Viewfinder: All Smiles at Lakewood High School Commencement

Lakewood High School Commencement Ceremony

Lakewood High School Valedictorian Off to the Races

With college and pre-med ambitions just around the corner, Stephanie Saed looks back at how she capitalized on all the opportunities that LHS had to offer.

Proud of Your Lakewood Graduate? Post Your Grad Announcements Free

Whether it's preschool, college or somewhere in between, brag about it on Patch!

Snapshot of the Day: Onward and Upward for Lakewood City Academy Graduates

This year's graduating class was comprised of 20 students who convened at the Emerson Elementary School gymnasium to proudly accept their high school diplomas.

Lakewood School District Unveils 5-Year Budget Plan

Losses could run deep; however, school levy not needed again until 2013.

Lakewood Schools: 'Double-Dipping' to Save District $40,000

Linda Thayer, the former director the West Shore Career Technical district, would fill a new role by helping the Lakewood City Schools go digital in the years ahead.

Video: Garfield Middle School Has a Good Hair Day

Students, teachers donate their hair to Locks of Love.

Viewfinder: 200 Seniors Graduate from St. Edward High School

Commencement took place Sunday at the Lakewood Civic Auditorium.

Video: Harding Middle School Students Win 'Power of the Pen' State Championship

A small team of seventh and eighth grade creative wordsmiths beat out 7,000 students overall to take first place.

St. Edward Lineman Remains Committed to Ohio State

Kalis among top recruits for embattled Buckeyes

5 Things to Know Today

Become a part of the Lakewood Earth and Food Community, register the youngsters for summer recreation and enjoy the sunny skies.

Teacher of the Week: Lisa Hanson Shines With High School Choir

After 14 years, choir teacher Lisa Hanson continues to inspire and enrich her student-vocalists.

Lakewood Scholarship Winners Announced

Several dozen scholarships handed out at awards ceremony.

University of Akron Ready to Start Fall Classes in Lakewood

Within five years, there could be as many as “a couple hundred” students on the Lakewood campus.

Lakewood Students Honored at Celebration of Excellence Ceremony

More than 180 straight-A students recognized for their achievements.

Post Your Graduation Announcements on Lakewood Patch

The announcement lets you share your student’s news with the community for free.

Lakewood Schools Extend Union Contract

District will avoid spending $200,000 over two years after support staff and maintenance workers agree to wage freezes.

Athletic Director Placed in Hot Seat at Board of Education Meeting

Board president Matt Markling pressed Athletic Director Robert Thayer over speculation that coaches, too bent on winning, work to prevent their athletes from playing in more than one sport.

Viewfinder: Lakewood High School Prom is a Night to Remember

Lakewood High School Prom held at La Centre in Westlake on Saturday.

Lakewood Kiwanis Announces Scholarship Winners

Five seniors from area high schools awarded $10,000 college scholarships.

Lakewood Administrator Now One of Three Finalists for Twinsburg Superintendent Post

List of candidates whittled down to three.

Teacher of the Week: Getting Students Ready for Technology of the 21st Century

Alex Cammock, an eighth-grade social studies teacher, is one of a handful in the district to officially incorporate Web-based learning into the classroom.

Lakewood Baseball Aims for Some Wins Now, More Later

The Rangers have struggled for much of this season, but rookie coach (and Lakewood alum) Mike Ribar has a plan.

Lakewood School Officials Offer Analysis on State Budget Developments

Complex and contentious issues linger as state legislators find ways to close Ohio's $8 billion budget shortfall.

Lakewood Administrator Named a Finalist in Twinsburg Superintendent Search

The Twinsburg Board of Education announced the finalists Wednesday and hope to have a new hire by the end of May.

Lakewood Teachers Association Gives Books Away to First Graders

To encourage reading in the district, teachers continue annual tradition of sending students home with new books.

Harding Middle School Mock Trial Team is Best in the State

Team tops 31 other schools at the annual competition in Columbus.

Teacher of the Week: Instilling Scholastic Fundamentals to Grant's Youngsters

Teacher Heather Eaton and her students reflect on what makes her class special.

Lakewood School Board OKs Plan to Cut Personnel Spending, Extend School Year

District officials say the move will reduce costs while improving students' academic achievement.

House Republican Push to Balance Education Funding Won't Help Lakewood Schools

Changes and tweaks to Governor John Kasich's budget proposal will have 'minimal effect' on the district.

Whiz Kid: St. Edward Senior Preps for Nutritious Return to El Salvador

Two years ago, Keven Lenahan set out to find vitamins for malnourished orphans. That was almost 1 million vitamins ago.

The Games Will Go On ... Eventually

Rain has washed out hundreds of high school sports events across Northeast Ohio during the last month. Here's how one local school has dealt with the weather woes.

D.A.R.E. Keeps Kids on the Court

Hundreds of students from Lakewood elementary schools play in annual youth basketball tournament.

Bed Bugs: Hopefully Not Coming to a School Near You

District officials are educating parents and students to help prevent the spreading of insects this spring and summer.

Markling Earns State School Board's Highest Honor

Markling was also honored with the OSBA Award of Achievement award.

Lakewood Board of Education May Overturn Policy to Help Expelled Students

Discussion surfaced as data revealed truancy as number one reason for expulsion at LHS.

Photo Gallery: 'Phantom' Performance at St. Edward

The Andrew Lloyd Webber classic — which ran over the weekend — had more than 30 performers.

Lakewood Middle School Students Dominate Regional Power of the Pen Tournament

Next Stop is the state tournament May 27 at the College of Wooster.

Ohio School Calamity Days Back to 5

Governor signs legislation; Lakewood students don't need to make up classes.

Lakewood High School Newspaper Reclaims Number One Spot

Journalism teacher Karen Ballash and her student staff reflect on the first place divisional win.