NC Community Schools in Action: Lakewood District, Sampson County Schools

The Lakewood District is showing what community schools can look like in action—from bringing families and community partners together to expanding literacy opportunities, celebrating student success and strengthening connections between schools and the communities they serve. Recent coverage from the Sampson Independent follows that work across the district.

Lakewood District opens arms to entire community — Community Day brings students, families, educators and community partners together. Read the story — Sampson Independent

Community revels in first-ever Lakewood Community Cookout — Coverage of the district’s community-building event. Read the story — Sampson Independent

Free papers designed to fuel Lakewood’s future — A literacy partnership provides newspapers to Lakewood students, families and staff while creating opportunities for student-produced journalism. Clinton NCRead the story — Sampson Independent

Lakewood Community Day photo coverage — A visual look at students, families, educators and community members coming together. View the photo gallery — Sampson Independent

Finding his place to lead — A people-centered Lakewood story highlighting leadership within the community. Read the story — Sampson Independent