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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!
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.
Join our team! WE have several opportunities available for the 2024-2025 school year.
Join Us Feb. 24!
This family friendly open house will feature over 60 exhibitors and a FREE raffle with over $5000 in prizes!
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It’s time to start thinking warmer weather and summer fun!
The 12th annual Lakota Summer Fun Fair is set for Feb. 24 and is sure to give you lots of great ideas to fill your summer days.
Lakota East’s hallways will be lined with more than 60 organizations offering summer youth activities -- everything from camps, learning centers and childcare facilities to athletic leagues, art programs, recreation activities and volunteer opportunities.
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Lakota Local Schools is celebrating its January “Lakota Gem Award” winners - the teachers, administrators and support staff who bring a sparkle to our schools. Selected from a growing pool of over 230 nominations, Lakota’s most precious gems for January include: Shawnee ECS custodian Marc Williams, Cherokee teacher Beth Morgan, Hopewell Junior teacher Delaney Wilson, Lakota East High School teacher Erin Schneider and maintenance team member John Federle.
Read all about the facets that make these Lakota staff members shine. Then nominate someone whose brilliance makes a different in our schools. Next month's gems will be announced mid-February.
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As another step toward making ParentSquare Lakota’s singular school-to-home communication tool, the District is slowly introducing expanded features to all Lakota parents and staff.
A brief pilot involving four other schools (Heritage, Adena, Liberty Jr. and East Main) during first semester tested classroom-level communication as well as direct messaging between school staff and parents. This included tools to sign up for conference slots, donations and volunteer opportunities, for example, replacing other platforms like SignUp Genius. A few teachers are now testing these new features at all remaining schools with all staff set to gain access and training in early February.
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Summer School Registration for Original Credit Courses and Jr High Math Advancement Assessments is now open.
The last day to register for Original Credit Courses is Friday, March 7th. The last day to register for the Math Assessments is Friday April 25th.
See Program Offering tabs on Summer School page for information on each course and how to sign up.
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MISSION STATEMENT
Everything WE do is designed to provide a future-ready, student-centered learning experience for every single child.
We are
Personalized
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At Lakota, personalized learning is tailoring the instructional environment to address the individual needs, skills and interests of the whole child, while developing a deep, personal connection to maximize student ownership of learning. Our students grow academically, socially, emotionally and culturally, while learning critical life skills. We provide a safe and secure environment in which our students can build character and develop their unique strengths as a foundation for their future success.
Action Plan
- Clearly articulate and strengthen Lakota personalized learning
- Improve structures and systems to align to the vision for personalized learning
- Develop a Portrait of a Graduate to clearly identify the skills and competencies necessary for the future success of each studentImplement multi-tiered systems of support to align services targeted to the needs of the whole child
- Ensure success and continued expansion of mental health and wellness initiatives district wide
- Establish professional development and training plans for all tiers of student support
We are
Personalized
We are
Future Ready
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We are
Future Ready
Through innovative and engaging learning, enhanced with leading edge technology, Lakota maximizes student readiness for the four Es: Employment, Enrollment in higher education, Enlistment in the military and Entrepreneurship.
Action Plan
- Design instruction and technology systems to pilot innovative models and programs aligned with the Portrait of a Lakota Graduate
- Support personalized learning with the appropriate student technology devices and tools
- Continuing to develop instructional strategies to include STEAM2 and project-based learning
- Develop cutting edge pathways in secondary curriculum to prepare each student for future success
- Develop real-world learning opportunities to enhance learning and expand student internships
- Create break-through business partnerships that dramatically enhance enrollment, enlistment, employment and entrepreneurship
- Create a comprehensive facilities plan that supports student needs and financial stability
- Innovate spaces that encourage personalized, project-based and real-world learning
We are
Fiscally Responsible
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We are
Fiscally Responsible
As we continue to expand our learning opportunities to prepare our students to successfully meet the demands of life after graduation, we are committed to aligning our resources to Lakota’s educational priorities while ensuring financial stability.
Action Plan
- Be good stewards of our residents’ tax dollars by operating a strategically aligned and efficient budget, as fiscal responsibility is a top priority for the District
- Monitor spending and re-prioritize dollars to enhance personalized student learning
- Continue to put the majority of our resources toward instruction, pupil support and instructional support
- In FY 18, this amounted to 68% of Lakota’s general fund spending
- Continue to provide financial transparency to our community through annual publications like the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Financial Prospectus
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In this Together
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We are
In this Together
At Lakota, we embrace a strong partnership with our stakeholders - students, staff, parents and community members – to meet high expectations and encourage teamwork for student success.
Action Plan
- Incorporate and encourage student and staff voice into the Lakota learning experience
- Continue developing non-traditional programs and opportunities to inspire parents and community members to take an active role in shaping the Lakota experience
- Broaden organizational capacity through the continued development of district leadership opportunities and team structure
- Develop personalized professional growth strategy aligned with district priorities for all staff
- Continue transparency and strengthen two-way communication with all stakeholders
- Lead a dynamic culture across the District, embracing diversity and inclusion for all
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Pride
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.