Lakeland Central School District
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The Lakeland Central School District is a public school district
in New York State
, serving approximately 6200 students in 44 square miles (114 km²) of the towns of Yorktown
, Cortlandt
and Somers
in Westchester County
; and the towns of Carmel
, Philipstown
, and Putnam Valley
in Putnam County
. It is the largest suburban school district in Westchester County and a member of the Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
.
The average class size ranges from 19-24 students and the student-teacher ratio
is 13:1.
The District's motto is "Educating Today for a Better Tomorrow".
The district's main office is in Shrub Oak, New York
. Dr. George E. Stone is the Superintendent of Schools
.
Current board members are:
As of July 1, 2010 the nine member board includes:
diplomas with 53% receiving Regents diplomas with Advanced Designation. 74% of graduates attended 4-year colleges while 18% attended 2-year colleges.
On November 8, 2007, Van Cortlandville Elementary School's website was chosen as an EduHound Spotlight School of the Week.
came to Lincoln-Titus Elementary school to explain to the 5th graders what an acting career is like.
School district
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in New York State
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, serving approximately 6200 students in 44 square miles (114 km²) of the towns of Yorktown
Yorktown, New York
Yorktown is a town in Westchester County, New York, in the suburbs of New York about north of midtown Manhattan. The town lies on the north border of Westchester County...
, Cortlandt
Cortlandt, New York
Cortlandt is a town in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 41,592 at the 2010 census.The Town of Cortlandt is in the northwest part of the county...
and Somers
Somers, New York
Somers is a town located in northeastern Westchester County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 20,434...
in Westchester County
Westchester County, New York
Westchester County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. Westchester covers an area of and has a population of 949,113 according to the 2010 Census, residing in 45 municipalities...
; and the towns of Carmel
Carmel, New York
Carmel is a town located in Putnam County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 36,465.There are no incorporated villages in the town, although the hamlets of Carmel and Mahopac each have populations sizable enough to be thought of as villages.The Town of Carmel...
, Philipstown
Philipstown, New York
Philipstown is a town located in the western part of Putnam County, New York, United States. The population was 9,422 at the 2000 census.- History :The town was first settled around 1715....
, and Putnam Valley
Putnam Valley, New York
Putnam Valley is a town in Putnam County, New York, United States. The population was 10,686 at the 2000 census. Its location is northeast of New York City.The Town of Putnam Valley is in the southwest part of Putnam County...
in Putnam County
Putnam County, New York
Putnam County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York, in the lower Hudson River Valley. Putnam county formed in 1812, when it detached from Dutchess County. , the population was 99,710. It is part of the New York Metropolitan Area. The county seat is the hamlet of Carmel...
. It is the largest suburban school district in Westchester County and a member of the Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
Boces
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.
The average class size ranges from 19-24 students and the student-teacher ratio
Student-teacher ratio
Student-teacher ratio refers to the number of teachers in a school or university with respect to the number of students who attend the institution. For example, a student-teacher ratio of 10:1 indicates that there are 10 students for every one teacher...
is 13:1.
The District's motto is "Educating Today for a Better Tomorrow".
The district's main office is in Shrub Oak, New York
Shrub Oak, New York
Shrub Oak is an unincorporated hamlet and census-designated place located in the town of Yorktown in Westchester County, New York. The population was 2,011 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Shrub Oak is located at ....
. Dr. George E. Stone is the Superintendent of Schools
Superintendent (education)
In education in the United States, a superintendent is an individual who has executive oversight and administration rights, usually within an educational entity or organization....
.
Board of Education
The Board of Education (BOE) consists of 9 members who reside in the Lakeland Central School District. Members serve rotating 3-year terms. Elections are held each May for board members and to vote on the School District Budget.Current board members are:
As of July 1, 2010 the nine member board includes:
- Elizabeth Kogler, President
- Carol Ann Dobson, Vice President
- Scott P. Carey
- James B. Carroll, Jr.
- Dr. Michael J Cherchia
- Brian Hugick
- Steve Korn
- Glen P. Malia
- Steve Rosen
History
The district was founded in 1951 when the Shrub Oak, Toddville, and Van Cortlandtville school districts merged. In 1952, the Lakeland School District opened its doors to 1,282 children in small neighborhood schools. At its peak in 1973, the district served 8594 students before dropping to its current levels of around 6300 students.Schools
The Lakeland Central Central School District operates five elementary schools, one Middle school, and three high schools (including one alternative high school) across the district.Elementary Schools (K-5)
- Benjamin Franklin Elementary School (Yorktown HeightsYorktown Heights, New YorkYorktown Heights is a census-designated place in the town of Yorktown in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 1,781 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Yorktown Heights is located at ....
) - George Washington Elementary School (Mohegan LakeLake Mohegan, New YorkLake Mohegan is a census-designated place located in the town of Yorktown in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 6,010 at the 2010 census. Locally, the area is known as Mohegan Lake, and the term "Lake Mohegan" is rarely used. However, this change dates back only to the...
) - Lincoln Titus Elementary School (CrompondCrompond, New YorkCrompond is a community and census-designated place located in the town of Yorktown in Westchester County, New York. The population was 2,292 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Crompond is located at ....
) - Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (Yorktown HeightsYorktown Heights, New YorkYorktown Heights is a census-designated place in the town of Yorktown in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 1,781 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Yorktown Heights is located at ....
) - Van Cortlandtville Elementary School (Mohegan LakeLake Mohegan, New YorkLake Mohegan is a census-designated place located in the town of Yorktown in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 6,010 at the 2010 census. Locally, the area is known as Mohegan Lake, and the term "Lake Mohegan" is rarely used. However, this change dates back only to the...
)
Middle Schools (6-8)
- Lakeland Copper Beech Middle SchoolLakeland Copper Beech Middle SchoolLakeland Copper Beech Middle School is a public middle school that serves students in grades 6–8 in Yorktown Heights, New York. It is the sole middle school for the Lakeland Central School District.-Curriculum:...
(Yorktown HeightsYorktown Heights, New YorkYorktown Heights is a census-designated place in the town of Yorktown in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 1,781 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Yorktown Heights is located at ....
)
High Schools (9-12)
- Lakeland High SchoolLakeland High School (Shrub Oak, New York)Lakeland High School is located in Shrub Oak, New York. As of September 2010, the principal is Mrs. Cheryl Champ. Thre are two assistant principals - Lorrie Yurish and Christian Mercurio. The student population is approximately 1,100. Lakeland High School is part of the Lakeland Central School...
(Shrub OakShrub Oak, New YorkShrub Oak is an unincorporated hamlet and census-designated place located in the town of Yorktown in Westchester County, New York. The population was 2,011 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Shrub Oak is located at ....
) - Lakeland Alternative High School (Yorktown HeightsYorktown Heights, New YorkYorktown Heights is a census-designated place in the town of Yorktown in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 1,781 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Yorktown Heights is located at ....
) - Walter Panas High SchoolWalter Panas High SchoolWalter Panas High School is a public high school serving students in grades 9-12 in Cortlandt Manor, New York, USA. It was opened in 1972, becoming the second high school to serve the Lakeland Central School District. It is a sister school to Lakeland High School of Shrub Oak, New York, USA. Both...
(Cortlandt ManorCortlandt Manor, New YorkCortlandt Manor is an area located in the Town of Cortlandt in Northern Westchester County, New York. Cortlandt Manor is situated directly east, north and south of Peekskill, and east of three sections of the Town of Cortlandt, Croton-on-Hudson, Crugers, and Montrose...
)
Performance
For the 2004-2005 school year, 90% of all students received New York State RegentsRegents Examinations
Regents High School examinations, sometimes shortened to the Regents, are mandatory in New York State through the New York State Education Department, designed and administered under the authority of the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York...
diplomas with 53% receiving Regents diplomas with Advanced Designation. 74% of graduates attended 4-year colleges while 18% attended 2-year colleges.
On November 8, 2007, Van Cortlandville Elementary School's website was chosen as an EduHound Spotlight School of the Week.
In popular culture
In June 2007, singer and actress Vanessa L. WilliamsVanessa L. Williams
Vanessa Lynn Williams is an American pop-R&B recording artist, producer, dancer, model, actress and showgirl. In 1983, she became the first woman of African-American descent to be crowned Miss America, but a scandal generated by her having posed for nude photographs published in Penthouse magazine...
came to Lincoln-Titus Elementary school to explain to the 5th graders what an acting career is like.