Lakeside Junior High
9:30 AM-3:42 PM | Grades: 7th-8th | Phone: 904-336-5575
🎨🎭🎵 Celebrating National Arts in Education Week! 🖼️🎷
This week, September 13–19, Clay County District Schools is proud to celebrate National Arts in Education Week!
From visual arts and band to choir, theatre, and dance, fine arts education plays an essential role in helping our students build confidence, foster innovation, and develop critical thinking skills. We celebrate our incredibly talented student artists and express our gratitude to the dedicated fine arts educators who inspire them every day.
✨ Stay Creative, OneClay! ✨
Be sure to follow @OneClayFineArts on Facebook to see incredible student artwork, performance highlights, and arts updates from across our district all year long! 🎨👏
#ArtsInEdWeek #BecauseOfArtsEd #OneClayFineArts #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #StayCreativeOneClay #DiscoveringEndlessPossibilities #ClayCountyFL
This week, September 13–19, Clay County District Schools is proud to celebrate National Arts in Education Week!
From visual arts and band to choir, theatre, and dance, fine arts education plays an essential role in helping our students build confidence, foster innovation, and develop critical thinking skills. We celebrate our incredibly talented student artists and express our gratitude to the dedicated fine arts educators who inspire them every day.
✨ Stay Creative, OneClay! ✨
Be sure to follow @OneClayFineArts on Facebook to see incredible student artwork, performance highlights, and arts updates from across our district all year long! 🎨👏
#ArtsInEdWeek #BecauseOfArtsEd #OneClayFineArts #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #StayCreativeOneClay #DiscoveringEndlessPossibilities #ClayCountyFL
What a great night at our Back to School Dance! The energy was high, the dance floor was full, and our Gators had an amazing time making memories with friends. Thank you to everyone who helped make the night so much fun for our students! #GatorsChomp
📌 FIRST QUARTER INTERIM DAY! 📝
Today is a great opportunity for parents and guardians to log in and review your student’s current grades and overall academic progress.
Checking in regularly allows us to celebrate wins together and address any areas where your student might need a little extra support.
📲 How to check progress:
Log in to the Focus Parent Portal on the web or open the OneClay Focus App on your mobile device.
Review updated grades, missing assignments, and teacher feedback.
💬 Have questions about grades?
Parents can log in to the OneClay app to send a direct message to your student's teacher!
💻 For more information about our apps, please visit our website at oneclay.net/5apps.
Thank you for partnering with us in your student’s success! 💙📚
#OneClay #ClayCountySchools #FocusParentPortal #StudentSuccess #InterimDay
Today is a great opportunity for parents and guardians to log in and review your student’s current grades and overall academic progress.
Checking in regularly allows us to celebrate wins together and address any areas where your student might need a little extra support.
📲 How to check progress:
Log in to the Focus Parent Portal on the web or open the OneClay Focus App on your mobile device.
Review updated grades, missing assignments, and teacher feedback.
💬 Have questions about grades?
Parents can log in to the OneClay app to send a direct message to your student's teacher!
💻 For more information about our apps, please visit our website at oneclay.net/5apps.
Thank you for partnering with us in your student’s success! 💙📚
#OneClay #ClayCountySchools #FocusParentPortal #StudentSuccess #InterimDay
❤️🤍💙 9/11 Heroes’ Day | National Day of Remembrance 🕊️
Today, September 11th, Clay County District Schools pauses to honor the lives lost, the courageous first responders who rushed toward danger, and the countless heroes whose bravery shone on one of our nation’s darkest days.
On this National Day of Remembrance, our students and staff reflect on the selflessness, unity, and resilience that defined our country following September 11, 2001. Through meaningful classroom reflection and age-appropriate civics lessons, we ensure that the legacy of these heroes inspires the next generation.
Today, we invite our Clay County community to join us in taking a moment of quiet reflection to honor those we lost and thank the local heroes who keep us safe every day.
We will never forget. ❤️
#911HeroesDay #NeverForget #NationalDayOfRemembrance #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #ClayCountyFL
Today, September 11th, Clay County District Schools pauses to honor the lives lost, the courageous first responders who rushed toward danger, and the countless heroes whose bravery shone on one of our nation’s darkest days.
On this National Day of Remembrance, our students and staff reflect on the selflessness, unity, and resilience that defined our country following September 11, 2001. Through meaningful classroom reflection and age-appropriate civics lessons, we ensure that the legacy of these heroes inspires the next generation.
Today, we invite our Clay County community to join us in taking a moment of quiet reflection to honor those we lost and thank the local heroes who keep us safe every day.
We will never forget. ❤️
#911HeroesDay #NeverForget #NationalDayOfRemembrance #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #ClayCountyFL
❤️🤍💙 REMINDER: Wear Your Patriotic Colors Tomorrow!
Tomorrow, September 11th, is 9/11 Heroes’ Day. We encourage all Clay County District Schools students, teachers, and staff to wear red, white, and blue to school.
As part of American Founders' Month, this National Day of Remembrance is a time for our school family to stand together in unity, honor the memory of those lost, and pay tribute to the courage of our first responders. 🕊️❤️
We look forward to seeing a sea of red, white, and blue across all of our schools tomorrow!
#911HeroesDay #AmericanFoundersMonth #NeverForget #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #PatrioticColors #ClayCountyFL
Tomorrow, September 11th, is 9/11 Heroes’ Day. We encourage all Clay County District Schools students, teachers, and staff to wear red, white, and blue to school.
As part of American Founders' Month, this National Day of Remembrance is a time for our school family to stand together in unity, honor the memory of those lost, and pay tribute to the courage of our first responders. 🕊️❤️
We look forward to seeing a sea of red, white, and blue across all of our schools tomorrow!
#911HeroesDay #AmericanFoundersMonth #NeverForget #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #PatrioticColors #ClayCountyFL
🐊🏈 IT’S GAME DAY, GATORS! 🏈🐊
Our Lakeside Flag Football team is back on home turf tonight and ready to defend the house against Baker County Middle! 💙🧡
📍 Lakeside Junior High
⏰ 5:30 PM
Come out, bring the energy, and support our girls as they compete, hustle, and represent Lakeside! 🔥
Our Lakeside Flag Football team is back on home turf tonight and ready to defend the house against Baker County Middle! 💙🧡
📍 Lakeside Junior High
⏰ 5:30 PM
Come out, bring the energy, and support our girls as they compete, hustle, and represent Lakeside! 🔥
We want to know: How awesome is your school?
Each month, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible things happening across Clay County District Schools. For September, we’re celebrating schools that are building connections by creating a culture of connection, inclusion, and positivity.
Nominate a school that is doing an awesome job of bringing students, families, staff, and the community together!
September Nominations: September 1–22, 2026
Winning schools will receive:
• Money toward a school initiative
• A School of the Month trophy to display
• Recognition for the amazing work happening in their school
Learn more and submit a nomination at OneClay.net/SchooloftheMonth
A special thank you to our Community First Credit Union partners for helping us celebrate our incredible schools!
Each month, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible things happening across Clay County District Schools. For September, we’re celebrating schools that are building connections by creating a culture of connection, inclusion, and positivity.
Nominate a school that is doing an awesome job of bringing students, families, staff, and the community together!
September Nominations: September 1–22, 2026
Winning schools will receive:
• Money toward a school initiative
• A School of the Month trophy to display
• Recognition for the amazing work happening in their school
Learn more and submit a nomination at OneClay.net/SchooloftheMonth
A special thank you to our Community First Credit Union partners for helping us celebrate our incredible schools!
Gators Football is calling, Clay County!
Join Clay County District Schools faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends, and families in The Swamp as the Florida Gators take on Campbell!
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Kickoff: 5:30 p.m.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville
A portion of every ticket purchased through our special event link will be donated back to Clay County District Schools.
Come cheer on the Orange & Blue and represent Clay County!
Get your tickets: www.gofevo.com/event/Claycounty222
Join Clay County District Schools faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends, and families in The Swamp as the Florida Gators take on Campbell!
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Kickoff: 5:30 p.m.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville
A portion of every ticket purchased through our special event link will be donated back to Clay County District Schools.
Come cheer on the Orange & Blue and represent Clay County!
Get your tickets: www.gofevo.com/event/Claycounty222
🐊🏈 IT’S GAME DAY, GATORS! 🏈🐊
Lakeside Football is back in action tonight as we take on Wilkinson Junior High!
📍 Ridgeview High School
⏰ 6:00 PM
Come out and support our Gators, bring the energy, and help us make some noise tonight! 💙🧡
🎟️ Tickets can be purchased on GoFan.com
Let’s go, Gators!
#GatorsCHOMP
Lakeside Football is back in action tonight as we take on Wilkinson Junior High!
📍 Ridgeview High School
⏰ 6:00 PM
Come out and support our Gators, bring the energy, and help us make some noise tonight! 💙🧡
🎟️ Tickets can be purchased on GoFan.com
Let’s go, Gators!
#GatorsCHOMP
Save the date! We are one week away from our Open House!
⭐ BACK-TO-BACK ALL-STARS! ⭐
Lakeside Junior High is incredibly proud to announce that our yearbook program has once again earned the Leonard’s All-Star Yearbook Award!
That’s TWO YEARS IN A ROW for our Gators! 🐊📸
This recognition represents so much more than a finished yearbook. It reflects the creativity, hard work, meeting deadlines, countless photos, storytelling, teamwork, and dedication that go into capturing an entire school year.
We are so proud of our yearbook students and everyone who helps us tell the story of Lakeside Junior High.
Two years. Two All-Star Awards. One very proud Swamp Squad. 💙🧡🐊
#GatorsCHOMP
Lakeside Junior High is incredibly proud to announce that our yearbook program has once again earned the Leonard’s All-Star Yearbook Award!
That’s TWO YEARS IN A ROW for our Gators! 🐊📸
This recognition represents so much more than a finished yearbook. It reflects the creativity, hard work, meeting deadlines, countless photos, storytelling, teamwork, and dedication that go into capturing an entire school year.
We are so proud of our yearbook students and everyone who helps us tell the story of Lakeside Junior High.
Two years. Two All-Star Awards. One very proud Swamp Squad. 💙🧡🐊
#GatorsCHOMP
Happy Labor Day from Clay County District Schools!
✨ Today, we celebrate the dedication and hard work of all workers, including our fantastic teachers, support staff, and community members.
📌 Reminder: All schools and district offices are closed today, September 7. We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back to class tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8!
#OneClay #LaborDay #ClayCounty #ClayCountySchools
✨ Today, we celebrate the dedication and hard work of all workers, including our fantastic teachers, support staff, and community members.
📌 Reminder: All schools and district offices are closed today, September 7. We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back to class tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8!
#OneClay #LaborDay #ClayCounty #ClayCountySchools
Happy Friday, Clay County families! 🎉
Wishing our students, teachers, and staff a fantastic Labor Day weekend. Please remember that all schools and district offices are closed on Monday, September 7.
Rest up, have fun, and enjoy the long weekend!
🗓️ View upcoming district dates: OneClay.net/Calendars
#ClayCounty #OneClay #LaborDay
Wishing our students, teachers, and staff a fantastic Labor Day weekend. Please remember that all schools and district offices are closed on Monday, September 7.
Rest up, have fun, and enjoy the long weekend!
🗓️ View upcoming district dates: OneClay.net/Calendars
#ClayCounty #OneClay #LaborDay
🐊🔥 IT’S GAME DAY, GATORS! 🔥🐊
Our UNDEFEATED Volleyball and Flag Football teams are both defending home turf today against Oakleaf Junior! 🧡💙
🏐 Volleyball — 5:30 PM & 6:45 PM
🏈 Flag Football — 5:30 PM
📍 AT Lakeside Junior High
Come out, pack the stands, bring the energy, and help us DEFEND OUR HOUSE as both teams fight to keep those undefeated streaks alive! 💪🐊
Two teams. One school. One goal. KEEP WINNING.
#GatorsCHOMP
Our UNDEFEATED Volleyball and Flag Football teams are both defending home turf today against Oakleaf Junior! 🧡💙
🏐 Volleyball — 5:30 PM & 6:45 PM
🏈 Flag Football — 5:30 PM
📍 AT Lakeside Junior High
Come out, pack the stands, bring the energy, and help us DEFEND OUR HOUSE as both teams fight to keep those undefeated streaks alive! 💪🐊
Two teams. One school. One goal. KEEP WINNING.
#GatorsCHOMP
Sometimes you just have to keep your principal on his toes. 😂🐊
Yesterday, our staff participated in a very important team-building activity: randomly handing Mr.James completely unnecessary items with absolutely no explanation.
A roll of paper towels. Random toys. Sunglasses. Decorations. Mystery objects. The collection just kept growing.
The rules were simple:
Walk up.
Hand him something random.
Smile.
Walk away.
Explain NOTHING.
And somehow, he was a remarkably good sport about the whole thing. 😂
Because even during a busy testing week, there’s always room for a little laughter, a little school-family fun, and apparently… a desk full of things nobody wanted anymore.
Thanks for being such a good sport, Mr. James
Yesterday, our staff participated in a very important team-building activity: randomly handing Mr.James completely unnecessary items with absolutely no explanation.
A roll of paper towels. Random toys. Sunglasses. Decorations. Mystery objects. The collection just kept growing.
The rules were simple:
Walk up.
Hand him something random.
Smile.
Walk away.
Explain NOTHING.
And somehow, he was a remarkably good sport about the whole thing. 😂
Because even during a busy testing week, there’s always room for a little laughter, a little school-family fun, and apparently… a desk full of things nobody wanted anymore.
Thanks for being such a good sport, Mr. James
🏀🐊OPEN GYM 🐊🏀
Save the dates!
Lakeside Junior High has been recognized by the FLPBIS Project as a 2025-2026 PBIS Model School! As a
PBIS Model School, we are committed to the effective implementation of PBIS and strive for
positive outcomes for all students.
#GatorsCHOMP
PBIS Model School, we are committed to the effective implementation of PBIS and strive for
positive outcomes for all students.
#GatorsCHOMP
❤️🤍💙 Mark Your Calendars: Wear Red, White, & Blue on Sept 11!
In observance of 9/11 Heroes’ Day and as part of American Founders' Month, Clay County District Schools invites all students, teachers, and staff to wear their patriotic colors on Friday, September 11th.
Let’s unite across all CCDS campuses to show our gratitude, honor our nation’s heroes, and remember the brave first responders who serve our communities every day. 🕊️✨
Get your red, white, and blue outfits ready for next week! 🗓️
#911HeroesDay #AmericanFoundersMonth #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #PatrioticColors #ClayCountyFL
In observance of 9/11 Heroes’ Day and as part of American Founders' Month, Clay County District Schools invites all students, teachers, and staff to wear their patriotic colors on Friday, September 11th.
Let’s unite across all CCDS campuses to show our gratitude, honor our nation’s heroes, and remember the brave first responders who serve our communities every day. 🕊️✨
Get your red, white, and blue outfits ready for next week! 🗓️
#911HeroesDay #AmericanFoundersMonth #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #PatrioticColors #ClayCountyFL
You belong here. 🐊💚
School is more than classrooms and assignments. It’s the teacher who takes the time to help, the friends who make you laugh, the group that pulls you in, and the little moments that make Lakeside feel like your place.
Showing up means being part of something. Every day, our Gators are learning, connecting, supporting one another, and building memories together.
Come for the learning. Stay for the people. 💚 #GatorsCHOMP
School is more than classrooms and assignments. It’s the teacher who takes the time to help, the friends who make you laugh, the group that pulls you in, and the little moments that make Lakeside feel like your place.
Showing up means being part of something. Every day, our Gators are learning, connecting, supporting one another, and building memories together.
Come for the learning. Stay for the people. 💚 #GatorsCHOMP
