The Nine Mile Falls School District is pleased to announce the selection of Mike McCune as the next principal of Lakeside High School, effective July 1, 2026.
Mr. McCune was selected following a comprehensive interview process that included staff, students, parents, and district leadership. Throughout the process, he demonstrated a strong commitment to student success, relationship-centered leadership, and the continued growth of Lakeside High School.
Mr. McCune brings a passion for creating a positive school culture and supporting high levels of learning for all students. He is committed to collaborating with staff and families while continuing the strong traditions and programs that make Lakeside High School a special place for students.
The district would also like to thank all staff, parents, students, and community members who participated in the interview process and provided valuable feedback throughout the selection process.
Mr. McCune was selected following a comprehensive interview process that included staff, students, parents, and district leadership. Throughout the process, he demonstrated a strong commitment to student success, relationship-centered leadership, and the continued growth of Lakeside High School.
Mr. McCune brings a passion for creating a positive school culture and supporting high levels of learning for all students. He is committed to collaborating with staff and families while continuing the strong traditions and programs that make Lakeside High School a special place for students.
The district would also like to thank all staff, parents, students, and community members who participated in the interview process and provided valuable feedback throughout the selection process.
Today we are celebrating our incredible Speech Team at Nine Mile Falls School District! 💙💚
Thank you to Samantha Fantin, Yesha Rains, Kimmer Bertelli, and Taebrooke Clarke for the compassion, patience, and expertise you bring to our students every day.
Your work helps students build confidence, strengthen communication, connect with others, and find their voice. The impact you make reaches far beyond the classroom and changes lives in meaningful ways.
We are grateful for all you do for our students, families, and schools.
#SpeechTeamAppreciation #9MilePride #ChangingLives #StudentSuccess
Thank you to Samantha Fantin, Yesha Rains, Kimmer Bertelli, and Taebrooke Clarke for the compassion, patience, and expertise you bring to our students every day.
Your work helps students build confidence, strengthen communication, connect with others, and find their voice. The impact you make reaches far beyond the classroom and changes lives in meaningful ways.
We are grateful for all you do for our students, families, and schools.
#SpeechTeamAppreciation #9MilePride #ChangingLives #StudentSuccess
Families, Lakeside High School went into a secure and teach drill that lasted approximately 15 minutes this morning (5/8/26 at approximately 8:15am). This was due to a student health situation. First responders are on site and the student is attentive, alert and receiving medical care. The secure and teach for the student medical emergency has been lifted. This is a health emergency, not a threat of any kind. Thank you.
Do you know who we should be recognizing this week?
Here are a few clues:
They solve mysteries.
They find lost inhalers.
They have Band-Aids with them all the time.
They know how to comfort worried parents on the phone.
And somehow know exactly when a student is “actually sick” versus “trying to avoid a math test”.
If you guessed school nurses, you are absolutely correct.
May 6th is School Nurses Day, while May 6th through May 12th is Nurses Week. And we want to celebrate our amazing nurses, Renee and Karen, for the care they bring into our schools each day.
Thank you for tending to all the scraped knees, keeping the ice packs cold, offering tissues for sneezes, and supporting our staff through CPR training and emergency preparedness throughout the year.
We appreciate all the ways you support our students, staff, and families across the Nine Mile Falls School District. Thank you for everything you do!
Happy School Lunch Hero Day! Thank you NMFSD Heroes!
Families,
The LHS secure and teach for the student medical emergency has been lifted. The student is recieving care and with her family. Thank you
Lakeside High School is in a secure and teach protocol at this time (4/28/2026 - 11:20am) due to a student health situation. First responders are on site and the students guardians are on site. This is a health emergency, not a threat of any kind. Thank you
Nine Mile Families and staff,
It is Tuesday April 28th at 5:15am - We have been notified by law enforcement that all school bus traffic is to stay at least one half mile away from the corner of Suncrest Drive and Greenfield. Please contact transportation (509)388-0508 to identify an alternative bus stop for your child or please drive your child to school. Thank you.
Lakeside High School--MOCK Car Crash--April 23, 2026
Hello! Please click the link below for our school calendars, including our newly adopted 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school calendars.
Calling all kitchen heroes, and masters of “what’s for lunch?” 🍎
Our Food Services team is looking for extra hands, and people who enjoy a little fast-paced fun. If you’ve ever fed a hungry group and survived… you’re already qualified!!
Scan to apply and join the team
Need help or have questions? HR is here for you, 509-340-4302, just ask for Kyle!
Our Food Services team is looking for extra hands, and people who enjoy a little fast-paced fun. If you’ve ever fed a hungry group and survived… you’re already qualified!!
Scan to apply and join the team
Need help or have questions? HR is here for you, 509-340-4302, just ask for Kyle!
March Middle/High Lunch Menu! YUM!!
March Elementary Lunch Menu! YUM!!
Just a reminder that we will have our monthly parent engagement meeting tomorrow, Thursday February 25th at 6pm in the LHS library. We look forward to seeing you!
Nine Mile Families,
Due to the boys basketball game tonight at West Valley, we are cancelling tonight's Parent Engagement meeting so families can attend the game if they choose. We are rescheduling this meeting for next Thursday, 2/26/26 at 6pm in the Lakeside High School Library. Thank you for your understanding.
Jeff Baerwald
Superintendent
Nine Mile Falls School District
509.340.4303
Due to the boys basketball game tonight at West Valley, we are cancelling tonight's Parent Engagement meeting so families can attend the game if they choose. We are rescheduling this meeting for next Thursday, 2/26/26 at 6pm in the Lakeside High School Library. Thank you for your understanding.
Jeff Baerwald
Superintendent
Nine Mile Falls School District
509.340.4303
2026 Capital Levy "For" and "Against"
Nine Mile Falls School District is seeking applications from residents of the District interested in being appointed to committees to write the “for” and “against” statements for the Spokane and Stevens County Local Voters’ Pamphlets related to the District’s PROPOSITION NO. 1 – CAPITAL LEVY FOR SAFETY, HEALTH, AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS ballot measure to be considered at the April 28, 2026 election. Interested residents should send their name, address, email address, phone number and committee name (or which position they represent) to: Jeff Baerwald, Superintendent, at Nine Mile Falls School District, 10110 W. Charles Rd., Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026-9624, or via email at jbaerwald@9mile.org by February 24, 2026. The Board will take action on the appointments at its February 24, 2026 meeting. Contact information for individuals appointed by the Board may be listed in the local voters’ pamphlets. For more information, please reference the Spokane County “Local Voters’ Pamphlet - Administrative Rules for Jurisdictions 2026” available at: https://www.spokanecounty.org/313/Candidates-Campaigns.
Just a reminder that we will have our monthly parent engagement meeting on Thursday December 18th at 6pm in the LHS library.
We look forward to seeing you!
LEADERSHIP SUMMIT...A big thank you to James Layman from AWSL and students from all of our Nine Mile schools. They spent the day learning more about leadership with the theme: 9 Mile Students as Leaders - Today not Tomorrow.
Congratulations to Lakeside High School principal, Dr. Brent Osborn for being selected as the 2026 Association of Washington School Principals Secondary Principal of the Year!
