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Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, rooted in Sacred Scripture and centered on the eucharist, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School embraces the values of education, faith, and citizenship for PS 3 - 12th grade students. Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School Philosophy Statement – “Christian community is not merely a concept to be taught but a reality to be lived”. ~Pope John Paul II

Our Lady of

the Lake Catholic School recognizes parents as the primary educators of their children. It is with the active involvement of our parents that we provide a uniquely Catholic educational experience which encompasses the whole person: spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional and physical. Together we strive for excellence in order to develop the students’ potential into talents and abilities channeled for the service of God and the betterment of humankind and self, by modeling upon the life of Jesus Christ in His teachings as handed down by the Catholic Church. Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School will:

● emphasize commitment to Church which fosters the spiritual growth of students
● collaborate to meet the individual needs of students
● develop servant leaders
● stress critical thinking skills in the light of moral reasoning
● foster and strengthen self-discipline
● develop a responsibility for peace and justice
● enhance students’ ability to function in a technological world
● challenge students to continue to develop their potential as a life-long learner

These hope-filled students, rooted in our Catholic tradition, will be eager to face, in faith and trust, an uncertain future with a critical, reflective, creative and peaceful anticipation.

09/07/2026

09/05/2026

Learning is important, but so is a little time to play!

09/04/2026

Our 5th graders have been busy learning, creating and having fun!

Students reflected on their feelings and past experiences with math, then put their problem-solving skills to work in Makerspace by creating Rube Goldberg machines with one goal, get a marble into a cup!

A great mix of creativity, teamwork and hands-on learning in 5th grade!

09/03/2026

Preschool is officially back in session, and our 3s & 4s are already bringing the smiles!

A new school year means new friends, new adventures, lots of learning, and plenty of fun along the way.

We have a feeling it’s going to be a GREAT year at OLL!

09/02/2026

Meet the Staff

Meenal Goel
High School Science Teacher

How many years have you been at Our Lady of the Lake?
"This is my fifth year at Our Lady of the Lake!"

What do you love most about working here?
"I love being part of a caring school community where teachers and students support one another. I especially enjoy helping students become curious about science, ask questions, and discover how amazing the world around us is."

What’s one fun fact about yourself that our school families might not know?
"I’ve been lucky enough to call several countries home! I’ve had the opportunity to live and teach in Switzerland, India, Australia, and now the United States. Each place has given me a new perspective on teaching, learning, and life."

09/01/2026

Meet the Staff

Lisa Whitfield
Office Manager/Administrative Assistant to the Principal

How many years have you been at Our Lady of the Lake?
“I’ve been at OLL for 22 years!”

What do you love most about working here?
“The kids, of course!”

What’s one fun fact about yourself that our school families might not know?
“I am an introvert!”

08/31/2026

Meet the Staff

Anna Reed
High School Principal

How many years have you been at Our Lady of the Lake?

“This is my 7th year at OLL!”

What do you love most about working here?

“Our students are truly the best. They are kind, respectful, fun to be around, and a wonderful representation of our community.”

What’s one fun fact about yourself that our school families might not know?

“I’ve been to Italy four times! It’s my favorite place in the world. Most recently, I got to visit all of the Holy Doors in Rome during the Jubilee Year 2025.”

08/29/2026

MEET THE STAFF

Karen Lage
Middle School Math Teacher

How long have you been at Our Lady of the Lake?

"I have taught at Our Lady of the Lake for 15 years."

What do you love most about being part of the Laker community?

"I love coming to school each day because I enjoy helping students learn, share experiences, and support one another to be the best they can be!

Being part of Our Lady of the Lake has also given me the joy of watching my former Laker students, as well as my own son and daughter, grow and develop into confident, faith-filled leaders. My children are proud Laker alumni from the Classes of 2020 and 2024."

Tell us something fun about yourself!

"I love learning about history, people, and cultures, so I’ve set a goal to visit all 48 contiguous states. So far, I’ve been to 43. Only five more to go!"

08/28/2026

Meet the Staff:

Sue Zilke
After Care/Summer Camp Director & Sub Coordinator

How many years have you been at Our Lady of the Lake?
"I'm going into my 27th year of After Care. I just finished my 11th year of Summer Camp and am going into my fourth year as Sub Coordinator."

What do you love most about working here?
"The staff, students, and their families have all become my extended family that I can share my faith with every day!"

What's one fun fact about yourself that our school families might not know?
"I love to bake, especially cookies, for my family and friends. I used to decorate elaborate birthday cakes, and my hardest one was a Godzilla cake!"

08/27/2026

Meet the Staff:

Fran Michelini
Liturgy/Music

How many years have you been at Our Lady of the Lake?
"I began working as a sub for OLL in the fall of 2020. I began teaching Music and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd the following year."

What do you love most about working here?
"It is such a blessing to be able to work in an environment where I can share faith and pray with my coworkers and students. My favorite sound is hearing children sing to the Lord, and I experience this so much at OLL."

What's one fun fact about yourself that our school families might not know?
"I love spending time with my family. I am the youngest of nine, have been married for almost 38 years, raised four daughters, and my 11th grandchild was just born. God is good, all the time!"

Address

915 Pleasant St And 3165 Washington Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI
49085

Telephone

+12699832511

Website

https://ollakers.org/

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