🍁 Celebrating 50 Years of Sugar Bush at LakeVille Middle School! 🍁
Do you have a favorite memory of Sugar Bush? Whether it’s from your middle school days or a visit back in elementary school, we want to see it!
To celebrate 50 years of making maple syrup, we’re hosting a special label design contest for this year’s syrup bottles. Selected designs will be featured on our limited-edition pint jars!
🎨 Design Details:
• Create a 3-inch circle label
• Color or black & white
• Show us what Sugar Bush means to you—favorite moments, traditions, poems, or anything that brings a smile!
📅 Deadline: April 10
📍 Turn in to the Middle School Office
📧 Or email: lhebekeuser@lakevilleschools.org
Let your creativity shine and help us celebrate this sweet tradition! 🍁
Do you have a favorite memory of Sugar Bush? Whether it’s from your middle school days or a visit back in elementary school, we want to see it!
To celebrate 50 years of making maple syrup, we’re hosting a special label design contest for this year’s syrup bottles. Selected designs will be featured on our limited-edition pint jars!
🎨 Design Details:
• Create a 3-inch circle label
• Color or black & white
• Show us what Sugar Bush means to you—favorite moments, traditions, poems, or anything that brings a smile!
📅 Deadline: April 10
📍 Turn in to the Middle School Office
📧 Or email: lhebekeuser@lakevilleschools.org
Let your creativity shine and help us celebrate this sweet tradition! 🍁
Columbiaville Elementary School and the community came together for a truly memorable (and inspiring!) Title I Literacy Night centered around writing. Families, teachers, and friends filled the halls, buzzing with creativity as they worked side-by-side to create and illustrate their own stories—and even got to choose free books to take home and grow their personal libraries.
One of the highlights of the evening was hearing from local authors Charles Weaver, a retired Genesee County teacher, and Amanda Kay Hayes, a proud Columbiaville Elementary parent. Both shared their journeys as writers and left our students feeling inspired, confident, and excited to tell their own stories.
The event not only supported students’ growth as writers, but also showcased the incredible strength and heart of our school community. We are so grateful to our teachers and staff for guiding students through the writing process, and to our families for showing up, participating, and celebrating learning together.
Author Night was a joyful reminder that everyone has a story to tell—and an audience ready to listen. We can’t wait to continue nurturing a love of writing, creativity, and storytelling in all of our students!
One of the highlights of the evening was hearing from local authors Charles Weaver, a retired Genesee County teacher, and Amanda Kay Hayes, a proud Columbiaville Elementary parent. Both shared their journeys as writers and left our students feeling inspired, confident, and excited to tell their own stories.
The event not only supported students’ growth as writers, but also showcased the incredible strength and heart of our school community. We are so grateful to our teachers and staff for guiding students through the writing process, and to our families for showing up, participating, and celebrating learning together.
Author Night was a joyful reminder that everyone has a story to tell—and an audience ready to listen. We can’t wait to continue nurturing a love of writing, creativity, and storytelling in all of our students!
Sign up TODAY for the afterschool program at Columbiaville!
Not sure what to do for dinner tonight? Come support the LakeVille Marching Band and LakeVille Choir at the Pasta Dinner (featuring Italia Gardens) and Community Showcase (featuring High School and Middle School Bands and Choirs)!
5:30-8:00 PM in the Middle School Gym.
Adults $10
Families (Immediate) $30 Max
Children 4-10 $5
Children 3 and Under FREE!
5:30-8:00 PM in the Middle School Gym.
Adults $10
Families (Immediate) $30 Max
Children 4-10 $5
Children 3 and Under FREE!
Be sure to check the Senior Information Page on the LakeVille website for the "Current Scholarships" link!
https://www.lakevilleschools.org/o/lmhs/page/senior-information
https://www.lakevilleschools.org/o/lmhs/page/senior-information
Attention Varsity Girls Soccer!
Wednesday's game vs. Yale has been rescheduled to April 10th | 5:00 | HOME
Wednesday's game vs. Yale has been rescheduled to April 10th | 5:00 | HOME
Lucky vibes only!
Kindergarten Registration Information
Call 810-591-3430
Call 810-591-3430
Congratulations Tyler Leach on your Commitment to run for the St. Clair County Community College Skippers! Falcon Nation is proud of you!
Congratulations Myla Upthegrove for being selected 1st Team All State - Division 3
Varsity Boys Bowling League Accolades
Wyatt Linson - Honorable Mention
Wyatt Linson - Honorable Mention
Congratulations MMAC Girls Basketball Coach of the Year - Kendel Burkhardt!
Congratulations to our MMAC All League Girls Basketball Players!
Kelsi Clark - 1st Team
Karrah Behrick - 2nd Team
Dalila Myers - Honorable Mention
Jasmine Myers - Honorable Mention
Anabell Newbery - Honorable Mention
Kelsi Clark - 1st Team
Karrah Behrick - 2nd Team
Dalila Myers - Honorable Mention
Jasmine Myers - Honorable Mention
Anabell Newbery - Honorable Mention
Congratulations to our MMAC All League Boys Basketball Players!
Trey Johnson - Unanimous 1st Team
Bryceon Oliver - Honorable Mention
Trey Johnson - Unanimous 1st Team
Bryceon Oliver - Honorable Mention
We are proud to recognize Shelley Burkhardt for her outstanding dedication and leadership this school year. Shelley has gone above and beyond, balancing her regular responsibilities while also stepping in as lead teacher during a colleague’s maternity leave. She handled the added role with professionalism and grace, even while helping train a new lead teacher.
Amid numerous changes within the GSRP program—including staffing transitions and evolving support—Shelley consistently stepped in wherever needed to ensure her team felt supported and the program continued to run smoothly. Her steady leadership and commitment have helped position the GSRP program for continued growth and stability.
We are incredibly fortunate to have Shelley as a leader in our program and grateful for the positive impact she makes every day. Congratulations, Shelley, and thank you for your dedication!
Amid numerous changes within the GSRP program—including staffing transitions and evolving support—Shelley consistently stepped in wherever needed to ensure her team felt supported and the program continued to run smoothly. Her steady leadership and commitment have helped position the GSRP program for continued growth and stability.
We are incredibly fortunate to have Shelley as a leader in our program and grateful for the positive impact she makes every day. Congratulations, Shelley, and thank you for your dedication!
LakeVille wants to hear YOUR story!
Complete this form so we can put you in the spotlight!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3yvxDXrx91fbWV1k78_wFO749-pFvOy8UFgzIKZTiCwZR5Q/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107457143342041068646
Erica Kovacs is our Alumni Spotlight for March!
Erica is a member of the graduating class of 1999. Erica became a single mom and entered the workforce after graduation. She later returned to school at a local community college, transferred to a four-year in-state university and completed her master’s degree out-of-state! Erica currently owns a small group practice located in Grand Blanc, MI called Sunshine Child and Adolescent Services, providing children, teens, and families mental and behavioral health services. She also works for the GISD, in a Behavioral Health program serving general education students across Genesee County.
Erica has two vibrant daughters and two strong stepsons all in young adulthood. She raised her daughters in South Mississippi, before moving her family back home to Genesee County. Erica’s parents still live here in Otter Lake. Erica and her husband George are learning to navigating life with adult children. They spend their time at the lake, camping, and gardening. They also frequent the Davison Farmers Market and hike the many trails around the area.
Erica’s favorite Falcon tradition was the Sugar Shack! She loved being involved and learning about making maple syrup! From tapping trees, to collecting buckets, to the boiling process. She is super proud to be a part of that.
Mrs. Elsie Pilvelich is Erica’s Favorite Falcon. Erica says that Mrs. Pilvelich supported her when her life was taking on a lot of changes. She didn't judge or give unsolicited advice. She was tough, but soft and supportive, everything Erica felt she needed during that time.
Erica participated in concert choir and received her varsity letter for her years of dedication. She made some of her closest friends in the choir that are still a significant part of her life today!
Erica’s advice to her young self: Growing up I always thought I wanted out of the country and live in the city. As, I've gotten older I have realized that the country is where my heart is. So my advice would be, go out and explore, challenge yourself, and try new things, but never forget where you came from.
Erica is a member of the graduating class of 1999. Erica became a single mom and entered the workforce after graduation. She later returned to school at a local community college, transferred to a four-year in-state university and completed her master’s degree out-of-state! Erica currently owns a small group practice located in Grand Blanc, MI called Sunshine Child and Adolescent Services, providing children, teens, and families mental and behavioral health services. She also works for the GISD, in a Behavioral Health program serving general education students across Genesee County.
Erica has two vibrant daughters and two strong stepsons all in young adulthood. She raised her daughters in South Mississippi, before moving her family back home to Genesee County. Erica’s parents still live here in Otter Lake. Erica and her husband George are learning to navigating life with adult children. They spend their time at the lake, camping, and gardening. They also frequent the Davison Farmers Market and hike the many trails around the area.
Erica’s favorite Falcon tradition was the Sugar Shack! She loved being involved and learning about making maple syrup! From tapping trees, to collecting buckets, to the boiling process. She is super proud to be a part of that.
Mrs. Elsie Pilvelich is Erica’s Favorite Falcon. Erica says that Mrs. Pilvelich supported her when her life was taking on a lot of changes. She didn't judge or give unsolicited advice. She was tough, but soft and supportive, everything Erica felt she needed during that time.
Erica participated in concert choir and received her varsity letter for her years of dedication. She made some of her closest friends in the choir that are still a significant part of her life today!
Erica’s advice to her young self: Growing up I always thought I wanted out of the country and live in the city. As, I've gotten older I have realized that the country is where my heart is. So my advice would be, go out and explore, challenge yourself, and try new things, but never forget where you came from.
Attention LakeVille area YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS! Let’s stay connected!
LakeVille Schools has created a contact list of youth sports organizations in our community to improve communication and collaboration. If you represent a local program, we’d love to add you to our list. Please complete this form to get connected.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1t26oPsx2A6op85gKD6WlP31RAUBnK8o2eGtVfx_6dlo/edit
LakeVille Schools has created a contact list of youth sports organizations in our community to improve communication and collaboration. If you represent a local program, we’d love to add you to our list. Please complete this form to get connected.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1t26oPsx2A6op85gKD6WlP31RAUBnK8o2eGtVfx_6dlo/edit
Bubbles the Blind Beagle Visits Columbiaville Elementary
Today was an exceptionally special day as Bubbles celebrated his 5th birthday by reading to the students at Columbiaville Elementary. He shared the story about himself and Nugget, titled *Love Like Nugget*.
Today was an exceptionally special day as Bubbles celebrated his 5th birthday by reading to the students at Columbiaville Elementary. He shared the story about himself and Nugget, titled *Love Like Nugget*.
Kindergarten Registration TONIGHT!
Thursday, March 12th 5-7 pm
Columbiaville Elementary School
4775 Pine Street | 810-591-3430
https://www.lakevilleschools.org/page/enrollment-information
Thursday, March 12th 5-7 pm
Columbiaville Elementary School
4775 Pine Street | 810-591-3430
https://www.lakevilleschools.org/page/enrollment-information
