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LCA Hosts 9th Annual Spark Conference

August 15, 2026

Earlier this month, Lakewood Catholic Academy hosted the 9th annual Spark Conference for elementary educators and administrators from across Ohio. The professional development experience is designed to ignite a spark in educators and ready them for the school year...

How to Balance Kids’ Busy Schedules for More Family Time and Rest

July 22, 2026

With the back-to-school season quickly approaching, this is a helpful time to think intentionally about how family schedules take shape once the school year begins. At Lakewood Catholic Academy, we believe children should be challenged to grow, think deeply, and...

Helping Kids Learn While Having Fun this Summer with Simple Strategies

June 22, 2026

Families play a central role in shaping how children experience summer break. When school routines pause, parents often face the same question: how do we keep kids engaged, learning, and growing without turning home into a second classroom? Summer at home can...

Digging Deep: Reilly Wadden’s Path from LCA to D1 Athletics

May 22, 2026

Lakewood Catholic Academy is proud to highlight alumna Reilly Wadden, Class of 2019, whose dedication, leadership, and work ethic continue to shine both on and off the court. After graduating from LCA, Reilly attended St. Joseph Academy, where she quickly made her...

Creative After-School Ideas That Nurture Faith and Learning Growth

April 24, 2026

For LCA parents of infants through 8th graders who are searching for extracurricular options, after-school time can sometimes feel like a tight squeeze. The challenge isn’t finding something to do, it’s finding after-school activity options that...

2025 Graduate Honored for Philanthropy

March 30, 2026

At Lakewood Catholic Academy, the International Baccalaureate Community Project is more than a final assignment. It’s a defining experience. The culminating service project of a student’s time at LCA, it challenges eighth graders to combine research,...

From the Halls of LCA to Carnegie Hall: Celebrating Mikey Klein’s Musical Journey

January 27, 2026

Lakewood Catholic Academy is incredibly proud to spotlight one of our own, eighth grader John Michael “Mikey” Klein, whose musical talent has propelled him onto the world stage. At just 13 years old, Mikey performed at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie...

Smart, Simple Ways Parents Can Turn School Breaks Into Powerful Learning Seasons

December 17, 2025

When school breaks arrive, many parents worry about learning loss. Yet these pauses are valuable chances to explore creativity, curiosity, and even language learning. With a thoughtful balance of structure and freedom, children can keep learning in engaging ways...

From Seeds to Science: LCA Graduates Thrive in Loyola University’s Urban Agriculture Program

October 22, 2025

At Lakewood Catholic Academy, we often tell our students that curiosity, teamwork, and creativity can take them anywhere. For two 2018 LCA graduates—Libbie McNamee and Conor McGuire—that journey has taken them from the shores of Lake Erie to the heart of...

Keeping the Spark Alive: How Parents Can Nurture a Love of Learning in Their Children

September 21, 2025

Every parent knows the joy of watching a child light up with discovery. The first time they spell their name, count to ten, or figure out a tricky puzzle, that spark in their eyes says it all — learning is alive. But somewhere between early childhood and...