LHS Newsletter
February 7, 2025
Message from the Principal
Hello Spartan Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers,
What a great week of fun and festivities as we celebrate Winter Carnival. The week included spirit dress up days, macho volleyball, class games and a pep assembly. Thanks to all the student leadership that helped to make this week a success!
Sincerely,
Cody Japinga
Upcoming Events
- Saturday, Feb. 8 - Winter Carnival Dance - 7-10pm
- Wednesday, Feb. 12 - COUNT DAY
- Monday, Feb. 17 - No School - Mid-Winter Break
- Tuesday, Feb. 18 - Informational Series - 6:00pm (see below)
- Wednesday, Feb. 19 - Informational Series - 6:30pm (see below)
Donation Drive for Haven of Rest
NHS is organizing a donation drive for Haven of Rest
This month, home rooms will compete to see who can bring in the most donations for the Haven of Rest. Please consider donating gently used clothing, hygiene products, toiletries (toilet paper, paper towel, Kleenex, etc.), twin size sheets and blankets, towels and washcloths. Donations will be due by March 3.
DECA Districts
This year, Lakeview DECA had 99 competitors, making it the largest chapter at the conference. Collectively, the chapter brought home a remarkable 17 exam medallions, 33 role-play medallions, and 64 state qualifiers, further solidifying its reputation as a top-performing program. Those 64 students will advance to the State Career Development Conference in Detroit, Michigan, this March!
Congratulations to everyone who participated and who is moving on to the State competition. Also, a huge thank you and congratulations to Mrs. Myra Bost and Mr. Tim Williams!
District Solo and Ensemble
On Saturday Feb. 1st the high school band and orchestra hosted the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association’s district 11 solo & ensemble event. District 11 is made up of over 35 schools in the Calhoun, Kalamazoo, and Allegan counties. Solo & Ensemble highlights students' individual and small group performances with judges who give feedback and a rating (1-5 with 1 being the best) and students earn medals if they receive a 1 or a 2 rating. The event saw over 500 high school students come to Lakeview to perform in solos or small groups. Lakeview students performed at a high level throughout the day and earned all division 1 or 2 ratings. We had wonderful volunteers between students and parents who helped the event run smoothly and everyone involved were extremely complimentary of our space and our organization. The band and orchestra would like to thank every teacher who let us use their room, every person who volunteered, the principals and admin for supporting this event, and anyone that helped in any way to make this event a success.
Host Family Needed for LHS Student
A host family is needed for an established exchange student who will graduate from Lakeview High School this spring. His current host family is facing medical challenges and must find a new home for him as soon as possible.
Hosting involves providing;
- Meals
- A safe and loving home
- A bedroom
- Transportation when necessary
If you're interested in supporting this student or have any questions, please contact Mallori White at 517-250-8100 or email her at mallorikonkle@gmail.com.
Summer EBT Notice
Wednesday, February 12, is the last day for families to fill out this year's HIR form to be reported for the summer PEBT money. The State of Michigan has announced that students will not automatically get the summer money added to their EBT cards for attending a qualifying school; families must complete the HIR form to qualify.
Completing the HIR form annually also helps Lakeview schools qualify for funding support for all students.
Link to complete the form online: https://lakeviewsd.familyportal.cloud/
Informational Series
With the turning of the calendar, we will begin focusing on our preparations for the 2025-2026 school year. One of the major topics that comes up throughout the school year is making sure that students have an opportunity to select the classes they would like to prepare for the post high school life. Please see the dates and the topics below for dates and details of these informational sessions:
February 18th @ 6:00pm - Incoming 9th Grader Parent Meeting (for current 8th graders)
February 19th @ 6:30pm - Choosing Courses of 2025-2026 (geared toward current LHS students)
Winter Carnival
The Winter Carnival dance will be held in the high school cafeteria on Saturday, February 8 from 7pm to 10pm. We will sell tickets in advance that week for $10. They can also be purchased at the door the night of for the same price.
Parent Walk Throughs
As a parent, do you ever wonder what really happens during a day at Lakeview High School? Starting in October, we would like to invite parents in to see what the building looks like when it is full of teachers, students, and learning!
Parents who sign up for a Parent Walk Through can expect the following agenda:
30 minute introduction with Principal Cody Japinga
60 minute tour of the building including:
Classroom visits to multiple classrooms
Program introductions
Passing time in the hallways
30 minute conclusion with a question and answer session
*Please bring an ID as we will have to print you a visitor badge!
If you are interested in attending a Parent Walk Through, please click the link to sign up!
Afternoon Walk Through (12:30 - 2:30) Dates: March 18
2nd Annual Showcase: Locally Black Owned Businesses
Sweet Treat from The Log
Food Resources
Spartan Sport Report
Basketball - Boys:
- JV - The JV Boys Basketball team battled hard but fell to Portage Central, 33-56. Despite the loss, the team continues to put in the effort and improve with each game. Keep working hard, Spartans—growth comes with perseverance.
- Varsity - The Varsity Boys beat Mattawan Tuesday, 50-30. It was a very strong defensive showing, holding Mattawan to 10 points in the first half! Lebron Campbell led the Spartans with 23 points, Jackson Hardy chipped in 8 points and 10 rebounds and Tay'Vion Newton added 9 points. We lost to Portage Central, 73-61 in a hard-fought battle on Thursday. Lebron Campbell had 18 points and 8 assists to lead the Spartans. Jackson Hardy recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Bradyn McGill added 9 points and 8 rebounds.
Basketball - Girls
- JV - The JV Girls took on Mattawan earlier this week securing another victory 46-32. Melanie Young led all scorers with 14 and Abbi Kline followed closely behind with 13. We improve every single game and continue to grow together as a team. So proud of our team effort!
- Varsity - The Girls Varsity Basketball team secured a 46-30 victory over Mattawan on Tuesday! Top Performers were Anya Rankin – 11 points and Aaliyah Smith – 10 points.
Tonight is Senior Night & a Pink Out!
Come out and show your support as we honor our seniors and raise awareness for a great cause! Let’s pack the stands!
Bowling:
Both the Boys and Girls Bowling teams had a bye this week, but that didn’t stop them from hitting the lanes and putting up impressive scores! Top Scores:
- Jordan Edwards – 258 (Girls)
- Bryan S. – 293 (Boys)
Great work, bowlers! Keep up the momentum!
Competitive Cheer:
The Varsity competitive cheer team placed 4th in SMAC finals this Monday at Gull Lake. The team scored 593.9.
Both the High School and Middle School teams are now preparing to host the FIRST All-City Competitive Cheer Championship!
Location: Lakeview High School
Date/Time: February 8th @ 10:00 am
Come out and support our cheerleaders as they make history in this exciting event!
Boys Swimming & Diving:
It was a big week for our Spartans! On Tuesday, the team dominated a tri-meet, securing victories over Bridgman and Battle Creek Central. The momentum continued into Thursday, where they took down Coldwater with a 113-59 win.
There were some outstanding individual performances in Thursday’s meet:
- Henry Harasti swam a lifetime best in the 100 breaststroke (1:17) and the 50 free (28.1)
- Teron Hart claimed victory in a tight race, earning a lifetime best in the 50 free (29.7)
- Brayden Mentzer crushed his previous time in the 500 free, swimming a personal best of 5:26.06
Next up: Senior Night at home! Join us Thursday at 6 PM as we take on Kalamazoo Central and celebrate our seniors. Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our boys!
Wrestling:
Congratulations to our Spartan Wrestlers on their outstanding achievements at the conference tournament!
- Trevor White – 2nd place at 150 lbs
- Emmalee Butler – Conference Champion at Girls 105 lbs
Great job representing Lakeview with hard work and determination!
Gate prices:
HS - $7.00 per person - HS students free with school ID - kids 5 and under free
MS - $5.00 per person - kids 5 and under free
Reminder: Any district level competition or above, tickets will need to be purchased through GoFan.
Student Expectations During Athletic Events
Doors will open half an hour prior to athletic events.
- No backpacks allowed
- Middle School students must be accompanied by a parent
- During the game, students must be in the stands
- After games, students will have 15 minutes to clear the facilities.
- Students are expected to be respectful and follow the rules and directions from adults who are supervising events.
Lakeview High School Information
Lakeview High School
Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-565-3700 (Phone)
269-565-3709 (Attendance Line)
269-565-3708 (Fax)
Office Hours
Monday through Friday 7am - 3pm.
Administrative & Support Contact Information
LHS PRINCIPAL
Mr. Cody Japinga
LHS ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
Mrs. Lindsey Keller
Mrs. Dayna Lang
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Mr. Shawn Aimesbury
saimesbury@lakeviewspartans.org
DEAN OF STUDENTS
Mr. Rob Allison
SECRETARY TO THE PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Susan Arrowood