Every day, these exceptional staff members go above and beyond to support our students, and today we’re proud to recognize them:
⭐ Jen Hartwell – LHS Paraprofessional
⭐ Kim Godush – Roosevelt Behavior Support Specialist
⭐ Annette Smith – Roosevelt Paraprofessional
⭐ Julie Samuel – LHS Teacher
Thank you for your dedication, kindness, and unwavering commitment. Your efforts truly make a difference, and we are so grateful to have you as part of the LPS family!
Lakeshore Board of Education Trustee, Mr. Allan brings positivity and enthusiasm wherever he goes and is a familiar, welcome presence at sporting events. His encouragement and timely compliments mean a great deal and are always appreciated.
Lakeshore Board of Education Trustee, Mr. Scaletta is frequently seen at the high school serving in many roles through the school board, Rotary Club, and the Lakeshore Excellence Foundation. His dedication to Lakeshore has not gone unnoticed. Drawing from his experience as an educator, he consistently offers wisdom, guidance, and strong support for educators and leadership while promoting what makes Lakeshore special.
Lakeshore Board of Education Trustee, Mrs. Bigley made an immediate impact on the board by taking time to get to know the high school, its points of pride, and what makes it special. Her curiosity, warmth, educational experience, and listening ear add tremendous value to the district and help her support our work each day.
January is all about celebrating the incredible work of our Lakeshore Public Schools Board of Education!
We are so proud to recognize our dedicated board members:
President: Mrs. Wade
Vice President: Dr. Beckrow
Secretary: Mrs. VonKoenig
Treasurer: Mr. Ott
Trustees: Mr. Allan, Mrs. Bigley, and Mr. Scaletta
We asked district staff to share what makes our board members so amazing, and over the next week we’ll be highlighting their dedication, passion, and impact! Stay tuned as we shine a spotlight on the people who help make Lakeshore Public Schools an extraordinary place to learn and grow!
Episode #22 – Elementary Reading Program is live and ready to listen!
Learn more about how Lakeshore Public Schools is supporting early literacy and building strong readers from the start.
Listen here: https://webca.st/272547
We’re excited to recognize a few amazing staff members who make such a difference each day:
Katie Lint – LMS Teacher
Aaron Toothman- Roosevelt Teacher
Karen Keesler – Stewart Teacher
Jen Hyrns- Hollywood Teacher
Thank you for the care, dedication, and support you show our students. We’re grateful to have you as part of the LPS family!
Today, Lakeshore Public Schools proudly recognizes our incredible staff who support and empower students with disabilities. Thank you for the dedication, compassion, and expertise you bring every day.
We appreciate you: Emily Bilka, Katie Dewey, Jason Hines, Erin Kelly, Cheri Bacon, Marcella Grashorn, Erin Griffiths, Jason Holok, Becca Kurina, Katie Lint, Adriana Miu, Suze Onken, Jill Rezanka, Brianna Anthony, Payton Priebe, Jessica Siefert, Amanda Hew Len, Nanine Cvengros, Sherry Hildebrandt, Susan Punches, Cathy Kilboy, Kinsey Leemaster, Nikole Schroeder, Patricia Woods, Marlene Wright, Colin Ashley, Monica Bublick, Karissa Glowacki, Sarah Dayhuff, Amber Grabarek, Jennifer Hartwell, Katie LeVeck, Michael Herrera, Connor Roberts, Daqwane Alexander, Audra Johnson, Annette Smith, Heather Steinbrook, Douglas Wold, Jeron Blood, Juanita Lopez, and Leslie Woods.
Thank you for making a difference—today and every day.
Our district truly stands out in Berrien County—of the 33 schools recognized county-wide across elementary, middle, and high school levels, five are LPS schools!
Here’s the recognition each school received:
Stewart Elementary – Silver Tier 1 & Silver Tier 2: Excelling in behavioral supports and school-wide MTSS implementation.
Hollywood Elementary – Bronze Tier 1: Building a strong foundation for positive student behavior.
Roosevelt Elementary – MTSS Data Utilization Award: Using data to refine and strengthen behavioral supports for all learners.
Lakeshore Middle & High Schools – MTSS Data Utilization Award: Leading the way in leveraging data to improve behavioral outcomes.
A huge thank you and congratulations to our incredible staff for your dedication, teamwork, and commitment to every student’s success!
Your dedication and leadership make a real difference for our students and community. Thank you for all that you do!
Celebrating Our Best of the Best Winners at LPS!
Going above and beyond to make a difference just comes naturally to these amazing staff members:
Carolyn Bowman, Stewart Teacher
Laura Bilionis, Roosevelt Paraprofessional
Chelsea Rood, LMS Teacher
Erin Griffith, LHS Teacher
Thank you for all that you do to inspire and support our students every day. We’re so lucky to have you on the LPS team!
Congratulations to Our Week #2 “Wellness Wins the Day” Winners!
A big congratulations to Amy Fleming (RooseveltTeacher), Payton Priebe (Stewart Teacher), Jill McNabnay (LHS Teacher), Hillary Smits (LMS Teacher), and Chelsea Rood (LMS Teacher) for being recognized as our Wellness Winners for Week #2.
Each week, staff members participate in activities such as Mindfulness Monday, Take a Step Tuesday, Wellness Wednesday, Thankful Thursday, and Fitness Friday — all designed to promote health, positivity, and overall well-being.
Thank you to everyone who continues to take part in our wellness initiative and support a culture of well-being across our schools!
A big shoutout to:
Jeff Chorny – Teacher at LHS
Kate Bartz – Kitchen Manager at Roosevelt
Amanda Olson – Counselor at Holllywood
Sarah Barker – Secretary at Roosevelt
Thank you for everything you do to make Lakeshore Public Schools an amazing place for students, staff, and our community!
RAV Program: Best of the Best! Lakeshore Public Schools is all about celebrating the incredible staff who make our schools shine —and today, we’re giving a HUGE shoutout to some of our amazing teachers!
Join us in recognizing:
Emily Bilka (Stewart)
Zack Smith (LMS)
Dave Castonguay (Hollywood)
Chris Grapis(LMS/LHS)
These educators go above and beyond every day, inspiring our students and making our community stronger.
Please join us in celebrating this year’s inductees:
Jill McNabnay
Vicki Zinkil Holt
David Hendrix
Gregg Buschlen
Not only were they honored on the field, but they’re also featured guests on the Looking Inside Lakeshore Schools podcast—a chance to hear their stories, memories, and the impact they’ve made on our community.
Available NOW at the following LINK: https://webca.st/269336
We are so proud to honor their legacies!
These incredible staff members go above and beyond each day, making a positive difference for our students, colleagues, and community. Please join us in celebrating their hard work and dedication
Dr. Cruz reminded us of the “why” behind our Professional Learning Teams and the important role they play in helping ALL of our students learn and succeed at high levels..
We are excited, motivated, and ready to kick off another great school year together! See everyone on Monday, August 25th!
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