Lakeland Union High School

Debate surrounding the teaching of Critical Race Theory and gender identity policies opened up conversation before the Lakeland Union High School board

There’s a nation-wide shortage of welders, and employers are offering high salaries to lure them in. At Lakeland, nearly 125 students are interested in taking welding classes next fall.

The Lakeland Union High School administration is offering a series of budget reduction recommendations, including a few staffing changes, that will mostly eliminate a looming operating deficit of about $700,000 in the projected 2022-23 budget.

The Lakeland school board and administration aren’t waiting until a projected $737,000 deficit hits home in the next budget cycle. They’re acting now to address the anticipated deficit.

Spanish teacher Karen GriesRoehrich explained that the trip would occur in June of next year if the board concurred. Not only will the students learn about the geographical aspects of the county, but also will be staying with host families during their stay.

As part of a collaboration with UW-Madison researchers, the school is trying to foster a more welcoming and inclusive learning environment, creating a cohesive class structure across subject areas, and doing more outreach to the tribal community.

The Lakeland Union School Board Monday took another step to finding a new district administrator with selection of a search company to assist in that endeavor.

Claire Martin, the new interim administrator at Lakeland Union High School District, will be paid an annual salary of $140,000, according to the contract…

The Lakeland Union High School board didn’t have to go far to find its next district administrator. She was living right in Woodruff.The board in special…

The school year may be winding down at Lakeland Union High School, but officials there are already looking ahead to the 2021-22 school year that will be…