Nine Mile Families, We wanted to remind all families that Nine Mile Falls Elementary, Lake Spokane Elementary, and Lakeside Middle School will be released early tomorrow, Wednesday October 23rd to begin parent-teacher conferences. Elementary students and middle school students will not have school on Thursday and Friday this week in order to provide additional parent-teacher conference time during the day. However, Lakeside High School will have a normal school schedule this week, including late start on Thursday. Buses for our high school students will run as normal for the remainder of the week. If you have any questions regarding this week’s schedule, please contact your child’s school. Thank you! Jeff Baerwald

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Cross Country Update – Eagles on Fire! 🔥 We’re excited to celebrate a phenomenal season for our Boys and Girls Cross Country teams! 🌟 Boys Varsity: Tied for 1st place at the district meet and dominated the season, winning all but one league meet! 🏆 🌟 JV Boys: Took 1st place at the district meet as well—way to go, team! 🙌 🌟 Girls Varsity: Battled hard all season against tough competition. We had girls placing in the top 7 at nearly every meet! Special shoutout to Isabella Egolf for placing 8th at the district meet! 👏 Multiple PRs were set that day, showcasing incredible improvement and effort. Proud of all our runners for their dedication and achievements! 🦅💙 #EaglePride #CrossCountry #GoEagles

🚨 Keep an eye on your mailbox, Lakeside Eagles! 🚨 Our teachers and staff will be sending out special postcards throughout the year to recognize your kiddos for their awesome efforts and achievements. Whether it’s for hard work, kindness, leadership, or another positive impact, we want to celebrate our students and share those highlights with you! 🦅📬 Be on the lookout for these positive notes—it’s just one way we’re showing how proud we are of our incredible students! 💫 #LakesideProud #EagleExcellence #StudentSpotlight #PositivePostcards

Parents and community members, Just a friendly reminder that our monthly parent engagement meeting will be held tonight at 6pm in the Lakeside High School library. Topics that will be discussed tonight are balanced calendar, attendance policies, and parent volunteerism. We hope to see you there!

🏐 Shoutout to our Lakeside 6th Grade Volleyball Teams! 🦅 These young athletes are working hard, growing as a team, and showing true Eagle spirit on the court. Their dedication, teamwork, and energy are inspiring, and we can’t wait to see what they accomplish next! Keep soaring, Eagles! 💪 #LakesidePride #EagleExcellence #VolleyballStars#FutureChampions

🚨 Reminder for Lakeside Middle School Families! 🚨 Don’t forget to mark your calendars for an awesome event designed to help our Lady Eagle athletes excel: Fueling for SPORTS Performance 🏀🥇🏈👧👩 Who: All 6th-12th Grade Girl Athletes 📅 When: This Saturday, October 12th, 9:00 - 10:30 AM 📍 Where: Lakeside High School Gym 🎤 Special Guest: Elizabeth L. Abbey, PhD, RDN, CDN Professor & Chair, Undergraduate Health Sciences Department, Whitworth University What’s Covered: ✅ Fueling Your Body for Optimal Performance ✅ Nutrition Strategies for GAME Day ✅ Hydration Tips That Work ✅ Importance of Sleep for Peak Performance This is a fantastic opportunity for all 6th-12th grade Lady Eagle athletes! If your athlete is in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade, parents, we ask that you join them for this session. 🏃‍♀️💪🥤 Don’t miss out on this chance to help your athlete reach their full potential, both on and off the field! #FuelForSuccess #LakesideEagles #StudentAthletes #SportsPerformance #FamilyEvent

🎉 Lakeside Eagles, Spirit Week is HERE! 🎉 Get ready to have some fun and show off your Eagle pride with a week full of exciting themes! Here’s the rundown: 🦅 Monday: Pajama Day 🦅 Tuesday: Twin Day 🦅 Wednesday: Flannel Day 🦅 Thursday: White Out Day Who’s ready to make this the BEST Spirit Week ever?!💙🦅

Happy National Coaches Day! Today, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to the incredible coaches at Lakeside Middle School. Your dedication, hard work, and passion make such a positive impact on our student-athletes every day. You go beyond teaching the game, instilling valuable life lessons in teamwork, perseverance, and integrity. Thank you for the countless hours you invest, from early mornings to late nights, for encouraging our Eagles to be their best both on and off the field. Your commitment doesn’t go unnoticed, and we are truly grateful for everything you do. Many don't realize the profound impact middle school coaches have on our athletes. While the seasons might be shorter, middle school athletics is the first time many athletes see this intense of competition or experience playing an organized sport. Who leads them, mentors them, and shows them what true sportsmanship looks like sets the tone for how athletes will progress on into high school and beyond. Coaches, you are an integral part of our Nine Mile community, and we are proud to have such inspiring role models leading our students. Thank you, Coaches! 💙💚 #NationalCoachesDay #LakesideEagles #ThankYouCoaches #EaglePride Feel free to adjust any details to make it more personal!

🦅🥎🏈🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏐🦅 Lakeside Middle School Athletics: Weekly Schedule - Week of 10/7/24 Below is the link to our Lakeside Middle School Athletics Weekly Schedule for the upcoming week of 10/7/24. Please, check it carefully for exact locations and times. Link: Lakeside Middle School Athletics: Weekly Schedule - 2024/25 or Link: https://bit.ly/lmsweeklyschedule2425

📢 Attention Lakeside Middle School Families! 📢 Join us for an exciting and informative event that is being put on for our awesome Lady Eagle Athletes: Fueling for SPORTS Performance 🏀🥇🏈 👧👩Who: Any 6th-12th Grade Girl Athletes 📅 When: Saturday, October 12th, 9:00 - 10:30 AM 📍 Where: Lakeside High School Gym 🎤 Special Presentation by: Elizabeth L. Abbey, PhD, RDN, CDN Professor & Chair, Undergraduate Health Sciences Department, Whitworth University Covered Topics: ✅ Food as Fuel ✅ Fueling for GAME Day ✅ Effective Hydration ✅ Sleep Hygiene This event is open to all 6th-12th Grade Lady Eagle Athletes, and parents must attend with their kiddos if they are in 6th, 7th, or 8th Grade.🏃‍♀️🥤💪 Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to learn how to optimize your performance on and off the field! #FuelForSuccess #LakesideMiddleSchool #StudentAthletes #SportsPerformance #FamilyEvent

HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT - Thursday, October 10th (Airway Heights City Hall) Do you have children or young family members? Do you work with youth? Want to learn more about what is trending with youth mental health and substance misuse? Walk through a mock youth bedroom and try to identify 70+ items that can indicate problem or risky behaviors. After the walk-through, attendees will participate in a presentation and discussion that covers: - Identification and discussion of items and how they may indicate problem or risky behaviors - Popular local youth trends - Tools to help navigate the youth years and discussion points for family conversations Childcare provided for potty-trained kids. Light refreshments will be served. Must be 21+ to attend. Please use the following link to register: https://shorturl.at/x7FYP

Power has been restored for all school buildings in the Nine Mile Falls School District. Normal Thursday late start schedule today, September 26, 2024.

Nine Mile Parents and Community members, This is just a friendly reminder that our monthly Parent Engagement Committee meeting will be held tomorrow night (Thursday, September 19, 2024) at 6pm in the Lakeside High School Library. All are welcome to attend. Topics will be school and district communication, open house, early childhood education programs, facilities, and transportation. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and engaging in this discussion with you. Next month's meeting agenda will be set by parents and community members in attendance.

Nine Mile Falls School District Families, please see the Open House schedule attached to this message. We look forward to seeing you and your children!

All jobs need to be filled to successfully start the 2024/25 school year. We are currently hiring, Paraeducators, Recess and Cafeteria Monitors, Custodians, and Food Service Associates. Check out our employment site for career opportunities. https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/1623/

Incredible performance tonight by our Lakeside Middle School Band under the direction of Mr. Levi Mazurek! Way to go Eagles!

Thank you to our two amazing student school board representatives, Rylee and Jerissa, for their dedication and commitment to our district and their peers!

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**Lakeside Middle School Track Team** In a thrilling display of speed, skill, and teamwork, the Lakeside Middle School track team showcased their talent in a memorable competition. Led by their dedicated coaches and supported by enthusiastic fans, the event was a resounding success. **Boys 7th Grade: Lightning on the Track** The boys of the 7th grade dominated the competition, leaving all teams in their wake except for the formidable Northwood squad. With lightning-fast strides and unwavering determination, they set the track ablaze with their speed. **Boys 8th Grade: Unstoppable Force** The 8th-grade boys proved to be an unstoppable force, surpassing every opponent with their sheer athleticism and drive. Their performances left spectators in awe as they conquered the track with skill and precision. **Girls 7th Grade: Riverside's and Colville's Rivals** The 7th-grade girls showcased their strength and resilience, emerging victorious against Riverside and Colville in a thrilling showdown. With swift strides and unwavering focus, they left no doubt about their prowess on the track. **Girls 8th Grade: Northwood's Close Call** Despite a valiant effort, the 8th-grade girls narrowly missed victory against Northwood by just one point. Their determination and grit were on full display as they pushed themselves to the limit, earning the admiration of all in attendance. **Outstanding Performances Across the Board** From lightning-fast sprints to powerful throws, every member of the Lakeside track team demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication. Whether racing down the track or launching projectiles through the air, their performances left spectators cheering for more. **Coach Gervais and the Middle School Coaching Staff** A salute goes out to Coach Gervais and the entire middle school coaching staff for their unrelenting effort in not only developing the athletic skills of our students but also in building their characters and instilling valuable life lessons. Your dedication to the holistic growth of our kiddos is truly commendable and has a lasting impact beyond the track. Thank you for shaping the future leaders of Lakeside with passion and integrity. **Celebrating Coach Casey Monohan and the Entire Coaching Staff** A heartfelt tribute goes out to Head Track Coach Casey Monohan, along with his stellar coaching staff, for their unwavering dedication and guidance. Their leadership was instrumental in shaping the success of the team and fostering a culture of excellence. **Gratitude to Lakeside High School Track and Field Team** The Lakeside High School track and field team, along with their coaches and supporters, played a crucial role in ensuring the smooth execution of the event. Their assistance and expertise were invaluable in creating an unforgettable experience for all involved. These young adults spent their entire afternoon and evening until close to 8 pm running events, taking scores, running events, and encouraging middle school students to pursue the level of excellence they've grown accustomed to. **Community Support and Partnership** A special shoutout goes to the partnership between the high school boosters and middle school PTN for their contributions to the event's success. From the concession booth to the sidelines, their support helped create a memorable atmosphere for athletes and fans alike. **Thank You to Parents and Fans** Last but certainly not least, heartfelt thanks to the parents and fans whose unwavering support uplifted the spirits of the Lakeside track team. Your encouragement and enthusiasm made a world of difference and showed our young athletes just how loved and valued they are. **Message from the Athletic Director** I want to extend my sincerest gratitude to everyone involved for making this event the smoothest and most successful yet. Your dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship are a testament to the spirit of Lakeside athletics. -Mr. Wesselman, Athletic Director

Lakeside Middle School Baseball shines in today's matchup against Colville! Varsity secures a thrilling win with stellar pitching, solid infield defense, and explosive hitting. JV battles hard, showcasing offensive prowess and improving defensive cohesion. The team's positive attitudes and relentless effort steal the spotlight. Go Lakeside!