There are 32 article(s) tagged Lakeland School System:

• April 2019

  • Lakeland mayor announces investigation into financial irregularities

    Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham announced Thursday evening he has asked the state to investigate what he termed "numerous questionable financial anomalies" in the city's records.

    By Michael Waddell April 11, 2019

• March 2019

  • Suburban superintendents oppose Educational Savings Account legislation

    Shelby County's suburban school superintendents worry about the potential effects of vouchers on public education. While Gov. Bill Lee's proposal affects Shelby County Schools locally, suburban superintendents worry it could expand to affect them as well.

    By Abigail Warren and Michael Waddell March 31, 2019

  • Lakeland postpones high school funding vote, ends plans for fire department

    Lakeland commissioners will wait until next month to make a decision regarding funding for a new high school, but they're definitely scrapping plans for now to create a fire department.

    By Michael Waddell March 06, 2019

• February 2019

  • Lakeland commissioners take cautious step toward high school construction

    Lakeland commissioners Tuesday night took a cautious step toward construction of a controversial new high school by voting narrowly in favor of proceeding with due diligence on a $38 million capital outlay note.

    By Michael Waddell February 13, 2019

  • Feelings divided among Lakeland parents on new high school

    Feelings are divided as Lakeland residents debate the cost of a new high school in the growing suburb.

    By Michael Waddell February 01, 2019

• January 2019

  • Lakeland discusses funding option for new high school

    Lakeland leaders and residents debated the cost and merits of building Lakeland Prep High School during a Thursday evening meeting.

    By Michael Waddell January 18, 2019

• October 2018

  • Two suburban schools receive national distinction for excellence

    Two suburban schools – Donelson Elementary and Lakeland Elementary – were recognized Monday as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018 by the U.S. Department of Education. 

    By Natalie Martin October 02, 2018