Lakewood Elementary School -

Families, as we prepare for open house, please see the following supply lists for students for the 2025-2026 school year. Also, if you are looking for school wishes, visit our Amazon list at: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2P1J3A36T7FEB?ref_=wl_share

Supply Lists: https://drive.google.com/file/d/138SQ02VNJsDsZ-_oRf03R9mGmTARoP4I/view?usp=sharing

If you have a student starting Kindergarten this year, please look at the links below to learn more about our dual language program.

Website Link: https://tinyurl.com/LakewoodDLI

Application Link: https://tinyurl.com/LESapplication25-26

New Bulldogs are encouraged to join us at Popsicles on the Playground on August 14th from 3-4pm.

We are excited to welcome back our Bulldogs for the 2025-2026 school year!

🎒 Fill That Bus! Fuel the Year – Starts Today! 🚍 Durham, let’s kick off the school year right! The annual “Fill That Bus! Fuel the Year” school supply drive begins today, running through August 8. Our good friends at the DPS Foundation will be leading the effort in restocking the shelves at Crayons2Calculators so every DPS teacher has the tools needed—completely free—for student success 📝📚 What’s happening: Community-wide efforts to gather essential supplies—pencils, notebooks, art tools, rulers, folders, tissue, and more. Drop-off bins are set up around the city (libraries, churches, businesses) and at Crayons2Calculators warehouse, 808 Bacon St., open Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11 am–3 pm. Prefer to support digitally? Financial donations help purchase high-need items efficiently. Why it matters: Last year, Crayons2Calculators distributed over $129,000 in supplies, supporting 96% of DPS teachers at 59 schools—and many teachers still spend hundreds out-of-pocket. 👉 How YOU can help: Donate supplies: drop off at Crayons2Calculators or community bins. Give online: support via financial contributions. Share & volunteer: host your own drive or help pack supplies. Let’s come together and ensure no teacher—or student—goes without this school year. 🔗 Visit www.fillthebus.org for more details and a full list of needed items. #FillThatBus #DPSStrong #FuelTheYear #Crayons2Calculators

🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Nan Lujan, Lakewood Elementary Assistant Principal, has been named the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) Assistant Principal of the Year! 🌟 This prestigious state-level recognition highlights Dr. Lujan’s outstanding leadership, dedication, and positive impact. We are incredibly proud to have such an inspiring leader at DPS! Please join us in congratulating Dr. Lujan on this remarkable achievement! #DPSProud #WeAreDPS

🚌📚 Lakewood Students Take Their Voices to Raleigh! 🗣️🏛️ Lakewood Elementary students recently headed to the state legislature for Lobby Day, and they came ready to speak truth to power. Alongside their teacher and Media Coordinator Turquoise LeJeune Parker, students met with lawmakers to advocate for: 🔹 More school counselors and nurses 🔹 Foreign language instruction 🔹 Fair pay for bus drivers, cafeteria staff, and custodians 🔹 More funding for books and learning resources 💬 “This is a wonderful chance for students to learn about how the government works, see democracy in action, and understand how their voices can help shape the future.” – Ms. Parker These young advocates are already making a difference. The future is bright—and vocal! #DPSProud #StudentVoicesMatter #LakewoodElementary #LobbyDay #PublicEducation #WeAreDPS

🚨 Big News from Lakewood Elementary! 🚨 Lakewood has officially been named a 2024-2025 Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase School! 🎉🏆 This honor puts Lakewood among a select group of schools nationwide recognized for building a campus culture where students feel safe, connected, and truly cared for. Principal Jeri Jackson shared: "Before students can succeed academically, they must first feel emotionally safe and supported. Being named a Showcase School validates our belief that strong relationships are the foundation of effective teaching and learning." With strategies like greeting students at the door, creating social contracts, and nurturing trust and respect, Lakewood is showing what it means to lead in social-emotional learning and student engagement. 💙 Huge thanks to our teachers, staff, families, and students who make this community so special. We're proud to be part of a movement that proves: when you capture a child’s heart, you capture their mind. #LakewoodLeads #CapturingKidsHearts #DPSProud

🎉 It’s Teacher Appreciation Week at Durham Public Schools! 🍎💙 This week, we honor the dedicated educators who shape minds, build confidence, and create a lasting impact in our schools and communities. Throughout the week, we’ll be highlighting our school-level Teachers of the Year—outstanding individuals who go above and beyond for their students every day. Stay tuned right here as we celebrate their passion, commitment, and the powerful role they play in every child's future. #ThankATeacher #DPSProud #TeacherAppreciationWeek #WeAreDPS

A day to remember at Lakewood Elementary! 🏫✨ We were proud to welcome Dr. Karrie G. Dixon, Chancellor of North Carolina Central University, for a powerful “Conversation with Dr. Dixon.” Her inspiring remarks, the Lakewood Choir’s performance, and special appearances by the NCCU Champagne Cheerleaders and Eddie the Eagle made it an unforgettable celebration of community and education. 🦅🎶 To honor her leadership and commitment to students, Dr. Dixon was awarded a key to Lakewood Elementary School — a symbol of our gratitude and partnership. 🔑❤️ Thank you to everyone who made today so special. #NCCU #LakewoodProud #WeAreDPS #CommunityStrong

Popsicles on the playground - this event is for new Bulldogs joining us for the 2025-2026 school year.

📢 State Superintendent Mo Green Wants to Hear From You! 📢 Join the "Mo Wants to Know" tour on April 7 at 6 PM at Northern High School (Durham, NC) for a public listening session on the future of NC public schools. Parents, students, educators & community members—your voice matters! Register here: go.ncdpi.gov/NorthCentralMWTK #MoWantsToKnow #NCed #PublicEducation

We would love for you to tour our school. We offer school tours on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:30am or by appointment.

Lakewood Elementary Year at a Glance 2024-2025