Preserve Lakewood Schools
Preserve Lakewood. Save Our Neighborhood Schools.
Lakewood's school board is currently considering whether to close and repurpose one or even two of Lakewood's seven neighborhood elementary schools. The superintendent recently released a statement pushing back the timeline on this decision, without sharing a specific timeline or next steps. Read our response, or learn more about this process.
​​Schools that may be closed and repurposed are Grant, Lincoln, and Roosevelt, and the school board may vote to close and repurpose up to two of these schools, as well as to redraw the attendance boundaries for all seven of Lakewood's elementary schools.
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Preserve Lakewood Schools is working to educate residents about the school board's possible plans, provide information and resources, and inspire residents to take action and share their opinions with the school board, with the goal of preserving all seven of Lakewood's neighborhood elementary schools - one of Lakewood's most precious assets.​​​
You Can Make A Difference!
Join Preserve Lakewood Schools in our mission to protect the neighborhood elementary schools in Lakewood, Ohio. Every action counts!
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You can help these important efforts in many ways:
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Contact our school board members who are elected to represent the interests of residents
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Sign the petition to keep all seven of Lakewood's elementary schools open
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Volunteer to spread the word to your neighbors
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Donate - your gift will go towards printing postcards, yard signs, organizing community meetings, and other efforts to keep all seven elementary schools in Lakewood.
Upcoming Events
Join us in supporting our neighborhood elementary schools! All are welcome!
​Sidewalk Chalk Flash Mob and
Pack the Room! at
School Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 2
5:00-6:30 p.m. - Chalk Flash Mob
7:00 p.m. - School Board Meeting
Before the school board meeting begins, join us to hold signs and wave to drivers on Detroit Ave. and write positive messages in support of keeping our seven neighborhood schools on the sidewalk in front of the school property.
At the school board meeting, help pack the room, and share your comments with the school board during the public comment portion of this meeting! All are welcome to share their opinion with the school board. Public speaking not your thing? Wear a button and sit with the group in support!
Garfield Middle School, 13114 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107
Learn More and RSVP on FB Event
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Preserve Lakewood Schools at Lakewood Community Festival
Saturday, September 6, 11am-5pm
Look for our giant purple banner and stop by Preserve Lakewood School's table at Lakewood Community Festival! We'll be there to share information and updates about Lakewood City Schools' possible closing and repurposing of elementary schools in Lakewood. We'll have a sensory bin and coloring sheets for the kids. We look forward to seeing you there!
Madison Park, 13029 Madison Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107
Learn More and RSVP on FB Page
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S​hare Your Opinion at
School Board Meeting
Monday, September 15, at 7:00 p.m.
Share your comments with the school board during the public comment portion of this meeting! All are welcome to share their opinion with the school board. Public speaking not your thing? Wear a button and sit with the group in support!
Lincoln Elementary, 15615 Clifton Blvd., Lakewood, OH 44107
Learn More and RSVP on FB Event
Preserve Lakewood Schools Meet the School Board Candidates Night​
Thursday, October 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Get to know the candidates for Lakewood’s Board of Education at this special Candidates’ Forum. On November 4, Lakewood voters will elect two members to Lakewood’s five-member school board, which is the authority governing Lakewood City Schools, Lakewood’s public school district.
Learn more about the candidates, what issues are important to them, and their priorities for Lakewood’s public school district.
Lakewood Woman's Pavilion, Lakewood Park
14532 Lake Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107
Learn More and RSVP on FB Event
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Our Mission
Who we are: Preserve Lakewood Schools is a non-partisan coalition of parents, residents, and leaders in Lakewood, Ohio, committed to preventing the closure/repurposing of elementary schools by Lakewood City Schools, and supporting the long-term vitality of Lakewood's public schools. We educate residents, provide resources for taking action, and advocate to our leaders. Join us to protect the future of our neighborhood schools - one of our community’s greatest assets.
Our vision: We envision a thriving, united Lakewood community where every child has access to a high-quality, safely walkable, neighborhood-based public education.
Our mission: Our mission is to preserve and strengthen our neighborhood public schools as vital centers of learning, family engagement, extracurricular opportunities (clubs/aftercare/music/sports), equity, and community connection. We work toward building transparent, inclusive communication and connection between the school board and the community, to restore trust and support the long-term vitality of our public schools. We advocate for strong public investment in Lakewood City Schools, including supporting levies, as a foundation for equity, opportunity, and the stability of our community.
