Life at the Lakes: January 2025

The new year is underway! Here is a glimpse at Life at the Lakes in January:

 

January 18: HOSA Regional Competition

HOSA Regional Competition Collage

Exciting News from HOSA’s (Heath Occupations Students of America) Regional Competition! Our future healthcare leaders are shining bright! We had an incredible turnout with 25 students competing in 12 healthcare-related events, and their hard work paid off!

Here are our fantastic AATL results:

  1. Emma O. & Tessa S. – 5th Place, Health Career Display
  2. Sharanya G. – 4th Place, Nutrition
  3. Niyathi M. – 3rd Place, Health Informatics
  4. Kathleen C. – 2nd Place, Family Medicine Physician
  5. Zoha A., Siya S., & Kyra P. – 2nd Place, Public Health

Huge congratulations to all our competitors for their hard work and dedication. The future of healthcare is in great hands!

 

January 18: First Lego Regional Championships

Building something special.

For the third consecutive year, Coach Ben Shaw led our Middle Division Robotics Team to the First Lego League Regional Championships! These dedicated students showcased their skills alongside 48 other teams, while aiming for a spot in the State Finals!

The competition featured the thrilling Robot Games, in which they tackled a series of missions, presented their innovative project, and demonstrated our core values.

FIRST Lego Regional Championships collage

January 22 & 30: Weightlifting Championships

Powerhouses!

Our Wildcats weightlifting team showed up strong at Districts taking home 6 medals. Big shout out to Sharanya G. ’25 and Chloe K. ’25 – both are District Champions!

Let’s not forget the incredible efforts of Kiana W. ’27 and Ella P. ’28 who both claimed District Runner Up!

Great showing by everyone involved. Your labor of love is paying off!

Weightlifting Championships Collage

January 24: Friday Night Fanfare

What a night! Friday Night Fanfare was an absolute blast! It was amazing to come together as a community to celebrate our school pride. From cheering on our basketball teams to face painting, food truck hopping, and bounce house jumping, there was something for everyone!

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this night possible and for your continued support of our amazing school!

Go Wildcats!

Friday Night Fanfare Collage

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January 24: Farmers’ Breakfast

Our SK students transformed into mini farmers! Dressed in their best flannels, overalls, and cowboy hats, they whipped up delicious pancakes for a fun-filled breakfast! Nothing beats the joy of cooking together and learning about farm-fresh goodness. Check out their adorable outfits and the tasty results!

Farmer's Breakfast Collage

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