Frequently Asked Questions:

If you have a child who will be 5 years old, on or before September 1, 2026 please call to have your child registered for kindergarten. 

Q:  How do I enroll my child in school?

A:  To enroll your child, it is important to bring his/her birth certificate, immunization records, records from former school districts, and court custody papers  (if applicable) to the Board Office.  See Registration information below.

Q:  How do I know which school my child will attend?

A:  All students will attend school at our K-12 building.  Our schools are organized by grade level.  

• Lakota Elementary:  Preschool thru 4th Grade

• Lakota Middle School:  Grades 5-8

• Lakota High School:  Grades 9-12

Q:  Who should I contact if my child is absent from school?

A:  If your child is absent from school, please contact the office for the level your child attends.  Please send a note to school the next day with the reason for absence, signed and dated by a parent or legal guardian.  The phone numbers can be found at the top of the Lakota Website.

For more information about how to enroll, please contact the Board Office at 419-986-6610.     

Note Concerning Residency:

If parents/guardians are residing in a residence other than their own (i.e. with a friend or another family member) then the parents/guardians must provide the following:

• Residency Affidavit; and

• Owner or Renter of Residence Proof of Residency (i.e. utility bill, rent/lease agreement)

Open Enrollment:

Attention parents and students of any School District in the State of Ohio wishing to attend Lakota Local School District tuition free.  Lakota will once again participate in OPEN ENROLLMENT. Non-resident students can apply to attend the Lakota Local School District at no cost.

The Open Enrollment application is now available in Final Forms,  as of April 1st,  until April 30th. Please log in to your students' FinalForms  to complete the application and update their forms.

***For new applicants, please create a new Parent Account and add each student you wish to apply for individually.

You must upload all documents for the application or it will be considered incomplete.

Any parent/student wishing for more information on the Open Enrollment process may call the district office at (419) 986-6610 ext. 4302.

The application for the 2026-27 school year will be posted on the homepage beginning April 1st.

For step by step instructions, please click here.