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Lakota High Schools Celebrate the Graduation of the Class of 2024
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Lakota Schools Introduce New PaySchools Central Payment System
Lakota Local Schools is adopting a new online payment system, PaySchools Central. The transition will begin with East Freshman on May 3, 2024, and West Freshman on May 10, 2024. By June 30, 2024, all district schools will switch from the current EZPay system to PaySchools Central.
Join the Lakota Community Discussion on Special Education Enhancements
The Lakota Board of Education invites parents, staff and community members to attend a second Community Conversation about Special Education. The meeting will take place on Thursday, May 30, from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Plains Junior School Innovation Hub. To help prepare, attendees are asked to RSVP by noon on May 24. The conversations, which began during the 2012-13 school year, are an opportunity for school board members and district leaders to gather input and feedback from the Lakota community about specific topics.Visit here for more details.
Lakota Schools Enhance Learning Environments with Renewed State Funding Efforts
The Lakota Board of Education has decided to rejoin the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission's Expedited Local Partnership Program (ELPP). This decision, unanimously approved at their April 22 board meeting, allows the district to continue improving its educational facilities. This effort began in 2019 but was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rejoining the ELPP is crucial for the district to obtain state support and funding for its facilities plan, which includes addressing issues like inadequate classroom space.
Lakota District Seeks Community Feedback on 2025-2026 School Calendar
The Lakota District is currently seeking feedback from its community on the 2025-2026 school calendar. They are inviting staff, students, parents, and other community members to review a draft of the calendar to ensure it meets everyone's needs before it is finalized.\n\nThe district is considering various factors in the calendar planning, including state assessments, state mandates, holidays, and staff training days. This approach aims to include all necessary events and requirements in the calendar.\n\nCommunity members are encouraged to submit their feedback by May 24, 2024. The district highlights the importance of community input and will consider all feedback for possible adjustments to the draft calendar. This process aims to create an academic calendar that meets the needs of all stakeholders.'Visit here for more details.
Enhanced E-Flyer System to Simplify Event Tracking for Lakota School Parents
Peachjar, the platform used by Lakota schools and community organizations to distribute e-flyers, will receive updates starting April 29. These changes are designed to make it easier for parents to find and track school and community events that interest their children.
Lakota Schools' Superintendent Search: What Local Residents Need to Know
The Lakota schools' search for a new superintendent is underway. The Board of Education is working with the national education recruiting firm, Finding Leaders, to manage the process. The firm has reviewed recent survey results and community feedback to understand the preferred qualities for the new superintendent.
Lakota Preschool Lottery for 2024-2025 Tuition-Based Seats Closes May 3: Apply Now
Lakota Preschool, located at VanGorden Elementary and Liberty ECS, is now accepting lottery applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. The preschool program, established in accordance with special education laws like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), offers paid seats for typically developing children. However, the number of these seats depends on the enrollment and service needs of preschool-age special education students.
Lakota Teams Triumph at State Destination Imagination Tournament, Advance to Global Finals
Lakota Destination Imagination teams performed well at the state tournament at Lakota East High School. Three teams, namely Mayhem 7, The Squadra, and The Team No One Asked For, won in their respective challenge levels. This win qualifies them to compete in the Global Finals competition in Kansas City in May.
Local Resident and Parent, Christina French, Joins Lakota Board of Education
Christina French, a local resident and parent, has been appointed to the Lakota Board of Education. The decision was made during a special meeting on April 1, where 11 candidates were interviewed. French has 21 years of experience in public education and was previously the director of K-6 curriculum for Lakota. She left the role to focus on other interests and her two young children.
Expanded Gifted Services Coming to Lakota Schools: More Teachers and Enhanced Curriculum
Elizabeth Lolli, Ph.D., the Interim Superintendent of Lakota, has shared an update on the district's gifted services. This follows a community discussion held last fall. The Lakota team has been evaluating the current services for gifted and accelerated students, aiming to enhance the program. The Board of Education at Lakota has approved the recruitment of five more teachers to aid in expanding these services. Four of these will be gifted intervention specialists for students in grades 3-6, and one will be a gifted support advisor for grades 7-12.
Lakota 2024 Secondary Summer School: Key Dates and Information for Local Residents
Lakota's Secondary Summer School for 2024 will run from May 28 to July 3, offering courses online with optional in-person assistance at Lakota Central, 5030 Tylersville Rd. Registration for Original Credit courses is closed, but private tutoring remains available until April 8.
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