Lakers has the fortune to welcome several new staffers to our team! From left: Bethany Castle, Laker Legacy Center Coordinator; Jillian Buss, Laker Elementary parapro; Amy Breuer, Laker Middle School math intervention teacher; Kyle VanHorn, Laker High School special education teacher; Emma Kociba, Laker Elementary 2nd-grade teacher; Will Spicer, technology coordinator; and Ashley Solosky, Laker Middle School social studies teacher. We are excited to have these awesome people on our staff!
Here is more information about some of our new staff:
Bethany Castle - Graduated from Sandusky High School and Hillsdale College, with a bachelor's in Spanish. She also acquired additional certifications in personal training, 500hr yoga teacher, and nutrition coaching. She teaches yoga and fitness classes at the Treehouse Yoga & Wellness in Bad Axe, and recently enjoyed working in Community Wellness at Scheurer Health.
"I am most looking forward to meeting and getting to know everyone and creating some fun events for us all to enjoy at the LC!"Kyle VanHorn - Graduated from Kingston High School; earned an associate's degree in science from Delta College and received his teaching certification from Saginaw Valley State University. He previously worked at Owendale-Gagetown and Kingston Schools.
"I am looking forward to meeting the great team. There have been a lot of individuals who have reached out to me, asking if I need anything, and they are ready to support me in my role. "
Emma Kociba - Graduated from Bad Axe High School and just graduated from Saginaw Valley State University earlier this year. She previously worked as a permanent sub in kindergarten at Bad Axe Public Schools. "I am looking forward to setting students up for success and helping them grow and become the best version of themselves! "
Will Spicer - Graduated from Ubly High School; earned an associate's degree from Central Bible University. He previously worked for Youth for Christ. "I look forward to helping others while building relationships. "
Ashley Solosky - Graduated from Midland High School and Saginaw Valley State University. She previously worked at Coleman Schools as a full-time substitute. "I am most excited about getting to know my students! I look forward to showing up for them in any way that I can! I’m very excited to become part of the Lakers community as my own children will come here, too."
Earlier this summer, Laker Elementary hosted an exciting week-long STEM summer camp called Camp Invention. Students, divided into four age groups, spent each day diving into engaging, hands-on STEM adventures designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and ignite a lifelong love of learning. The four daily sessions were entitled "The Infringers," "Furensics," "Make Waves," and "Space Morphers." Students were able to invent, build, investigate, problem-solve, and more. Laker Elementary teachers conducted the sessions with help from several Laker High School and Middle School helpers. Here are some photos featuring one of the action-packed days. More photos are featured on our EPBP Laker Facebook page.
Every spring, Laker Elementary hosts a Spring Program in which each grade level performs multiple songs, many of them including instruments. The 5th-Grade Band also performs. This video features highlights from each grade level performing at the Laker Elementary spring program, including the 5th-grade band.
Such a fun day! On May 27, Laker Elementary students enjoyed a Bounce Into Summer Party, hosted by the Laker Elementary PTOC! The Bouncy House action took place during their specials time, and after lunch, students savored a free ice cream treat from an ice cream truck! Click the link below for a video of the action!
Congratulations to the Laker Elementary 4th Quarter Spotlight Students! They were honored Friday morning during a ceremony attended by family members/guardians. A special breakfast was enjoyed by students and family members before the ceremony. Teachers select the Spotlight Students each quarter and write a letter stating why each student was chosen. This recognition program is sponsored by Thumb Bank & Trust. The recipients include: Evelyn Treto Hernandez, Sullivan Myers, Samuel Parker, Winter Stonecipher, Luxen Chandler, Halli Kundinger, Blain Bismack, Evelyn Landin, Marcos Esteban Flores, Quinn O'Connor, Liliana Gonzales, Lily McIntosh, Nash Corp, Adalynn Glaza, Lucy Thepsourinthone, Braelyn Myers, Owen Hartz, Jayden Licht, Karmalin Kipp, Wilder Roth, Kali Gotham, Jacob Blair, Maci Scharf, Matthew Golochowicz, Freya McCreedy, Dorn Higgins, Harper Phelps, Lochlan Brakenberry, Denvyr Koroleski, Roman Comai, Shaelyn Koroleski, Raelynn Siewert, Eli Leipprandt, Everret Shetler, Scarlett Young, Wyatt Shaw, Allison Protzman, Norah Jurgess
Congratulations to the Laker Elementary third-quarter Spotlight Students! They were honored in late March at a special breakfast ceremony, joined by their parents/guardians. Each student was selected by his/her classroom teacher for the award. This recognition program is sponsored by Thumb Bank & Trust. The students honored included the following: Roman Wolschlager, Parker Rushing, Lizeth Elena Tamayo Jara, Corbin Hockin, Emmett Toner, Payton Leipprandt, Lillian Bruce, Ezra Hockin, Nolan Brink, Harper Lackie, Teaghan Leitch, Easton Powell, Ellie Toner, Jaxson Shepard, Kaden Bruce, Oakley Varty, Sage Muntz, Anton Zagorski, Daniela De Oliveira, Karmyn Koroleski, Kynslee Lange, Donovan Karl, Zoey Rushing, Parker Schumacher, Cecilia Webber, Paisley Schweitzer, Patricia Konke, Rylan Gaeth, Charleigh Steinman, Hutch Scharf, Lilyana Erickson, Kannon Butcher, Ava Reibling, Howard Kowalski, Cooper McIntosh, Bryce Leipprandt, Atzhiri Sandoval Gomez, Penelope Bucholtz
The Little Lakers GSRP program is enrolling for the 2026-27 school year! This award-winning program offers so many wonderful learning opportunities for 4-year-olds as they get ready for kindergarten and beyond. It is a full five-day program, and it is free to families, regardless of income. To start the enrollment process, visit www.greatstarthuron.com.
Congratulations to the Laker Elementary Spotlight Students for the 2nd quarter! They were honored at a breakfast ceremony attended by the students and their parents/guardians. Thank you to Thumb Bank & Trust for sponsoring this recognition program.
-DK-2nd Grade
Oliver Schramski, Easton Allen, Aric Schmidt, Agnes Schultz, Ryker Bauman, Lexi Braun, Kaisley Leitch, Rhett Kuhne, Owen Leipprandt, Emilia VanValkenburgh, Alice Choi, Blake Fischer, Everley Lange, Sam Ross, Ava McGathy, Ben Bismack, Haydyn Hutchinson, Kyleigh McBride, Logan Vandenberg, Audrey Jurgess, Taylor Protzman
-3rd-5th Grade
Taylor Protzman, Miguel Hernandez Lopez, Claire Henry, Ethan Wiederhold, Kinslee Powell, Daniel Guzman Mancilla, Aleah Hildreth, Owen Chappel, Natalie Mossner, Landon Scott, Adelyn Bolda, Levi Garrett, Raelyn Sabotka, Carson Rushing, Kennedy Bismack, Alex Scharf, Hunter Fritz, Lucas Martinez
-DK-2nd Grade
Oliver Schramski, Easton Allen, Aric Schmidt, Agnes Schultz, Ryker Bauman, Lexi Braun, Kaisley Leitch, Rhett Kuhne, Owen Leipprandt, Emilia VanValkenburgh, Alice Choi, Blake Fischer, Everley Lange, Sam Ross, Ava McGathy, Ben Bismack, Haydyn Hutchinson, Kyleigh McBride, Logan Vandenberg, Audrey Jurgess, Taylor Protzman
-3rd-5th Grade
Taylor Protzman, Miguel Hernandez Lopez, Claire Henry, Ethan Wiederhold, Kinslee Powell, Daniel Guzman Mancilla, Aleah Hildreth, Owen Chappel, Natalie Mossner, Landon Scott, Adelyn Bolda, Levi Garrett, Raelyn Sabotka, Carson Rushing, Kennedy Bismack, Alex Scharf, Hunter Fritz, Lucas Martinez
Congratulations to third-graders Felix and Josie and fifth-graders Kaylee and Kennedy for being the winners of the Laker Elementary Christmas Card Design Contest! Such festive designs!
Congratulations to the Laker Elementary Spotlight Students for first quarter. Each classroom teacher selects two students for this award each marking period. The recipients are honored at a special breakfast ceremony attended by parents/guardians. Thank you to Thumb Bank and Trust for sponsoring this program. NOTE - second graders are pictured separately because they had a field trip that morning and couldn't stay for the entire ceremony.
DK-2nd Grades: Archie Thepsourinthone, Eliza Rojas, Esther Verhaar, Matthias Karle, Elena Osmulski, Bronx Blunt, Wynnie Thepsourinthone, Luke Gascho, Braden Cutcher, Beretta Leitch, Everly Tennant, Lance Kiehl, Colton Shepherd, Mireya Kirkham, Abigail Hartz, Dallas Tobias, Maxwell Wallace, Summer Smith, Dallas Savage, Addison Schmidt
3rd-5th Grades: Grace Sharrard, Oliver Rathje, Felix Schramski, Hadley Rebholz, Avery Popp, Nixon Brink, Scarlett Reibling, Michael Burkett, Charlotte Castle, Claire Zagorski, Emma Kolacz, Ajay Langley, Gabriel Nuncio, Charleigh Gotham, Riley Kain, Chandler LaFave, Brody Bruce, Maicea Mcintyre
U.S. News and World Report recently released its 2026 Best Elementary Schools ranking, and Laker Elementary placed among the top 40% of elementary schools in Michigan, making it a U.S. News Best Elementary School. Yay! That is so awesome! The credit goes to our stellar elementary staff - you won't find a more caring, dedicated elementary staff anywhere. Click the link below for more info on the ranking. GO GREEN!
https://www.usnews.com/.../michigan/laker-elementary-244259
The Laker Elementary PTO has planned a year full of fun! Check out the calendar of activities for information on what's coming up. PTO Calendar of Events
