Lakeland Christian is an independent non-denominational Christian school founded in 1954. The LCS mission is to educate students in the light of God's word to equip them for a lifetime of learning, leadership, service and worship. Our vision statement is "To be a Christian school of influence, characterized by academic excellence and caring community." The school size is 1100+ The school educates students in grades PK3-12 The school is known for its successful arts and athletics programs The school is also known for its tremendous leadership and the stability of that leadership. Retiring Head of School Mike Sligh has been HOS for the past 27 years and has spent 51 years at the school.