Save the Date – Reflective Garden Dedication

For the 60th Anniversary

April 26th, 4:30-5:30 

The LHS All-Class Alumni's hard work is coming together to gift all students and the community a beautiful Reflective Garden. This mission is to remember and honor all past, present, and future Vikings. We humbly appreciate all support and donations to help complete our alumni passion project.

>> Reflective Garden Info & Donations

Scholarship Recipients

Lakeside students were recognized for their achievements at Honors Night on 4/22/25. Three of Lakeside’s outstanding students received scholarships from the Lakeside Foundation of $2,000 each to be used for their college expenses.

>> See the 2025 scholarship recipients

Spirit Night was a blast

Lakeside Foundation Spirit Night was held April 17, 2025 at Tucker Brewing Co. to celebrate Spring and the 60th Anniversary of Lakeside High School with your Viking Community! 

>> Spirit Night Photos & Info

Spring Grant Awards

Thanks to the success of the 2025 Viking 5K, nearly $12,000 was awarded to Lakeside High School students and staff. Funding was granted to address needs for Soccer, Art, Orchestra, and Technology. We look forward to supporting all of the LHS organizations who are serving LHS students!

Viking 5K Results

Hundreds of runners and dozens of volunteers braved the cold on January 25th for the annual Viking 5K Race... 

>> 2025 Viking 5K

Thanks to Our Sponsors

Many thanks to our generous local sponsors, who support the Lakeside Foundation. Their sponsorship allows us to pour every penny raised by the Viking 5K Race back into Lakeside students and staff. Please support these community-minded businesses and thank them for their support of the Lakeside Foundation.

Service Recognition

The tradition of honoring teachers and staff for their years of service at Lakeside continues! Board member Sharmi Lawrence-Rivera recognized teachers and staff, who have achieved milestones of 5, 10, 20, and 30 years at LHS. Science Department Chair, Monica Baker-Eady, and Head Custodian, Rick Turner, were among those honored with a beautiful service pin. The Foundation is grateful for the dedicated teachers and staff who serve our community and for the donors who fund our efforts.

Fall Grants Awarded

Nearly $8,000 in grants for academics, athletics, and facility improvements were approved at the Fall Foundation Meeting. Recipients include the Cross Country team (XC race course improvements), Football team (weight room paint and equipment, as well as a portable scoreboard for use by soccer, football, and ultimate frisbee teams), and the Science Department (curriculum/technology). The Foundation has already received additional grant requests from the Music Department and Technology Support. Your tax-deductible donations and support of our Viking 5K will help us fulfill these grant requests.

Dignity Matters

Teenage years are difficult enough, without the added stress of hunger and financial need. That’s why the Lakeside Foundation allocates $1,200 in funds and works with LHS to keep the Care Closet stocked with school supplies, feminine hygiene products, non-perishable food, toiletries, and clothing for students in need. The Foundation also will provide $4,375 in grocery store gift cards for the school social worker, Mr. Don Wessels, to distribute prior to Fall, Thanksgiving, and Winter breaks. These are presented to students who would normally receive a free breakfast and lunch at school. Typically these hard-working students are facing and overcoming challenges with their grit and determination. We are still looking for a family or local business to sponsor our Spring Break gift cards with a tax-deductible donation.

New Teacher Welcome Gifts

Lakeside hired 32 new teachers this year to serve our nearly 2,300 students. To welcome these educators, the Lakeside Foundation presented each with a $50 gift card for school supplies. We are proud to be able to support our newest members of the LHS community!