Lakeland Central School District


The Lakeland Central School District is a public school district in New York State, serving approximately 5200 students in of the towns of Yorktown, Cortlandt and Somers in Westchester County; and the towns of Carmel, Philipstown, and Putnam Valley in Putnam County. It is the largest suburban school district in Westchester County and a member of the Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES.
The district's main office is located in Shrub Oak, New York. Dr. Joseph Mosey is the current Superintendent of Schools.

Board of education

The Board of Education consists of 9 members who reside in the Lakeland Central School District. Members serve staggered 3-year terms. Elections are held each May for board members and to vote on the School District Budget.

History

In 1951, the Shrub Oak, Toddville, and Van Cortlandtville school districts combined to become the Lakeland School District. Lakeland School District officially began operating in 1952. At its peak in 1973, the district served 8,594 students before dropping to its current levels of around 5,600 students.

Schools

The Lakeland Central Central School District operates five elementary schools, one Middle school, and two high schools across the district.

Elementary Schools (K-5)

Middle Schools (6-8)

High Schools (9-12)

Notable alumni

T.C. Boyle, author, also taught at Lakeland High School from 1968 to 1972
Melissa Gonzalez, member of the United States Women's Field Hockey Team
Lawrence Lindsey, economist, former member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, professor at Harvard University
Jeffrey Herbst, graduated from Walter Panas High School, previously the 16th president of Colgate University