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Education
Lakota Local Schools named ten staff members as its first Gem Award honorees of the 2026-27 school year, with recipients spanning eight buildings and roles from bus driver to speech pathologist.
Education
Lakota West Winter Guard invites students in grades 6–12 to a no-experience-required Try It Night on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the West Freshman Gym.
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Mike Stapleton, Cherokee Elementary's assistant principal, has been promoted to principal for the 2026-2027 school year, with Kelly Welling joining as the new assistant principal, as the Liberty Township school prepares for a staggered start on Aug. 13.
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Lakota Local School District eliminated pre-packaged supply kits for seventh- and eighth-graders starting in 2026-2027, requiring those families to shop from posted lists. Here's a grade-by-grade breakdown of what parents need to buy, key deadlines, and where to find help.
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Cherokee Elementary in Liberty Township will host its annual Back-to-School Open House on Tuesday, August 11, with two staggered sessions split by last name to reduce crowding before the first day of classes on August 13.
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Lakota Local Schools is launching a strategic planning process informed by survey responses from community members and two years of district data collection.
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Lakota Local Schools will host its first Back-to-School Fair on Friday, Aug. 7, at VanGorden Elementary in West Chester Township, offering new families free help with transportation, meals, health resources, and technology before classes start Aug. 13.
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