Daily editionThursday, September 17th, 2026

Good morning, Lakewood.

The 5AM Lakewood Team

Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of September.

Education

The Ohio School Report Cards released on Sept. 15 show Lakewood schools’ overall rating fell from 4 stars to 3.5, with Lincoln and Grant elementary schools remaining 5-star and other local schools seeing adjustments at the elementary, middle, and high levels.
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Lakewood schools are seeking bids to update the Civic Auditorium's outdated sound system at Lakewood High School, with upgrades estimated at $140,000-$200,000 to improve performance for school productions and community events.
The district will expand local programming once the new system is in place.
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On Sept. 8, the Lakewood Board of Education voted 5-0 to close Lincoln Elementary and convert it into an Early Learning Center, ending the neighborhood school model.
Local analysis from Friends of Lakewood Schools questions the financial figures and warns of future challenges with enrollment and funding.
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Lakewood High School announced its academic honors by naming seniors Lydia Browning, Nathaniel Gage, and Domenico Sgambellone Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship competition while six additional students were Commended for their PSAT scores (fewer than 1% of scorers nationwide).
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Lakewood City Schools celebrated 159 students and recent graduates who earned AP Scholar Awards for strong scores on AP exams in May (recognition spans Scholars with Distinction, Honor, and AP Scholars).
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The Board of Education voted on Sept.8 to repurpose Lincoln Elementary into an Early Learning Center while limiting public comment.
Unresolved questions about enrollment, redistricting, and financial planning have left local parents uncertain about future school changes.
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Sports

St. Edward's Eagles remain undefeated at 4 to 0 after a 17 to 14 win over Archbishop Hoban at First Federal Lakewood Stadium, highlighted by punter Landon Wakem's two 58-yard punts.
The team will face Massillon Friday at Tressel Field.
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Good morning, Lakewood.

Lakewood schools are seeking bids to update the Civic Auditorium's outdated sound system at Lakewood High School, with upgrades estimated at $140,000-$200,000 to improve performance for school productions and community events.

On Sept. 8, the Lakewood Board of Education voted 5-0 to close Lincoln Elementary and convert it into an Early Learning Center, ending the neighborhood school model.

The Board of Education voted on Sept.8 to repurpose Lincoln Elementary into an Early Learning Center while limiting public comment.

St. Edward's Eagles remain undefeated at 4 to 0 after a 17 to 14 win over Archbishop Hoban at First Federal Lakewood Stadium, highlighted by punter Landon Wakem's two 58-yard punts.