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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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Fifth graders at Endeavor Elementary are practically getting paid to go on their spring field trip. Besides the experience not costing the school a cent, every student will walk away with new entrepreneurial skills and $600 worth of products created by other elementary students around the region. 

Lakota Local Schools logo. Open Enrollment Begins May 1. Applies to Lakota staff and current open-enrolled students only

Open enrollment applications for Lakota staff and currently open-enrolled students will be accepted beginning May 1, 2025. Per Board Policy 5113 and its Administrative Guidelines, Lakota Local Schools will only be accepting open enrollment applications from Lakota staff and current open enrolled students for the 2025-26 school year.

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Lakota's 2025 Financial Prospectus offers an in-depth look into Lakota’s finances, with the goal of helping taxpayers comprehend how “WE are Fiscally Responsible” - a key component of Lakota’s strategic plan. The prospectus is scheduled to arrive in mailboxes around mid-May. 

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The Lakota District Parent Council, in partnership with Lakota Local Schools, was proud to recognize the recipients of the 2025 Barb Bossu Volunteer Spirit Awards at a special ceremony on April 23. Read all about the school and district-wide volunteers honored at the 35th annual celebration. 

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.