VIDEO: Spring Stroll and Fashion Show Struts Its Stuff in Lakewood

Event puts the spotlight on local businesses, and on the Virginia Marti College of Art and Design.

Lakewood High School Prom Set, But Volunteers Still Needed

Prom slated to take place at the Great Lakes Science Center on May 12.

School Sets Rules for Prom, After-Prom

No surprise here: No alcohol, tobacco or re-entry permitted.

College Student Returns to Harrison Elementary To Pay Tribute to School, Teachers

Hassan found home at elementary school after leaving Pakistan as a child.

Changes Made at Recreation Department

Fach's contract not renewed; Callahan resigns

Students Get Their Hands Dirty in Lakewood

The Lowe’s Heroes crew pitched in to help students install stepping stones around the plant boxes for the school’s new Outdoor Learning Lab on Tuesday.

University of Akron Lakewood Takes Another Big Step

Branch to offer Saturday MBA classes; the complete course schedule for the fall 2012 semester also released this week.

Lakewood Students Come Together to Mourn Slain Classmate

Students, staff at Lakewood High School support each other following the murder of senior Sherwon Wanzo.

Virginia Marti College Ditches Its Application Fee

School on Detroit Avenue cites “tough times” for the move.

Lakewood High School Teacher Honored by Former Student

Lakewood High School teacher Becky Havel, who works with the school’s English Language Learners, has been chosen to receive the James Thomas High School Award at Baldwin-Wallace College

Student Wins Laptop Computer for Perfect Attendance

One lucky student won a laptop computer prior to a dodgeball game between event sponsor Best Buy and the staff of Lakewood High School.

St. Edward's 'Street Legal' Robotics Team Places 37th in Regional Competition (Video)

The students built a mechanical basketball pitching machine.

It's Official: St. Edward Named an International Baccalaureate World School

Officials at the high school learned this week that they had been authorized by IB Organization in Switzerland to become only the 30th Catholic high school in the US — and the first in Northeast Ohio.

School District Raising the Roof

School board OK’s raising and replacing the roof of the district’s administrative office and annex for $276,000.

Snapshot: Lakewood Students’ Artwork Picked for Governor’s Youth Art Exhibit

Six pieces to hang in Columbus; 14 pieces honored at regional level.

$4 Million in Cuts Loom at Lakewood Schools

School district wraps up community engagement meetings, aimed at seeking input from residents.

Cardboard Boat Regatta Makes Big Splash at Lakewood High School

As part of a physics lesson, students participated in the 10th annual event in the high school's pool.

Lakewood High School Supports Chardon With 'Hilltopper Day'

LHS students wear red and black to show support following Monday's shooting.

Following Chardon Shooting, Lakewood Schools Send Letter to Parents

Following Monday’s shooting at Chardon High School, Lakewood Superintendent Jeffrey Patterson is hoping to assuage some parents’ fears about student safety.

Lakewood Superintendent Reacts to Chardon School Shooting

“My heart goes out to that entire community,” said Jeff Patterson, Lakewood Schools superintendent. “You send your children to school and you hope that they’ll be safe.’”

Snapshot: Students Honored With Work Ethic Awards

Seventeen students from the West Shore Career-Technical District honored at Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Luncheon.

Flash Mob at Lakewood High School Promotes Healthy Living

Students enjoying their lunches were surprised by a flash mob made up of the high school’s cheerleaders who descended onto the cafeteria to promote health and wellness as part of the Grow Well Lakewood event.

Band Director Recognized as ‘Teacher of the Month’ by Lake Erie Monsters

Brian Maskow and his sixth-period concert band class got quite the surprise on Tuesday when a 7-foot bird visited his classroom.

Lakewood Students Named National Merit Finalists

More than 1.5 million students in more than 22,000 high schools entered the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Competition. It's kind of a big deal.

Refugee Students Getting the Chance to Catch Up

Lakewood School District enters into agreement with Asian Services Inc. to provide after-school tutoring to refugee students.

Building Chairs Designed to Build Character

Lakewood High School students present three-legged stools as part of the WikiSeat Show at the Beck Center for the Arts on Monday night.

Viewfinder: 'Reflections' Honors Young Artists

The Lakewood Council PTA hosted its annual award show to honor the school district's artists.

Lakewood Students Among Area’s Top Artists

Three “Gold Key” winners in prestigious scholastic art and writing contest named from Lakewood High School.

Recognizing Perfect Attendance With a Game of Dodgeball

One lucky student won an iPad prior to a game between event sponsor Best Buy and the staff of Lakewood High School.

Schools’ Budget Woes the Focus of Community Forum

Superintendent Jeff Patterson presents the first of eight community forums to discuss issues that include an impending levy, the schools’ Master Facilities Plan and additional spending cuts.

School Board Advances Anti-Bullying Policy

The board OK’s a measure that will help protect students against dating violence.

What You Should Know About Tuberculosis Testing

A positive test result doesn't necessarily mean you have the disease.

Tuberculosis Case Confirmed at West Shore Tech in Lakewood

The same case was reported in the Westlake High School community.

Schools, Financial Woes Focus of Community Forums

Patterson hoping to shore up the district’s finances without retreating from the district’s promise to taxpayers to stretch the revenues from the May 2010 operating levy until at least May 2013.

School Board Elects Its New Leaders

Betsy Shaughnessy sworn in as new board president; Ed Favre chosen to become the board's vice president.

New School Board Members Begin Four-Year Terms

Tom Einhouse, Emma Petrie-Barcelona begin their terms on Lakewood School Board.

Lakewood School District Selects New Treasurer

Whitehall City Schools chief financial officer to join district in October 2012.

School Board Race Had Some Big Spenders

But money didn't necessarily mean victory for a couple of the top fundraisers and spenders. Board of elections releases campaign finance reports — we thought we'd share 'em.

Lakewood Orchestra Hosts Annual Holiday Show

A crowd of nearly 1,000 people was treated to music from the school’s chamber, string, symphonic and philharmonic orchestras for the school's annual Winter Concert.

Big Surprise at the End of the High School Holiday Concert

Choir Director Lisa Hanson was presented with the Ohio Music Education Association's Outstanding Teacher of the Year award.