Welcome Back to Lakeside

Happy New Year, Lakeside families!

We hope your Christmas break was filled with rest, joy, and meaningful time together. As we step into January 2026, we are grateful to welcome our students back to campus to begin Semester 2.

This year marks 50 years of God’s faithfulness to Lakeside Christian School. Since the fall of 1975, Lakeside has existed to bring God glory by helping students come to know, love, and honor the Lord Jesus Christ while pursuing academic excellence.

As we step into this new semester, we do so with gratitude and renewed purpose, thankful for the generations of families who have made Lakeside a Christ-centered community of learning, faith, and purpose.

This January mini-newsletter is designed to share a few important updates for all K–12 families as we kick off the semester. Our regular newsletters, the Lion Cubs’ Chronicle (Elementary) and Lionheart Ledger (Upper School), will resume in February. In the meantime, December editions can still be accessed through our Lakeside Linktree page.

Thank you for your partnership, prayers, and continued trust in Lakeside. We look forward to all God has planned for our students, families, and school community in this new semester and throughout our 50th year.

Here’s to a strong start and a meaningful year ahead, together.

Announcements and Reminders

NO SCHOOL Monday, Jan 19 | MLK Jr Day

January 20-23 MAP Testing | grades K-10

Please contact Mrs. Barlow at jbarlow@lakesidechristianschool.org if you have questions about MAP testing.

Step Up Scholarships for 2026-2027 Opens Feb 1

Mark your calendar: Families can apply for 2026-2027 private school scholarships starting Sunday, February 1.

Beginning February 1, 2026, apply or renew on the Step Up website.

Questions? Email our Enrollment Director at chelms@lakesidechristianschool.org

Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony | Friday Jan 23

You are invited to help us honor and induct three new members to our Lakeside Athletics Hall of Fame on the evening of Friday, January 23rd during the home basketball games in the gym.

This year's inductees:

Class of 1989: Jeff Adkisson | soccer

Class of 1993: Kristen Zschau Waters | volleyball, basketball, softball

Class of 2012 : Brittany Behensky Patterson | volleyball

Yearbooks on Sale Now

Yearbooks are now available for purchase for $39.35

Head to www.treering.com/validate and enter the school code: 1015834246844443

Start the year strong. Upgrade your Lions fan gear. (Your resolutions will thank you)

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ENDS JAN 11

NEW for 2026! It's QZ Season in the Lion Sideline Store

Lakeside Lion Semester 2 Athletics

Upper School Winter Athletics

January HOME Basketball & Soccer Games

BASKETBALL

*all home games played in the LCS gym

Middle School Boys' Basketball

01/12 Mon vs Universal Academy 4:30PM

01/15 Thur vs Hernando Christian 5PM

01/22 Thurs vs Keswick Christian 5PM

Middle School Girls' Basketball

01/15 Thur vs Hernando Christian 4PM

01/20 Tue vs Cambridge Christian 4PM

01/22 Thur vs Keswick Christian 4PM

JV Boys' Basketball

01/12 Mon vs Universal Academy 5:30PM

01/13 Tue vs Calvary Christian 4:30PM

01/20 Tue vs Canterbury 5:30PM

01/22 Thur vs Keswick Christian 6PM

01/23 Fri vs Plato Academy 4PM

Varsity Girls' Basketball

01/08 Thur vs St. Petersburg Catholic 6PM

01/15 Thur vs Hernando Christian 6PM

01/20 Tue vs Oasis Christian 4PM

01/23 Fri vs Foundation Christian 5PM

01/27 Tue vs Angelina Academy 5PM

Varsity Boys' Basketball

01/12 Mon vs Universal Academy 7PM

01/15 Thur vs Hernando Christian 7:30PM

01/20 Tue vs Canterbury 7PM

01/22 Thur vs Keswick Christian 7:30PM

01/23 Fri vs Foundation Christian 7PM

01/27 Tue vs Angelina Academy 7PM

SOCCER

*all home games played at Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex

2450 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33765

Varsity Girls' Soccer

01/12 Mon vs Angelina Academy 4PM

01/13 Tues vs SLAM Academy 4PM

Varsity Boys' Soccer

01/12 Mon Angelina Academy 4PM

01/13 Tues Universal Academy 4PM

01/16 Fri Bayshore Christian 4PM

Upper School Spring Athletics

Upcoming Baseball Season

Varsity: For experienced 7th-12th graders.

Middle School: 6th-8th graders.

Start Date: Practices begin on Tuesday, January 20th, with games starting in February.

Practice Schedule:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 3:30-5:30 PM
• Wednesday: 3:30-5:00 PM

Location: All home games and practices will take place at Safety Harbor City Park: 940 7th St. S, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

Transportation: Transportation will be provided to and from school.

• Parent pickup at Safety Harbor is 5:30 PM
• Any student not picked up will ride the bus back to Lakeside, returning at approximately 6:00 PM

Equipment: Players must provide their own cleats and glove. Lakeside will provide team bats and helmets, though players are encouraged to have their own. 

Contacts:

Head Coach Josh Norton at  jnorton@lakesidechristianschool.org

Coach Nathan Davis at ndavis@lakesidechristianschool.org

Athletic Director James Coffman at jcoffman@lakesidechristianschool.org

Upcoming Softball Season

Varsity: For experienced 7th-12th graders

Middle School: 6th-8th graders

Start Date: Practices begin on Tuesday, January 20th, with games starting in February.

Practice Schedule:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 3:30-5:30 PM
• Wednesday: 3:30-5:00 PM

Location: All home games and practices will take place at Safety Harbor City Park: 940 7th St. S, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

Transportation: Transportation will be provided to and from school.

• Parent pickup at Safety Harbor is 5:30 PM
• Any student not picked up will ride the bus back to Lakeside, returning at approximately 6:00 PM

Equipment: Players must provide their own cleats and glove. Lakeside will provide team bats and helmets, though players are encouraged to have their own. 

Contact: Varsity and Middle School Softball Coach James Coffman

Email: jcoffman@lakesidechristianschool.org

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