5th Grade Band Family Information Night
Instrument fittings for fifth grade students are now complete! Look for a letter in the mail with the results of the professional instrument recommendations.
We’re excited to invite all interested 5th Grade students and at least one adult to our 5th Grade Band Family Information Night on Tuesday, October 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the Lakeshore High School Cafeteria.
Families will learn more about the band program and have the opportunity to officially register!
We can’t wait to welcome our newest musicians to the Lakeshore Band family!

The Lakeshore Marching Band Invitational is this Saturday, October 3, at Al Stockman Stadium!
Come out, fill the stands, and show OUR band some Lancer love as they take the field at 8:15 p.m.
With bands from across the area performing throughout the evening, it’s a great opportunity to enjoy some incredible music and support the hard work of our Lakeshore students.
Admission:
Adults: $8
Students & Senior Citizens: $6
Performance Schedule:
5:45 — Eau Claire
6:00 — River Valley
6:15 — New Buffalo
6:30 — Gobles
6:45 — Bridgman
7:00 — Bangor
7:15 — Break
7:30 — Berrien Springs
7:45 — Edwardsburg
8:00 — Mattawan
8:15 — LAKESHORE
8:30 — Awards
Come out and cheer on OUR Lancers! We’d love to see the stands packed for our band!

Happy National School Custodian Day!
Today is a great day to recognize the people who work behind the scenes to keep our schools clean, safe, and ready for our students and staff each day.
Our custodians do so much more than clean classrooms. They fix things, help when something unexpected comes up, keep things moving, and take pride in taking care of our buildings.
We are so thankful for the work they do every day for Lakeshore. Thank you to our amazing custodians for all you do for our schools!
If you would like to join our team, please reach out to Jake Scott (jscott@lpslancer.net) or Ashaloen Morris (amorris@lpslancer.net) for more information.




Are you ready to start your student's musical journey? Join us for an informational meeting to learn everything you need to know about joining 5th Grade Band, picking an instrument, and getting set up for a great year!
Here are the key dates to keep on your calendar:
Band Information Night & Instrument Rental
Location: High School Cafeteria
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 13th at 7:00 PM
Questions before the meeting? Feel free to reach out to Christopher Grapis at cgrapis@lpslancer.net.
We can’t wait to see you on October 13th and welcome our newest musicians! Please share this post with any families who might be interested!


Alexis is always ready to help, especially when it comes to welcoming new employees and helping them get started at Lakeshore. Her friendly face, positive attitude, and eagerness to assist make her a great part of our team.

Our Math & Science Center freshmen spent the past two days up north hiking, exploring, collecting data, and putting their classroom learning into action!
At the Platte River State Fish Hatchery, students learned about fish stocking and its role in the Great Lakes ecosystem.
At Sleeping Bear Dunes, they collected data on trees and explored the science of the surrounding environment.
Aboard a 77-foot schooner in Suttons Bay, they conducted scientific research on the water.
The best part? These experiences aren’t just memories from a field trip. Students will use what they learned in all three of their MSC classes — biology, geometry, and computer science — in the weeks ahead.
Real places. Real data. Real science. And a pretty great way to learn!



After launching their creations from the top of Al Stockman Stadium, students analyzed what worked, what didn’t, and—most importantly—why. Real science. Real testing. Real problem-solving.



Congratulations to our first four Best of the Best winners!
Brendan Tubbs – LHS Science Teacher
Grace Waldecker – Roosevelt Teacher
Amy Hosbein – Payroll/Business Office
Heather Jarvis – Accounts Payable/Business Office
We are so lucky to have each of you on our team! Thank you for the difference you make each and every day. You are more than deserving of this recognition!
Keep an eye out for more Best of the Best winners throughout the year




Recently, our middle and high school ELA teachers came together for the launch of our new **ELA Coaching** work. The day was an opportunity to learn more about coaching, talk about what effective coaching can look like, and begin building a shared understanding of how this work can support both teachers and students.
As we move forward, our teachers will have opportunities to work with coaches in ways that are meaningful to their content areas, their students, and their classrooms.
This work is part of our continued focus on strengthening literacy across Lakeshore and connects with Michigan’s Public Act 146 and its emphasis on literacy, coaching, and professional learning.
We’re looking forward to seeing where this work takes us!








The Lakeshore High School Boy’s Soccer Team is excited to host our annual Senior & Youth Soccer Night on Tuesday, September 22, at Mark Lehmann Memorial Field, as the Lancers take on Battle Creek Central.
The Varsity game begins at 6:30 PM, but we encourage everyone to arrive early as we will honor our senior players before the game. Please be at the stadium by 6:00 PM to help us celebrate and cheer on our Senior Lancers!
All elementary and middle school students wearing a club, professional, or homemade soccer jersey will receive free admission with a paid adult ticket. Youth players will also have the special opportunity to walk onto the field with both teams and stand with them during team introductions and the National Anthem.
Youth players who would like to participate should meet near the stairs leading to the field on the Lancer side at 6:20 PM.
We hope you’ll come out for a fun evening of soccer, celebration, and community support. Please join us in cheering on our Lakeshore Soccer Programs!
Go Lancers!

Mrs. Keesler’s class celebrated Constitution Day by learning about the meaning behind the words in the Preamble of the Constitution. A great way to bring history to life in the classroom!

Across Lakeshore Public Schools, many teachers begin the year by working with students to create a Classroom Constitution — a shared, living document that outlines classroom norms and expectations. Students take ownership of their learning environment, and the document can be revisited and amended throughout the year as their classroom community grows.
Today at Roosevelt, our 4th graders took that idea a step further! Students learned about the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, watched Schoolhouse Rock, and then worked together to create their own classroom preamble. To make it official, each student signed it!
We love seeing our students connect history and civics to the communities they are building together every day.







Ms. McNabnay’s Environmental Science students took their first field trip of the year to Hickory Creek, where they got hands-on experience examining aquatic life, water quality, and stream geology.
Place-based learning, real-world data collection, and a little time outdoors make for a great day of science!




Happy National IT Professionals Day!
Today, we’re giving a big shoutout to Chris Quartermaine, Austin Partee, David Barze, and Brian Ames!
Thank you for keeping our schools connected, helping our staff and students, and somehow finding a way to fix the things we can’t figure out. From the everyday questions to the unexpected technology challenges, you’re always there to lend a hand.
We appreciate your hard work, patience, and all the behind-the-scenes things you do to keep Lakeshore running.
Thanks for being such an important part of our Lancer team! We’re lucky to have you!




Our Pom Team, Boys and Girls Cross Country teams, and Boys Tennis Team are out there right now honing their skills, putting in the work, and enjoying this beautiful day.
We love seeing our Lancers making the most of it!




