Lakeland School District

A cutout of New England Patriots tight end CJ Dippre sits in front of the classroom of his uncle, Edward Naniewicz, at the Mayfield campus of Lakeland Elementary.

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New England's CJ Dippre inspires Lakeland, Scott Twp. community ahead of today's Super Bowl

Lakeland graduate CJ Dippre plays for the New England Patriots. His dedication inspires students and the community, who will cheer for the Patriots in today's Super Bowl.

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SPORTS VOICES: Dunmore vs. Old Forge boys basketball preview

Roger DuPuis | WVIA News

Join our team as we kick off this week's latest local sports news, featuring the WVIA News Team and FOX56 Sports Director Bob Ide.

This week, Fox 56 sports director Bob Ide highlights his Friday Night Rivals matchup, Lakeland at Dunmore.

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SPORTS VOICES: Lakeland at Dunmore, PSU football & Sunday's wild Philadelphia Eagles win

Join our team for this week's latest local sports news, featuring the WVIA News Team and FOX56 Sports Director Bob Ide.

Michael Soskil, a Wallenpaupack Area teacher and northeastern region vice president of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, speaks about the need for a state budget at a press conference outside Lakeland High School.

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Districts consider loans, union leaders denounce vouchers, as state budget impasse continues

Sarah Hofius Hall | WVIA News

The absence of a Pennsylvania budget — which means a lack of state money flowing to school districts — has educators considering loans and contemplating what bills to let sit unpaid.

Students place positive messages on the wall during the Aevidum: One Big Tribe event at Lakeland Junior-Senior High School on Monday.

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'I've got your back': Nearly 200 high school students work to help peers, create positive change

Sarah Hofius Hall | WVIA News

Schools throughout the region started Aevidum clubs after students returned to in-person learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Students in those clubs now increase mental health awareness and encourage classmates.