Lake City Public Schools

Tiger Talk: Staff recognition, contracts, budget, strategic plan, advisory committee

Mar 13, 2024

At Lake City Schools our staff cultivate excellence in a safe and welcoming environment that empowers students for the future they choose. During the month of February, we recognized some staff for their contributions to our students’ success. It takes many people with specialized skills to provide...

Corrected: Bluff View bids farewell to retiring head custodian Rob Huppert

Mar 6, 2024

On his last full day of work at Bluff View Elementary School, head custodian Rob Huppert was told he was needed in the gym, so he went to meet with physical education teachers Joe Garvin and Kelly O’Laughlin. The request wasn’t unusual. Over his 44-year career at Lake City Public Schools, Huppert...

Teacher contract approved

Feb 28, 2024

The Lake City School District and the Lake City Education Association (LCEA), its teacher union, have agreed to a new two-year contract (2023-25) for the district’s teachers, according to a joint news release issued by the school district and union. Terms of the contract include: • A 5% increase...

Tiger Talk: What makes Lake City Schools so great?

Jan 31, 2024

When community members ask me about what makes Lake City Schools so great, my response is swift and easy…the people! From our curious students, to our caring staff, experienced teachers, thoughtful leaders, and supportive families, Lake City Schools is a special place to learn and work. Within the...

Teachers, district reach tentative contract deal

Jan 24, 2024

After months of negotiation Lake City Public Schools and its teacher’s union, the Lake City Education Association (LCEA), appear close to a contract. Lake City School Board Chair Heath Oeltjen announced Monday, Jan. 22, at the school board meeting that a tentative deal had been reached between the...

Teachers deserve a contract that reflects their value to students

Jan 17, 2024

Monday, Jan. 22, will mark the halfway point of the school year. As of that day, Lake City Public Schools (LCPS) educators will have worked an entire semester, 93 workdays, without a contract. Despite their unwavering commitment to their students, teachers have yet to be offered a contract that...

Big year ahead for Lake City

Jan 3, 2024

It’s 2024, and many Lake City organizations responded to a Graphic request for plans and intentions that together provide a picture (albeit incomplete) of the year ahead. In many cases, they are looking for members, volunteers, participants, and donors to help make their vision a reality. There...

Legion Auxiliary donates for clothing, winter gear

Nov 22, 2023

Joyce Moechnig representing the American Legion Auxiliary presents a check to Lake City Public Schools school nurse Erica Hoops. The $250 donation will be used to purchase clothing and winter gear for the nurses office at Bluff View Elementary School. The clothing and winter wear will be used by...

Negotiations between teachers, district go on after contract vote fails

Nov 22, 2023

Both the Lake City School District and the teachers union, known as the Lake City Education Association, have pledged to keep working toward an agreement after union members voted down a tentative contract. The district and the teachers are working on a new two-year contract to replace the one...

Time is running out to participate in Lake City Public Schools survey

Nov 15, 2023

After over 65 interested community members, staff and leaders provided input in the six in-person strategic planning session sessions, Lake City Public Schools Supt. Ariana Wright invites all community members and stakeholders “to take a short, ten-question survey that will help us to...