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! 

Scholarship Winners

The Lakeside Foundation will announce the winners of the Joseph P. Reed Alumni Scholarship, James “Jimmy Mac” McMahan Scholarship, and Daniel Gordon Viking Scholarship at Lakeside Honors Night on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Each scholarship is valued at $3,000 for graduates to use to continue their educations during the 2026-2027 school year. We had a record number of outstanding applicants this year and hope you continue to increase the number and values of scholarships in the future.

Staff Recognition

The Lakeside Foundation will be honoring teachers and staff at the May staff meeting. Service pins will be presented to individuals who have completed 5, 10, 20, and 30 years of service at Lakeside High School. Teachers and staff are the heart of Lakeside High School!

Lunch Money

Lakeside students have accumulated a significant lunch debt this year. Some families are unwilling or unable to complete the free and reduced lunch application via the online app. Other families are struggling to make ends meet in the current economy. No one wants to see a student go hungry, though. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to help the Lakeside Foundation pay off these lunch debts, simply click the donate button and select Care Closet/Food Aid from the drop down box when making your contribution. If you pay via PayPal, a box allows you to type in “lunch money.”

>> Donate to "Care Closet/Food Aid"

Mark Your Calendars

More details to follow about these Foundation events 

4/20/26 - Spring Board Meeting

Viking 5K Raises $10,000! 

Many thanks to our sponsors and participants of the 2026 Viking 5K! Despite a weather related delay of race, the event had a wonderful turnout and raised lots of money for a great cause - Lakeside Students and Staff! We are thrilled to see so many new and old friends who continue to support Lakeside Vikings!

Spring Grants Awarded

The Lakeside Foundation is proud to announce that over $7,000 in grant requests were awarded to Lakeside Teachers and Coaches in support of their students. LHS 2026 Spring Grant Awards fund:

Professional Development for staff
Exceptional Education Department
Science Department
Orchestra
CTAE AV Tech
Cultural Arts Programs
Soccer Teams
Lacrosse Teams
Track and Field Teams

Grants are made possible through the generosity of local individuals and businesses, who donate to our 501c3 nonprofit, attend Spirit Nights, and sponsor or participate in our annual Viking 5K fundraisers.  We are grateful for your continued support!

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!