This is a bit vulnerable, but also true… I don’t always love the job. But I always, always love the people. They’re the reason I show up. They’re the reason I stay. They’re the reason this job, even on the hard days, still feels like home.

Paws up for our new Assistant Principal, Charnea Jones! Welcome to the Wildcat team, we’re lucky to have you!💜🐾 #WildcatProud Patrick Andrus Lakeland Elementary

Welcome to the Wildcat family, Ms. Curtis! 🐾💜 We’re so excited to have your passion and positivity on our 2nd grade team. #WildcatProud Bryshanna Curtis,M.Ed Patrick Andrus

Help us give a warm Wildcat welcome to Ms. Merkle! 💜🐾 She’s joining our 4th grade team as a RELA/Social Studies teacher. #WildcatProud Patrick Andrus

Join us in welcoming Jeannie Coleman to the Lakeland Wildcats team! We’re so excited to have Mrs. Coleman on board and can’t wait for the amazing things this school year will bring!🐾💜 #WildcatProud Lakeland Elementary Patrick Andrus

Day 2 of the IC Kickoff did NOT disappoint! We targeted trends in our ECR writing, explored a powerful grammar instruction framework, and felt the energy from our coaches—ALL IN to make a bold impact this year!

A big Wildcat welcome to Ana Antonini, who’s joining our incredible team this year! We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make! #WildcatProud 💜🐾 Lakeland Elementary Patrick Andrus

Welcome to the Wildcat family, Ms. Kossa! 🐾💜 We’re so excited to have your passion and positivity on our 5th grade team. #WildcatProud Lakeland Elementary Patrick Andrus

Help us give a warm Wildcat welcome to Terra Hunt, the newest member of our Lakeland family! We’re so excited to have you on the team!💜🐾#WildcatProud Lakeland Elementary Patrick Andrus

As we embark on another new week, let's remember: "Your mind will believe whatever you feed it. Feed it hope. Feed it positive thoughts. Feed it things that uplift, encourage, inspire and bring peace." Let's have a really good new week!

Welcome to Lakeland, Michele Streitman! We’re excited to welcome Mrs Streitman to the Wildcat family as our new librarian!💜🐾 #WildcatProud #LearnLeadEmpower Patrick Andrus Lakeland Elementary

𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑! House Bill 1481, passed by the Texas Legislature, prohibits students from using personal communication devices while on school property during the school day. The “school day” is defined as when a student enters the school building and ends

Great day to be a Wildcat...it's going to be an amazing tear because of our All-Star staff Lakeland Elementary #LeadLearnEmpower

As we get new students this year, always keep in mind that we never truly know what's happening at home.

📚 Meet the Teacher Night is Almost Here! ✏️ Join us on August 11th from 4:00–5:30 PM to meet your teachers, tour the school, and get excited for a fantastic year ahead at Lakeland! #LearnLeadEmpower Patrick Andrus Charnea Jones

Important! 🙌

Thank you ECC families for such a great turnout at Meet the Teacher night last week! You know it's going to be an amazing year when the students are crying because they want to STAY! It's a great day to be in Pre-K!