Lakeland High School (Michigan)
High school in White Lake Township, Michigan
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Lakeland High School (LHS), commonly referred to as White Lake Lakeland[a][5] or Lakeland, is a public high school located in White Lake, Michigan. As of 2023[update], the current Interim principal is Libby Held. Lakeland opened in 1975, and is in the Huron Valley School District.
| Lakeland High School | |
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1630 Bogie Lake Road , 48383 United States 42°37′33″N 83°30′55″W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Opened | 1975[1] |
School district | Huron Valley Schools |
| Superintendent | Paul Salah |
| CEEB code | 232593 |
NCES School ID | 261899005584[2] |
Principal | Libby Held [3] |
Teaching staff | 70.90 (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis)[2] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,100 (as of 2023–2024)[2] |
| Colors | Silver, Blue, and White |
Athletics conference | Lakes Valley Conference |
| Nickname | Eagles |
| Newspaper | Talon |
| Yearbook | Aquila |
Feeder schools | Oak Valley Middle School, White Lake Middle School |
| Website | www |
While the physical school itself opened in September 1975 (for the 1975–1976 school year), a separate class of "Lakeland High School" students attended Milford High School for one year (1974-1975), on a split schedule.[6]
Athletics
Lakeland High School is a member of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) and is home to 14 boys and 14 girls varsity teams across 18 different sports.[7] Lakeland has won five state titles since opening in 1975. These include four in boys' cross country (1991, 1996, 1997, 2016),[8] and one in girls' bowling (2006).[9]
Notable alumni
- Steve Hamilton - author[10]
- T.J. Lang - NFL player[11]
- Grace Stark - Olympic hurdler[12]
- Amber (O'Neill) Roseboom - nonprofit executive[13]
Notes
- "White Lake Lakeland" is commonly used in local and regional media outlets, especially when reporting sports scores and competition outcomes.