Viking 5K – Saturday, February 28, 2026

The Viking 5K will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Lakeside High School. If you registered for January 24, no action is needed.

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Registration is open until race day for new participants. Register by February 12 to receive a t-shirt; late registrants for the original date will also get one.

We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the cancellation of the original date due to weather concerns by the DeKalb County School District (DCSD), which prioritizes safety.

We hope February 28, 2026, is convenient. If not, please consider your registration fee a charitable gift to the Lakeside Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit.

The Viking 5K is our main fundraiser, supporting Lakeside students and staff year-round. This Spring, we have over $6,000 in grant requests and will fund $9,000 in scholarships.

Your registration fee significantly impacts the Lakeside Community, and we are very grateful. Go Vikings!

Scholarship Season is here! 

Lakeside Seniors are encouraged to apply for three Lakeside Foundation Scholarships, each valued at $3,000. The application deadline is 3/1/26. 

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Volunteer Recruitment 

Are you looking for a way to get involved at LHS? The Foundation is the perfect opportunity to meet other parents, learn more about our beloved high school, and serve our students and staff. Our Foundation holds 4 Board Meetings per year, as well as Spirit Nights, our annual Viking 5K Race, and other events. We are currently seeking new members for our committees (Student Support, Staff Support, Communications, and Fundraising) and board. Visit our table at Viking Visit Day, talk to a current board member, or email Angela Maki ajsmaki@gmail.com to get involved! 

Mark Your Calendars 

More details to follow about these Foundation events 

7/27/25 - Board Meeting
9/15/25 - Fall Grant Application Deadline
9/28/25 - Board Meeting
12/5/25 - Scholarship Applications Open
11/20/25 - Spirit Night
1/15/26 - Spring Grant Deadline
1/22/26 - Spirit Night
1/24/26 - Viking 5K
3/1/26 - Scholarship Application Deadline
2/8/26 - Board Meeting
4/TBD/26 - Board Meeting - exact day TBD

Thank you to our viking 5K sponsors

Thank you to our Foundation Family Members

We are grateful to all our donors who joined the Foundation Family this year! Their generosity will help us fulfill over $6,000 in grant requests and $9,000 in scholarships this Spring! We couldn’t do it without you! Thank you!

Race Packet Pickup Party 

The Grove opened their doors on Thursday, January 22, 2026 for early race packet pickup. A good time was had by all! 

Thank You to our Viking 5K Sponsors

Check out the awesome businesses who have supported Lakeside High School students and staff by sponsoring the 2026 Viking 5K. We are grateful for their continuing support and hope you will shop, dine, and use their services in the near future. What a great Viking Community we have!

Spirit Night at Tucker Brewery

The Lakeside Foundation held the annual Spirit Night on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Tucker Brewery with live music by Secondhand Strummers. 

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Art Department Support

After a matching grants campaign in October, the Art Department received $2,600 in funds to purchase additional 35mm digital cameras. Lakeside has 150 students enrolled in their popular photography classes. Students were previously sharing just 15 cameras. Many thanks to all who contributed to this special matching grants campaign.

Design Contest Winner Announced

LHS Senior, Malik Davis, produced the winning design for the 2026 Viking 5K t-shirt design contest. Malik’s design will be featured on the front of the Viking 5K t-shirt, with our generous race sponsors on the back. All who register for the Viking 5K by 12/25/25 will be guaranteed a t-shirt in your preferred size.

Over $7,000 Awarded in Fall Grants

We received a record number of grant requests this Fall. The ongoing support of our sponsors and donors allowed us to fulfill requests for the Social Studies Department, Visual Arts, Band, Cultural Arts, and Engineering! We’re thrilled to support such a wide variety of students and staff! Grant season has opened again, and we hope to fulfill more grant requests this Spring!

Student Support Prioritized for ‘25-26 

The Lakeside Foundation Board voted unanimously to allocate $8,275 to support LHS students in need. Funding will allow our volunteers to purchase necessary items for the Lakeside Care Closet, such as school supplies, clothing, food, toiletries, and feminine hygiene products. Additionally, the Foundation will provide grocery store gift cards to be distributed by the school social worker to students facing food insecurity during school breaks. Thank you to all past donors for helping us support our students in need. You can help us continue this effort by clicking the yellow donate button and selecting care Closet/Food Aid. All donations are tax deductible. If you would prefer to donate items, our volunteers post Amazon Wish Lists in the PTSA newsletter throughout the school year. Thanks for your support! 

Welcome New Instructional Staff

The tradition of welcoming new instructional staff at LHS continues. The Lakeside Foundation presented 26 individuals with gift cards to purchase items for their classrooms. We are delighted to introduce these instructional staff members to the Foundation and make them aware of the work we do to provide grants for classroom materials and instructional curriculum. Their success = student success!