Barb Bossu was an enthusiastic parent volunteer and the Union Elementary PTA president at the time of her death. The “Barb Bossu Volunteer Spirit Award” was established in 1990 to commemorate her dedication to public education by honoring a volunteer who has positively impacted the entire Lakota District and one volunteer from every school in the district. The recipients of the “Barb Bossu Volunteer Spirit Award” give of their time unselfishly and represent a positive spirit and dedication toward the betterment of ALL students.

Please nominate a Cherokee volunteer who is making/has recently made a positive impact in our school and for our students.

Please also nominate a district volunteer who is making a positive impact in our district where students or staff in all buildings are positively impacted, and who gives their time unselfishly to the Lakota School District.

Nominations do not need to be a member of PTA but must be currently involved with the school. Staff may be nominated based on what they do outside the realm of their paid position.

The deadline for nominations is March 17th, 2026.

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Questions?

Please reach out to Alex Lang (alexys_lang@yahoo.com) or Suzanne Bruce (Qbruce4124@gmail.com)