We have a jam-packed two weeks coming up, starting with this Tuesday's Lunch with a Loved One. We were blown away by the response from our families interested in joining us for this event. If you signed up, you should have received an email from me with more details earlier this week. If you missed the sign-up for this time, we plan to have another Lunch with a Loved One in second semester.

Additionally, we are currently in the middle of our PTO-sponsored Food Drive to support our local food pantry. Students are encouraged to drop off food donations in one of the four boxes located near the Cafeteria. Each box has a (quite large) picture of each admin's face, and the admin with the highest total of donations will get a whipped cream pie in the face on December 20th.

Finally, our National Junior Honor Society students have organized a donation drive to support the Fairfield Area Human Society. Students are requesting donations of blankets, fabric, pet food, and/or treats. They are collecting items through Wednesday the 18th, and items can be dropped off in the Main Office.

Ben Baptist

Principal

Important Dates

Tuesday, December 10th: Lunch With a Loved One

Friday, December 13th: Last day of PTO-sponsored Food Drive

Tuesday, December 17th: PLSD's Night of Engagement, 6-8pm, The Wigwam

Wednesday, December 18th: Last day of NJHS donation drive for animal shelter

Friday, December 20th: Last day of school before Winter Break

Check out our photos from the girls basketball games this past week.

This is the final weekend of our 25%-off Holiday Sale through our online spirit wear store. Click the picture below to go directly to the site.

The sale ends Tuesday, December 10th, with a guaranteed delivery by December 23rd.

We’re thrilled to invite you to an exciting evening with Pickerington Local Schools! Mark your calendar for December 17th, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., at the beautiful Wigwam Event Center, 10190 Blacklick Eastern Road. Proudly presented by Kiddie Academy.

What to Expect:

• Discover school clubs and activities that make our district unique.

• Team up for family trivia and test your knowledge!

• Enjoy special performances by our talented students and building principals.

Doors open at 5:30 PM, and with free admission, it’s the perfect chance to connect, explore, and have fun with the whole family!

Don’t Forget to Register! Check out the flyer for the registration link. We look forward to seeing you there—let’s make it a night to remember!

Imagine your student stepping into college with credits already earned, gaining experience with college-level coursework, and getting a head start on their future—all while still in high school!

Ohio’s College Credit Plus (CCP) program empowers students to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously by enrolling in courses at community colleges and universities, all at no cost to families.

The district will host several informational sessions for students and families to explore how College Credit Plus can unlock academic opportunities, lighten future college costs, and give your student a boost toward their goals.

Join us for the College Credit Plus Parent Presentation meeting on January 8, from 6:30–8:30 p.m., in the Pickerington High School North Performing Arts Center, 7800 Refugee Road. We’re excited to help your family take the next step toward college success—don’t miss this chance to learn more!

Don't forget to order your 2024-25 yearbook before sales close! Visit the online store to order your copy today.

If any families are interested in purchasing a copy of last year's yearbook (2023-24), please reach out to cheryl_sikora@plsd.us. Yearbooks from last year are $40.

As we have done in previous years, a few times during each quarter, Mrs. Broz-England partners with a community member, Sandy Weber, to bring therapy dogs to Lakeview. Please read through the following information about our program. We also have included an opt-out form below if you would like to opt out your child.

In collaboration with our soon-to-be-unveiled Panther Family Circle (PFC), Mrs. Broz-England is holding a design contest for the PFC logo. Any interested students should read the information below before designing their logo. All logo submissions are due to Mrs. Broz-England (Room 504) by Wednesday, December 11th.

Pictures from our most recent picture day on September 25th are now ready!

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• PICKERINGTON LAKEVIEW JR HIGH
• Event Code: FE69624
• Also Needed: Infinite Campus Student ID

The athletic website for both PHSN & LJH is now live. Use the https://pickeringtonpanthers.org/ to watch for announcements! All coaches will be using this website for updates and announcements, so please check here if you have any questions. When you go to https://pickeringtonpanthers.org/ you will need to click on "more" and then Final Forms is under "Athletic Registration".

Tuesday, December 10th: Boys Basketball @ Waggoner JH (7th grade @ 5:30 pm; 8th grade to follow)

Tuesday, December 10th: Girls Basketball hosts TV West MS (7th grade @ 5:30 pm; 8th grade to follow)

Wednesday, December 11th: Wrestling hosts Quad Meet, 5:30 pm

Thursday, December 12th: Boys Basketball hosts TV East MS (7th grade @ 5:30 pm; 8th grade to follow)

Thursday, December 12th: Girls Basketball @ TV East MS (7th grade @ 5:30 pm; 8th grade to follow)

This form will be linked in each Community Corner update, allowing families to offer feedback to the counseling and administrative team regarding social justice, mental health, academic support, friendships/relationships, etc. Counselors and administrators will review the feedback on a weekly basis and send out any updates to concerns/questions in the next Community Corner update.

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Office Hours 6:45 am - 3:15 pm

Email: ben_baptist@plsd.us
Website: https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/Domain/19
Location: 12445 Ault Road, Pickerington, OH, USA
Phone: (614) 830-2200
Facebook: Lakeview_JH_PLSD
Twitter: @lakeview_jh