LLHS FED eration CON nection
Lakeside is the Best High School in America.
I’ve heard people say, “Lakeside is the best high school in America.” Do you think that’s true? I haven’t personally made that claim. I tend to shy away from superlatives, like “the greatest” or “the best.” After all, how do you compare Lakeside to so many other high schools in America? Even among our fellow WELS high schools, can we really say we’re “the best”?
If someone wants to declare, “Lakeside is the best!” I certainly wouldn’t argue with them! But instead of focusing on comparisons, I prefer to say, “There are many reasons to choose Lakeside as your high school.”
Consider this: some Lakeside students travel over 40 miles one way to attend school every day—and they (almost) never complain! Many families have sent multiple siblings here, and some even span generations, with sons, fathers, and grandfathers all calling Lakeside their alma mater. What makes Lakeside so special?
You could point to the many positive qualities at Lakeside. Our transfer students will tell you that our teachers care about them as students in ways they didn’t experience at their previous schools. Visiting parents frequently comment on the respect and cooperation they see in our hallways. I was recently at a community event in Lake Mills where a stranger approached me to tell me just how much she appreciates our students—“you can tell right away who the Lakeside students are!” she said with a smile.
But do these things make Lakeside “the best”? While they’re certainly wonderful qualities, the heart and soul of Lakeside is something even greater: the Word of God.
This is Lakeside’s “greatest” (I’m using a superlative!) quality. The good news of Jesus Christ—His life, death, and resurrection as our Savior—is what makes Lakeside the school that it is.
Our students have the hope of eternal life. They are freed from guilt, assured of God’s love, and filled with the joy of knowing that God is for them and working in their lives for their eternal good. This is what makes an hour commute worthwhile. This is what makes Lakeside truly special.
I’m grateful for the many compliments that Lakeside receives. Calling it “the best high school in America” is a generous and kind statement! As we continue to keep Jesus in the center of everything we do, we pray that God will continue to bless this ministry and all the families who entrust their children to us.
And while we may not always claim to be “the best,” one thing is certain—Jesus is. And He is the greatest part about Lakeside. ❧DS
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See full and up-to-the-minute Calendar at llhs.org
Sun. March 2 .. A Cappella @ St. Luke, Watertown | 8/10:15a New Friends | 1–3p
March 3 Conf. Math Meet at Cambridge | 4:30p
March 5 .................................................................................. Ash Wednesday
March 6
Community Blood Drive | 8a-1p
March 7–9 National Band Fest at MLC
March 10 ................................................. Track & Field season begins
March 9 Daylight Saving Time begins (spring ahead) A Cap @ St. Matthew, Janesville | 8/10:30a
March 14
3Q ends | Spring Break begins | 3:10p
March 17 Softball begins Board of Regents | 6:30 PM
March 24 4Q begins | Baseball & G-Soccer begin March 29
March 31
Grand Event at Lakeside! | doors open 3p
B-Golf season begins
Recent Call News to and from your Lakeside Lutheran
• History teacher Mr. Andy Asmus has received a call to teach 5-6th grade at Abiding Word in Houston, Texas. Band director Mr. Glen Pufahl has received a call to lead 7-8 grade homeroom, church music and teach upper grade music and math at St. Paul’s in Livonia, Mich.
• On Feb. 1, Lakeside called Mr. Matthew Schreiber to serve as Spanish teacher. He currently serves at Crown of Life Christian Academy in Fort Atkinson
• Our social studies teacher Mr. Cameron Ausen returned a call from Arizona Lutheran Academy.
• Mrs. Amanda Gronholz has accepted our call to teach English in the fall!
• Jan. 18, Ms. Micah Nelson (KML; Spanish call) returned our call. Keep up with the current status at llhs.org/apps/pages/callnews
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Grand Event raises money for special projects called "fund-a" items, and some have donors who are willing to match your donations —read more & join us at GE!
$2,500
challenge match offered!
With your help, 29 teens are ready to run the race with 5 gospel efforts this summer! Our LLHS mission trip program (aka OpGo), in its 12th year, blesses sister ministries and motivates our own students to share the gospel through whatever occupation God has called them. OpGo donations at Grand Event will be matched this year to $2,500! Visit llhs.org/apps/pages/opgo to read more.
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$2,500
challenge grants for Weight Room renovation
It's time to update the Warrior weight room. 20+ years of daily use by PhyEd classes and teams take its toll! With your help, we look forward to improved safety and use of space, better versatility, flexibility and expanded workout options. Grand Event efforts to raise $5,000 (making $10K with matches) will focus on funding the benches and racks of this project.
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