PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Dear Students, Staff, Parents, and Community Members,                                                                                                         
Welcome back to an exciting new school year at Lakewood High School! As we kick off this year with our inspiring theme, "Rising from the Swamp: Gators on the Grind,"  we are thrilled to embark on a journey of growth, determination, and excellence together.

Our Goals for the Year:
✓Improving Our Graduation Rate: Ensuring that every Gator walks across the stage ready for the next chapter of their lives.
✓Enhancing End of Course Exam Scores: Striving for academic excellence in all subjects.
✓Boosting Student Attendance: Encouraging a culture of commitment and responsibility.
✓Ensuring College and Career Readiness: Equipping our students with the skills and knowledge needed for success beyond high school.
✓Promoting Positive School Climate & Culture: Fostering open communication, showing kindness and respect, creating a supportive learning environment while cultivating an atmosphere where all stakeholders feel valued, supported, and inspired to achieve greatness.

At Lakewood High School, our mission is to create 21st Century scholars equipped with the skills needed to be college and/or career ready critical thinking and problem-solving. We are dedicated to ensuring that all of our students gain the knowledge, skills, and experiences to become well-rounded individuals. 

Students, staff, parents and the community must work together for our school to achieve greatness. As we embrace the G.A.T.O.R slogan “Guiding Achievers Toward Outstanding Results,” the support of parents and the community remains vital to our success in reaching our goals and preparing students for the future. We are striving to prepare every student to be competitive citizens in a global society.

We invite you to join us on this journey of growth and achievement. Your involvement and support are crucial as we work together to make this school year the best one yet. Let’s rise from the swamp and grind towards success, ensuring that Lakewood High School remains a place where academic excellence is the standard.

Let’s make this year extraordinary!

Dr. Maggie J. Wright
Lakewood High School Principal
803.506.2700, Ext. 7101
maggie.wright@sumterschools.net
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