Lakewood City Schools

06/18/2026

Congratulations, Erin!

True leadership is built through consistency — showing up, working hard, lifting others up, and choosing every day to make a difference. Congratulations to Erin Boyer, recipient of the Donald & Annamarie Chick Family Scholarship!

During her time at Lakewood High School, Erin has distinguished herself as a student-athlete, community leader, and passionate advocate for service. A varsity volleyball captain, NHS member, peer mediator, coach, and Student Visionary with Blood Cancer United, Erin has dedicated countless hours to supporting others both inside and outside of school.

Erin’s teachers and mentors describe her as driven, compassionate, organized, and someone who inspires others through both her work ethic and positivity. Through her leadership with Blood Cancer United, Erin volunteered more than 200 hours while helping raise awareness and support for families impacted by cancer. Her willingness to think creatively, motivate others, and step outside her comfort zone made her a standout leader within the organization.

In her scholarship essay, Erin reflected on how athletics and service helped her understand that meaningful change requires passion, commitment, and accountability. As captain of the volleyball team, she worked to create a positive and supportive environment for younger teammates, while her volunteer work reinforced the importance of using leadership to serve something greater than herself.

Erin plans to study Finance after graduation at Ohio State University and hopes to continue using the leadership skills and sense of purpose she developed at Lakewood High School throughout her future career and community involvement.

Congratulations, Erin! Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to making a difference truly embody Ranger pride.

06/17/2026

Well-deserved, Rangers! See you on the 4th! 🎆

The undefeated Lakewood Rangers varsity baseball team and coaching staff have been named grand marshals of Lakewood's 2026 Fourth of July Parade after a historic 25-0 regular season.

06/17/2026

Congratulations, Ella!

Leadership is not just about holding a title — it’s about showing up for your team, your school, and your community every single day. Congratulations to Ella Bower, recipient of the 2026 Carol Webb Scholarship!

Throughout her time at Lakewood High School, Ella has distinguished herself as a leader both on and off the field. A four-year varsity softball player and longtime member of the Student Athlete Leadership Team (SALT), Ella currently serves as SALT President and Chairperson of the Ranger Readers program, helping connect student-athletes with younger students throughout the district. Her excellence in softball was highlighted by her selection as Cleveland West Conference Player of the Year.

Teachers, coaches, and mentors describe Ella as hardworking, compassionate, resilient, and deeply committed to serving others. Through volunteer work, mentorship opportunities, youth pitching instruction, and community outreach initiatives, she has worked to make a meaningful impact on the Lakewood community while encouraging younger Rangers to do the same.

In her scholarship essay, Ella reflected on how athletics and leadership experiences taught her perseverance, responsibility, and the importance of using difficult experiences as opportunities for growth. She also shared the lasting impact that supportive staff members and mentors at Lakewood High School had on her personal journey and leadership development.

Balancing academics, athletics, service, and leadership, Ella has consistently demonstrated the discipline and determination that define the Ranger spirit. After graduation, she plans to attend Ashland University to study Criminal Justice while continuing her softball career at the collegiate level.

Congratulations, Ella! Thank you for the leadership, positivity, and dedication you have brought to Lakewood High School and the greater community.

06/16/2026

Congratulations, Alexandra!

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we're proud to introduce the exceptional students who received scholarships through the Lakewood Rangers Education Foundation this year!

When Alexandra Adamov began high school, she described herself as a nervous freshman simply trying to find her place. Four years later, she leaves Lakewood High School as a confident leader, accomplished student, varsity captain, and future Music Technology major. Congratulations to Alexandra, recipient of the LHS Class of 1960 Scholarship!

Throughout her time at LHS, Alexandra embraced every opportunity to grow academically, personally, and creatively. A standout student in the Electronic Engineering program through West Shore Career-Tech, Alexandra challenged herself with advanced coursework while developing hands-on problem-solving and technical skills that helped shape her future career goals in sound and music technology.

Outside the classroom, Alexandra dedicated herself to athletics and leadership through four years of girls soccer, serving as varsity captain during her senior year. Her coaches describe her as a hardworking resilient leader who helped positively shape the culture of the program both on and off the field.

Alexandra also contributed to the community through H2O, church volunteer work, youth soccer camps, and mentoring opportunities while balancing work responsibilities and family commitments at home.

In her scholarship essay, Alexandra reflected honestly on the personal challenges she faced during high school. Through engineering, athletics, and the support of the Lakewood community, she learned to embrace mistakes as opportunities for growth and discovered confidence in her ability to overcome obstacles.

Alexandra will attend Ohio University to study Music Technology, combining her technical skills with her passion for music and sound production.
Congratulations, Alexandra! Your determination, leadership, and resilience will continue to inspire those around you.

06/06/2026

We will be there today! Come check us and Lakewood, OH Community Recreation & Education Dept. out at Tables 2 & 3 behind the Woman's Pavilion!

Meet The Trucks is TOMORROW! Join the City and Lakewood Early Childhood PTA at Lakewood Park on Saturday, June 6 from 10 AM to 2 PM. This family-friendly event offers the opportunity to climb aboard the city's Public Works, Police, and Fire vehicles as well as those from other local organizations. Walk the path near the playground for vendor tables and other fun activities, and grab a bite from local food vendors. See you there!

https://www.lecpta.com/mtt

06/04/2026

For many Lakewood City Schools employees, the journey to work each day feels a little like coming home.

Across our district, Lakewood Schools alumni now serve as teachers, administrators, and support staff and are giving back to the same schools and community that helped shape them.

Read what some of our alumni employees had to say about returning to Lakewood, the impact their former teachers had on them, and why being a Ranger is something that stays with you for life. 💜💛

▶https://www.lakewoodcityschools.org/post-detail/~board/lakewood-city-school-district/post/district-grads-filled-with-lkwd-grads

06/04/2026

As the school year comes to a close, our elementary and middle schools are celebrating important milestones for our 5th and 8th grade students. From picnics and promotion ceremonies, clapouts and other special events, these year-end traditions provide a chance to reflect on how much our students have grown and all they have accomplished.

These photos from Grant and Horace Mann reflect the excitement and bittersweetness of students as they celebrate the end of one chapter and look ahead to the next.

To all of our 5th and 8th grade students, congratulations! We are proud of your hard work, perseverance, and growth this year. We wish you the very best as you take the next step in your educational journey and continue to make us proud. 💜💛

06/04/2026

Senior celebrations continue! Over 70 fresh graduates that attended Garfield for middle school returned to the school yesterday for a reception and a senior clap-out. This has easily become one of the favorite traditions at Garfield. Wonderful to see that the connections remain and the Ranger Pride runs deep!

06/03/2026

What a season! Thank you for the thrilling ride, Rangers! 💜💛