Happy New Year! We hope this message finds you rested, rejuvenated, and ready to embark on an exciting new chapter in 2025. As we return to school, we are filled with hope, determination, and enthusiasm for the wonderful opportunities this year will bring.

Over the break, we reflected on the incredible journey we’ve shared so far and the resilience, creativity, and commitment shown by our students, families, and staff. Thank you for being such a vital part of our community!

We are excited to invite you all to a drop-in open house for the new addition. We are officially open and all PODS have been removed.

Let’s make this year one of growth, learning, and shared success. Together, we will continue to inspire and support our students to achieve their very best.

Welcome back, and may 2025 bring health, happiness, and fulfillment to your family!

Our #1 goal is for our students to feel safe, connected, and thriving. We must do this as a community.

As a Lakeside community, we stand for Leadership, Attitude, Kindness, and Effort. It truly is Better at the LAKE.

Use the QR Code or Climate Survey Link

Ticket Information for all HOME Athletic Events

General Admission tickets: $5.00 at the gate (cash or check is accepted)

GOFAN digital ticketing: $5.00 plus a $1.00 GOFAN online payment fee

Link to buy on GOFAN

The PTO Season Pass allows attendance for TWO people for EVERY Lakeside HOME athletic event.

Basketball

All of Lakeside's Basketball Games will start at 5:30 PM this year!

2024-2025 Basketball Schedule.

See the flyer below about students staying after school for the games.

Spring Sports

Be on the lookout for more information for our Spring Sports. Lakeside offers the following Spring Athletic opportunities for students:

--Track and Field (open to 7th and 8th grade students only)

--Golf (open to 7th and 8th grade students only)

--Soccer Club (open to all students)

There will be informational meetings in January or February. Please make sure your child attends a meeting.

Any students trying out for any Spring Athletic teams need to be academically eligible and have a completed and up to date physical on file with the Athletics Department. Athletic forms can be found here.

Other Athletic Happenings:

Intramurals for January will be Foosball/Ping Pong with Coach Mason- Intramurals Website.

Intramurals are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 8:00-8:30 AM.
Meet in the GYM with appropriate attire.

Thank you for all that have purchased your PTO memberships! We have 467 familes that have joined. It would be amazing to have at least 500 families join.

Lakeside Middle School PTO - Home Page provides teacher grants, appreciation, Chromebooks, and items for FLEX along with many other fantastic events.

JOIN TODAY!

Volunteers are needed monthly!

Give our wonderful staff members the gift of a duty-free lunch!

Show appreciation for our teachers and staff by volunteering 1 or 2 hours of your time to monitor the cafeteria. Once a month this school year, we will give teachers a duty-free lunch period. This is an easy way to give back to the school and to see your student! You can find all the remaining duty-free lunch dates for 2025 and their corresponding Sign Up Genius links here

Follow us on Facebook and our webpage to stay up to date.

https://www.mhfocoga.com/

This website provides relevant information regarding mental wellness, mental illness, and resources to support improving mental health in Forsyth County, GA.

If a student sees or hears anything that is concerning (in person, in text, or social media)- a great way to report it is through P3. These reports should be first hand accounts and NOT RUMORS!

P3 Tip Line

See Something, Say Something! P3 Campus is here to keep everyone safe and well. Download the free app today.

Here is a link to Lakeside Daily Reminders and Transportation

IF YOUR STUDENT IS A WALKER- THEY MUST WALK HOME. THIS MEANS THEY MAY NOT BE PICKED UP IN THE ROAD, SIDE STREET OR CUL-DE-SAC OF A NEIGHBORHOOD. THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT IS HAVING TO BECOME INVOLVED DUE TO FAMILIES NOT FOLLOWING THESE RULES.

STUDENTS MAY NOT BE PICKED UP IN THE MASHBURN PARKING LOT OR ACCESS ROAD.

SAFETY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR- BY NOT FOLLOWING THESE POLICIES, STUDENTS ARE BEING PUT AT RISK!

Club Publix

Ingles Tools for Schools

Kroger Community Rewards

Amazon

Make sure that your Parent Portal is updated with your correct phone number, email address, and emergency contacts. This is vital for communication and for checking your student out from school during the year.

Email: mthompson78@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Website: https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/lakeside
Location: 2565 Echols Road, Cumming, GA, USA
Phone: 678-965-5080
Facebook: facebook.com/LakesideMiddle
Twitter: @LakesideMDL