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Board approves names for two new middle schools: Lake Highlands Middle and Forest Meadow Middle
Summary
Trustees approved staff recommendations for the district’s two new middle schools — ‘Lake Highlands Middle School’ and ‘Forest Meadow Middle School’ — reflecting community input and continuity with prior campus names; motion passed 5–0.
The board approved staff recommendations to name two new middle schools 'Lake Highlands Middle School' and 'Forest Meadow Middle School.' Staff described the naming process as informed by a year of study by bond and middle‑school steering committees and strong community preference to retain traditional Forest Meadow and Lake Highlands names while transitioning to middle‑school configuration.
Trustees moved and seconded the recommendation; the motion passed 5–0. Staff said both campuses are ready to open Aug. 13 and thanked the bond steering committee and school leaders for their work on the transition.
