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Community Conversation Special Education Save the Date April 3 6:30-8 p.m. Plains Jr WE are Lakota

WE hope you'll join us for this second community conversation about special education. 

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WE are Personalized

Lakota's latest printed community newsletter zooms in on Lakota's commitment to personalized learning. 

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Calling All New K-12 Students

Now registering for the 2024-2025 school year. Early kindergarten registration ends April 5 with an open house at all six early childhood schools on April 18.

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WE want to celebrate our staff! Nominate a Lakota staff member for our Lakota Limelight by filling out the short form today!

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Lakota Local Schools is excited to announce the rollout of its new communication platform, ParentSquare. The district will begin a pilot program with eight schools this spring before expanding district wide in time for next school year.

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Lakota's District Parent Council (DPC) is accepting nominations for the 2024 Barb Bossu Volunteer Spirit Awards. Along with school nominations, DPC recognizes one outstanding volunteer whose time and commitment impacts students across the district.

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Ask any fourth-grader at Independence Elementary what it takes to be an Olympic gold medalist and they’ll tell you it’s more than athletic prowess. That’s because an evolving fourth grade tradition crowns Olympic Champions based on their ability to make reasonable estimates of metric measurements. 

MISSION STATEMENT

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

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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 4% 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, and growing, 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.