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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. In allegiance with the USDA’s school lunch program is a system entitled...

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, In-Depth Editor • 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 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

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 hosted military veterans for a Cracker Barrel breakfast followed by a touching ceremony recognizing veterans that served for the country.

Will Huelskamp, Editor-in-Chief • 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’...