Lakeland Highlights

May 2025

Superintendent's Message

Greeting Lakeland Families! Another great year is in the books. This year was filled with so many wonderful moments and a lot of learning! The graduation ceremonies last week for Mountain View, Lakeland, and Timberlake High Schools highlighted the strength of our district. We are sending almost 400 graduates off to start their new chapters. It will be fun to see all that they accomplish!

As a community we have much to be thankful for. The levy took a lot of work and was a huge team effort. Thank you to all of the parents, grandparents, and community members who worked to ensure that our taxpayers had accurate information when they went to the polls.

I am retiring at the end of this month. I have been blessed to work alongside our amazing staff for the past 34 years. I am grateful to have been able to serve this community. Lakeland is a special place for so many reasons. I am confident that the board will find a highly qualified superintendent to take the reigns. It’s time to pass the torch. Thank you for partnering with me! There is much that I will miss, but I know our district will continue to thrive. It is filled with so many great people.

Thank you for sharing your children with us! Have a wonderful summer!!

Warm Regards,

Lisa Arnold

District Highlights

After 34 amazing years with the Lakeland Joint School District, Ana Schnepf is retiring and while we are so happy for her, she will be incredibly missed. Ana has poured her heart into every school she’s been part of, from her early years teaching in the Lakeland School District at Spirit Lake Elementary, Twin Lakes Elementary and John Brown Elementary, to the past seven years leading John Brown as a dedicated and inspiring principal. Her love for her students, her schools, and her staff has been felt in every hallway, every classroom, and every heart she’s touched. Ana has always put kids first, leading with kindness, strength, and a deep belief in what’s possible. We’re so grateful for everything she’s done and wish her nothing but joy and new adventures in this next chapter. Thank you, Ana! You’ve made a difference that will never be forgotten.

Lakeland Jt. School District District Teacher of the Year - Alyana South with her husband Kurt South. Alyana is a Kindergarten teacher at Betty Kiefer Elementary.

After being honored as the Betty Kiefer Teacher of the Year, as voted by the Betty Kiefer Elementary staff, Aly has now received even greater recognition:
At the end of the year Lakeland Jt. School District staff awards breakfast, Alyana was awarded the Elementary Certified Staff of the Year, and the Lakeland Jt. School District Teacher of the Year!

After being honored as the Timberlake Middle School Teacher of the Year, as voted by the Timberlake staff, Keith has now received even greater recognition:
At the end of the year Lakeland Jt. School District staff awards breakfast, Keith was awarded the Secondary Certified Staff of the Year! Good Job Keith, our school district is lucky to have you!

Upcoming Community Events

This is going to be a great community event for the whole family. Come have some dinner and enjoy the fun and entertainment!

Get ready to run, walk, or roll through a burst of color at the North Idaho College Color Fun Run!

Join the fun on Saturday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m. for a vibrant, untimed fun run through North Idaho College's beautiful Coeur d'Alene campus. Open to all ages and abilities, this event is perfect for students, families, and community members alike. The run will be just under 5 kilometers.

After the run, stick around for the afterparty featuring a live DJ, food trucks, and plenty of fun!

Registration Details:
• Free to children 18 and under and current NIC students.
• $20 for community members

All participants who register and check in will receive a NIC Color Fun Run T-shirt, sunglasses, and bandana. Plus, eligible participants will be entered into a drawing to win NIC scholarships!

For more information and to register, visit ➤nic.edu/fun-run.
Questions? Contact us at funrun@nic.edu.