The Lakeland Staff Tribute Program: The Lakeland Education Foundation and the Lakeland Federation of Teachers of the Lakeland School System are excited to announce a new initiative as a way to recognize and to thank the dedicated professionals in the Lakeland School System. Parents often want to say a special thank you to the teachers, aides, and specialized instructors who make such a difference in our schools each day. Many parents elect to write heartfelt notes or send gifts around the holidays or at graduation. This year, we would ask that you take a different approach and consider The Lakeland Staff Tribute Program. Posted December 27, 2007

Lakeland High School: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) will be performed this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. at Lakeland High School!  Laughter and zaniness abound as our cast tries to perform bits and pieces of ALL of Shakespeare's plays in an hour and a half!  See a quickie Romeo and Juliet, Othello as a rap song, all the comedies combined into one and a football game with players from all the histories!  Finally, witness our cast perform the toughest of all plays, HAMLET, in 5 minutes, then one minute and then BACKWARDS!  Tickets are $10.00 and the laughter is guaranteed! Questions?  Call us at 914-528-0600 for details! Posted December 5, 2007

Walter Panas High School: Walter Panas High School volunteer staff member, Mrs. Lena DeSantis, will be honored at the Twenty-fifth anniversary of the Annual Senior Citizen Hall of Fame for her more than ten years of working as a volunteer at WPHS.  The Senior Citizen Hall of Fame was established as a tribute to those seniors who have generously contributed their energies and abilities to improve the quality of life in their community or in the county at large.  The Twenty-fifth Annual Award and Induction Ceremonies will take place at a luncheon at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown on Friday, December 7, 2007. Posted December 3, 2007

4th Annual Cross District Faculty Volleyball Tournament: The Panas Parent Club and the Parents for Lakeland will hold the Fourth Annual Cross District Faculty Volleyball Tournament on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lakeland High School Gym. Admission is $5 per person and $15 Per Family.  The doors open at 6:30 PM. Click here for additional information. Posted November 30, 2007

Indian Point Emergency Siren Drill: The Indian Point Emergency sirens will be tested on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. Posted November 29, 2007

Debate Team: This past weekend 6 members of the Lakeland Central School District debate team competed in the varsity division of the "Little Lexington" Invitational Debate Tournament in Lexington, MA. Chris Grossman, of Walter Panas High School, and Patrick Cheung, of Lakeland High School, were 3-1, finishing in first place.  Mackenzie Carroll and Jack Chong, both of Walter Panas High School, were also 3-1 and finished 3rd. Chris Grossman was the tournament's second best overall speaker. Jamie Burns (LHS) and Theodore Maulen (WPHS) also participated in the tournament. Posted November 26, 2007

Congratulations Lakeland/Panas Divers : Two Lakeland School District divers did well at last weekend's New York State Swimming and Diving Finals. Kelly McCauley finished 9th and Amanda DiMarco finished 11 in the state. In the Section One finals, Amanda DiMarco won the silver with 457.50 points and Kelly McCauley the bronze with 451.45. Posted November 19, 2007

Walter Panas High School: Walter Panas High School volunteer staff member, Mrs. Lena DeSantis, will be honored at the Twenty-fifth anniversary of the Annual Senior Citizen Hall of Fame for her more than ten years of working as a volunteer at WPHS.  The Senior Citizen Hall of Fame was established as a tribute to those seniors who have generously contributed their energies and abilities to improve the quality of life in their community or in the county at large.  The Twenty-fifth Annual Award and Induction Ceremonies will take place at a luncheon at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown on Friday, December 7, 2007. Posted November 19, 2007

Debate Team: This past weekend 6 members of the Lakeland Central School District debate team competed in the varsity division of the "Little Lexington" Invitational Debate Tournament in Lexington, MA. Chris Grossman, of Walter Panas High School, and Patrick Cheung, of Lakeland High School, were 3-1, finishing in first place.  Mackenzie Carroll and Jack Chong, both of Walter Panas High School, were also 3-1 and finished 3rd. Chris Grossman was the tournament's second best overall speaker. Jamie Burns (LHS) and Theodore Maulen (WPHS) also participated in the tournament. Posted November 19, 2007

District-wide K-12 Financing an Education Night, Tuesday, November 13th at 7pm at Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School.  Please note that this is a change in location from Walter Panas High School, as indicated on the district calendar.   Heather McDonnell, Director of Financial Aid at Sarah Lawrence College will be addressing High School parents, and parents of seniors in particular.  Separately, Scott Kahan, a Certified Financial Planning Practitioner, will be addressing parents K-8 regarding different ways to plan and save for the educational expenses that lie ahead. Posted November 13, 2007

Congratulations: Van Cortlandville Elementary School's website has been chosen as an EduHound Spotlight School of the Week. Nancy Soeker, Technology Facilitator, is the designer and manager of the Van Cortlandtville website. EduHound.com is a specialized educational directory with resource links for educators, students and parents. Posted November 12, 2007

Congratulations: Two Lakeland School District divers had a successful competition at last week's Section 1 finals. Amanda DiMarco won the silver with 457.50 points and Kelly McCauley the bronze with 451.45.  Both girls are now qualified for state finals on Nov 16 and 17 on Long Island. Posted November 12, 2007