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On May 6, the Lakewood Council of PTAs gave out its end-of-year awards. Dedicated staff, volunteers, and students were honored for the work they have done all year. Congratulations to the PTA honorees:

T in PTA Award: Jessica Murphy on behalf of Garfield Middle School PTSA

Helping Hands Award: Vince Frantz on behalf of Lakewood High School PTA

Senior Scholarship winners: Cecilia Whiteamire, Mel Diemert, Miles Evans, Gabriela Carroll-Greeves, and Ella Bower 

Congratulations to our next May Educator Spotlight honorees: student wellness specialist Julie May and paraprofessional Jennifer Reed, both of Grant! Learn more about why these two have earned this honor by clicking on the Read More link below.

Bravo to the Barnstormers for earning eight Dazzle Awards nominations for their production of Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812! The Dazzle Awards honor the best of local high school theater. The show is nominated for:

• Best Actor – Owen Hill; Best Actress - Cora Barcelona
• Best Supporting Actor: Axel Scott; Best Supporting Actress: Ceci Whiteamire
• Best Orchestra
• Best Chorus/Ensemble
• Best Choreography Execution
• Best Student Technical Executive

Winners will be announced on May 16 in a red-carpet ceremony at KeyBank State Theater. 

Once again, Lakewood City Schools has been named a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation. This is the 10th straight year the District has earned the award! This prestigious recognition celebrates our commitment to providing exceptional music education to all students. A huge thank you to our talented music teachers, supportive families, Lakewood Music Boosters, and our entire community for creating an environment where students can discover and develop their musical talents!

Lakewood City Schools will be accepting bids for HVAC Preventative Maintenance, Water Treatment Service and Building Automation System Monitoring & Support until 11:00 a.m. EST, Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Lakewood City Schools Board of Education Office, 13701 Lake Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107, attention Mrs. Meghan Rohde, Treasurer.

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Lakewood High School seniors achieved an impressive clean sweep at the 2026 Hope and Stanley Adelstein Essay Contest, securing the top three spots in the 11th/12th-grade category of the competition, sponsored by the City Club of Cleveland. The contest focuses on freedom of speech. First-place winner Alessio Matera earned a $1,000 prize and has been invited to read his work aloud at The City Club forum on May 1. He is joined by fellow seniors Adrien Tullio, who took second place and a $750 prize and Mel Diemert, who placed third and received $500. Congratulations to all!