Students Enter Video Contest

THE FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS in Kirby Chittenden’s class at Lake Hills Elementary School are working on a music video to enter in a $25,000 Interactive Classroom Makeover Contest sponsored by eInstruction of Denton, Texas.

The Lake Hills' students decided to produce a parody on a song by the Jonas’ Brothers. The original song, “Burnin’ Up,” received new lyrics and a rap section created by the class who titled it, “Learnin’ Up.” The instrumental tracks were created by Chittenden on his keyboard workstation and the class recorded the digital vocal tracks and designed many of the storyboards for the video project.

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Lake Hills Supports Relay for Life

Our staff and students raised a record $368 for the Relay for Life event at Lakeshore Middle School. The signature event for the American Cancer Society allowed participants to walk the middle school track during the 17-hour relay to help raise money and awareness to continue the fight to cure cancer.

Students and staff purchased "feet" and luminaries in honor and in memory of friends and family which symbolized the hope and perseverance with which we all continue to fight. Thank you for your generous giving.

Lake Hills Designated Green School

Lake Hills Elementary has received official designation as a Michigan Green School in recognition of its environmentally-friendly activities.

In order to qualify as a "Michigan Green School", staff and students must engage in at least 10 out of 25 environmentally friendly activities including recycling materials, improving energy efficiency and having educational programs on plant and animal habitats.

It's estimated that by following the requirements, a school could save at least 5% on its energy costs. It further helps to create a culture of conservation within the schools and enables students to educate others in their communities.

Lake Hills' students and staff received a Michigan Green School flag and certificate which they will proudly display noting their achievement in saving taxpayer dollars and protecting Michigan's atural resources.