Cambridge Lakes Charter School

09/24/2026

We are officially ONE MONTH AWAY from our annual Harvest Festival, and we can’t wait to celebrate fall with you! 🎃✨

Bring the whole family out for an autumn day packed with fun:
🚗 Trunk or Treat (bring those costumes!) https://bit.ly/clcsharvestfesttrunkortreat
🎟️ Exciting Raffles
🎨 Family Activities & Games
🍿 Snacks sold by our Business Class students!

📍 Where: Cambridge Lakes Learning Center Campus
📅 When: Saturday, October 24
⏰ Time: 10AM - 1PM

Mark your calendars, invite your neighbors, and save the date! Looking to volunteer? Click the following link! https://bit.ly/clcsharvestfestvolunteering

09/23/2026

Real learning happens when hands hit the soil! 🍂

Over the last few weeks, Mrs. McCarter has been taking learning outdoors whenever the weather permits. Through hands-on harvesting, practicing Spanish vocabulary in real time, and repurposing natural materials for crafts, our students haven't just been sitting in a classroom—they’ve been directly experiencing nature as it changes.

By giving students the chance to do, reflect, and apply new concepts in the garden, we connect learning directly to real-world experience. Here’s to growth inside and outside the classroom! 🍁

09/22/2026

Don't forget! School Picture Day will be held on September 29, 2026. Afterwards, you’ll be able to view your images, order packages and select your image for your yearbook (please remember to do so before it’s selected for you), all orders will be delivered to your home.

To view and order photos from Picture Day: You’ll receive an email when your images are ready to view online. Or, you can search for them at vipis.com shortly after photos are taken. If you need further assistance, contact VIP at [email protected].

09/18/2026

The next NKEC Board of Directors Meeting will be on Monday, September 21 at 7PM in the Green Kiva on the Cambridge Lakes Learning Center Campus.

If submitting a public comment via email, please email your comments to [email protected] by 7PM, before the start of the meeting.

09/16/2026

Looking to promote your local business while sharing some fall spirit with our local families? Join us for a fall-tastic time! 🎃✨

Sign up to host a trunk at our 2026 Harvest Fest Trunk or Treat! It’s a wonderful way to connect with the community and showcase your business.

📅 Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

⏰ Setup Time: Cars must be parked by 9:30 AM

🎉 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Link to sign up:

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Cars need to be in the parking spots by 9:30 am. The truck or treat will begin at 10:00am. Please decorate your vehicle and bring candy and other options for kids with special dietary needs. I will also be purchasing candy/n...

09/15/2026

Picture Day Information 📸

School Picture Day will be held on September 29, 2026. Afterwards, you’ll be able to view your images, order packages and select your image for your yearbook (please remember to do so before it’s selected for you), all orders will be delivered to your home.

09/14/2026

Is your child up for the challenge? We are looking for students in grades 5th–8th who want to share their creative ideas to highlight our students, teachers, and entire school community.

Each quarter, students will work on a communication challenge to present to the NKEC Board of Directors. Projects will focus on promoting school voices and highlighting what makes our school great. Examples include mural designs, journalism pieces, podcast interviews, social media campaigns, fundraising ideas, and more!

Students get to choose which challenge(s) they want to take on.

Interested? Complete the interest form link:

Only those interested in joining the club should ensure they have a completed interest form submitted before Sept. 18th. Showcase our pack pride and share your creative ideas to highlight the work of our fellow students, teachers, and the entire school community. Every quarter we will work on a comm...

09/11/2026

131 runners, 7 visiting schools, and 2 miles of incredible effort! 👟🔥

Yesterday afternoon, CLCS was proud to host our annual Coyote Classic. We saw our Coyote spirit alive in every step: principled in competition, empathetic to fellow runners, resilient on the course, reflective in their growth, and eager to explore new personal records, all while keeping the energy joyful and playful!

We are so proud of how our entire community represented CLCS! Thank you to every team, family, and supporter who joined us.

Check out some of our favorite moments from the day 📸

09/10/2026

CLCS MUSIC CLUBS ARE HERE! 🎶

Got a young musician at home? Sign them up for one of our exciting after-school music clubs!

Grades 1–2: Little Howlers 🎤
https://sites.google.com/clcsstaff.org/clcs-clubs-athletics/26-27-k-4-after-school-activities/music-groups/little-howlers-1st-2nd-grade

Grades 3–4: Cambridge Voices 🎶
https://sites.google.com/clcsstaff.org/clcs-clubs-athletics/26-27-k-4-after-school-activities/music-groups/cambridge-voices-3rd-4th-grade

Grades 3–6: Bucket Drumming 🥁
https://sites.google.com/clcsstaff.org/clcs-clubs-athletics/26-27-k-4-after-school-activities/music-groups/bucket-drumming

09/09/2026

Picture Day is almost here! 📸

When: Tuesday, September 29th
Details: Order info and prep tips are coming your way in the next few days. Get those smiles ready!