Lakewood Sophomore is State Runner-Up in 'Cyber Challenge'

Matt Kerrigan takes second place in the state and 18th in the nation during Cyber Foundations competition.

Schools Treasurer Search Down to Three

School board selects finalists Thursday to replace Rick Berdine at the treasurer's post.

County Wants More Partnerships Between Schools, Social Services

A report released last week recommends a regional approach to improve education.

Duct Tape Gifts Raise Money for 'Upside of Downs'

Garfield Middle School students with Ducks 4 Downs crafted creative gifts made entirely out of duct tape.

Doc Opera: Great Time for a Great Cause

Saturday's 27th annual med-student variety show will raise money for a free medical clinic.

Deck Your House and Win $100,000 for Lakewood Public Schools

Get out the lights and holly — your decorating could mean big cash for our district.

U of A Lakewood Ready for Classes in January

We caught up the school’s new director, Suzanne Metelko, to talk about the future.

Outcasts United, the Story of the Fugees Soccer Team

A presentation by their soccer coach — Luma Mufleh — is set to begin at 7 p.m. tonight at Garfield Middle School, at 13114 Detroit Avenue.

Lakewood City Academy Top 10 Charter School

The school was recognized at Monday's school board meeting for earning state honors.

Lakewood Schools Against Tax Vouchers for Private Schooling

House Bill 136 would give out vouchers to families based on income instead of giving them to families with who attend failing public schools. What do you think about it? Take our poll.

Meet the Candidates for Lakewood's New Treasurer

The Lakewood School Board whittled down a list of 20 candidates to six. We thought we'd share some of their experience.

School Board Names 6 Finalists for Treasurer

The board will start interviewing the candidates on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

LHS Horticulture Program Gets a Big Boost

Lakewood Garden Club raises more than $20,000 to help build four raised beds at high school.

School Board Honing in on a New Treasurer

The board is expected to whittle down the field of 21 applicants at Monday's meeting.

Lakewood Fourth Grader Wins ‘I Love Lakewood’ Essay Contest

Morgan Harper of Hayes Elementary School will flip the switch to kick off the LIght Up Lakewood event on Saturday.

Official Results: Petrie-Barcelona Wins Third Seat on School Board

Kristine Pagsuyoin may request a recount, but she’ll have to pay for it.

Fall Season Brings Success On Field, In Classroom for Rangers

Athletic Director Bob Thayer: this season was "maybe the best...in a decade."

Lakewood Schools Mid-Pack in 2011 State Performance Index

Lakewood ranked 406 — behind a number of other districts in Cuyahoga County.

Questions Surface On Resignation of Lakewood City Schools Treasurer

Details of Rick Berdine's resignation are murky, and one resident raised tough questions.

Provisional Ballots Could Make a Difference in School Board Race

Lakewood School Board candidates wait for final vote tally.

Snapshot: Lakewood Orchestra Students Raise $11K in Music Marathon

Pajama-clad Lakewood High School students played music all day Saturday to raise money for the school orchestra’s annual fundraiser.

Beebe, Einhouse, Petrie-Barcelona Elected to School Board

Preliminary results show make-up of new school board.

School Board Meeting: National Merit Honors; Construction Update; and a New Truck

The city's state-level politicians were on hand to honor eight LHS students.

Snapshot of the Day: Waking Up for School Just Got Easier

LHS Freshman wins 50-inch TV Thursday in raffle of students with perfect attendance.

12th Annual Pumpkin Palooza Taking Over Lakewood High

The family-friendly Halloween event is set for Saturday, Oct 29 from 1-4 p.m.

School Board Candidates Take Questions, Talk Budget

The debate offered residents a chance to meet the candidates, and hear their plans to fix the district's proposed budget gap.

Learning Digitized: 500 Netbooks Coming to School District

Lakewood administrator predicts increased electronic learning will tap into and expand a student's potential.

Schools Get $500,000 Boost to Help Fight Domestic Violence

District gets a half-million dollar grant from the US Department of Justice.

Classes Begin at the University of Akron in Lakewood

The new center showed off some of its capabilities this week with live, international broadcasts.

University of Akron Names Its First Director of the Lakewood Campus

Suzanne Metelko, who helped to recruit the university to Lakewood starting in 2004, is set become the school's first director on Oct. 24.

Whiz Kids: Lakewood Students Get Regional, State Orchestra Honors

Thirteen students named to the elite Ohio Music Education Association’s Northeast Region Orchestra; six selected for the prestigious All-State Orchestra.

Payback: Teacher Who Gives, Gets Back in Big Way

Lisa Fuehrer, an intervention specialist, was the recipient of Office Max's annual "A Day Made Better," and given about $2,000 worth of classroom supplies.

Lakewood High Star Nick Jackosky Running Over the Competition

The senior track and cross country runner is one of the best in the midwest.

School District Could Be in $10.5M Budget Hole by 2015

Treasurer Rick Berdine said "no easy answers" to budget problems.

Lakewood High School Boasts Three National Merit Semifinalists

High school also features five Commended Scholars and 48 AP Scholars.

Residents Hear Candidates' Plans for Lakewood Schools

More than 60 attend the forum at Garfield Middle School on Wednesday night.

International Baccalaureate Taking St. Ed's to Next Level

The globally recognized educational program – once reserved for the children of high-level politicians, diplomats and ambassadors – has grown rapidly in the U.S. and is making its way to St. Edward High School.

School Board Candidates Prepare for Public Forum

"Meet the Candidates" — a forum organized by the Lakewood Council of PTAs — will put Board of Education hopefuls to the test on Wednesday night.

Principal Caught in a Sticky Situation

Blake Prewitt, a Lakewood resident, allows students at St. Joseph Academy to fasten him to a wall to raise money for a new audio system.

University of Akron Opens its Doors in Lakewood

With nearly 200 people in attendance, the school was unveiled during a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and party on Detroit Avenue.