Lake City Public Schools

Tiger Talk: Dedication, Legacy, Recognition, Community, Service, and Inspiration

Sep 24, 2025

Tiger Pride is in the air as we celebrate Homecoming Week this week! Across our district, students, staff and families are coming together to build community and school spirit. From creative dress-up days and spirited pep fests in both school buildings to the excitement of coronation and home...

Ackermann presents $2,000 check from school supply fundraiser

Sep 17, 2025

Ackermann Total Eye Care encouraged patients to donate for back-to-school time again this year for the month of August. Dr. Michael Ackermann (left) more than tripled it to bring the dotation to $2,000 for teachers to use when students need supplies. Dena Huettl (right) accepted the donation on...

Proud alumnus Andru Peters donates $1.2 million for athletic field upgrades

Sep 17, 2025

Lake City Public Schools is honored to announce the acceptance of a $1.2 million financial gift from the estate of Andru Peters, a proud Lake City High School alumnus and former football player. The donation will be used to support long-term improvements to the district’s football athletic complex...

New staff at Lake City Public Schools for 2025-2026 school year

Aug 27, 2025

Each year the Graphic asks incoming staff members at Lake City Public Schools to complete a brief questionnaire. Their responses are summarized in the short articles below. Olivia Bailey Olivia Bailey will teach kindergarten and first grade special education at Bluff View Elementary School. She...

Peters Memorial Fund donates activity passes for students

Aug 20, 2025

Lake City Public Schools is excited to announce that, thanks to the generous support of the Peters Memorial Fund, all students will receive a free activity pass for athletic events for the 2025–2026 school year. These passes will grant students free admission to all regular-season home sporting...

School year begins Sept. 2, 4

Aug 6, 2025

Lake City Public Schools will begin classes on Tuesday, September 2, for Lincoln High School grades 7-12 and on Thursday, Sept. 4, for Bluff View Elementary School grades Kindergarten-6. Bluff View will be holding Meet the Teacher Conferences for students on Sept. 2 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Sept. 3...

Tiger Talk: Busy summer, reading night, petition to rename track, legislative update, and more

Jul 30, 2025

It may be summer, but the schools are still busy with specialty camps, Tiger Academy, and special events like Bluff View Reading Nights! High participation in activities like these don’t just happen. Our amazing staff connect with kids and families, create a fun and safe environment, and empower...

School district presents end-of-year awards and honors four retirees

Jun 25, 2025

Lake City Public Schools had a schoolwide luncheon for staff followed by an award ceremony in the Lincoln High School auditorium June 6, the day after the school year ended. Staff Awards Retirees: Greg Wyatt, Jim Heise, Perry Iberg, and Marti Green. Master’s Degrees recipients: Lillian Rau, and...

Tiger Talk: School year ending, grandparents day, breakfast for supporters, TIF and more

May 28, 2025

It is always hard to believe when the end of the school year approaches. It seems like just a few weeks ago we were welcoming everyone to the new year and now we need to say goodbye. I am not shy about sharing how much I miss our students and staff during the summer, and I am not alone. In talking...

Prigge to be featured on ‘Land of 10,000 Stories’

Apr 16, 2025

Jeri Prigge, a paraprofessional at Bluff View Elementary School, will be featured on an upcoming “Land of 10,000 Stories” segment on Kare11. Journalist Boyd Huppert’s long-running, award-winning series for Kare11 News features interesting people from around the region, like the youngest food vendor...