Safety and security at Lake County School District  is a top priority for our students and families. Lake County High School will continue with previously scheduled homecoming events that are scheduled for the weekend and will run with additional safety protocols. 

Homecoming Volleyball Game (9/23 ~ 4:00 pm):

• Students: No bags, purses, or backpacks will be allowed at the game. If for some reason a student brings a bag, it will be searched and then locked up in the front office until they leave the game. 
• Spectators: Upon entry all bags, purses, or backpacks will be searched. 
• Entrance will only be allowed through the front doors. 
• If students leave the building for any reason, they will not be able to return to the game.

Middle School Football Game (9/23 ~ 5:00 pm): 

• We are asking that no bags, purses, or backpacks be at the game. We understand that there are multiple points of entry into the community field and full searches are not able to be facilitated. 

Homecoming Dance for 9th-12th Students (9/24 ~ 7:00 pm): 

• The dance will run as scheduled on Saturday from 7-10PM.
• No bags, purses, or backpacks will be allowed at the dance. If for some reason one does show up it will be searched and then locked up in the front office until the student leaves the dance. 
• Entrance will only be allowed through the front doors. Admission to the dance will end at 8:30PM.
• All students upon entry will go directly to the dance location. If students are somewhere in the building that is not the dance, the restroom, or the auditorium they will be asked to leave immediately. 
• If students violate any policies of Lake County High School they will be asked to leave immediately. 
• Upon entry, everyone will go through a security check including a metal detecting wand. 
• If students leave the building for any reason, students will not be able to return to the dance.

We thank you for your cooperation while we maintain safety and security and ensure that previously scheduled events are able to continue for our students. 

Lake County School District

Update at 12:00 noon

Dear LCSD Families and Community, 

We are reaching out at this time to give you an update on today’s concern at Lake County High School. 

In response to the report of a potential firearm on campus, an investigation in conjunction with Leadville PD and Lake County Sheriff’s office were held. As an outcome of this investigation, it is believed that an alleged incident occurred off campus last night. Out of an abundance of caution, Administration conducted a full search of the building and bags schoolwide in which no concerns to safety were found. After this was complete, the “secure” state was removed and students will return to school as normal.

Law enforcement presence will be on site at Lake County High School for the remainder of the day. If families or students plan to return to the building to attend the pep rally we ask that you not bring any bags, backpacks and purses. Any bags, purses or backpacks will be searched prior to entry into Lake County High School for the remainder of the day. 

The pep rally, parade, and homecoming dance are planned to continue as scheduled with additional safety precautions being taken. A communication from Lake County High School around additional safety measures will be forthcoming. 

We appreciate the help, support and patience of all staff and families during this morning’s incident as we took measures to ensure safety for our students.

Lake County School District

Dear LCSD families and Community, 

Safety and security of our students and staff is our main concern. This morning, the Lake County High School received a report of a potential firearm on campus.  Law enforcement was immediately called and the school was put into “Secure and Hold”  The students are in their classrooms and are not changing classes until dismissed.

Administration has since learned that the alleged incident occurred off campus last night.    However, out of an abundance of caution, they will be doing a full search of the building and bags schoolwide in collaboration with law enforcement. 

Updates will be provided as more facts surrounding this incident become available.

Students are in classes, in a “secure and hold” setting which means they are not changing classes, and are being held in classrooms until the check is complete.

We will continue the school day as planned, with a regular dismissal system.  If any parent wishes to pick up their child early from school today, please know we are running a controlled release, which means parents will be asked to wait in the vestibule, and their child will be walked to the front doors for release. We appreciate your patience as we add security measures.

ALL other LCSD school campuses are in a “Secure” setting and continue their class day as normal.

Thank you for your support and patience. 

Lake County School District

Homecoming is under way and we hope that you are able to participate in some of  the activities!

List of events are as follows:

• Tuesday: MS Volleyball 4:15 pm @ LCIS
• Tuesday: HS Volleyball 4/5/6 pm @ LCHS
• Wednesday: HS Volleyball 5/6 pm @ LCHS
• Thursday: Parade 4:00 pm on Harrison Ave
• Friday: HS Volleyball 4/5/6 pm @ LCHS
• Friday: MS Football 5:00 pm @ Community Field
• Saturday: Homecoming Dance 7:00 pm

We would like to take this time to thank Life Time Foundation and the athletes of the Leadville Race Series for providing funding to replace the Lake County High School gym floor! The new floor turned out great and we appreciate all their support. Life Time Foundation supports various organizations across the US. Here is a link to learn more: Life Time Foundation Commits to ‘Get Kids Moving’ with more than $600,000 in Grants to Nineteen Youth Organizations Across the Nation (prnewswire.com)

Come see the new floor and cheer on those Panthers!