About Lakeview Community Schools
Who We Are
We are the Vikings!
Lakeview Community Schools is a Nebraska public school district proudly serving approximately 1,000 students from suburban Columbus, rural Columbus, Platte Center, and Creston, as well as industrial tract residents since 1969.
Join us as we “Honor the Past, Live the Present, and Create the Future”. Go Vikings!
Lakeview Community Schools District Office
3744 83rd St.
Columbus
NE
68601
402-564-8518
Find Your Beginning
Our Elementary Schools
Lakeview’s District supports two Kindergarten through 6th grade elementary schools. Platte Center Elementary is located in Platte Center, just 9 miles northwest of Columbus on Highway 81. Shell Creek Elementary is a triple track, K-6 school located 3.5 miles northeast of Lakeview Junior-Senior High in rural Columbus. Both Elementary schools have an outstanding staff with a united vision for academic excellence and social development for their students. Lakeview Community Schools boasts of its collaborative environment among staff. Together, the strengths, knowledge, and experiences of the elementary teachers and secondary teachers are shared to create the best possible educational environment for students. Our educators work together to identify essential standards, create common assessments, and analyze student data to improve instruction.
Students are exposed to opportunities in the fine arts and are challenged daily as they grow in a structured yet engaging environment.
If parochial school is preferred, Lakeview is also affiliated with two K-8 schools north of Columbus, Christ Lutheran and St. John’s Lutheran.
Conquer Your Future
Course Offerings
Lakeview Junior-Senior High is rooted in building a strong foundation in academics, character, and mindset for our students. Simply put, Lakeview has the best of both worlds. Lakeview supports a small school environment where students feel safe, connected, and involved, yet offers the curriculum, programs, and activities much larger schools often provide. If you decide to attend Lakeview we are confident you will find your fit!
Lakeview’s location from Central Community College also allows us to harness the potential for Lakeview students to conquer their future! Lakeview has a long standing relationship with Central Community College.
Lakeview’s Conquest Program provides students the opportunity to take dual credit classes at Lakeview or if students choose to broaden their horizon they may participate in the college release program, where students take college level classes at CCC. Our outstanding partnership with CCC allows us to create flexible scheduling for students. We can assure you if you want the opportunity to “conquer your future” like a true Viking, then Lakeview Junior-Senior High is the place for you!
If your focus is hands on education then Lakeview can provide you the curriculum you’re looking for. Lakeview is well-known for its Ag and FFA programs. Animal Science, Horticulture, Landscaping, or Precision Ag-if agriculture is your thing, Lakeview provides options. Lakeview also offers a strong Skilled and Technical Science program which covers a broad scope of skills from small engine repair and metal fabrication to wood-working, construction, basic electronics and robotics. If hands on education is what you are seeking then get your gloves on and let’s go to work!
Extra Curricular
• Football
• Volleyball
• Golf
• Cross Country
• Softball
• Basketball
• Wrestling
• Bowling
• Track & Field
• Soccer
• Cheerleading
• Dance
• Viking Voices
• Marching Band
• Jazz Band
• Speech
• One Act
• Journalism
• Yearbook
• National Honor Society
• Mock Trial
• Science Club
• Math Club
• FBLA
• FFA
• Robotics
• Student Council
• Multicultural Club
• Circle of Friends
Explore the Difference
Lakeview pride is established in the many activities that we offer our students. Join Lakeview and become a part of the rich tradition of Viking success.
Academics & Activities
Academics (2024-25)
• 30+ ACT Scores
• 25 NSAA Academic All State Athletes
• 39 Lincoln Journal Star Academic Award Recipients
• 26 Student CNA certifications
FBLA (2024-25)
• Largest Chapter in the State of Nebraska
• 4 National Qualifiers
FFA (2024-25)
• 20 FFA State Qualifying Teams
• 15 Individual State FFA Degrees
Athletics
Cross Country
• 2023, 2024 Girls State Qualifying Team
Football
• 2021 State Champions
• 2024 District Champions
• 2023- 2 Shrine Bowl Selections
• 2023- 4 Shrine Bowl Coaches
• Playoffs- 7 out of 10 years
• District Runner Up- 6 out of 10 years
• All State Players- 12 out of 10 Years
• All District Selections- 60 in the last 10 years
• All Star Game Selections- 8 players in 10 years
• Finished in Top Ten final rankings 7 out of 10 years
Softball
• 2023 District Runner Up
• 2022 Sub-District Champion
• 2022 District Runner Up
Volleyball
• 2020, 2021- 3rd Place, Class C-1
• 2021- School Record of 32 Matches Won
Bowling
• 2025 Boys District Champions
• 2025 Boys State Appearance
• 2023, 2024 Boys District Runner Up
• 2025 Girls District Runner Up
• 4 State Qualifiers
• Boys State Record-breaker Game
Boys Wrestling (since 2017)
• Dual Record- 96-30
• State Dual Team Qualifiers- 2019 (5th), 2022 (7th)
• 50 Class B State Qualifiers
• 18 Class B State Placers
Girls Basketball
• 2019- District Champions, Class C-1
• 2019- Rated #7 in C-1
Girls Wrestling (est. 2022)
• Back to back District Champions
• 2025 State Duals Runner Up
• 22 State Qualifiers in Girls Wrestling
Track & Field (since 2021)
• 14 Meet Championships
• 2022 Boys District B-4 Champions
• 24 NSAA State Track Meet Qualifiers
• 44 State Qualifiers
• 14 State Medalists
• 1 State Champion (2023 Class B Shot Put)
Boys Golf
• 2022, 2023- Team State Qualifiers
Changing Young Lives
Meeting the Needs with Community Support
• Pre-School opened in 2022-23 at Shell Creek Elementary
• Pre-School opened in 2020-21 at Platte Center Elementary
• Addition of 7 elementary classrooms at Shell Creek
• 2019-20 Expansion and renovation of the Lakeview High School Building and Construction of the District Office, following the passage of a $12M bond
Richly Diverse Community
Lakeview’s student population accurately reflects the Columbus and Surrounding Community we serve.
Lakeview Community Schools had a graduation percentage rate of 90.36% for 2024.
Lakeview has a strong academic background displayed with strong NSCAS scores and ACT scores above the state average. We offer a broad curriculum that includes quality STEM education, a world-class agriculture education program, and career education opportunities that are second-to-none.