Skip To Main Content

Home

splash screeen graphic

WHO WE ARE

Community for Gifted and Insatiable Learners

We understand the unique needs of gifted learners. Learning at Lighthouse is inquiry based, grounded in each student’s passions and supported with a personalized plan. Flexible use of time, space and resources helps students experience autonomy with purpose in a community of peers.

Personalized Learning Experiences

Learning is shaped around each student's strengths and interests to motivate them and meet their needs.

Learn More

Students work through an assignment with teacher guidance on iPad

Preparation for the Future

Each student discovers their interests and develops the academic and life skills they need to pursue the career, college and life path they choose.

Learn More

A student works on a flexible learning couch during individual time

A Place of Value and Belonging

Learning is inspired and engagement thrives when each student feels valued and that they belong in our schools.

Learn more

A group of students smile in front of the school entrance with a project

Testimonials

Hear From Our Panthers

The principal of lighthouse smiles in front of the building

We’re a small but mighty community at Lighthouse. We know the students well, we know the families well, and we know each other well. There’s a sense of belonging here. Everyone is always there for each other.

lisa cisewski, lighthouse coordinator

A parent and the student sit on flexible furniture during school

I greatly value that my child has time to work on individual goals, yet also has time to work with peers on new things.

jacqui cary, parent

A student sits in a flexible learning environment with classroom

I’m not the best at writing, but I’m much better at math. If I were in a traditional school, I’d struggle with writing but math would be too easy. Ever since I’ve gone to school here, it’s been a much more enjoyable experience for me being able to learn at the pace that I want to.

lucas, lighthouse student

A parent and student smile at the entrance of Lighthouse

Lighthouse is a place that redefined what public school and learning looked like to us as parents; a place where students with unique qualities and challenges can come to grow and learn and decide who they want to be in this world.

jessica wallerstedt, parent

News & Events

Winter Athletics and Activities thumbnail featuring hockey, choir, robotics and national signing day
Winter 2026 highlights: Athletics and Activities

Winter delivered another season filled with standout performances, meaningful milestones and Panther pride. With seven girls’ winter sports, seven boys’ winter sports and more than 50 student-led clubs and co-curricular activities at Spring Lake Park High School, our Panthers continued to shine - including a trip to State for our girl's hockey team! Check out some highlights.

Read Story about Winter 2026 highlights: Athletics and Activities
Student teacher Vanessa B. doing a classroom activity with Kindergarten students at Woodcrest
The Making of a Teacher

Through real-world student teaching placements, college-level coursework and mentorship from educators across the district, students in the Teacher Education program explore what it truly means to lead a classroom. See how hands-on learning is shaping the next generation of educators.

Read Story about The Making of a Teacher