Lake City Public Schools

Kudos to Tigers

Mar 27, 2024
Wow! We had an absolutely wonderful weekend up at the state basketball tournament. I must take some time and thank the school, coaches, and the team for a lovely event. The school can be so proud of the way this team represented the school and community. The level of commitment, heart and...

Tiger Talk: An amazing month at Lake City schools

Mar 27, 2024
What an amazing month it has been at Lake City Schools! Our Robotics Team took third in their first tournament of the season. Our Lake City Band and Choir earned superior ratings at large group contest. The student art show opened at the Lake City Area Arts center. The speech team saw individual...

Tiger Talk: Staff recognition, contracts, budget, strategic plan, advisory committee

Mar 13, 2024
At Lake City Schools our staff cultivate excellence in a safe and welcoming environment that empowers students for the future they choose. During the month of February, we recognized some staff for their contributions to our students’ success. It takes many people with specialized skills to provide...

Corrected: Bluff View bids farewell to retiring head custodian Rob Huppert

Mar 6, 2024
On his last full day of work at Bluff View Elementary School, head custodian Rob Huppert was told he was needed in the gym, so he went to meet with physical education teachers Joe Garvin and Kelly O’Laughlin. The request wasn’t unusual. Over his 44-year career at Lake City Public Schools, Huppert...

Teacher contract approved

Feb 28, 2024
The Lake City School District and the Lake City Education Association (LCEA), its teacher union, have agreed to a new two-year contract (2023-25) for the district’s teachers, according to a joint news release issued by the school district and union. Terms of the contract include: • A 5% increase...

Tiger Talk: What makes Lake City Schools so great?

Jan 31, 2024
When community members ask me about what makes Lake City Schools so great, my response is swift and easy…the people! From our curious students, to our caring staff, experienced teachers, thoughtful leaders, and supportive families, Lake City Schools is a special place to learn and work. Within the...

Teachers, district reach tentative contract deal

Jan 24, 2024
After months of negotiation Lake City Public Schools and its teacher’s union, the Lake City Education Association (LCEA), appear close to a contract. Lake City School Board Chair Heath Oeltjen announced Monday, Jan. 22, at the school board meeting that a tentative deal had been reached between the...

Teachers deserve a contract that reflects their value to students

Jan 17, 2024
Monday, Jan. 22, will mark the halfway point of the school year. As of that day, Lake City Public Schools (LCPS) educators will have worked an entire semester, 93 workdays, without a contract. Despite their unwavering commitment to their students, teachers have yet to be offered a contract that...

Big year ahead for Lake City

Jan 3, 2024
It’s 2024, and many Lake City organizations responded to a Graphic request for plans and intentions that together provide a picture (albeit incomplete) of the year ahead. In many cases, they are looking for members, volunteers, participants, and donors to help make their vision a reality. There...

Legion Auxiliary donates for clothing, winter gear

Nov 22, 2023
Joyce Moechnig representing the American Legion Auxiliary presents a check to Lake City Public Schools school nurse Erica Hoops. The $250 donation will be used to purchase clothing and winter gear for the nurses office at Bluff View Elementary School. The clothing and winter wear will be used by...

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