High School Perfect Attendance!

A sweet start to the day for our Quarter 1 perfect-attendance students! 🍩✨ Students enjoyed donuts and their choice of SunnyD or chocolate milk, plus a certificate and a pencil to celebrate their achievement. Congratulations, honorees! 🎉📚

Students with Q1 Perfect Attendance:
9th
Landain Caudill
Connor English
Christopher Havens
Cameron Krawketzke
Mitchell Reinhart
Evan Riley
Blake Timmons

10th
Karmen Albert
Alaina Doust
Charlotte Jakcsy
Jesse Lovato
Jackson Morgret
Alyssa Tody

11th
Zoe Johnson
Jackson Juarez
Haylee Miller
Joel Ruble
Piper Shultz
Elena Wyant

12th
Shelly Crook
Cooper Kaser
Madelyn Reinhart
Grant Scherger

Senior Leadership Experience:

Five students proudly represented our school at The Pinnacle, a regional senior leadership experience held on November 5 at BGSU Firelands. They connected with student and community leaders, explored leadership opportunities beyond high school, and engaged in professional conversations. Students also heard keynote speakers Nicole Menkhoff and Nathan Jarosz and received professional headshots. They had a wonderful time and learned a great deal about leadership! A heartfelt thank-you to Firelands and North Point ESC for this exciting opportunity.

Congratulations to the following: JaRetta Edwards, Alexander Burkhalter, Kyle Fawcett, Brody Hansen, and Cooper Kaser

Above & Beyond Award Recipients for 1st Quarter:

At Lakota Local Schools, we are fortunate to have a caring, dedicated, and hardworking staff who make a positive difference in the lives of our students every day. We are excited to recognize those individuals who consistently go above and beyond their normal job responsibilities through the Lakota Above and Beyond Award.

• This award honors any Lakota staff member who demonstrates exceptional dedication, provides outstanding service, and makes a meaningful impact on students while going beyond the expectations of their role: First Quarter Awards

• To nominate a staff member for 2nd Quarter, please use the following link:

  Nominate a Staff Member Here

The Geary Family YMCA is offering a youth volleyball program from Nov. 14-December 19. Please see the flyer for more information: Youth Volleyball Flyer

Biddy Girls Basketball:

Please see the flyer below to learn more about Biddy Girls Basketball.
Biddy Girls Basketball Flyer

This is for girls in grades 4-6. The deadline for signup is 11/2/26.

American Red Cross Blood Drive:

Tuesday, November 10, 2026
9:00 am to 1:30 pm

Please see the flyer to schedule an appointment.

Blood Drive Flyer

FFA Fall Fundraiser:

The Lakota FFA will be selling Citrus Fruit, Kettle Corn, Ohio Apples, Nuts, BBQ Sauces, and Meat Sticks.

All money is due with the order by 11/10/26.

FFA Fall Fundraising Form

Fun Day:
The MS had their first FUN Day of the year for students who represented the “Raider Way”: Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Your Very Best. We will have more FUN Days randomly throughout the school year. The next one is earned starting TODAY.

Holiday Help Information

Dear Parent(s) or Guardian(s):

With the holiday season quickly approaching, I’d like to take this opportunity to inform you of the Holiday Help program at Lakota Local Schools. Lakota Schools connects with several area churches, programs, community members and organizations. These individuals are eager to assist families in making Christmas a special time for their children (ages birth through seniors in High School). Some of the sponsors may be able to help with clothes, toys, food etc. for your children.

If you are finding yourself in a position and needing help this holiday season, please click the link below, fill out, and submit the application request form. This needs to be submitted by October 9, 2026.

**If you are receiving this message multiple times for your school aged children, please only fill out the form ONE TIME. You do NOT have to fill it out per child.
**If you request an application, they will be sent home by October 16, 2026. The application will be sent home with the child you designate using the link to the form below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeh88pCN9WiU3-yiMND10AzImcThG75wxyolfP4gNE1OVbiOg/viewform?usp=sf_link


If you have any questions, contact:
Jolene Smith
Lakota Local Schools
High School Paraprofessional

Picture Day:

Picture Day is October 8th

High School Picture Day Flyer

Elementary - MS Picture Day Flyer

Coaching Opportunities:

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

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!

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!