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School Hours: 7:50 a.m.-2:26 p.m. | Phone: 651-425-6400 | Attendance line: 651-425-6464
Welcome to Lake Middle School
welcome!
Lake Middle School serves students in sixth through eighth grades and is part of SoWashCo Schools. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to support all students in leadership, academics, kindness and excellence.
Our school staff members provide encouragement and support to each student so they may develop into individuals who make a difference in their local and global communities.
Lake Middle School is committed to providing opportunities for all students both inside and outside of the classroom setting. There are many extracurricular and leadership opportunities including athletics, music, theater, robotics and service-learning clubs. All students are encouraged to explore their interests, participate and become involved in their school.
Lake News
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Discover a free portrait photography event featuring women of our Hmong community, hosted at the SoWashCo District Service Center.
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The month of May hosts many celebrations and recognitions.
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The Lake Middle School (LMS) Penguin Corps is a unique and inspiring student-led Linux open-source club dedicated to learning technology and community service.
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Retired District Media Specialist Carla Larsen, continues to inspire SoWashCo readers during her retirement.
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SoWashCo Schools has donated more than 10,000 pounds of food to the local food shelf, Basic Needs, since the beginning of the school year.
It’s all part of the Food Rescue Program, a partnership between SoWashCo Schools and Basic Needs.
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On Thursday, Feb. 13, SoWashCo Schools hosted its first Indigenous Storytelling event.
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Students in grades 3-8, 10 and 11 will participate in MCAs beginning April 1
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SoWashCo Schools' Indigenous Education invites you to join us for the upcoming Winter Storytelling Event hosted at East Ridge High School on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 6-8 p.m.
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SoWashCo Schools AVID and Kids Club students raised $5,000 to provide healthy snacks to students in need.
Thank you to those who donated!
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Learn some initial information for your child’s upcoming ninth-grade year.
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SoWashCo Schools has been awarded an Innovation in Service Learning Grant from the Minnesota Department of Education. With the support of the grant, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) and Kids Club will expand on their partnership, which began as an opportunity for AVID students to give back to their community and mentor younger students in the Kids Club program.
AVID students and SoWashCo CARES are asking for your help to reach their goal of $5,000 to provide healthy snacks for students in need.
Donations are being accepted through Friday, Dec. 20.
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View some photo highlights of the first days of the school year.
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How to find your bus information in Campus Parent Portal.
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