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Have Questions? 

We have answers! Visit Lakota's 2025-2026 Back-to-School Hub to start the new year on the right foot! 

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Enroll Today! 

Enroll your NEW K-12 students for the 2025-2026 school year before it's too late. Enroll by July 1 to receive a Lakota rally towel! 

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Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

Read about the ceremonies, see the photo galleries, and find out statistics about the Lakota Class of 2025.

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2025 Financial Prospectus

Learn more about how Lakota is prioritizing fiscal responsibility -- plus get a deeper dive into financial planning for the District's master facilities plan.

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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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News & events

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WE are excited to welcome our students back for the start of the 2025-2026 school year! Whether you are brand new to the Lakota family or returning for another year, take a moment to visit Lakota's Back-to-School Hub for all the information you need for a successful start to the new school year.

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Lakota will provide each student in grades K-6 with a supply kit at the start of the 2025-2026 school year. Supply lists for grades K-8 are now available and indicate, by school and grade level, the specific supplies that each student will need to provide. Use TeacherLists, a free resource, to easily find your list and even shop online for the best prices on all your back-to-school supplies, if desired. High school students will continue to receive supply lists from their teachers when school starts.

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About 25 students were the start of something big and exciting at Lakota West High School this year. And after a year of planning and building, advisor Jennifer Parrett said the West Side Leaders are prime to “hit the ground running” next year in pursuit of their goal to continue building community and celebrating what exactly it means to be a Firebird.

MISSION STATEMENT

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

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Personalized

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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.