We know your back-to-school questions are piling up, so take a moment to visit Lakota's 2021-2022 Back-to-School Hub, now live on Lakota's website. Here you can find answers to all the latest district-level back-to-school questions.

Details regarding the new seven-bell schedule for students in grades 7-12 have been finalized. Read the email sent to parents here.

For in-person and virtual students in grades 1-12, the 2021-2022 school year will begin on a staggered start over a two-day period based on the first letter of their last name. Kindergarten Experience Phase-In Days will occur over three days, while preschool will not implement phase-in days. The schedule puts teachers and students in a smaller group setting to accelerate relationship building.

Community partners from across Liberty and West Chester townships are once again teaming up to help students prepare for the upcoming school year with a backpack and school supply giveaway. This is the 4th year for the event to help area families get the school year off to a good start.

At the June 28 School Board meeting, Superintendent Matt Miller announced that masks and face coverings will be optional for staff and students for the coming school year.

As Lakota works toward offering a new and improved ​website​and mobile app to our school community, we need your help evaluating our current tools. Participate in this ThoughtExchange, which closes July 2!

In a letter to Lakota East High School parents, staff and students on June 21, Superintendent Matthew Miller announced Rob Burnside has been named the new principal of Lakota East High School. Read the message in full here.

Stay "In the Loop with the Supe" at the reinvented version of Superintendent Matthew Miller's monthly coffee chats kicking off July 8 at the MidPointe Library. The once in-person chats transitioned to entirely virtual via Facebook Live during the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning in July 2021, the program will begin a rotation between a virtual and in-person format.

In this year’s final edition of "Super in 60", Lakota Superintendent Matthew Miller provides some year-end highlights in just 60 seconds. This month, we celebrate the return of many end-of-year traditions like field days, the Parade of Graduates and graduation for the Class of 2021. Hear about an inaugural event for Lakota’s new entrepreneurship program and how to stay connected throughout the summer.