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LRHS graduation 2025 to be livestreamed

The LRHS class of 2025 is excited to graduate and the Mustang community can watch the ceremony from anywhere

Emerging adult Mustangs look back on childhood

As Mustangs transition into adulthood, many reflect on what they miss most about their childhood

Beach volleyball finishes winning season

The LRHS Beach volleyball team lost their first game in regionals and ended their season with a winning record

Flag football growing across the world

In the 1940s, flag football started as a recreational alternative to tackle football, especially popular to military, schools, and recreational leagues, but it started to gain traction in 1970s, when community and intramural levels took interest.

Semester two exam schedule released

Semester two final exams are coming up in late May. LRHS officials Thursday released the exam schedule

Long-serving assistant principal ready to retire

Mustangs are saying “good bye” to Assistant Principal Jeannie Galindo, who retires at the end of the school year

Summer camps provide opportunities to all ages

LRHS’s summer camps help younger children grow their skills while connecting with the high school community

Ranch reflections - Senior learns from A-team success

When I found out that I qualified for the Academic Team states competition, I was ecstatic

Mustangs realizing costs rise over time

How far can your dollar get you? In 1925, it could get you 28 rolls of toilet paper! Now, one hundred years later, the same dollar could get you only one organic lemon

Mustang musical diversity reflects broader tastes

Music is just as diverse as the people who listen to it

Advanced Placement exam week begins

Week one of the 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) testing season begins

NHS chooses new leaders

2025-2026 LRHS National Honor Society (NHS) officers have been selected

Spanish Club gets new leaders

LRHS Spanish club chose new officers for 2025-2026 school year

LRHS senior keeps roots in Serbia

A Mustang senior makes life-changing move

Mustang snapshots - Seniors offer advice to younger Mustangs

Members of the class of 2025 are facing their last few weeks at LRHS. Looking back on their last four years has given them the confidence to give incoming freshmen advice

LRHS to honor seniors Wednesday

The LRHS Senior Awards Ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m., May 7 in the school auditorium

Graduation ceremony just the start of celebrations

s the Class of 2025 prepares to turn their tassels and close the chapter on high school, seniors across campus are filled with excitement. For many, graduation celebrations will continue after they leave the school’s ceremony on May 13 at Bradenton’s LECOM Park

LRHS celebrates its staff and teachers

LRHS celebrated staff and teachers last week (April 28-May 2) with an eventful Staff and Teacher Appreciation Week.

Mustang track athletes qualify for states

Mustang track and field athletes competed at the 4A Region 3 meet at Plant City High School on Saturday, May 3, and six Mustangs qualified for states

Lakewood Leaders get new officers, adviser

Lakewood Leaders announced their 2025-2026 officers

Mustangs juggle after-school commitments

Most Mustangs only see each other within the school walls from 7: 30 a.m - 2: 25 p.m, and once the final bell rings each student takes different paths to the rest of their days

Playoffs rough on Florida winter sports teams...except Panthers

Three out of the four Florida teams that entered the professional winter sports playoffs this year met an early first round exit

UPDATED - Parking pass information released

LRHS released its 2025-26 Parking Pass information

FFA ends year with banquet

Last Thursday LRHS agriculture students and FFA members had a banquet and gave out awards