- For the East theater spring play, the cast and crew produced a high school rendition of “Mean Girls” through teamwork and perseverance.
May 18, 2025
Sydney Alderman, Business Manager - East held the naturalization of 46 applicants representing 27 different countries. The ceremony was held in the East main gym on March 18.
May 18, 2025
Caden Powels and Will Huelskamp - The Lakota Local School Board of Education voted to join a lawsuit against the state of Ohio over the EdChoice voucher program, after a 3-2 vote at the emergency meeting on March 12.
May 18, 2025
Luke Viviano, News Editor - With a different look than previous years, the annual East Relay For Life event returned on April 25.With a different look than previous years, the annual East Relay For Life event returned on April 25.
May 16, 2025
Sara McGuire, Staff Writer - With the AP test registration date set in October students have expressed concerns about not knowing how they will do on the test before registering.
April 27, 2025
Yen-Nhi Bui, Staff Writer - A reforestation area created by East Environmental Science teacher Mark Folta and student volunteers has been established as a Certified Wildlife Habitat, through the National Wildlife Foundation.
April 20, 2025
Grace Callahan, Editor-in-Chief - Due to changes in the USDA “Smart Snack“ policies, Lakota has made adjustments to their policies regarding bake sales.These changes have club leaders concerned regarding future fundraising efforts.
April 13, 2025
Sophie Schaller, Feature Editor - After the resignation of Rob Burnside Matt MacFarlane has been named the interim principal of Lakota East High School for the remainder of the school year.
March 30, 2025
Luke Viviano, News Editor & Business Manager - Lakota Plains Junior High held a celebration of Pi Day on March 13, 2025 featuring many exhibits displaying mathematics and science, along with Pi Day themed foods and raffle prizes.
March 14, 2025
Michael Burt, Staff Writer - The biggest fundraiser for the Lakota PTSO, the annual East Winter Arts and Crafts Show, was held November 9-10.
March 2, 2025
Sara McGuire, Staff Writer - East sophomore Shae Srishti initiates Speech and Debate as a way for students to be persuasive, build confidence, and think critically.
February 28, 2025
Will Huelskamp, Editor-in-Chief - 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.
February 15, 2025
Ashley Skinner, In-Depth Editor - Lakota East Spark and Broadcasting club join together to create the first ever Thunderhawk news segment!
February 13, 2025
Spark Staff and Lakota East Broadcasting - 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!
February 10, 2025
Emma Vernon, Website Manager - Hopewell Junior middle school hosts an annual color run as a fun way to help provide funding for the Parent Teacher Student Organization.
February 9, 2025
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