The Lakota Board of Education approved Adam Zink as the new treasurer for the 17,000 student school district at its June 20 meeting. Zink will begin his new position on Aug. 1, following the retirement of long-time Lakota Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Jenni Logan.

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) announced the winners of its 20 To Watch Awards, including Woodland Elementary School’s innovation specialist, Kimberly Carlson.

Lakota Local Schools has launched summer meetings to gather feedback from the community about its Master Facilities Plan (MFP) options. “This is just the beginning of the process,” said Superintendent Matt Miller.

In the days following the tragedy that struck Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, Lakota Superintendent Matthew Miller shares these words with the Lakota community.

Lakota’s master facilities committee met for its monthly meeting on May 9 to review participation in the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission’s (OFCC) Expedited Local Partnership Program (ELPP), a proposed timeline and community engagement opportunities. Mark your calendar for three community meetings to learn more about Lakota's need for a facilities plan, the four potential options and to share feedback.

As the school year came to a close, the Class of 2022 enjoyed time-honored celebrations like the Military Commitment Ceremony, Parade of Graduates, senior picnics, and of course, commencement exercises.

At the end of June, Lakota’s district and school websites - in addition to the downloadable mobile app - will take on a dramatic new look and feel with a host of new features to improve the overall visitor experience.

A fifth grade tradition at Woodland Elementary that is 15-plus years in the making continues to challenge students and teachers alike - stretching students to think like an entrepreneur and teachers to adapt the experience year after year. Known as “Business Day,” the three week project culminates in a multi-classroom market in which every student, individually or in pairs, owns their own storefront and learns firsthand the dynamics of a capitalist economy.

The Northern Cincinnati Foundation, in partnership with Lakota Local Schools, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 Lakota Educator of Excellence Awards. The 2022 honorees include Freedom Elementary teacher Kim Snider, Ridge Junior school teacher Noelia Brunner and Independence Elementary Principal Dr. Greg Finke.