Lake County School District 7

Due to the poor air quality today (Tuesday, 8/11), lunch will only be served at the AD Hay site again.

Registration is now open! Please reach out if you have any questions

Due to smoke conditions, lunches will only be served at the AD Hay location today.

We want to extend a HUGE congratulations to two of our very own LHS students, Saya Dunagan and Madison Wells! Both young ladies earned 1st Place at the Oregon FFA State Level in their respective Proficiency Award areas and advanced to the National FFA level, an incredible accomplishment! 🌟 Madison Wells earned National FFA Silver in Dairy Production Entrepreneurship. Madison manages a small herd of dairy cattle, providing daily care, milking, health monitoring, and utilizing selective breeding to improve her herd's genetics. 🌟 Saya Dunagan earned National FFA Bronze in Veterinary Science Placement. Her project began as a job shadow at Lakeview Animal Hospital and grew into a paid placement where she gained hands-on experience in veterinary care, including appointments, anesthesia monitoring, and assisting with treatments. So, what are FFA Proficiency Awards? Proficiency Awards recognize FFA members who develop and apply real-world agricultural skills through their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects. Students document their experiences, skills, responsibilities, growth, and accomplishments, then compete against other FFA members at the local, state, and national levels. These awards are highly competitive, making this recognition something to truly celebrate! We are incredibly proud of Saya and Madison for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to their SAE projects and for representing Lakeview FFA, Lakeview High School, and our community at the highest level. Congratulations, ladies! Your hard work is paying off, and we cannot wait to see where your agricultural journeys take you next! Go Honkers! 💙💛

Lady Honker Volleyball Camp

On August 2nd, Lakeview FFA members competed at the South Eastern Oregon District Livestock Judging Contest during the Klamath County Fair! Our Beginning Livestock Judging Team earned 2nd Place! Top 10 Individuals: 🌟 1st Place - Ember Haskins 🌟 2nd Place - Addy Tague 🌟 10th Place - Halle Havel Congratulations! Thank you to everyone who helped make this contest possible.

Is your student interested in volleyball? If so, join us at our upcoming volleyball camp!

Is your student interested in volleyball? Join us at our upcoming volleyball camp!

Attention Students - We need your help! October will be here before we know it, and we need help with cleaning up weeds at the school's pumpkin patch before it gets out of hand. Please sign up and contact Ms. Simms to sign off on your community service hours. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iClUd90HMX8c_UMWN3gHATq-B7dmnMBgJuq87jacLGs/edit?usp=sharing

Congratulations to our elected Lakeview High School ASB and Class Officers for the 2026–2027 school year!
We are excited to see the leadership, creativity, and school spirit these students will bring to the upcoming year!

⭐ ASB Officers
President: Kimberly Crockett
Vice President: Nate Zendejas
Secretary/Treasurer: Caitlynn Abston
⭐ Senior Class
President: Kara Maxwell
Vice President: Hannah Kness
⭐ Junior Class
President: Emery Johnson
Vice President: Evie Tacchini
Secretary/Treasurer: Lane Johnson
⭐ Sophomore Class
President: Brea Brazeal
⭐ Freshman Class
President: Samantha Sanders
Vice President: Samantha Tejeda
Secretary/Treasurer: Ashlyn Mathews

Emery Johnson helped lead this year's Make-A-Wish fundraiser alongside Kimberly Crockett and a dedicated committee of Leadership students. Through a community event featuring a silent auction, mud run, games, food, and the sale of Make-A-Wish stars, the team raised more than $900 to help grant wishes for children facing critical illnesses.

Thank you, Emery, for your leadership, hard work, and commitment to making a difference in the lives of others!

As my time in Lakeview comes to a close, I want to share that June 25, 2026, will be my final day serving as Superintendent of Lake County School District 7.

More than anything, I want to express my sincere gratitude. It has been an honor and privilege to serve this community and to work alongside dedicated staff, supportive families, committed community members/partners, and truly remarkable students. The relationships built during my time here are what I will carry with me most.

Over the past six years, I have cherished many experiences in Lakeview. This community supported our district as we worked tirelessly to keep schools open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of that collective effort, LCSD7 became the envy of districts across Oregon. Lakeview has been much more than a place where I worked—it holds a special place in my heart.

Together, we have accomplished a great deal, with more than fifty major district achievements during my tenure (see School Board accomplishments list from June 10, 2026). Among those accomplishments, the construction of Honker Court, the Union School facelift, the installation of new football lights, and the bonding of the district's PERS debt stand out as some of my proudest achievements.

As a team, we strengthened community engagement, expanded opportunities and programs for students, enhanced learning environments, improved facilities, and continued to advance academic outcomes. These accomplishments belong to all of us—our students, staff, families, board members, and community partners. I am deeply grateful for what we have achieved together, and I take pride in knowing that I am leaving the district better than I found it, which is all any leader can hope to do.

I want to thank our teachers, classified staff, district office personnel, administrators, and board members for their unwavering service and dedication. I am equally grateful to our families and community members whose support helps make our schools strong and Lakeview a wonderful place to live.

Most importantly, I want to thank our students. Their resilience, growth, achievements, and limitless potential have been a constant source of inspiration and the greatest reminder of why we do this important work.

Serving as Superintendent of LCSD7 has been an honor. I will always treasure the friendships, memories, and experiences I have gained during my time here.

As Lake County School District 7 moves forward into its next chapter, I wish our staff, students, families, and the entire community continued success in the years ahead. I have every confidence that the future is bright.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve LCSD7 and the Lakeview community. While the next chapter of my life takes me in a different direction, a part of me will always remain here.

My final salute comes easily and proudly—

GO HONKERS!

Sincerely,

R. Michael Carter
Superintendent
Lake County School District 7

Union Elementary's 5th–7th graders had an incredible day at Outdoor School yesterday, made possible by the amazing support of our community partners: Jamie M. Bertram from Sheldon-Hart Wildlife Refuge, Brandi Neider and Riane Miles from Lake County Umbrella Watershed, and Shelley Batty. Students spent the day immersed in hands-on learning and local exploration. Some of the highlights included: - Searching for macroinvertebrates in local creeks to assess stream health - Learning about Lake County's watersheds - Birdwatching in the Warner Wetlands - Roasting marshmallows at the Ski Hill - Exploring the brand-new bike trails at the Ski Hill, which are excitingly set to open this week - Creating constellations from natural objects found along the hike - Discovering the importance and wonder of our Dark Sky Sanctuary A huge thank you to our incredible presenters and volunteers for sharing their knowledge and passion with our students. Experiences like these inspire curiosity, stewardship, and a deeper appreciation for the amazing natural resources we have right here in our own community!

Incoming Freshman or new members... This One's for YOU! Are you curious about FFA? Want to learn about SAE projects, leadership, competitions, travel, community service, and making lifelong friends? Join us for our FFA BBQ Party on June 10 at 6:00 PM at the Lakeview High School Football Field! ✔️ Free BBQ ✔️ Meet current FFA members and officers ✔️ Learn about agriculture and FFA opportunities ✔️ Discover contests, trips, scholarships, and leadership experiences Whether you've grown up on a ranch, live in town, or have never been involved in agriculture before, FFA has a place for you! Bring your questions, bring a friend, and come see what being a member of the Lakeview FFA Chapter is all about.

Class of 2027 parents: There will be a senior parent meeting tonight, Wednesday, June 10, at 6p.m. in the LHS cafeteria. Expect discussion about things your senior can do this summer to be successful next year. See you all there.

Our 5th–7th grade class at Union Elementary spent the day getting our greenhouse planted and ready for summer! Students worked hard to plant a variety of fruits, vegetables, and flowers with the goal of creating a thriving garden while school is out. We are excited to see how much it grows over the summer and hope to return in the fall to a lush garden that can help supply fresh produce for our school cafeteria. A big thank you to Black Cap 4H Club and Junior Leader, Ashlynn Shullanberger for their partnership and leadership in helping to keep our greenhouse going each summer. In addition a thank you to Teresa Lucas for the many plant starts and Mrs. Whitman who took a whole day with our 7th graders getting the greenhouse cleaned out and ready for planting! We can't wait to see the results of all our hard work!

Thank you to our Engineering Fair judges: the new County Surveyor, Zane Fernlund, and Kati and Kasey Clemens from Hall Motor. They had the extremely difficult challenge of choosing winners for our Union Elementary Engineering Fair. 🥇 First Place: Garrett Crawford for his creation of the Spinblade, a multi-tool designed to solve everyday problems. 🥈 Second Place: Darin Smith for his adjustable seat and lumbar support pillows, designed to address the problem of uncomfortable school chairs. 🥉 Third Place: Mikeal Slay for his refinement of hydroponic systems for use in vertical gardens. Congratulations to all of our student engineers for their creativity, innovation, and hard work!