Picture Day:

Picture Day is October 8th

High School Picture Day Flyer

Coaching Opportunities:

Golf Sectional Tournament:

The boys golf team participated in our sectional tournament today at Green Hills. Our team did well! I am happy to announce that Jett Graber has qualified for the district golf tournament at Stone Ridge. Congratulations Jett!

I am extremely proud of what this entire team has done all season!

Substitute Opportunities Available:

School-Based Mental Health Counseling

💙 SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS

Did you know your child can access mental health counseling right at school? 🧠

Our school-based therapist provides a safe, supportive space for students who may be experiencing:

Stress or anxiety

Big emotions or frustration

Changes in mood

Social challenges

Difficulty concentrating or changes in behavior

Your child doesn’t have to be struggling with a major concern to benefit from counseling. Sometimes having someone to talk to can make a big difference.

📩 Ready to connect?

Contact our school-based therapist, Lillie Pence
📞 Call or text: 567-224-8937

Or reach out to your school building’s counselor to get started.

💙 We’re here to support your child’s success!

For more information about the Star Program at Lakota, please see the following brochure:
STAR Brochure

Alumni Band Info:

When: October 2nd

Practices: Monday, September 28th, 6-8 p.m. and Friday, October 2nd, at 5:00 p.m. (or when able to join)

Attire: Jeans and a Lakota shirt or something in school colors

Please RSVP (using the QR code or link) no later than September 24th to help the band program know what instruments to prep and have ready for you, as well as what music to have available.

Access to Pregame and Half-time music will be available on the HS music page soon! Please check back.

Golf update from Coach Huffman:

Today we competed in the SBC tournament at Eagle’s landing golf course.

We finished 5th overall as a team today.

Jett Graber: 88
Grant Scherger: 82
Wilson Scherger: 85
Caleb Brubaker: 88
Braylon Pullom: 95
Bradley Boze: 105

Bailee Ferguson: 142
Vivian Wyant: 124

We will wait to see where we finished in the SBC standings. The girls finished tied for 8th in the SBC for the season. Great job Bailee Ferguson and Vivian Wyant.

Grant Scherger earned 2nd team SBC
Jett Graber also earned 2nd team SBC

We head into sectionals next week on Thursday. 9/24 at Green Hills.

School Attendance Help

If your child is struggling with school attendance, there is help for you! There are free sessions designed to support parents and caregivers.

All sessions are held from 6-8 pm in Fremont. Dinner will be provided. They do ask that you RSVP to Allison Hill, the Wraparound Facilitator.

For more information, please see the attached flyer.

Lakota Elementary School is excited to announce that we’ve been selected as a 2026 Make A Difference Day grant recipient!

Thanks to the support of ServeOhio, Ohio’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism, our school has been awarded $1,000 to enhance and beautify our courtyard this October.

This project will bring together students, families, staff, and community volunteers to create a more welcoming outdoor learning space. We can’t wait to share updates as we prepare for Make A Difference Day 2026.

Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities and project progress throughout October!

Thank you, @ServeOhio, for supporting our community. #ServeOhio #MADD26

💙 Safe & Smooth Morning Drop-Off

As we begin the school year, please help us keep morning arrival safe, predictable, and efficient for every student.

🚗 Use the Horseshoe
Please use the designated horseshoe area for student drop-off.

🅿️ Walking Your Child Inside? Please Park.
If you need to walk your child to the entrance or office, please park in the designated parking lot.

➡️ Pull Forward to the Sidewalk
Follow staff directions and pull forward along the sidewalk to help keep traffic moving safely.

💙 Goodbyes Before They Go
Hugs, high-fives, special handshakes, and encouraging words are a great way to start the day! Please finish your goodbye before your child exits the vehicle.

🚙 Exit Safely & Pull Away Slowly
Students should exit on the sidewalk side of the vehicle. Please make sure your child has safely exited and is clear of your vehicle before slowly pulling away.

Thank you for working with us to make morning arrival safe and smooth for everyone!

💙 Pick Up Procedures at the End of the Day:

As we begin the school year, please help us keep afternoon dismissal safe, predictable, and efficient for every student.

🚗TWO Lines at Dismissal

Please form/join 2 lines that wrap around the parking lot area.

🅿️Park and Wait in your Vehicle

Please stay in your vehicle and we will bring your student to you and help them get into the car safely. If you need to buckle your student in, then once they are in your vehicle, pull into a parking spot and buckle them in.

➡️Pull Forward once ALL students are away from your vehicle.

Once your student is in your vehicle & it is safe to move, please pull forward to help keep traffic moving safely.

🚙Exit Safely & Pull Away Slowly

Please make sure all students & staff are clear of your vehicle before slowly pulling away.

Thank you for working with us to make afternoon dismissal safe and smooth for everyone!

Golf Season Update & Current Finishes

The golf season is progressing well, with the team continuing to improve and find its stride as we move through the SBC schedule. Below is a summary of our current finishes and individual performances.

SBC Shootout Results

Shootout #1:

• Cancelled and has not been rescheduled.

Shootout #2:

• Team: 7th place out of 9 teams

• Jett Graber: Tied for 4th individually out of 54 golfers

• Grant Scherger: Tied for 4th individually out of 54 golfers

Shootout #3:

• Team: 7th place out of 9 teams

• Jett Graber: 10th individually out of 54 golfers

Shootout #4:

• Team: 5th place out of 9 teams

• Jett Graber: 3rd individually

• Grant Scherger: 9th individually

Shootout #5:

• Team: 5th place out of 9 teams

• Finished just one stroke away from tying for 4th place

• Grant Scherger: 7th individually out of 54 golfers

• Jett Graber: 10th individually out of 54 golfers

Current SBC Standings

• Through the first five completed shootouts:

• Jett Graber: Currently 5th overall in the SBC

• Grant Scherger: Currently 11th overall in the SBC

• Both Jett and Grant have consistently competed near the top of the individual leaderboard and have represented our program very well throughout the season.

Team Progress

• While our team finishes have improved throughout the season, the biggest positive has been seeing the rest of the team begin to find its stride. We are continuing to improve our consistency and gain confidence with each event. Our most recent two team finishes of 5th place show that we are moving in the right direction and getting closer to competing with the top teams in the conference.

• With several golfers continuing to develop and gain experience, I am optimistic about where this team can finish the season. Our goal is to continue building momentum, improve our team scores, and put ourselves in a strong position as we approach the postseason.

• Overall, I am pleased with the progress of the team and the way the golfers have continued to compete and improve throughout the season.

Coach Huffman

Calendar Highlights:

As a reminder, the first day of school is September 1, 2026. Attached is the Lakota Calendar Highlights with important dates and events for the upcoming school year. We look forward to seeing everyone and beginning another great school year!

Important Clinic Information:

Dear Parents/Guardians,

As the 2026-2027 school year approaches, I would like to share important health information to help you and your child prepare for a safe and successful year. Please review the information below carefully.

🏥 Medical Information

• Please notify both the nurse and your child’s teacher(s) of any medical conditions or concerns.

• Be sure to update all medical information and emergency contact numbers in Final Forms so we can provide the best care in the event of an emergency.

• Without parent/guardian consent on file, the school is unable to provide specific screenings or non-emergency health services. Families should seek follow-up through their healthcare provider as needed.

💊 Medications

If your child requires medication during the school day, including emergency medications such as an EpiPen, inhaler, or seizure medication, please follow the guidelines below.

Parents/Guardians are responsible for:

• Submitting a completed medication authorization form signed by both a medical provider and parent/guardian before medication can be administered at school

• Delivering medication to the school in its original container

• Ensuring prescription medication is properly labeled by a pharmacist or healthcare provider

• Providing medication that is current (within the past 12 months) and replacing it prior to expiration

• Administering the first dose of any new medication at home (unless it is an emergency medication)

• Notifying the school promptly of any changes to medication or healthcare providers

• Providing an updated authorization form if there are any changes to the medication or dosage

• The Authorization for Administration of Medication Form will be linked below and available at Open House on August 20th.

💉 Immunizations

• All incoming 12th grade students are required by law to receive the following vaccines: 2nd dose of MCV4 (Meningococcal ACWY)

• Immunization records or a signed exemption form must be submitted by September 15th.

• Please contact your child’s healthcare provider or local health department if your child needs immunizations.

💉 Need Immunizations?

The Sandusky County Health Department will be available during Open House:

• 📅 August 20th

• ⏰ 3:00–6:00 PM

• 📍 High School Clinic

• 📞 Call 419-334-6367 to schedule your child’s appointment.

• Please make sure all required immunizations are completed before the start of the school year!

🥗 Dietary Needs

If your child has a food allergy, please contact Michelle Guzman and complete the required form. 

• A physician and parent/guardian signature are required.

• The Dietary Needs Form will be attached below.

🚫 When to Keep Your Child Home

Please keep your child home from school if they have:

• A fever within the past 24 hours (without the use of medication)

• Vomiting or two or more episodes of diarrhea within the past 24 hours

• A persistent cough, sore throat, or stomachache that interferes with learning

• Pink eye

• Head lice (must be treated before returning to school)

👂👁 Hearing & Vision Screening

• Screenings are conducted for students in PK, Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th grades.

• If consent is declined in the Parent Bill of Rights on Final Forms, your child will not be screened.

🩺 Health Plans

If your child has an existing health plan:

• You may stop by during Open House or the week before school to review and sign the plan

• To schedule a meeting, please call between 9:00 AM–2:00 PM the week before school starts

• Unless changes are needed, last year’s health plan will remain in place

🦷👓 Health Partners of Western Ohio
Lakota Local Schools has partnered with Health Partners of Western Ohio (HPWO) to provide dental and vision services during the school day.

• Services include dental exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, as well as vision exams and glasses if needed.

• All students may participate with parent/guardian permission. These services are available to both insured and uninsured students with no out-of-pocket cost to families. Insurance will be billed if available but is not required.

• To participate, a Health Partners consent form must be completed. A link will be provided below, and paper copies will be sent home with elementary and middle school students.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to working with you and your child this school year.

Nurse Maddie , BSAH, RN
District Nurse, Lakota Local Schools
Phone: 419-986-6630 x 51111
Email: Mwhitman@lakotaschools.org

All students can attend athletic contests for free this year...

Thank you to the Risingsun First Church of God! Students will be able to attend all home athletic contests for free for the 2026-27 school year.

Reminder: Elementary and MS students must be supervised by an adult.

Thank you for Supporting Lakota Athletics

The Lakota Athletic Boosters would like to thank the Bettsville American Legion Post 733 for the generous donation of $8,000.00!! This donation purchased a new sound system for our baseball field and many other new items for our sports programs! Thank you for supporting our student athletes!!