Lakota District Parent Council

Do you know a #WEareLakota volunteer who is or has made a positive impact on students across our district? Please consider nominating a volunteer for the 2026 Barb Bossu Volunteer Spirit Award, “District Winner,” hosted by #LakotaDPC docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

LAST CALL! We are accepting nominations until 3/15, for an extraordinary volunteer who supports the #WEareLakota District & positively impacts students/staff. Click here to nominate someone for the Barb Bossu Volunteer Spirit Award: forms.gle/B1x151zPhCPPxS…

Thanks to Deputy Doug Hale and Officer Patrick Eilerman for presenting at #LakotaDPC today and more importantly, for keeping our students and schools safe. #WEareLakota

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Thanks, Dr Whitely & Mr Zink for hosting a focus group on the Master Facility’s Plan at the #LakotaDPC meeting today. #WEareLakota parents & stakeholders: here’s your chance to weigh in: my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/8518155… We can build a better #commUNITY together when ALL voices are heard

For those who are interested in the topic of transportation/bussing for high school students, The Board of Education is holding a Special Meeting on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. at Lakota Central Office 5572 Princeton Rd. Liberty Township, OH 45011. #WEareLakota

Here is a link to the recording of Monday's Meet the Candidates forum. A big thank you to West Chester TV for filming this event and providing a viewing opportunity for those who couldn't attend. bit.ly/4o9WH7U WC TV will be televising the forum over the next week.

Thank you to all who attended the Meet the Candidates forum last night at Miami's VOA Campus! For those interested in watching the forum we will post a link to the recording as early as tomorrow. Keep checking back here for that link.

Tonight is Meet the Candidates at Miami University's VOA Campus. The forum will begin promptly at 6:30. We hope to see you there!

Meet the Candidates is next Monday Oct 6 and we encourage you to submit questions you would like the moderator to consider asking the 6 candidates for Lakota School Board. Please submit your questions by 10/3: bit.ly/LakotaMTC_2025

Mark you calendars for Oct 6 and spread the word!

#WEareLakota Parents & Community Members An important vote is happening this election day, which will decide 3 school board seats & help shape the future of our district’s facilities plan. We invite you to join us for a candidate forum hosted in partnership with Miami University.

DPC is hosting a Meet the Candidates forum on October 6th. We invite you to attend this moderated event to hear directly from the candidates running for Lakota School Board. Submit questions you'd like the moderator to consider asking the candidates here: bit.ly/LakotaMTC_2025

Hey #WEareLakota DPC Ambassadors: our 2025-2026 meetings dates have been set! Mark your calendars now and we look forward to seeing you at Lakota East on 9/3!

To Every Teacher About to Begin Again… There’s something sacred about this time of year. The world doesn’t pause for it—but we do. We tidy up rooms, rework bulletin boards, restock our desk drawers with things no one else even notices… all for the sake of what’s coming. And what’s coming isn’t just students—it’s opportunity. It’s impact. It’s legacy. And whether you feel ready or not, you’re about to become part of someone’s story again. It might not be obvious at first. The kid who won’t look up. The one who sighs every time you speak. The one who walks in carrying a world you’ll never fully understand. But here’s the truth: your consistency will matter more than your content. Your tone will matter more than your title. And your presence will matter more than your perfection ever could. Every year, I remind teachers of this: You are not the system. You are the exception to it. You’re the one who turns test-takers into risk-takers. Who sees the child before the checklist. Who shows up—even when it feels like no one notices you do. And if this year feels heavy, don’t forget—some kids are walking through your doors needing one adult to believe in them. Just one. Not because you have all the answers, but because you looked them in the eye and said, “I see something in you.” And meant it. That’s the kind of teaching that outlasts standards. The kind that can’t be measured… but will never be forgotten. So as you step into a new year, remember this: You don’t need to be perfect. Just present. You don’t need a magic lesson. Just a moment that makes a kid feel seen. You don’t need to save the world. Just reach the one in front of you. Because that’s how the world changes anyway. Thank you—for everything you give to children who aren’t even your own. The world doesn’t thank you nearly enough. But I see you. And I’m grateful. Let’s go make it count. —Brad

At this morning's Barb Bossu Volunteer Spirit Awards we recognized incredible volunteers from each Lakota school as well as Alyssa Louagie for her tremendous impact on the Lakota district. Congratulations to all 2025 recipients! #WEareLakota

We can't wait to honor #WEareLakota volunteers this Wednesday at the 35th annual Barb Bossu Volunteer Spirit Awards. Parent and community engagement is vital to the success of our district and it is one of the many reasons why #WEchooseLakota.

Congratulations to the 2025 Barb Bossu District Winner, Alyssa Louagie! Alyssa has been an active volunteer since 2009, including a long tenure as President of Lakota LEADS. She has had a tremendous impact on #WEareLakota students and we are excited to honor Alyssa on April 23!

Do you know a #WEareLakota district volunteer who is or has made a positive impact in our district, where students have been positively impacted? Nominations for the 2025 Barb Bossu Volunteer Spirit Award are open through March 26! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…