for your attention to this update.
Sincerely,
Dr. Deanna Jurkowski
Superintendent
Lakeland R-3 School District administration was made aware of an email that a student had reportedly sent and that contained a threatening statement toward a staff member. The message did not include any specific details.
We immediately contacted local law enforcement, and officers conducted an investigation. The situation is being handled directly with the student and their family.
The student in question will face disciplinary action in accordance with district policy. Due to our legal obligation to maintain student confidentiality, we cannot share further details. However, please know that we take this situation very seriously.
School will continue on Monday as scheduled, and all school-related events taking place between now and Monday will continue. To provide added reassurance, students, staff, and families will see an increased law enforcement presence at events. We are taking this action out of an abundance of caution.
Safety is always our number one priority. As always, if you or your student see or hear anything concerning, report it right away to a trusted adult, a school staff member, or local law enforcement. If you see something, say something.
We appreciate your support and understanding. Thank you for your attention to this update.
Sincerely,
Dr. Deanna Jurkowski
Superintendent
The Lakeland student body is invited to attend home basketball games and dress up for themes. The student section will be the section nearest to the Ag classroom door. See the photo for a list of home games and their themes.
Reminder: School will be in session on Monday, December 15th. This will allow us to finish the school year before Memorial Day weekend.
This marks the 20th year that Mrs. Peggy Keith has coordinated the donation and distribution of hats and gloves to our elementary students. Keeping our kids warm during the winter months is a much appreciated project. Thank you, Mrs. Peggy! 🧤🧤🧤
December Family Reading Night
National Honor Society Charity Project
❄️ Winter Blood Drive ❄️
Parents of 7-12 students, if your child's closet or dresser drawers seem a little emptier than expected, please stop by our Lost and Found table. It is filled with sweatshirts, T-shirts, jackets, and pants looking to be reunited with their owners. Any items remaining after December 19, 2025, will be donated. 👖👕
Quiz Bowl Breakfast with Santa
