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Have an Incoming Kindergartner?

Don't waste another minute! Now enrolling NEW K-12 students for the 2025-2026 school year.

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Together WE Can...

Lakota's latest printed community newsletter zooms in on some of this year's shared successes.

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WE Celebrate Staff

Every month, we'll spotlight those teachers, administrators and support staff who are a cut above the rest! 

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Virtual Tour of Every Lakota School

Check out our new virtual tours to see what the Lakota learning experience is like at each of our schools.

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As Lakota continues to develop its new Master Facilities Plan (MFP), the School Board and District are dedicated to involving the community throughout the process. Over the next several months, there will be numerous opportunities for community members and staff to provide their input in various formats.

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Lakota Local Schools is proud to present its April "Lakota Gem Award" winners - the teachers, administrators and support staff who bring a sparkle to our schools. Selected from a growing pool of over 400 nominations, Lakota’s most precious gems for April include: Liberty ECS teacher Megan Brankamp, Endeavor Elementary teacher Michelle Brown, Hopewell Junior intervention specialist Abigail Trybus, Lakota West High School assistant principal Katherine Joseph, instructional aide for the work study program with Lakota Special Services Kimberly Fleenor and Petermann bus driver Diana Camacci. 

Read all about the facets that make these Lakota staff members shine. Then nominate someone whose brilliance makes a difference in our schools. The final Gem Award winners for the current school year will be announced mid-May.

MISSION STATEMENT

Everything WE do is designed to provide a future-ready, student-centered learning experience for every single child.

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Future Ready

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Fiscally Responsible

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In this Together

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Culturally Diverse:

With 42% of students celebrating their multicultural backgrounds, Lakota provides a culturally-diverse experience where respect and inclusion are taught as core values.

Fiscally Responsible:

Fewer than 5% of all entities that are audited annually earn the "Auditor of State Award with Distinction" - and Lakota has received the honor 10 years in a row. 

1:1 Technology:

Through Lakota's WE are Empowered initiative, all students in grades K-12 have access to their own Chromebook for daily learning.

Dogs of Lakota:

Lakota's pack of ten therapy dogs are wagging their tails around the district, providing therapy and emotional support to even our youngest learners. 

The 4Es:

We believe in preparing every student for success after graduation in one of the 4Es: Enrollment in higher education; Enlistment in military service; Employment as a contributing member of our community; or Entrepreneurship.