As far as any decision -- which initially was expected in late spring -- Lakewood City Schools Superintendent Maggie Niedzwiecki recently announced that will come in September.

The community group Preserve Lakewood Schools opposes this, citing potential negative impacts on students and neighborhoods. Discussions with district officials continue to explore solutions.

LAKEWOOD – Lakewood Schools are asking the state for another massive loan. The new $100 million loan request was part of its $303.8 million budget for the 2025-2026 school year.

Parents who formed “Preserve Lakewood Schools” plan to be in attendance for Monday’s regular school board meeting which will be held at Roosevelt Elementary School, 7pm, April 14.

Bender countered that claim in his comments Wednesday, stating that Lakewood’s unique position as a district responsible not only for 4,500 public schools students but for transportation and ...

Community News Lakewood City Schools hosts 42nd annual Celebration of Excellence: A Place in the Sun Published: Jun. 09, 2025, 8:13 a.m.

LAKEWOOD, Ohio — The Lakewood City School District is considering major changes to its elementary school landscape, with the possibility that up to two of three schools—Lincoln, Roosevelt and ...

LAKEWOOD, Ohio (WOIO) - Lakewood City Schools parents voiced their concerns about the board of education’s proposal to repurpose possibly one or two of the elementary school buildings.

With the latest $65 million loan, Lakewood Schools will have borrowed $280 million in taxpayer funds since 2014 and paid back $81 million. That will leave a debt of nearly $200 million at the end ...

LAKEWOOD, Ohio (WOIO) - The organization “Preserve Lakewood Schools” held a bike rally to support Lakewood schools. The bike rally was held Saturday afternoon at the Madison Park Pavilion.