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Thunderhawk News: First Edition- February 13th

Lakota East Spark and Broadcasting club join together to create the first ever Thunderhawk news segment!
Spark Staff and Lakota East Broadcasting February 19, 2025

Smart Snacks

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

With USDA Food and Nutrition services guidelines, East bake sales containing the typical baked goods have been left in 2024.  “We are a part of the USDA’s school lunch program,” Craig Hatfield,...

From left to right, Superintendent Dr. Ashley Whitely and board president Julie Shaffer listen to Arabic speaking parents at the January 29, Community Conversation.

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

East junior Nassiba Maminova was the only student that spoke Russian when she started at East Freshman Campus in 2023. She loved it. “Actually, it was pretty easy,” Maminova told Spark. “I...

Farm Fresh Frenzy

Farm Fresh Frenzy

Full of vendors with a variety of items to sell and customers to buy them, the Lebanon Farmers Market was held outside Bicentennial Park in downtown Lebanon for its opening day on May 16.
Ashley Skinner, In-Depth Editor August 5, 2024

STORY AND PHOTGRAPHY ASHLEY SKINNER The savory aroma of fresh baked sourdough, bright hues of blossomed flowers, sweet taste of apple cider donuts, and the strong musk of a lavender scented candle can...

The cast of East's Mamma Mia sing a variety of different songs from the musical.

In The Spotlight

The second annual Light Up Lakota showcase was held at East’s Main Campus this year, allowing each school in the district to hold a booth demonstrating an aspect of their school that they were most proud of.
Ashley Skinner, Staff Writer April 14, 2024

STORY ASHLEY SKINNER | PHOTOGRAPHY MADDIE BEHRMANN The sounds of a symphony from the East jazz band traveled down East’s Main Street and offered a warm welcome to all attendees of the event. Finger...

Eastside Voices Take D.C.

Eastside Voices Take D.C.

Eastside Voices Choir embarks to Washington, D.C. to perform in the Parade of Heroes for Veterans Day.
Leah Arnett, Staff Writer November 23, 2023

Eastside Voices, East’s most competitive choir, headed to Washington, D.C. for their biggest performance yet: the Parade of Heroes. The singing Thunderhawks were one of only three choirs and three bands...

Youth In Philanthropy students hold their first Culture Potluck

Youth In Philanthropy students hold their first Culture Potluck

Students of West Chester and Liberty Township’s Youth In Philanthropy organization took a new approach to bring together members of the community and raise money for a good cause.
Ria Malhi, News Editor and Business Manager November 22, 2023

Students, parents, and community members of all cultures and backgrounds gathered together on Tuesday, Nov. 14 for Youth In Philanthropy’s (YIP) first-ever Culture Potluck. The event was put together...

East Commemorates Veterans at its Annual Student Parade and Assembly

East Commemorates Veterans at its Annual Student Parade and Assembly

East hosted military veterans for a Cracker Barrel breakfast followed by a touching ceremony recognizing veterans that served for the country.
Will Huelskamp, News Editor November 9, 2023

The deep base of drums echo through the gymnasium, setting a focused tone in order for students, staff, and veterans to realize the emotional ceremony that would be presented by Lakota East Veterans’...

Childrens Hospital Residential Unit Update

Childrens Hospital Residential Unit Update

Pictured below: photos from the Childrens Hospital construction site. Residential units that will be available for children undergoing treatment at the proton therapy center with an affordable place to stay will be available soon.
Rista Dahal, Staff Writer/Photographer August 31, 2023

Celebrating Seniors

Celebrating Seniors

Natalie Mazey May 1, 2021

story by Natalie Mazey | photography Megan Miranda | infographic Rachel Anderson The class of 2021 has experienced a senior year like no other, but the Lakota District is working to provide as much normalcy...

Astrology Club President Kyra Mackey (left) and Vice President Samantha Schaller (right) welcome members to the club's April 8 meeting.

Stars Align

Kien Vu April 16, 2021

story by Kien Vu | photography by Audrey Allen Astrology isn’t about looking at stars, rather it’s about understanding one’s self in the universe. The Astrology club meets every Tuesday in room...

Adena students have recess on the newly renovated playground.

Updated Playground Brings Community Together

Andie Madding December 1, 2020

story by Andie Madding | photography by Audrey Allen | infographic by Emily Taylor Although Adena Elementary's playground was completed in 2018, nobody could have predicted just how important it would...

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