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What's New

Kindergarten Assessment Days - June 8 & July 26

New Notification System Offers Convenience, Customization

Notice of Special Board of Education meeting - Thursday, May 26

Federally-Funded Summer Feeding Program Now Has Wheels

Lakota Receives Financing Evidence for Pending Boys & Girls Club Lease Agreement

District, Township Partner on School Safety Training May 25 Simulation at Hopewell Elementary Helps Local Responders, Schools Prepare

Write Challenge Reception Honors Young Writers Annual Writing Contest Theme was "Reality"

Graduation Ceremonies Almost Here for Seniors Valedictorians, Salutatorians to Speak at Commencement Exercises Next Week

Bond Refinancing Yields Taxpayer Savings

Notice of Change of Time for Regular Board of Education Meeting

Notice of Special Board of Education meeting

High School Students Win Rotary Club's Four-Way Speech Contest

Open Enrollment Begins for 2016-17 School Year

Notice of Special Board of Education meeting - April 29, 2016

Lakota Adds Marketing Research Firm to Internship Program Student Opportunities in Marketing & Market Research

Younger Students Send Notes to Lakota East Prom-Goers Reminders to be Safe, Be a Good Role Model

Making Wellness a Priority in the Lakota Community Programs Designed for Students, Staff and Families

Notice of Change of Meeting Time for Board of Education - April 22, 2016

IKEA "Dress Me Up" Event Pays Off for Students, Lakota Arts

Lakota Celebrates 'Athletic Director of the Year'

Lakota West's Justin Kelley Serves as Teen Ambassador Provides Insight to Attorney General

Lakota, Petermann Now Hiring for Variety of School Positions

Notice of Change of Time for Regular Board of Education Meeting - April 08

Lakota Community Conversation Tackles Character Education on April 21 Join the Character Council of West Chester/Liberty

Finishing Touches Taking Place for April 26 "Dress Me Up"

Notice of Special Board of Education meeting - March 24

More Lakota Students Discovering Destination Imagination Two Teams Move on to State Competition

Behind-the-Scenes Heroes of Lakota Sports: Athletic Trainers

Students Design Logos with a Purpose Project Brings New Look to Child Nutrition

Lakota Well Represented at Regional Spelling Bee

Lakota High School Artists Selected for Governor's Art Exhibition

2016 Write Challenge Focuses on 'Reality' K-12 Writers Can Compete in District's Annual Contest

Sold Out Crowd Attends Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Vicki Curtis Foundation Supports Professional Development Changes Emphasize Co-Teaching Initiatives

Students Earn High Marks at UC Math Bowl Hopewell Junior, Lakota West Students Participate

TechOlympics 2016 a Success for Lakota Students

Fifth-Grader Represents Lakota in Regional Spelling Bee

New Multi-Cultural Celebrations Debut at Wyandot, Liberty Early Childhood Schools

Lakota Adds Three New Partners to the Internship Program Student Options to Explore Financial, Biomedical Fields are Numerous

Independence Elementary Student Group Making a Big Impact

Lakota East Presents Sandy Wilson's The Boyfriend

Hopewell's Community Celebration of Nations Event

HJS Barb Bossu Volunteer Spirit Award Nomination

Need Ideas for Summer Fun? Lakota's Summer Fun Fair Set for Feb. 29 & Mar. 2

Schools Celebrate Black History Month Junior and High Schools Partake in Variety of Ways

Lakota West's Performance of 'Mary Poppins' Takes Flight

Lakota Celebrates Digital Learning Day Fifth Annual Event Encourages Technology

Lakota Earns Positive Marks on State Report Card Any Testing Data Helps to Individualize Instruction, Maximize Student Success

Lakota Adds Three New Partners to Internship Program Student Options to Explore Financial, Biomedical Fields are Numerous

Parents Coordinate Science Program to Foster Learning

Lakota to Induct 10 New Members in the Athletics Hall of Fame

Ridge Junior's "Power of the Pen" Group Going Strong for 11 Years

Five Lakota Students Named National Merit Finalists

Summer Internships Available for Rising Juniors and Seniors

Schools Celebrate Black History Month Wide Range of Programs, Events and Learning Held Throughout District

Plains Sweeps GMC Girls Basketball Crowns

Council Links Schools and Parents with District District Parent Council Seeking Nominations for Annual Barb Bossu Awards

Burkhardt Earns Second National Food Service Award Named One of Five ‘School Nutrition Heroes’

Celebration of Good Character at Creekside Also a Service Project

"Fullest Potential" Recognizes Effort, Consistent Work at Endeavor

Scholastic Writing Awards Go to Lakota West Seniors

February 9th Parent/Teacher Conferences Rescheduled

Event cancellations for Tues, Feb. 9

Early Childhood Schools Practice Kindness

West Chester Hospital Speakers Bring Careers to Life for Heritage Students

Ridge Program Promotes "Success Through Integrity" Bright Builders Develops Leadership Skills, Friendships

Student-Athletes Celebrate National Signing Day

Help Decide Lakota's Educators of Excellence Teacher, Staff Nominations Due March 4

New Immunization Requirement for Seventh-Graders and Seniors

West's NHS Group Hosts Sadie Hawkins Winter Dance Proceeds to Benefit Boys & Girls Club

CHANGE OF TIME:Regular Board Meeting to be held by Lakota Board of Education

9th Gr Registration Info Night @ West Fr Aud 6:30pm for all parents & students

2016-2017 Placement Input Forms Due April 14, 2016

Lakota Students Can Earn Free College Credit Ohio Launches New College Credit Plus

Union Elementary Celebrates "100 Days Smarter" with a Big Donation to Reach Out Lakota

Kindergarten Registration Now Open Documents Available for Half-Day, Full-Day Kindergarten Options

Celebrating the Class of 2016

Cherokee, Woodland Announce New Principals

Critters Help Shawnee ECS Students Learn about Responsibility

Hopewell's Invention Convention Fosters Creativity, Problem-Solving

Theatre Productions Growing at Junior High Schools

Engineering Class Launches into the Stratosphere High Altitude Balloon Flight a Success

Students Learn Powerful Lessons from Poverty Simulation

Liberty ECS PTO Presents Christopher & Jeanette Canyon

Hopewell Junior High Students Host Leadership Retreat for Sixth-Graders

Hopewell Inventors Take on National Competition Students Compete Against 300+ Youth

Hundreds Participate in Job Exploration Day Junior Achievement Participation Multiplies

Ukulele Art Project Supports Children's Hospital Ridge Junior Students' Artwork Raising Funds for Music Therapy Program

Excellence in Action Group Offers Chance to Serve Others

Science Lab at VanGorden Connects Students from Different Grade Levels

Students Perform Comedy "Doc, Doc Goose" Based on Familiar Nursery Rhymes

Plains Beta Club Makes Blankets for Foster Care Program

"Celebration of Nations" Shows True Collaboration Hopewell Communities Share Food, Facts, Fun

Community Foundation Announces 2016 “Educators of Excellence" The Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty led the charge in naming the 2016 recipients of the Lakota Educator of Excellence Award this week. The highest staff honor, directed by com

Ohio Journalist of the Year and Runner-Up Hail from East

Lakota East Freshmen's Cardboard Canoe Showcases Design Skills, Teamwork

East Computer Science Students Put Skills to Work Project Serves Needs of Two Partner Organizations

High Schools Honor the "Top 25" Events Held for Top Students in the Class of 2016

Ceremony Honors Devoted Lakota Volunteers Barb Bossu Volunteer Spirit Awards an Annual Event

Final Signing Days Honor Student-Athletes

Hopewell Elementary Celebrates New Rain Garden Space Benefits Student Learning, Local Water Quality

New Logo Design, Taglines Selected for Child Nutrition Student Project Emphasizes Mission of Health, Wellness, Taste

Celebrating Lakota Teachers and Staff Schools Host Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week Activities

Contech Employees Beautify Schools for Earth Day Company's Mission of Service Helped Several Schools

Lakota Announces Four New Assistant Principals

Original Union Elementary Deconstruction to Begin Mid-August

Back to School: Your Questions Answered

Welcome to Lakota’s New Website!

Notice of Change of Meeting Time for Board of Education 8/8

Financial Planning Yields Lower Student Fees

Notice of Special Meeting

Notice of Special Meeting for Board of Education 8/15

Don't Miss Our First Day Facebook Photo Contest

First Day Fanfare at Hopewell Junior

Notice of Change of Meeting Time for Board of Education 8/22

Hundreds Take Final Looks at Former Union School

Lakota to Ensure Strong Leadership During Superintendent's Medical Leave

Lakota's Ice Cream Social for New Students

Lakota's New Learning Management System Expanding

Three Winners in Back-to-School Photo Contest

Lakota East's Branson, Fulmer Strive for Top Scouting Honors

Lakota to Host Mercy Health Mobile Mammography Unit Sept. 15

Lakota East's Student Dedicates Township Firefighter Memorial

Opt-In for District, School Text Messages Today

Lakota Busing: Smooth Start for One of District's Largest Operations

Bus Drivers Put Safety Skills to the Test

Enrollment Numbers, Capacity Spike for Lakota Preschool

2015-16 State Report Card Coming Next Week

Continued Increase in STEAM2 Enrollment

Summer Meant National Competition for Many

Lakota SRO Named "Deputy of the Year"

2015-16 State Report Card Requires Reading Beyond the Letter Grades

Safety Message About Lakota Athletic Events

Lakota Gives Back: Another Successful Year of Volley for the Cure

Lakota Sports Legend Named to Miami U's Esteemed "Cradle of Coaches"

Lakota’s Enrollment Center Turned Data Center Welcomes Families, Saves Money

LAKOTA BOARD LOWERS FEES TO EXPAND STUDENT ACCESS

District Benefits From Auditor Giveback

Thirteen Lakota Seniors Take Top Honors, Named National Merit Semifinalists

East Student Selected for Tournament of Roses Parade

Gifted Services Offer a Range of Resources to Parents, Students

New "Champions for Change" Promotes Inclusiveness, Academic Success for All Students

Lakota Gives Back: 'Reach In for Reach Out Lakota' Food Drive Starts Oct. 17

Lakota East Rolls Out New Homecoming Traditions

'Food with Friends' Brings Families Together to Promote Healthy Eating

Lakota Fills October with Community Conversations

Lakota Students Combat Hunger Through Art, Volunteering

'Stockings for Soldiers' Service Projects Wrap Up at Many Lakota Schools

Connect with Lakota's Superintendent, Treasurer

Marching Bands Continue Tradition of Success

JTHF Book Drive Continues Through October

Wyandot First-Graders Become the Teachers

New 'Barber Shop, Books & Boys' Creates Community Support for Literacy

Creative Activities Support 'Reach In for Reach Out Lakota' Food Drive

Five-Year Forecast Extends Positive Financial Outlook for Lakota

Junior High Cross Country Teams Rule State

Students Invited to Help Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Student Model UN Clubs Develop Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving

New Video Series Defines Lakota Experience

East Senior Publishes, Gifts Inspirational Book

Video Summary of Lakota's Community Conversations

Lakota's Video Series Continues with Chapters 2 & 3

Lakota East’s Dustin Horter a Cross Country State Champion

'Inside Your Schools' Video Series Features Technology, Diversity

Lakota Community Stocks Shelves through December

Text-A-Tip Program Another Avenue for Safety Tips

High Schools Hold Record-Setting Events for Breast Cancer Awareness, Research

Lakota's Logan Named Ohio's 2016 Outstanding Treasurer/CFO

Newest 'Inside Your Schools' Videos Zoom in on Communications, Service

Lakota East Holds Anti-Texting, "Drive to Stay Alive" Campaign

Superintendent Search Continues: Application Period Now Open

'Inside Your Schools' Video Series Concludes

Ohio Board of Education Honors Lakota with 2016 Momentum Award

Fall 2016 Community Newsletter Now Available

2017-18 Preschool Enrollment Begins Jan. 4

Holiday Concerts Hosted by Lakota Junior Highs, High Schools

Lakota East's Spark Shines Again at National Journalism Convention

Lakota Grad, Current Student Partner on Autism Advocacy Project

Lakota Schools Give Back This Holiday Season

Community Advisory: East Freshman Site of Dec. 28 Police Training

New Student Fanfare Events Put Community Support on Display

Lakota Band Members Named to All-National Honors Ensembles

Lakota East's Art Exhibit Shows that Art Can Change the World

Lakota West Students Participate in First Latino Student Summit at UC

Lakota West Holds Art Alumni Day, Providing Career Exploration Insight for Current Students

Program of Study Expands Options, Supports Career Exploration

Announcing Spring Internships for High School Students

Spring Internships

Students, Community Benefit from Athletic Partners

Lakota Welcomes Two New Healthcare Internship Partners

Tickets on Sale for High School Theatre Productions

Lakota School Board Elects New 2017 President

Community Input on 2018-19 Draft Academic Calendar

Community, Lakota Students Celebrate MLK Day

Lakota's Vogelmann Shares Insight as Part of Education Panel

Career Readiness Academy Offers Personalized, Quality Education

Streamlining District Purchasing Practices Results in Savings, Standardization

Hopewell, Liberty Junior Schools’ ‘White Out Toilet Bowl’ Event Benefits Local Senior Citizens

Lakota Students Finish Strong in Scholastic Art Awards

Superintendent Search Extended to Jan. 25

School Board Announces Candidate Pool for Superintendent

Speech Class Leaves Lasting Impression on Alumni

Lakota School Board Announces Interviewees for Competitive Superintendent Search

Summer Fun Fair Promises Nearly 100 Vendors, Over $2000 in Prizes

Lakota Celebrates Board Appreciation Month through Students’ Eyes

2017-2018 Kindergarten Registration Information Now Available

LEA Announces Scholarship Winners

Lakota School Board Narrows Superintendent Search to Two Strong Candidates

High Schools Host National Signing Day Ceremonies

Lakota West’s Peer Mentoring Group ‘A Safe Place to Share’

New Video Features Lakota’s Career Readiness Academy

Lakota First Lego Team Headed to World Championship

Plains Junior’s Beta Club Earns National Beta School of Distinction Award

Board Votes to Employ Miller as Superintendent

Lakota School Board Selects Miller as Next Superintendent

Lakota to Induct 8 Members into the Athletic Hall of Fame

Cherokee, VanGorden Students Create 3D Prosthetic Hand to Help Child in Need

Liberty ECS Collects "Pennies for Patients" as Community Service Project

Junior High Gifted Programs Partner with UC to Combine Learning, Service

Lakota Pi Day Features Hands-on Math and Science Activities

Lakota Tackles Recruitment Season with Inaugural Job Expo

Secondary Summer Registration Now Underway

Shawnee ECS Celebrates Read Across America Day

Credit Means Recent Fee Reduction Impacts More Students

Students Take the Stage for Upcoming Theatre Productions

Lakota's Digital Learning Week Highlights Technology Strides Since Levy Passage

Local Business Leaders Visit Heritage, Get Inside Look at Lakota

Nominations Sought for Barb Bossu Volunteer Spirit Awards

Help Decide Lakota's Educators of Excellence, Nominations Due April 7

College Credit Plus “Intent to Participate Form” Due March 31

Deadline for Summer School Registration is April 7

New FUSE Program Builds Interpersonal Skills

Math Competition Stretches Junior High Students

High School Students Take Home TechOlympics Awards

Shawnee, VanGorden Next in Lakota's Expansion of STEAM Labs

Panel Discussion Promotes Open Dialogue

Two Local 'Heroes of Character' Have Lakota Ties

Local Business Community Experiences Levy Dollars at Work

Lakota High School Students Create Award-Winning Artwork

VanGorden, Woodland Announce New Assistant Principals

Lakota's March Madness Tournament Sets Records

Summer Internship Options Continue Expanding

Lakota East Quads Make National News, All Accepted to Several Ivy League Schools

Lakota Welcomes SanMar to Business Internship Program

Community Partners Help Independence Elementary Celebrate Character and Career Day

After Prom Previews Open to the Community

East Freshman Hone Philanthropy Skills Through Magnified Giving

West Choir Wins $1000, Featured in Car Commercials

Parents, Community Invited to Lakota's New Parade of Graduates

New Program at Cherokee Focuses on Building Community, Boys' Leadership Skills

VanGorden Partners with Junior Achievement to Share Lessons on Entrepreneurship

Celebrating the Lakota Class of 2017

Authentic Learning Experiences Engage Students

Write Challenge Reception Honors Lakota Writers

Lakota East, West Honor the "Top 25"

East's Choirs Perform Earn Superior Ratings

Woodland Sixth Graders Best in STEM Competition

Lakota's "Transition to Work" Program Bolsters Skills, Independence

Barb Bossu Awards Celebrate Volunteer Spirit, Dedication to Lakota

Open Enrollment Registration for 2017-18

Family, Friends Gather to Honor Lakota Graduates

Lakota Teachers Honored for Exceptional Commitment, Compassion

Lakota Encouraging Literacy Over Summer Break

Lakota East's Engineering Club Project Offers Mobility, Freedom

Destination Imagination Teams Wrap Up Successful Year

Lakota Receives Auditor of State Award

School Supply Lists Now Available

Lakota Schools Summer Office Hours

Lakota's Newest Tradition a Huge Success for Seniors, Elementary Students and Parents

Lakota's Union, Ridge Announce New Principals

Lakota East Freshman Welcomes New Associate Principal

Lakota Announces New Curriculum Leaders

Lakota's Endeavor Announces New Principal

Lakota Students: Share a Staff Shout-Out

Lakota Teachers Excel in State Assessment

Three Lakota Junior High Teams Place in Top 10 at National Technology Competition

Lakota Welcomes New Assistant Principals

Back to School Essentials: Your Questions Answered

2017-18 Back to School Essentials: Your Questions Answered

Parents & Staff: Update Lakota Communication Preferences in InfoCenter

Adena Announces New Principal

#WEareLakota First Day Photo Contest

Lakota's Popular Student Fanfare Events Are Back

Bus Routes and ECS/Elementary Teacher Assignments Now Available in HAC

Lakota Gets Ready for the New School Year

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East Freshman School Transforms First Day

#WEareLakota Contest Inspires Social Sharing

Ice Cream Social for New Families

Creekside Mural Puts School Mission on Display

Coffee Chats with the Superintendent

Career Readiness Academy Lands in New Location, Serves More Students

Barber Shop Books & Boys Program

Lakota Gives Back: Schools Rally for Victims of Hurricane Harvey

Innovation Drives Lakota Staff Learning Day

Superintendent Miller Holds First Coffee Chat

New Podcast Features Lakota's Financial Communication Efforts

Student Spotlight: East Football Kicker Helps Kids with Cancer

Students Learn Powerful Lessons During Wheelchair Basketball Games at Cherokee Elementary

2016-17 Report Card Shows Substantial Growth in Key Areas

District-Wide 'Stuff the Bus' Food Drive has New Twist, Kicks Off Sept. 29

Adena Elementary Remembers 9/11

Fall 2017 Community Newsletter Now Available

Six Lakota Seniors Take Top Honors, Named National Merit Semifinalists

Endeavor Students, Staff Have Fun Getting Ready for New STEAM Lab

Kinetic Vision Internship Open House Oct. 9

Safety a Top Priority at Lakota

'Dress for Success' Tie Project Teaches Life Skills

Lakota East Lights the Sky to Celebrate 20 Years