
Seasonal Showcase
The biggest fundraiser for the Lakota PTSO, the annual East Winter Arts and Crafts Show, was held November 9-10.
Sara McGuire, Staff Writer
• March 2, 2025

Battle of Wits
East sophomore Shae Srishti initiates Speech and Debate as a way for students to be persuasive, build confidence, and think critically.
Will Huelskamp, Editor-in-Chief
• February 28, 2025

Reaching for the Stars
Lakota received 4.5 out of 5 stars on the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce 2023-24 report card. This is a jump from the 3.5 out of 5-star rating that the district received the previous school year.
Ashley Skinner, In-Depth Editor
• February 15, 2025
THawk News: First Edition
Lakota East Spark and Broadcasting club join together to create the first ever Thunderhawk news segment!
Spark Staff and Lakota East Broadcasting
• February 13, 2025

Support Our Program!
Mr. Lakota East is a male beauty pageant consisting of seven acts featuring seven contestants. Three seniors, two juniors, and two sophomores will be competing for a chance to be crowned Spark's 14th annual MR. LAKOTA EAST!
Emma Vernon, Website Manager
• February 10, 2025

Color for a Cause
Hopewell Junior middle school hosts an annual color run as a fun way to help provide funding for the Parent Teacher Student Organization.
Sydney Alderman, Business Manager
• February 9, 2025

Policing Phones
In accordance with House Bill 250 every district in Ohio must have a phone policy in place before the 2025-26 school year. Lakota has been engaging the community to see what issues matter most to them in regard to phones.
Luke Viviano, News Editor & Business Manager
• February 2, 2025

Smart Snacks
Smart Snack guidelines are being enforced by the district and will have an impact on clubs holding bake sales after school hours.
Sophie Schaller, Feature Editor
• January 30, 2025

Cultivating Communication
Superintendent Dr. Ashley Whitely held four Community Conversations that invited English Second Language families to share their thoughts on the English Language Learner program at Lakota.
Ashley Skinner, In-Depth Editor
• January 30, 2025

Crossing the Line
Discussions are being held regarding the safety of Lakota school crosswalks following the death of East freshman, Aspen Runnels, after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing Bethany Road.
Allie Haucke, Feature Editor & Business Manager
• January 26, 2025

Working Through Winter
Every first and third Saturday from November 2024 to March 2025, West Chester Township holds a Winter Market where local businesses can sell their products to the public throughout the winter.
Sydney Alderman, Business Manager
• January 19, 2025

Collaboration for Change
Three cancer based clubs will be merging into one all-encompassing group this year known as Hawks Against Cancer, but their mission remains the same.
Will Huelskamp, Editor-in-Chief
• December 15, 2024
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