Lakewood High School

Congratulations, Aliyah!

If interested, please see the flyer below for details!

We are trying to start a swim team at Lakewood for the upcoming Fall season of 2026. If you are a Lakewood student and like to swim and want more information, please see the flyer!

Lakewood Wrestling will begin on June 15 @ 5:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center Foyer! Details are in the flyer below.

You must have a physical on file in order to participate.

📸 Class of 2027 Senior Pictures are coming!

Mark your calendars for these senior portrait dates:

📅 August 3, 2026
📅 November 9, 2026
📅 February 9, 2027

More information about scheduling and sign ups will be shared soon.

Senior year starts now! 💚💜🐊

🎉🇺🇸 Congratulations to our outstanding Lakewood High School AFJROTC Cadets! 🇺🇸🎉

Our cadets successfully completed the AFJROTC Cadet Leadership Course at Morris College, where they strengthened their leadership skills, built teamwork, developed confidence, and prepared to become future leaders in their school and community. 👏💚💜

A special thank you to MSgt Jamie B. Dixon, USAF, and Colonel Regina O. Samuel, USAF, for your dedication, mentorship, and commitment to helping our cadets grow and succeed. Your leadership, guidance, and unwavering support continue to inspire excellence and develop the leaders of tomorrow. ⭐🦅

We also extend our sincere appreciation to Morris College for hosting this outstanding leadership experience and providing our cadets with valuable opportunities to learn, lead, and grow. 🤝🎓

Thank you to all of our cadets for representing Lakewood High School with pride, professionalism, and excellence throughout the program. We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to seeing all that you will achieve in the future! 🐊💚💜

Home of the Gators!

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Join us daily for engaging learning activities designed for all students. Our Summer Enrichment Program provides opportunities to build skills, explore new interests, and stay connected throughout the summer. We look forward to seeing our students learn, grow, and succeed together!

📢 Lakewood High School Summer Enrichment Update

We are excited about the great things happening each day in our Summer Enrichment Program! Our students are engaged, learning, and making the most of their summer opportunities.

Important Transportation Update:
Unfortunately, we will not be able to provide transportation for Summer Enrichment. If you are able to transport your student to and from school, we encourage you to do so. We appreciate your understanding and support.

📚 Summer Enrichment Schedule

* Monday–Thursday
* 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
* June 1 – June 25
* Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily

✅ Attendance Recovery (Seat Time)

* Continues through June 11
* Students who exceeded attendance limits must complete their required seat time. Over 10 days not to exceed 15 days.

📄 Report Cards

* Available for pickup in the main office
* May also be requested by email

Thank you for your continued support as we provide meaningful learning opportunities for our students this summer. We look forward to another successful week of enrichment!

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Growth and success don’t happen overnight—they require time, patience, perseverance, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What a year it has been! We’ve celebrated achievements, overcome challenges, and made meaningful progress together. The gains we’ve seen are a testament to the hard work of our students, staff, families, and community.

We are heading in the right direction, and the best is yet to come. Thank you to everyone who continues to believe in our mission and support our students every step of the way.

Great gains. Greater possibilities. More success ahead.

Summer Meal Distribution Registration

Sumter School District will participate in the USDA Non-Congregate Rural Summer Meal Distribution Program beginning June 9, 2026. Eligible participants include Sumter County residents age 18 and under, except those enrolled in summer programs where meals are provided through the USDA School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program. Students enrolled in Sumter School District summer school programs are not eligible to participate. Meals will be provided by Sumter School District Food Service in accordance with USDA guidelines and may be picked up only by a parent or legal guardian.

A guardian is defined as an adult who has a direct caregiver relationship with a child and is authorized to pick up meals for that child. Parents/guardians will be asked to present a valid photo ID at the time meals are received.

Please Note: Childcare providers and others caring for groups of unrelated children are not considered “guardians” and are not permitted to pick up program meals on behalf of parents or guardians for the children in their care.

Meal packs will consist of five prepackaged lunch meals, each including an entrée, fruits, vegetables, and milk. Additionally, the packs will contain five pre-packaged convenience breakfast meals along with milk.

Participants must select one site for weekly meal pick-up, and registration is required each week. One registration for each participant. *Scheduled distribution dates are subject to availability and may change.

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/1FyuCqG6ZdentCwK9

Registration will open on June 3 at 8:00 a.m. and will close promptly at 4:00 p.m. on June 4, 2026, for June 9th distribution.

Registration will open on June 10 at 8:00 a.m. and will close promptly at 4:00 p.m. on June 11, 2026, for June 16th distribution.

Registration will open on June 17 at 8:00 a.m. and will close promptly at 4:00 p.m. on June 18, 2026, for June 23rd distribution.

Registration will open on June 24 at 8:00 a.m. and will close promptly at 4:00 p.m. on June 25, 2026, for June 30th distribution.

Registration will open on June 30 at 8:00 a.m. and will close promptly at 4:00 p.m. on June 30, 2026, for July 7th distribution.

Registration will open on July 8 at 8:00 a.m. and will close promptly at 4:00 p.m. on July 9, 2026, for July 14th distribution. *July 14th will be the final meal distribution date.

Designated non-congregate distribution sites meet the USDA’s rural classification. The following locations have been approved for this year’s meal distribution.

(Each site will distribute meals on Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon ONLY.)

Crestwood High School – Outside the Fine Arts Center

Manchester Elementary School – Parking is available in the front of the school on the right side. Please follow the posted directions to the designated entrance.

Hillcrest Middle School – In the bus depot area

To ensure program integrity and accountability, parents or guardians must provide one of the following forms of documentation at the time of weekly pick-up:

Official letter on school letterhead confirming student enrollment

Email from the school confirming student enrollment

School-issued ID card

Individual student report card

Attendance record from the parent portal of the school’s website

Other official third-party identification or records

For questions, please contact Sumter School District Food Service at (803) 494-7112 or (803) 499-5950, Monday through Thursday. Please note that the offices are closed on Fridays.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

As you enjoy your summer break with family and friends, we are excited to offer Summer Enrichment and Attendance Recovery opportunities to help our students stay engaged and continue growing academically.

Summer Enrichment is a great way to strengthen skills, explore new learning experiences, and get a head start on the upcoming school year. Students participating in Attendance Recovery can also take advantage of this opportunity to make up missed time and stay on track for success.

Have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer! We look forward to seeing you soon.

Please see the flyer below for additional details.

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