![BIG CATS, February 2025: Willa C. '25 and Charlie C. '28]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741191988/lakeside/bjtbyrcegwiwzmgrmfef/06_FEB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741191988/lakeside/bjtbyrcegwiwzmgrmfef/06_FEB.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741191988/lakeside/bjtbyrcegwiwzmgrmfef/06_FEB.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741191988/lakeside/bjtbyrcegwiwzmgrmfef/06_FEB.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741191988/lakeside/bjtbyrcegwiwzmgrmfef/06_FEB.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741191988/lakeside/bjtbyrcegwiwzmgrmfef/06_FEB.jpg","width":2000}])
News and Announcements
Check here for campus news, updates, blogs, and other information about what is happening at Lakeside School.
Inside Lakeside
![A seated man in an office gesturing as he speaks]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1682031412/lakeside/yoafh760vzlwug8tzw3u/Jeff_Bonar_720x480.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1682031412/lakeside/yoafh760vzlwug8tzw3u/Jeff_Bonar_720x480.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1682031412/lakeside/yoafh760vzlwug8tzw3u/Jeff_Bonar_720x480.jpg","width":720}])
![Middle School Assistant Director Jesus Soler smiles at the camera.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719341381/lakeside/c2ydtp0ugbgzulx4mq1m/Jesus_Soler_2073_480x320_web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719341381/lakeside/c2ydtp0ugbgzulx4mq1m/Jesus_Soler_2073_480x320_web.jpg","width":480}])
![Dialogue: A pathway to building community]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555962636/lakeside/v1hmpy6zoishyrqmtoq0/Debbie_Bensadon_8364_web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555962636/lakeside/v1hmpy6zoishyrqmtoq0/Debbie_Bensadon_8364_web.jpg","width":480}])
![A group of students costumed in old-timey garb gather round to pet another performer dressed as a cute puppy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740614501/lakeside/a16sslbxldlpj6iajhvl/24-25_MS_byRidgeway_events_drama_musical_arts-sm-36.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740614501/lakeside/a16sslbxldlpj6iajhvl/24-25_MS_byRidgeway_events_drama_musical_arts-sm-36.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740614501/lakeside/a16sslbxldlpj6iajhvl/24-25_MS_byRidgeway_events_drama_musical_arts-sm-36.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740614501/lakeside/a16sslbxldlpj6iajhvl/24-25_MS_byRidgeway_events_drama_musical_arts-sm-36.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740614501/lakeside/a16sslbxldlpj6iajhvl/24-25_MS_byRidgeway_events_drama_musical_arts-sm-36.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740614501/lakeside/a16sslbxldlpj6iajhvl/24-25_MS_byRidgeway_events_drama_musical_arts-sm-36.jpg","width":2048}])
![A photo of Erin Foster, associate director of college counseling, engaged in conversation with someone who is off-camera.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1671481989/lakeside/exu1kwwpoikcjkpsrmiy/Erin_Foster_720x480.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1671481989/lakeside/exu1kwwpoikcjkpsrmiy/Erin_Foster_720x480.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1671481989/lakeside/exu1kwwpoikcjkpsrmiy/Erin_Foster_720x480.jpg","width":720}])
![A 4-part grid showing 4 smiling adult headshots]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740531245/lakeside/g8uitvddctqse2y3wcfy/august-schools-4grid.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740531245/lakeside/g8uitvddctqse2y3wcfy/august-schools-4grid.jpg","width":500}])
![A drone's point of view over the in-progress foundation of a new building under construction]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740532236/lakeside/dc1mcz8byjhkql7tmofw/Feb2025_DroneConstructionCustom.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740532236/lakeside/dc1mcz8byjhkql7tmofw/Feb2025_DroneConstructionCustom.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740532236/lakeside/dc1mcz8byjhkql7tmofw/Feb2025_DroneConstructionCustom.jpg","width":720}])
![A map showing that 1st Ave NE will be closed south of N 145th St]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739396600/lakeside/zrg0itfzc9r2qgu9jd1q/21225_StreetClosureGraphic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739396600/lakeside/zrg0itfzc9r2qgu9jd1q/21225_StreetClosureGraphic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739396600/lakeside/zrg0itfzc9r2qgu9jd1q/21225_StreetClosureGraphic.jpg","width":657}])
![Two photos of a smiling lecture speaker with a microphone, in a pink top and green pants, wearing glasses]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740616054/lakeside/kfu2fgyokzhiqfkb0c98/NicStone_BebieLecture_Jan2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740616054/lakeside/kfu2fgyokzhiqfkb0c98/NicStone_BebieLecture_Jan2025.jpg","width":500}])
![A student dressed as an old-time radio worker holds up a sign reading "APPLAUSE"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740616482/lakeside/v6fzy2fqcamb42plj0e6/24-25_MS_byRidgeway_events_drama_musical_arts-sm-26.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740616482/lakeside/v6fzy2fqcamb42plj0e6/24-25_MS_byRidgeway_events_drama_musical_arts-sm-26.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740616482/lakeside/v6fzy2fqcamb42plj0e6/24-25_MS_byRidgeway_events_drama_musical_arts-sm-26.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740616482/lakeside/v6fzy2fqcamb42plj0e6/24-25_MS_byRidgeway_events_drama_musical_arts-sm-26.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740616482/lakeside/v6fzy2fqcamb42plj0e6/24-25_MS_byRidgeway_events_drama_musical_arts-sm-26.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740616482/lakeside/v6fzy2fqcamb42plj0e6/24-25_MS_byRidgeway_events_drama_musical_arts-sm-26.jpg","width":2048}])
![An image of overlapping hand shapes and the text "Save the Date: Lakeside Fund Day , 24 Hours, April 2-3"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740594151/lakeside/ghz8qryawix6eoocyq3a/LakesideFundDayBoostpage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740594151/lakeside/ghz8qryawix6eoocyq3a/LakesideFundDayBoostpage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740594151/lakeside/ghz8qryawix6eoocyq3a/LakesideFundDayBoostpage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740594151/lakeside/ghz8qryawix6eoocyq3a/LakesideFundDayBoostpage.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740594151/lakeside/ghz8qryawix6eoocyq3a/LakesideFundDayBoostpage.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1740594151/lakeside/ghz8qryawix6eoocyq3a/LakesideFundDayBoostpage.jpg","width":2200}])
![BIG CATS, January 2025: Anvi B. '27 and Gabe M. '25]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738690558/lakeside/t9caihcfzp1cebc3zjei/05_JAN.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738690558/lakeside/t9caihcfzp1cebc3zjei/05_JAN.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738690558/lakeside/t9caihcfzp1cebc3zjei/05_JAN.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738690558/lakeside/t9caihcfzp1cebc3zjei/05_JAN.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738690558/lakeside/t9caihcfzp1cebc3zjei/05_JAN.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738690558/lakeside/t9caihcfzp1cebc3zjei/05_JAN.jpg","width":2000}])
![Headshot of Upper School Assistant Director Whitney Suttell]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711137463/lakeside/p3vfcs8av6arzjwtcdx3/Whitney_Suttell_480x320_IL_web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711137463/lakeside/p3vfcs8av6arzjwtcdx3/Whitney_Suttell_480x320_IL_web.jpg","width":480}])
![A photo of Reem Abu Rahmeh, middle school director]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1661544445/lakeside/pfhdg92wn89q3dwcci3o/ReemAbuRahmeh_IL_480x320_NEW_PHOTO.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1661544445/lakeside/pfhdg92wn89q3dwcci3o/ReemAbuRahmeh_IL_480x320_NEW_PHOTO.jpg","width":480}])
Blogs and Reflections
![WINTER2025COVER (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740699639/lakeside/xqjquvycgjgfo2qbhnyg/WINTER2025COVER.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740699639/lakeside/xqjquvycgjgfo2qbhnyg/WINTER2025COVER.pdf","width":396}])
by Betsmona A. ’25 & Imelda R. ’25 (Editors-in-Chief)
![What does it mean to be a good community member?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736536073/lakeside/lh1fdyc6doquz5q3yedk/20241016_LakesideMag101624_48.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736536073/lakeside/lh1fdyc6doquz5q3yedk/20241016_LakesideMag101624_48.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736536073/lakeside/lh1fdyc6doquz5q3yedk/20241016_LakesideMag101624_48.jpg","width":684}])
by Aly Counsell-Torres '13
![From the Tatler: Behind Boys Basketball: An Interview with Team Manager Grant M. ’27]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736530987/lakeside/e4iw1swnv66i53hhociq/1-from-lakesidebbasketball.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736530987/lakeside/e4iw1swnv66i53hhociq/1-from-lakesidebbasketball.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736530987/lakeside/e4iw1swnv66i53hhociq/1-from-lakesidebbasketball.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736530987/lakeside/e4iw1swnv66i53hhociq/1-from-lakesidebbasketball.png","width":1034}])
by Connor D. '27
by Eleanor Hill, admissions and financial aid operations coordinator
by Kayesee Schermerhorn, assistant director of community engagement and outreach
