Lake County School District 7

8 days ago, Carlee Albertson

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

10 days ago, Melissa Maxwell

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!

13 days ago, Melissa Maxwell

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

14 days ago, LCSD7

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!

14 days ago, Challis Young

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.

16 days ago, Kaylie Stevenson

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.

16 days ago, Lisa Shullanberger

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!

22 days ago, Challis Young

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!

23 days ago, Challis Young

Summer Lunch Program

24 days ago, LCSD7

Huge shout-out to the new 2026 Lakeview Town Pool crew! They took on a grueling two-day training and absolutely rocked it. We couldn’t be more proud of their hard work, enthusiasm, and commitment. Bring on an amazing season!
I’d also like to recognize the incredible community members and volunteers whose overwhelming support made a big difference throughout the training! They were constantly checking in on the crew, making sure we had everything we needed, and offering encouragement along the way. We are so grateful to be part of such an amazing community!

24 days ago, Shawn Gerber

Graduation week is here! Please see the below calendar with the events of the week!

28 days ago, Samantha Alves

Students in our Forestry/Natural Resources class had the opportunity to not only hear from one of our very own, Parker Johnson, but also learn firsthand how to tie fishing flies! Parker taught students the process of tying one of the most popular flies used in fly fishing — the wooly bugger. Students gained hands-on experience while learning the patience, precision, and creativity that go into fly tying. Fun Facts About the Wooly Bugger: • One of the most popular and versatile fishing flies ever created • Can imitate leeches, baitfish, crayfish, and aquatic insects • Commonly used to catch trout, bass, and other fish species • Known for its movement in the water because of the marabou tail • A favorite fly pattern for both beginner and experienced anglers alike! Thank you, Parker, for sharing your knowledge and skills with our students!

28 days ago, Kaylie Stevenson

Our Forestry & Natural Resources students had a field trip learning about wildfire risk, forest health, and sustainable land management. Students learned about the history of wildfire and fuels in our forests and how today’s forests are often more dense and contain heavier fuel loads, increasing wildfire risk. Most importantly, they discussed how we can be good stewards of the land and sustainably manage forests for future generations. Students also had the opportunity to visit a post prescribed burn to see the burn scars, where they saw firsthand how fire can be beneficial to ecosystems by promoting new grass growth and improving grazing opportunities. Another highlight of the day was learning the difference between wetlands and riparian areas. With Brandi Neider from Lake County Umbrella Watershed, students explored beaver dam analogues and learned how these structures improve riparian health, help retain water on the landscape, provide water sources for firefighting efforts, and can even help slow the spread of wildfire. What a great day of hands-on learning! Thank you to Ben van Heerden from Collins Pine, Jason Pettigrew from ODF, Brandi Neider with Lake County Umbrella Watershed, and John Shine for allowing us to explore and learn on your property. A special thank you to Chris Marks with ODF for organizing this amazing opportunity for our students!

28 days ago, Kaylie Stevenson

Watching our Lakeview High School seniors complete their senior projects has been one of the best parts of the year. I’m incredibly proud of the impact these students are making in the community and grateful to help share the amazing work they’ve done. Thank you to everyone that supported or was involved in making these projects possible.

Steven Stogsdill - repair and painting of deck in front of Lake County Fairgrounds office
Haley Neider - clinic for young ladies wanting to try out for rodeo courts
Ashlynn Shullanberger - cleaning up the area around the L and painting it