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Lake Superior Academy students pose for a picture around a small campfire with their teacher in the school-yard.

Lake Superior Academy from a Parent’s Perspective – #5

Our family was initially drawn to Lake Superior Academy because of its focus on life skills and hands-on learning. What we soon discovered was that this learning style fostered a love of learning and educational independence which we have seen…
Lake Superior Academy students posing for a picture at graduation around a sapling in the school yard.

Lake Superior Academy from a Parent’s Perspective – #4

My son transitioned very well to the public school system. After spending 5 years at LSA, I was a bit worried about how we would transition into a completely different setting, but I have been pleasantly surprised. I feel that…
Lake Superior Academy students work on an art project at their table together.

Lake Superior Academy from a Parent’s Perspective – #3

I’ve got to highly recommend Lake Superior Academy for young learners. Both of my kids have struggled with social anxiety, learning disablities and mental health since they have enrolled in public schools in 2017. It has been such a rollercoaster…
LSA students work hard on their classwork, collaborating with one another in the classroom for an assignment.

Lake Superior Academy from a Parent’s Perspective – #2

What I appreciate about Lake Superior Academy is how different is is from other schools, and everything that I adore about my children’s teachers can be summed up in one sentence: At LSA, there is timely communication. They are unlike…
Lake Superior Academy student smiling at the camera from their chair as they work with Montessori Resources.

Lake Superior Academy from a Parent’s Perspective – #1

I enrolled my child at Lake Superior Academy because Montessori is a wonderful environment for kids with special needs. As a parent of a child with Down syndrome, I could not imagine him in a traditional classroom. Being required to…
Board Appreciation Month web graphic for Lake Superior Academy

Board Appreciation Month at Lake Superior Academy

January not only marks the beginning of a new year at Lake Superior Academy, it also signifies a time to recognize and appreciate vital members of our school community! As we celebrate School Board Appreciation Month, now more than ever…
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3 Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season at Lake Superior Academy

Happy Winter everyone! We are excited to see bright-eyed students line the halls again before we all head off for Winter Break. The holidays are a time for giving, and in honor of this month’s theme of gratitude and giving…
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Lake Superior Academy was Recently Reauthorized for 8 Years

Bay Mills currently authorizes 43 academies throughout Michigan, providing a quality education for approximately 19,000 students. They’ve authorized Lake Superior Academy from its beginnings in 2016, and have recently provided notice that they are approving an 8 year re-authorization! Bay…
Black and White photograph of young German boy holding a schultute or school cone, a traditional gift for young students on their first day

Celebrating the First Day of School Around the World

The first day of school is upon us at Lake Superior Academy, and we are thrilled to begin yet another year in our school community. We have our own traditions for the first day at LSA, but we wanted to…
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A Message from our Head of School

          Dear LSA Family, Happy summer! We’ve made it through another year, and what a year it has been! Through memories and hardships both in our community and in the world, we are seeing now more…