As a result of the population dropping in the 2004–2005 school year to about 1400 students.

However, the following year, the school opened its doors to about 1800 students once again.

The current principal of this school is Lori White, and the assistant principals, or administrators, are Marie Bullock, Rickey Eley, and Tim Kubinak.

Lakeland's “Quiet Storm” marching band played in the National Memorial Day Parade on May 31, 2010.

Lakeland was the only high school in Virginia invited to send a band to perform in the prestigious event.