Congratulations to Taylor Merrill. She has been awarded the BLEA Academic All-Star. Attention SENIORS – the Manistee County Community Foundation 2023 Scholarship cycle deadline is Wednesday. Please see Mrs. Sutton should you have any questions. Did you know … Spiders often amputate their legs as a means of escaping predators. Luckily, they can usually grow them back. No two tigers have the same stripes. Laker Sports The Varsity boys basketball team lost to Baldwin on Friday. Thibaut Salvi had 7 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists, Grady Harless had 6 points and 9 rebounds, Ethaniel Ruiz had 6 points and 3 rebounds, Cole Merrill had 5 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists, and Myles Harless had 4 points and 6 rebounds. The JV boys basketball team lost to Baldwin in overtime 39-46. Elijiah Ruiz had 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 steals, Spencer Mallison had 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks, and Caleb Forward had 9 points, 3 rebounds and 3 steals. The 5th grade boys basketball team defeated Brethren 30-2 and BRCC 26-2 on Saturday while the 4th grade team defeated MCC 23-10 and BRCC 30-12. The Varsity girls basketball team takes on Buckley for the first rounds of Districts. Game time is 7:00 p.m.; the bus leaves at 5:15 p.m. 6th – 12th grade students – it’s time to sign up for spring sports – middle school track, club baseball, and club softball; high school track, golf, baseball, softball, and soccer. Today’s Practices: Elem BBB: 3:00 – 4:45 p.m. V BBB: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. JV BBB: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Lunch: Turkey ala King, Biscuit, Mixed Vegetables, & Pineapple OR MS/HS: Strawberry Chicken Salad & Breadstick Elem: PB&J, Cheese Stick, & Cheez-its After School Supper: Grilled Cheese, Fruit Cup, Apple Juice, & Cheez-its