As you may be aware, the state has recently transitioned from using the SAT to the ACT for high school standardized assessment in spring 2025. To help students prepare effectively for this change, Lake Park is implementing a key initiative this fall.

On Wednesday, October 9, all students in Grades 9, 10 and 11 will participate in digital practice assessments via the tool, Horizon Education (HE), that mirrors the ACT they will encounter in the spring. This will provide valuable experience and help Lancers become familiar with the format and content of the test. The following practice tests are designed to offer students a realistic preview of the ACT, provide timely feedback, and support their preparation efforts.

• 9th Grade will take the HE-PreACT9
• 10th Grade will take the HE-PreACT10
• 11th Grade will take the HE-PreACT11 (*12th graders who do not have a score from 11th grade)
• 12th Grade will have a non-attendance day

Results from the practice assessments will be available for review through each student’s login within the assessment platform on Friday, October 11. Parents/guardians are encouraged to discuss the results with your child to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

Lake Park is committed to ensuring that our students are well-prepared for their assessments and believe this practice will be a valuable step in their preparation journey. In the next few months, the state is expected to release more details about the spring administration of the PreACT9, PreACT10 and ACT11.

Please watch for future communication about transportation and the schedule for October 9 testing. Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

During the Monday, August 26 meeting, the Board of Education approved a recommendation to hire ARCON Associates, INC, the District’s architect, to conduct a comprehensive district-wide facility assessment and master plan document for Board review. The proposal outlined the data gathering, visioning, and planning elements ARCON will incorporate into the assessment.

Building leadership, including administration and building managers, have already begun identifying facility needs in the following categories: Athletics, Activities, Classrooms, Maintenance/Custodial, Safety & Security and Technology.

In early October, ARCON will leverage weekends to conduct thorough site assessments at both East Campus and West Campus to begin developing the planning document. Concurrently, ARCON will launch a stakeholder engagement process that will assess needs, provide information about the outcomes of the assessment process, and share cost information in an effort to assess interests and priorities. This process will occur over a series of several meetings with different stakeholder groups. Watch for future updates about how to get involved and provide your input!

The Lake Park Theatre Department kicks off their 2024-2025 season with the children’s play, Miss Nelson is Missing!, on Wednesday, September 25 at 6:00 p.m. in the East Campus Dice Auditorium. Admission is free to this community event and the run time is one hour.

Based on the beloved classic children’s book, Miss Nelson is Missing is a fun-filled show about a misbehaving class, their sweet teacher, and the legendary, strict substitute teacher Viola Swamp. Miss Nelson (senior, Lauren Troutman) can't control her crazy classroom of ‘delinquent’ children. The students are led by George Jorgenson, Jr. (sophomore, Johnny Henderson), his best friend Morris, a.k.a. Mouse (sophomore, Michaelangelo Lampignano), the wannabe supermodel Kimberly (sophomore, Alexis Pichay), the rebellious, spitfire feminist Lavita (freshman, Eliza Johanek), the nerdy “leader” Raymond (sophomore, David Adenekan), the shy and sometimes nauseous Phoebe (sophomore, Mackenzie Paulish), and the “The King” himself Elvis (sophomore, Victor Tellez).

When Miss Nelson disappears, her replacement is the hard-as-nails, detention-loving, recess-canceling, homework-overloading substitute teacher Viola Swamp! With the Big Test approaching, which the wacky ‘in the times’ principal (junior, Tyler Graham) wants them all to pass, the kids suddenly realize how much they miss Miss Nelson and they'll do anything -- including hiring a private eye (junior, Izzy Smith) -- to solve the mystery of her disappearance and bring her back. 

The cast and crew will prepare for the evening show with four additional day-time performances for over 1,500 students from area elementary and middle schools on September 24 and 25.

For the second school year, Lake Park High School is proud to be going GOLD with Cal's Angels, a 501(c)(3) pediatric cancer foundation that has provided assistance to many families in our community. Their mission is to grant wishes, raise pediatric cancer awareness and fund research to help kids fighting cancer.

Throughout this week, Lancer Nation volunteers sold t-shirts at both campuses to raise funds and awareness during the month of September, which is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. There's still time to buy one for only $10.00! Shirts (sizes small - XXXL) will be sold at tonight's football game until half time as part of the "Gold Out" game vs. Geneva High School.

Senior Class Promotes T-Shirt Sale

Order new spirit wear before the sale closes this weekend!

Don't delay! The last chance to order a Senior Class shirt, ranging from $12.00 to $30.00 for a short sleeve t-shirt, long sleeve, crewneck, or hoodie, is Sunday, September 22. Consider what a great addition this navy tee with white and light blue graphics will make to your Lancer spirit wear!

Payment can be made with cash, checks payable to Lake Park High School, or ordering online. To log in, students can use their student ID # and last name, and staff members can use their Lake Park email address and last name.

Contact Senior Class Council advisors Don Fulmer or Terri Lindenberg with any questions.

Interested in learning more about all that East Campus and West Campus have to offer your students? If so, please join the Parent Advisory Committee! You will get the chance to not only connect with East Campus Principal Dr. Sean Potts and West Campus Principal Dr. Alexia Ellett but also other Lancer families. This is a great opportunity to let the principals know how Lake Park is supporting your student--and what we can do to make it an even better experience. 

The first meeting for the 2024-2025 school year will be hosted at East Campus from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 26. Even if you have participated previously, please provide your contact information and indicate how these meetings can work best for you!

Calling all LP Alumni - Join the Lake Park Educational Foundation for the 2024 Lake Park varsity homecoming football game on Friday, October 4 in the Alumni End Zone. The varsity game starts at 7:00 p.m. All LP alumni, staff, and retirees are invited to sit together in the Alumni End Zone.

Graduating classes celebrating milestone reunions this year will be recognized at the game! No reservations required to sit in the Alumni End Zone but attendees must purchase a ticket to the game. Additional details on the Alumni End Zone can be viewed on the Alumni website.

In addition to the homecoming game, a number of class reunions are upcoming. Visit the Alumni website for more information about reunions.

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