Strategic Plan 2025-2030
Thank you to everyone who shared their voice throughout the strategic planning process. Your input—through surveys, listening forums, and committee collaboration—has shaped a powerful vision for the future of Lakewood School District.During the 2024-25 school year, 61 dedicated students, staff, families, and community members helped us finalize the 2025–2030 Strategic Plan—a roadmap built on our shared commitments. More than 300 people responded to a fall 2024 survey, reaffirming the importance of our three strategic priorities:
- Service, Leadership, and a Community of Caring
- Equitable Access to Powerful Learning
- Collaborative Family and Community Engagement
Our Mission
In partnership with families and our community, Lakewood School District creates inclusive, caring environments where every student belongs and is challenged to think critically and build social emotional skills and achieve academic excellence in preparation for life and aspirations beyond graduation.
Our Vision
A thriving learning community where every student is known, supported, inspired, and prepared to reach their full potential.
Our Motto
Inspiring Growth. Empowering Futures.
Service, Leadership, and a Community of Caring
Lakewood schools are collaborative and inclusive learning environments where individuals feel safe, supported, and embraced as equals. Our community fosters pride and ownership by listening to the needs of all and embracing diversity and culture. We are dedicated to caring, accessible, and judgment-free zones. Schools cultivate leadership, service, and empathy within the Lakewood community
- Goal 1: Expand access to mental health resources and peer support networks for students, families, and staff, creating a healthier, more connected community.
- Goal 2: Create diverse community events that allow families to partner with schools and community organizations, fostering collaboration and support.
- Goal 3: Increase opportunities for inclusion and belonging across academics, athletics, leadership, and extra-curricular activities, promoting a culture of empathy.
Goal 1: Expand access to mental health resources and peer support networks for students, families, and staff, creating a healthier, more connected community.
Goal 2: Create diverse community events that allow families to partner with schools and community organizations, fostering collaboration and support.
Goal 3: Increase opportunities for inclusion and belonging across academics, athletics, leadership, and extra-curricular activities, promoting a culture of empathy.
Equitable Access to Powerful Learning
Lakewood ensures that all students receive a relevant, inclusive education tailored to their strengths and interests. We foster collaboration and critical thinking through diverse pathways, real-world learning, extracurriculars, career training, and community involvement. By removing barriers and empowering learners, success is measured through personal growth, citizenship, and adult-life readiness.
- Goal 1: We prepare every student to graduate with a clear plan for their future, equipped with the skills and experiences needed to successfully achieve their goals.
- Goal 2: We identify and address systemic barriers to learning by equipping educators and families with tools to support every student’s success.
- Goal 3: We offer a variety of instructional programs and opportunities that meet the diverse needs and interests of students.
Goal 1: We prepare every student to graduate with a clear plan for their future, equipped with the skills and experiences needed to successfully achieve their goals.
Goal 2: We identify and address systemic barriers to learning by equipping educators and families with tools to support every student’s success.
Goal 3: We offer a variety of instructional programs and opportunities that meet the diverse needs and interests of students.
Collaborative Family and Community Engagement
At the heart of Lakewood School District’s Strategic Plan is collaborative family and community engagement. The district ensures that every voice is valued through active participation, partnerships, and two-way communication to build a thriving educational community.
- Goal 1: Develop and sustain authentic relationships with families, community organizations, and local businesses to ensure every voice is valued and contributes to a thriving educational community.
- Goal 2: Foster collaborative family and community engagement by creating meaningful opportunities for all voices to shape district decision-making, building an inclusive educational community that supports student achievement and opportunity.