In anticipation of Lakehill's growing needs, school leaders have been working for almost two years setting the stage in order to open the doors to the possibility of expanding the school facility. A committee has considered issues including feasibility, space needs, legal issues, and funding requirements. Lakehill families were treated to the first look at the proposed renovations to the Hillside campus in this month's Milestones Magazine.
 

"We have begun the lengthy process to gain the support of our neighbors and the approval from the city," said Headmaster Roger Perry. Tonight, Perry will meet with residents in the immediate neighborhood, giving them the opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns before the school can move forward with the rezoning. During the meeting, Kimley-Horn will present the traffic and parking study, as well as the site plan by the architects Good Fulton & Farrell.

"I think it is the neighborly thing to do," continued Perry. "We have a very good relationship with the vast majority of the people who live near Lakehill. I think meeting with them early on in this process will help them understand that improving our school will have a positive effect on our neighborhood."
 

The proposed plans for 15,000 square feet of new space and 8,000 square feet of renovated space are currently under review by all city departments. "Once we have city approval to move forward, we will host a meeting for all of our Lakehill families," said Perry. "We are optimistic that the results will be favorable. We can't wait to share the enhancements to the campus with our Lakehill families."

Three Lakehill seventh graders who elected to take the SAT or ACT as part of the Duke University Seventh Grade Talent Search recently received State Recognition, with one student qualifying for Grand Recognition.  

Lakehill congratulates Addison Baum, Niamh McKinney, and Stella Palmer for their outstanding achievements. All three students received state recognition. Additionally, Niamh received Grand Recognition, the highest honor in the program. 

The Duke University Seventh Grade Talent Search identifies academically talented seventh graders based on their standardized test scores. Candidates are then invited to complete either the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT Assessment college entrance examination. The goal is to provide them with information about their abilities while introducing them to a network of services and enrichment programs.
 
These three Lakehill students will be honored on May 30 at a Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP) State Recognition Ceremony at the University of North Texas. They have also been invited to participate in a Duke TIP Summer Program. Niamh has also been invited to a Grand Recognition ceremony on May 18 at the Duke University campus.