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Board approves name 'Lakeland Middle Preparatory School' for grades 5–8 campus

Lakeland School System Board of Education · February 3, 2026
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Summary

After debate about preserving the 'Preparatory' brand, the Lakeland School System board voted to name the new grades 5–8 school 'Lakeland Middle Preparatory School.' An earlier amendment to name it 'Lakeland Middle School' failed before the board approved the amended resolution.

The Lakeland School System board voted to name the new school serving grades 5 through 8 on the Lakeland Preparatory School campus "Lakeland Middle Preparatory School," adopting an amended resolution that preserves the "Preparatory" element in the campus name.

Board members discussed two name amendments during the February meeting. A proposal to amend the posted resolution to read "Lakeland Middle School" failed on a voice vote. Board members who opposed that amendment said they…

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