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May 2017

Non-Profit Org.Risingsun, Ohio

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LAKOTA LOCALSCHOOLS

SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE From the Desk of Mr. Jon C. Detwiler

Greetings Lakota Families,In the public school world there has

been some good news as of late from Co-lumbus. It seems the pendulum of politics is swinging back to more local control of schools. Some proposed legislative changes in the areas of testing, teacher evaluation and school funding appear to be headed in a favorable direction for local boards of education.

Along with the state level changes there will be some changes for Lakota Local Schools. Starting August 1, I will be leaving Lakota Local Schools and taking the superintendent position for Fremont City Schools. I hope you will understand what a big decision this is for Mrs. Detwiler and me.  As I told my board here, there are no reasons to leave Lakota.  This board was gracious and generous trying to encourage me to stay, but as I told board president Chris Chalfin, I feel strongly that this professional challenge is something that I would regret not trying. I pray you understand how much I have enjoyed my time here and how much I love this community. I am grateful for the kind wishes I have gotten from so many friends. I only hope that my four years here will be remembered favorably. I had a sixth grade boy ask me in the cafeteria the other day, “Mr. Detwiler, will you still love Lakota?” My response, as I checked my emotions…”Always”. Go Raiders!

Thankfully submitted,Jon C. Detwiler, Superintendent of Lakota Local Schools

Pictured left to right: Mrs. Valerie Karhoff, Drew Smith, James Knallay, Andrew Koerper, Shirley Miller, Jerry Miller and Paul Mowry.

Thank you to Jerry and Shirley Miller for their generous donation of 17 trees. These will be used to create a wind break for the Elementary/Middle School teacher parking area. Several FFA members along with Mrs. Karhoff and Mr. Detwiler dug up the trees and then planted them at Lakota. Thanks again Mr. and Mrs. Miller - we appreciate your generosity!

MILLER NURSERY DONATES TREES

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATESFriday, June 2, 2017 Last Day Of School For Students Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Graduation in the Lakota Local Schools' GymnasiumAugust 17, 2017 District Open House August 29, 2017 First Day Of School

CLASS OF 2017 GRADUATIONThe Lakota High School Class of 2017 invites you to attend

their commencement exercises on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Lakota Local Schools Gymnasium. Ev-eryone is welcome and encouraged to attend this wonderful accomplishment.

SHREK THE MUSICAL A Great big Thank You goes out to all who attended, supported and helped with “Shrek the Musical.” Thirty-two very talented students

from Lakota High and Middle Schools participated in the musical. Many months were spent memorizing lines, practicing songs and learning dances! Thank you also goes out to Mr. Detwiler for being a part of this cast. Congratulations to all for a job well done! It was Shrek-tastic!!

Friday, May 19

On Friday, May 19th, please plan on attending the Lakota Fine Arts Festival. The night is filled with art,

dance, film and music prepared by students of all ages. There will be artwork and Science projects in the Auxiliary Gym from students in all grade levels.

The Lakota Bands and Choirs will be performing along with the Raiderettes in the Auditeria. Concessions will be available.

The festival starts at 6:00 p.m. You won't want to miss it!!

2017 OSBA BUSINESS HONOR ROLL

The Lakota Local School Board of Educa-tion recently recognized County Line Co-op, POET Biorefining, R & R Identification and Sunrise Co-op for their strong support of the district’s schools. These companies were honored as part of the Ohio School Boards Association’s (OSBA) 2017 Business Honor Roll program. The program gives school districts a way to say “thanks” to local busi-nesses and recognize them for their valuable contributions to schools. Lakota Local School District and its students, board members, administrators and staff would like to express their sincere appreciation for all that they do for the children of our community.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

If you missed Kindergarten registration and your child will be 5 before August 1, 2017, simply call the Elementary Office at 419-986-6640 for registration information.

NECESSARY IMMUNIZATIONS FOR KINDERGARTEN, 7TH AND 12TH GRADERSSubmitted by Mrs. Beth Crawford, School Nurse

A reminder to all families who will have students entering Kindergarten, 7th grade AND 12th grade this August: Please make sure your students have received all of the necessary im-munizations prior to the start of the new school year and remember to submit a copy of their record to school for their file. It is not too early to make an appointment to have immunizations completed! Appointment times fill up quickly as the new school year approaches, so please do not delay. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Beth Crawford, RN at 419-986-6640.

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FROM THE DESK OF MRS. SHERRY SPROWLakota High School Principal LAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL 2016-2017

3RD NINE WEEKS HONOR ROLL

HIGH SCHOOL

The spring is filled with many banquets, performances and athletic events that showcase the talents and celebrate the successes of our Lakota students. For this reason, spring is one of my favorite times of the year. It is an honor to celebrate alongside of students and family members all of their wonderful accomplishments.

As we approach the last few weeks of school, the students and staff are working diligently to prepare for final exams and for the future. Please join us on Sunday, June 4th, as the seniors gather one last time in the gym for commencement. On behalf of the staff of Lakota High School, we wish you all of the best life has to offer.

ACADEMIC CHALLENGE TEAMLakota’s Firelands Academic Challenge Team, (formerly and better known as Quiz Bowl)

competed with 17 other surrounding area school teams this year from October thru February.  Advised by Mrs. Andrea Widman, our students represented the school well in both academic knowledge and overall presence.  We finished tenth out of 18 teams, and have already set some goals for next season!  The following students (ranging from freshmen to seniors) participated on the team: Kiersten Linkey, Morgan Johnson, Destiny Parker, Makenna Linkey, Jonathan Mason, Caleb Chalfin, Megan Belden, Kelsey Johnson, and Collin Gosche.

CLASS OF 2017 GRADUATIONThe Lakota High School Class of 2017 invites you to attend

their commencement exercises on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Lakota Local Schools Gymnasium. Ev-eryone is welcome and encouraged to attend this wonderful accomplishment.

SENIORS 4.0Isaac Baker, Kim Boyer, Stormy Chaney, Matt Chovanec, Collin Gosche, RaeAnna Harner, Kelsey Johnson, Brianna Ray, Abbey Strausbaugh, Summer Wagner

3.9 – 3.0Megan Belden, Brenden Biddle, Raven Broski, Saraya Durst, Taylor Ellison, Ashley Graham, Chelsea Harden, Ethan Har-mon, Chandler Harvey, Cheyenne Holman, Andrew Hovis, Andrew Kagy, Alexis Kirkpatrick, James Knallay, Fuyao Meng, Madison Randolph, Alexia Sheeks, Drew Smith, Wade So-rensen, Antonio Strickler, Kelsey Tennison, Breanna Williams

JUNIORS 4.0Madilyn Below, Madison Benavides, Autumn Bordner, Isreal Flores, Josh Kagy, MaKenna Linkey, Jonathan Mason, Korissa McConaha, Rilee Milligan, Julia Vanhoose, Andrea Weinrich

3.9 – 3.0Faith Biddle, Caleb Brown, Collin Carr, Caleb Chalfin, Devin Clark, Tain Cozette, Antonio Diaz, Darry Endicott, Elijah Ernst, Mackenzie Feathers, Paige Franks, Tyler Gabel, Chaunce Gangwer, Gabrielle Glavich, Jack Greiner, Cora Grine, Haley Hammer, Caitlin Hicks, Mariah Kiser, Dakota Klotz, Neil Lemmerbrock, Logan Mallory, Brian Miller, Kaitlyn Mogle, Levi Myers, Sierra Norris, Elizabeth Ohms, Brock Overmyer, Josh Randolph, Mason Rosenberger, Lucas Streacker, Ryan Struble, Cassie Toller, Tara Trimble, Nathan Walter, Brooklyn Ware, Sarah Watkins, Hope Watson-Davis, Tyler Wehrle, Jordan White

SOPHOMORES 4.0Keely Brooks, Anna Brubaker, Morgan Johnson, Maryn Klaus, Katelyn Klotz, Trinity Morelock, Brady Rosenberger, Reagan Zuelzke

3.9 – 3.0Loretta Anderson, Cameron Balderson, McKenzie Below, Madison Bowling, Kelsey Brust, Mark Capehart, Riley Danko, Gabrielle Dauterman, Kandace Elarton, Marcus Elliott, Amber Eubank, Taylor Garn, Kaitlyn Graham, Erica Hartley, Erin Hartley, Collin Hipsher, Jake Hoffman, Tyler Hushour, Madison King, Anna Klotz, Dylan Moes, Shelby Monroe, Derek Mullholand, Qiara Palos, Destiny Parker, Leah Pat-terson, Connor Powell, Jenna Ranzenberger, Nicholas Sayre, Brooke Shank, Sarah Sievers, Ashton Spires, Cody Tennison, Samantha Wallace, Noah Weaks, Alexa Yonikus

FRESHMEN4.0Noah Dull, Parris Hagemann, Travis Hoerig, Kiersten Linkey, Madelyn Matz, Alexander Palmerton, Noah Rogers, Lucas Rosenberger, Braden Schaser, Ashley Schoenfeld, Mariah Woodruff

3.9 – 3.0Julia Baker, Josie Bear, Gabrielle Bishop, Tyler Bradner, Colt Dible, Alysha Enright, Alexa Gabel, Karli Hansen, Steven Kern, Brooklyn Kreilick, Kennedi Kreilick, Trent Mathias, Justin McDavitt, Aliesha McDill, Bodey Moon, Norma Moore, Jacob Schreiner, Peter Statham, Katelyn Tyler, Hailey Williams

LHS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS

Current members of the Lakota National Honor Society are: Megan Belden, Collin Gosche, RaeAnna Harner, Kelsey Johnson, Madison Randolph, Brianna Ray and Abbey Strausbaugh. New members were tapped on January 13, 2017. They are: Kimberly Boyer, Ashley Graham, Chandler Harvey, Madilyn Below, Madison Benavides, Collin Carr, Caleb Chalfin, Devin Clark, Mariah Kiser, Makenna Linkey, Jonathan Mason, Brian Miller, Julia Vanhoose, Nathan Walter, Brooklyn Ware, Andrea Weinrich, and Jordan White. The new members were formally inducted at the Honors Banquet on May 9. Congratulations!!

SENIOR CLASS TRIP TO GATLINBURG2017

Our trip to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge was the experi-ence of a lifetime. From seeing the jaw-dropping Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, the awe-inspiring exhibits at WonderWorks Amusement Park, and stepping back in time to April 14, 1912, to experience the sinking of the Titanic (not to mention The Tomb Escape Game, Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, and ziplining over the Great Smoky Mountains). Every-one should experience the wonder of The Great Smoky Mountains! Thank you to all who made this amazing trip possible!

2017 OHIO MUSIC AMBASSADORS TRIP TO EUROPE

The vocal music department would like to express its immense gratitude for the community support demonstrated toward Trinity Morelock and the Morelock family in their efforts to raise the fees for the 2017 Ohio Music Ambassadors trip throughout Europe, sponsored by BGSU and many other organizations. The trip affords students the chance to tour throughout Europe with other choral singers to perform at well-known locations, attend shows, participate in master classes with professors and directors throughout Europe. As a student interested in a music major, the nomination for the trip gives Trinity an unusual learning experience. Thanks to you, the Morelock family is now fully able to send Trinity on this amazing and extraordinary opportunity. Again, thank YOU all for being kind, supportive, and as always, Lakota strong.

LAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL AFTER-PROMFor the second year in a row, Lakota High School SADD sponsored a successful After-

Prom gathering at the Risingsun Church of God. Thank you Pastor Paul – what a fun event! Students who attended received gift cards, prizes, pizza and home-made brownies. Students played games, ate and gathered with friends, discussing and sharing prom memories. Lakota High School SADD and Firelands Counseling & Recovery Services sponsored this event.

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HIGH SCHOOL

“WE ARE THE MAJORITY” RALLYOn Thursday, April 20, SADD and Student Council sent 18 students to the “We Are The MAJORITY” Rally at Genoa Park in Columbus,

Ohio. The Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Network sponsored this rally. 1800 students from across the State of Ohio attended. One of the most common misconceptions in our society today is that a majority of young people are making detrimental decisions that affect the rest of their lives. However, research has continuously shown that a vast majority of youth are making positive, healthy choices. The day consisted of opportunities for learning about the importance of living those positive choices. Students got to march to the Ohio Statehouse to let their voices on this important issue be heard. It was a great day! If any student, between the ages of 15 and 18, are interested in joining the Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Network (OYLPN), they are seeking applicants for the 2017-2018 Youth Council. Applicants must have the ability to travel throughout the state on a monthly or as-needed basis. Selected applicants must be able to attend monthly meetings, which are the first Saturday of every month. The OYLPN retreat on August 11-12, 2017, and April meeting will be mandatory.

2016-2017 SENIOR STUDENTS

OF THE MONTH October

Collin Gosche

November

RaeAnna Harner

December

Madison Randolph

January

Megan Belden

February

Carson Slick March

Ashley Graham April

Drew Smith

May

Stormy Chaney

Congratulations to Mrs. Deb Brickner on her retirement! Deb worked in Food Service during

her years at Lakota. She is pictured here with Mr. Detwiler and her little grandson, Cole.

Thank you Mrs. Brickner and enjoy your retirement!

Congratulations to Mrs. Vi Wasserman! She retired from Lakota Schools after many years as a paraprofessional. She is shown here receiving her

retirement blanket from Mr. Detwiler. Thank you Mrs. Wasserman!

NINE-TO-FIVE BREAKFASTOn Friday, May 5th, three Lakota High School students were recognized at the Nine-

to-Five Breakfast. Sponsored by the North Point Educational Service Center and the Ottawa County Cabinet of Superintendents, the event was held at Mon Ami Restaurant in Port Clinton, Ohio. Attendees enjoyed a wonderful buffet breakfast and awards program.

The Nine-to-Five Breakfast was established to recognize students in grades 10, 11 and 12 who have demonstrated marked improvement in their academics, attitude, attendance or general school performance from the ninth month (September) through the fifth month (May). In addition to Lakota students, individuals from Danbury High School, Genoa Area High School, Oak Harbor High School, Port Clinton High School, Put-in-Bay High School, and Woodmore High School were honored.

Each of the honorees also selected a “significant person” whom they felt supported them in their efforts to be successful. These individuals were also recognized by the students with heartfelt speeches and the presentation of certificates.

Lakota's sophomore award winner was Lacey Burlew. She chose her mother, Christine Meagher, as her biggest source of support and encouragement.

The junior award recipient was Hope Watson-Davis. She recognized her grandmother, Gayla Watson, as her significant person who has had a valuable role in Hope’s life.

Paul Mowry served as our senior honoree. Paul chose his mother, Jackie Mowry, as the person who helped him adjust his attitude and improve his work habits.

Front row, left to right: Lacey Burlew, Hope Watson-Davis and Paul Mowry.Back row, left to right: Nancy Slotterbeck, School Counselor, Sherry Sprow, LHS Principal,

Christine Meagher, Gayla Watson, Jackie Mowry and Jon Detwiler, Lakota Local Schools Superintendent.

SADD BINGO NIGHTEveryone who joined us for the Lakota “Parent’s Night/Bingo Night” had a great time. At no

charge to the public, everyone received prizes, pizza and “Cookie Lady” cookies. The most important message received included education on under aged drinking and the opiate epidemic from top experts from the Ohio Investigative Unit of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Thank you to our sponsors supporting this event which included: The Lakota High School SADD members, Students Against Destructive Decisions, the Sandusky County Health Depart-ment, Prevention Partnership, Always Choose Good Health, Firelands Counseling and Recovery Services, and the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Sandusky, Seneca and Wyandot Counties.

Mr. Jon Detwiler presents

Mr. Phil Frisch with his retirement

blanket. Phil worked as a bus

operator for Lakota Schools. Congratulations

Mr. Frisch!

HELP US PROTECT OUR KIDS

ON THE PLAYGROUND

One thing we always have out here at Lakota is wind. Our playground on the west side of the building often feels like a wind tunnel. One of our projects this fall was the planting of a windbreak for the playground. If you would like to designate a tree in honor or memory of someone, as an alumni class project, or anonymously, please contact the Board Office at 419-986-6650. The cost is $200 for each tree. We will have a plaque posted on the side of the building with the names of all donors. Thank you for your support!

Playground

Congratulations to Mrs. Jeannie Weber

who is retiring.

Jeannie was a bus operator for Lakota Schools. We wish you the best,

and enjoy your retirement Mrs. Weber!

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

FROM THE DESK OF MR. PATRICK FLANAGANLakota Middle School Principal

HIGH SCHOOL

2017 Prom Court – Ethan Harmon, Brianna Ray, Brenden Biddle, Alexis Kirkpatrick,

Carson Slick and Ashley Graham

PROM 2017 LAKOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL 2016-20173RD NINE WEEKS HONOR ROLL

2017 Prom Queen, Brianna Ray and Prom King, Carson Slick

MIDDLE SCHOOL

As we begin to put the finishing touches on the 2016-17 school year, I want to thank the parents, guardians, staff, and students of LMS for making my first year as principal a memorable one. As we enter the last month of school, it is important to keep our students’ focused on finishing on a positive note. Additionally, there is an increase in student discipline concerns as we enter May. A few items to note are cell phones which are to be secure in the students’ lockers from 8:00-2:45. If a staff member catches a student with a phone during this time it is sent to the main office. If it is a student’s first violation they can collect the phone at the end of the day. A second violation will require a parent/guardian to sign for the phone with additional violations resulting in Thursday Schools up to in-school suspensions. If you need to reach your student during the day please contact the school and we will deliver messages to them.

There are several events to recognize the students for their hard work in the class-room. These events are listed on the school calendar which can be viewed by visiting the school web address www.lakotaschools.org. If your schedule allows, please plan on attending as many events as possible as your support is vital to the success of our stu-dents. Again, thank you for a successful first year and have a safe and relaxing summer.

5th Grade All A Honor Roll: Cody Biddle, Liliana Blachuta, Kaytlin Carlson, Chase Dussel, Brooklyn Foos, Cassidy Foos, Landon Gebes, Grace Harmon, Jacie Hines, Levi Hoerig, Isaac King, Tayla Manuel, Andrew Matz, Alex McGinnis, Grace Rogers6th Grade All A Honor Roll: Jayson Bennington, Dominic Carlson, Liza Ebert, Carlie Foos, Cheyenne Haning, Carson Hill, Jayla Hines, Michelle Jackson, Trinity Koppus, Maya Lesher, Paul Lopez, Veronica Maxwell, Breanna Norwalk Anderson, Ryan Parks, Simon Rosenberger, Cole Roush, Krystian Schorn, Jacob Stuller, Brooke Trumpler, Lacy Widmer, Makenzie Wyant, Maisey Zelman7th Grade All A Honor Roll: Lauren Bennett, Libby Blausey, Grace Dohanyos, Kinzer Dussel, Cecelia Ellison, Griffin Gillmor, Emylee Herr, Benjamin Hovis, Madelynn Hushour, Cory Jay, Jenna Juarez, Zoie Lamb, J. Matz, Meghan Ohms, Grace Swaisgood, and Zaedyn Wedge8th Grade All A Honor Roll: Connor Hill, Ethan Klotz, Justin Miller, Eric Zuelzke5th Grade A/B Honor Roll: Kurtis Fawcett, Mathew Flores, Gabriel Garlick, Grant Guess, Anna Hunker, Caidence Iler, Kayden Leber, Christina Lopez, Mariyah Magnus, Wylie Measel, Haylee Nichols, Nevaeh Poole, Joshua Quigley, Madison Reinhart, Jaylah Runion, Zoey Smith, Autumn Speck, Jordyn Stuller, Jared Tyson, Grace Waltermier, Courtney Wasserman, Zoie Widman, Tyler Wittenmyer

6th Grade A/B Honor Roll: Aaralynn Adams, Natalie Anderson, Ethan Bomer, Kerstyn Carr, Dalton Cassady, Kathryn Dierksheide, Rosendo Gracia, Gabriel Hagemann, Jason Harpster, Alex Holman, Christopher Jurovcik, Madison Kline, Kahner Kreilick, Lilly Marion, Mitch McDaid, Madison Milligan, Kaiya Mompher, Chet Moore, William Palmerton, Gaven Rathburn, Emma Riffe, Jonathan Rosas, Kendyl Rosenberger, Kayleigh Rubel, Erin Sampson, Kaitlyn Sayre, Daniel Schmeltz, Lindsey Sievers, Brayden Tyson, Casey Warren, Austin Williams, Collin Zender7th Grade A/B Honor Roll: Hazel Alridge, Brianna Benavidez, Kane Blachuta, Cadence Bloom, Dominique Brown, Camron Burley, Ryan Davis, McKayla Firsdon, Evan Foos, Amya Garcia, Faith Jacquot, Ross Lemmerbrock, Patience Little, Riley McDole, Kylee Morrow, Nicole Newell, Landen Powell, Haylee Quaintance, Mekenzie Rathburn, Tyler Reyna, Joseph Scherger, Caleb Sears, Grace Secord, Isabel Smith, Logan Streacker, Paige Viola, Grace Wasserman, Hannah Wasserman, Austin Witte, Gaige Yonikus, Carson Zender, Madelyn Zender8th Grade A/B Honor Roll: Logan Barringer, Michael Blevins, Jalen Cofer, Raven Collins, Reilly Cozette, Maddison Danko, Gabriel Dohanyos, Dakota Dukett, Kyleigh Dull, Alyssa Duvall, Brendan Gebes, Jasmine Hines, Ann Hoffman, Robert Hunker, Kendra McDole, Caleb Meel, Savana Ranzenberger, Nicole Reiter, Cody Roush, Ethan Smithback, Clairissa Stump, Jordan Willmarth

MIDDLE SCHOOL NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYOn May 23, 2017, the Lakota Middle School National Junior Honor Society will be induct-

ing 17 new members at the annual honor’s banquet. These students have been selected based on their outstanding scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship. As part of their membership, the students will complete four independent volunteer service projects over the next year and will also complete at least one project as a group. This year’s inductees are Michael Blevins, Savana Ranzenberger, Ethan Smithback, Libby Blausey, Jenna Juarez, Riley McDole, Paige Viola, Liza Ebert, Carlie Foos, Carson Hill, Alex Holman, Trinity Koppus, Maya Lesher, Paul Lopez, Cole Roush, Jacob Stuller, and Brooke Trumpler.

their solos – James Mooney (Vocal Solo), Alex Peace (Vocal Solo), Patience Little (Trumpet Solo), Eric Zuelzke (Trumpet Solo), Nicole Newell (Flute Solo), Caleb Sears (Trumpet Solo) and Zoie Lamb (Clarinet Solo). These students received a III (Good) rating on their solos – Hannah Wasserman (Clarinet Solo) and LMS Flute Trio consisting of Ann Hoff-man, Haleigh Potteiger and Sophie Berkley.

We would like to send a special Thank You to Mrs. Sandrock for accompanying the in-strumental students on their solos. Also, a Big Thank You to our bus driver, Mrs. Angie Kern and Mr. Detwiler for attending the contest in support of our music students.

Congratulations to the Lakota Mid-dle School students who participated

in the District II Ohio Music Edu-cators Solo and Ensemble, hosted

by Seneca East School on April 1, 2017.

The following students received a I (Su-perior) rating on their solos – Sophie Slover (Vocal Solo), Ann Hoffman (Flute Solo) and Emma Chalfin (Saxophone Solo). These students received a II (Excellent) rating on

DISTRICT II OMEA SOLO & ENSEMBLE

MS Boy’s Relay Team took 1st place at the Northwood Invitational on April 22, 2017.

8TH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS POETRYSubmitted by Mrs. Pam Clark

Students in my 8th grade Language Arts classes recently participated in a mini poetry slam. They wrote their own Spoken-Word Poetry, poetry that is meant to be performed by its creator.  Many students chose to explore topics that were very personal and meaningful to them.  Tears of empathy, sympathy, indignation, and solidarity were shared as they spoke of their fears, hopes, frustrations, confusion, and hatred on subjects ranging from baseball to LeBron James to romantic heartache to divorce to suicide. I was extremely proud to be able to witness the courage they displayed as they willingly stood in front of their peers and bared their souls.  Even more, they displayed such respect for each other and offered comfort without reservation.  Knowing that these people are the future of our world brings a smile to my heart.  We’ll be in good hands.  

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

The Middle School Asset Team members for 2016-2017 are: Emma Beckley, Austin Witte, Brianna Benavidez, Caleb Sears, Sophie Slover, Mark Morelock, Miranda Fouts-Esquivel, Katelyn Hoffman, C.J. Stump, Taylan Cozette, Ann Hoffman, Blake Norwalk Anderson, Sophie Berkley, Kiefer Shultz, Tessa Burkett.

This year they have decorated the hall to promote positive thinking during testing. They helped make a new video for the Sandusky County Health Department promoting the 40 Developmental Assets and they are in the process of doing a school-wide art project, which is rock painting. Painted rocks will be placed around the community for people to see and hopefully bring smiles to the community.

ASSET TEAM

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FROM THE DESK OF MRS. DANA WARD

Principal At Lakota ElementaryDear Families,

It’s beginning to look and feel like Spring outside which means we begin the process of wrapping up another successful school year! Our school is buzzing with exciting events; field trips, field day, award celebrations, Preschool and Kindergarten graduations, and extra recess. As we enter the “home stretch”, we ask that parents encourage their students to keep school a priority and to continue to make good behavior choices. Also, just a reminder to get school fees, library fees, and lunch accounts paid and up to date before the end of the year.

FIRST GRADE NEWSThe first grade students have been working

hard on increasing their reading levels. As students are able to read benchmark books with 95% accuracy, they may advance to the next level. Each book level increases with more vocabulary, punctuation, and extended text. On April 11th, the first graders put on a wonderful performance of A Day in the Country. Great job to all of the kids and Mrs. Sandrock on a job well done! On May 17th, the first graders took a Field Trip to the Toledo Zoo. This was a great experience and everyone had fun. We are currently finishing up our reading and math series and counting down the days left of school using ABC days. Each day has a special activ-ity that begins with the letter of the alphabet. Please don’t forget to read with your child this summer and practice those math facts. Have a great summer!

LAKOTA L.E.A.D.S.The Middle School recognizes students at

midterm and end of quarter throughout the year. A student that exemplifies each qual-ity are chosen for each grade. The qualities are leadership, effort, academics, discipline and spirit. Congratulation to the end of 3rd quarter winners!

BEGINDERGARTEN AND KINDERGARTEN NEWSThe Kindergarteners and Begindergarteners have had a great year! We have had many exciting activi-

ties including Dr. Seuss Day in March, an Easter Egg Hunt in the middle of April and our field trip to Plaza Lanes and Conner Park at the end of April. We are currently doing our ABC count down to the end of the year. Each day we have a fun activity or task that correlates to the letters of the alphabet. The Begindergarteners hatched eggs in their classroom and learned all about the life cycle of chickens. On May 5th, we will be having a Luau to celebrate all of the flowers we earned for our leis. On May 31st, we will be having our Field Day. At the end of the year, the Kindergarteners who are moving on to 1st grade will be having their graduation on June 2nd. We want to send a big thank you to PTO, all the parents and the staff at Lakota for helping to make this a wonderful year!

We are finishing our state assessments. Our teachers worked very hard throughout the school year challenging our students so they would be prepared for the state assessments. The students worked hard, took their time, and stayed focused during the assessments and there is no doubt in my mind that each one of them did an amazing job! Assessment results should arrive in June and we will get those results to you as soon as possible. Diagnostic results will be sent home in the end of the year grade cards.

We have two programs that we will run throughout the summer; our Summer School and our Raider Reading Club. Summer School will be June 12-15, June 19-22, and July 10-13.

This program works on Reading and Math skills in a small group atmosphere. The Raider Reading Club is offered in paper book form and online. This would be a great program to keep reading alive this summer and there will be an ice cream sundae party at the end of the summer to celebrate!

Our new Begindergarten program was a HUGE success this year! As a result of our kin-dergarten screenings and observations in our kindergarten classrooms, we discovered that some of our students had not reached certain developmental stages in their young lives and they were having a difficult time handling the requirements for kindergarten. Begindergarten

is a two year program concentrating on some pre-readiness skills as well as social skills. This allows children to mature and grow with their friends but does not put them into a stressful learning situation. Next year they will go on to kindergarten and we are positive these students will have a successful year as readers and leaders!

In closing, thank you once again for a fabulous year at Lakota! Enjoy your sum-mer with your children and cherish every moment with them! Don’t forget to spend some time reading and doing some fun learning activities also!

5th Graders: Tayla Manuel, Mikey Garcia, Isaac King, Grace Rogers, Kayden Leber

6th Graders: Kendyl Rosenberger, Breanna Barringer, Trinity Koppus,

Collin Zender, Cole Roush

7th Graders: Lauren Bennett, Noah Hanson, Brianna Gilliland, Mekenzie Rathburn,

Gaige Yonikus

8th Grade: Ethan Smithback, Michael Blevins, Connor Hill, Grace Huth, Robert Hunker

FROM THE LAKHI CAFÉFree/Reduced eligible students - if you

receive free or reduced meals, you will continue that benefit at the beginning of next. 

Account balances - if your student has money on their account, it will remain there for the beginning of the next year.

Breakfast - we will continue to offer break-fast every morning except for 2 hour delay days. We will continue to offer a nice variety of hot items for the students to choose from. 

Meal prices - check the next newsletter or website for current meal prices. 

We hope you enjoy your summer break and look forward to next year!

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2nd Grade field trip to

Terra (Earth Jam)

SECOND GRADE HAPPENINGS!The second grade classes traveled to Terra State Community College on April 26th to

participate in Earth Jam. This event was hosted by the Ottawa-Sandusky-Seneca County Joint Solid Waste Management District. The purpose of the event is to educate our stu-dents more on the importance of practicing the three R’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. While at the Earth Jam, students were introduced to Myrtle the Recycling Turtle and her environmental friends.

Our second graders will also experience a trip to Sylvania to the Fossil Park. Mrs. Blachuta’s and Mrs. Cline’s classes went on May 16th while Mrs. Baksa’s and Mrs. Gonya’s classes will go on May 23rd. This particular field trip accompanies one of our reading texts, “The Dog that Dug for Dinosaurs”. Students get to dig for fossils just as the main characters, Tray and Mary, do in the text.

All of our students are working very hard to finish the year strong! Our students are now reading the lesson texts independently as well as reading the directions, questions and answer choices on their reading tests. They have grown a lot since August!

Other upcoming events: We will be having our last AR Party on Friday, May 26th. Field Day is on May 31st.

THIRD GRADE NEWSThird grade students celebrated learning their multiplication facts with an ice cream sundae

party.  They earned toppings for each set of facts that they passed.  Please continue to study these facts and the inverse operation of division.  We are now studying geometry and reviewing telling time.  To coincide with our state standards, we are studying life sciences.  Students are learning about various behavioral and physical adaptations.  We will culminate by traveling to the African Wildlife Safari Park where we will be able to see some of these adaptations in person.  In honor of Earth Day, third graders got a visit from the Sandusky County Solid Waste District.  They were taught the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. A hands on activity encouraged the students to identify types of recyclable items.  For Easter, students were put into teams and had an egg hunt.  In each egg was a question that covered a state standard.  The students learned that teamwork is important and enjoyed the afternoon.  

FOURTH GRADE UPDATE4th grade teachers and students have been working hard to prepare for and take the AIR

state assessments. We are happy to have these tests behind us and will anxiously await the arrival of scores sometime this summer/early fall. Lakota Elementary students are currently working to complete the “Right to Read Week” Reading Challenge. Students are encouraged to read to earn rewards from now until mid-May. Elementary students are working to reach 30,000-90,000 minutes of reading. Please encourage your child to help us reach these goals. 4th graders met with Mr. McMaster on May 2. He works at the Wood County Historical Museum in Bowling Green. He presented information to students about Ohio inventors and inventions. This presentation helped to prepare students for the social studies AIR test given on May 3. All 4th graders will venture on a field trip to Fort Meigs on Thursday, May 25. They will be led on a guided tour and information about the War of 1812 will be shared. Students who are interested in joining band or choir next year will be screened during the month of May. Teachers and students will be wrapping up the year by completing content standards that will help to prepare them for 5th grade. We are hoping to schedule a ‘MOVE UP’ day so that students can walk the middle school wing and meet the teachers.

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Happy Birthday to all our friends with birthdays from April to August

Presley LemayLeah NordhausAva NordhausGaige MyersHunter PollockPeyton MyersJohnathan BaldwinFrank LopezKayden DiazJames VanhooseMichael HendricksIsabella LagrouGabriel BrubakerKailynn SmithBrayden CampKole CampMaci NagyCharles MaxwellNevaeh DispennettIzrael SmithHunter CunninghamGabriel StaceyVictoria WeaverAvalyn HarnerIshiaha SmithJames BingamanDerrick Carter, IIRyleigh RogersBraylen ReddickMax NordhausMaridith WolfeCarter MyersMiles BroadstockKelsey MartinezCash SpiresVivian WyantJessi HaymanSam HolmesGraham HarmonAydin ManuelHaylee MillerAlexander SpeckAubrey VittePaul MooneyLane ReinhartMalakai BoatmanLane ThackerIan MartinezStanley RiceTyler MarkinAubrey ReppAngel DixonJonathan HartleyNovember MaxwellJack ReynaJakayla CossinLara TurnerSteven BensmanJacoby WidmanAutumn SpeckJordan RubleBryler WedgeKaycee SchergerBreanna RidingerIvy DavidTrevor SmithbackJoel RubleLasea Magnus De-larosaNoah HoerigBlake BeckleyStran SchimmelBrody HansenKatie Leiter

Wilson SchergerChase FirsdonJordan PrebleJerzee CrawfordEmma ReinhartJaylen BanksAryah ScottCamryn BaerTrey BaerDylan TravisSamantha NyeWyatt PollockViolet TennisonLanden GraberGracie CymbolaColby SeedorfCheyenne ColemanLuke ParsonsKaitlin AllenJesse DierksheideMadalynn GillmorCorrina LeyEli HardyEthan BrundageMaycee MilliganRoanin BrownLandin SlaneAriah Rodriguez McAfeeJorja SkaggsAshtyn LinkeyLayne BintzLogan EmahiserConnor ClaburnElaina SchillerJacob HinesLily DavidJamie WhittaBryson ClarkLyllian ShillingLuis CamposLogan QuigleyKayden ReinhartAndrew BurkhalterZak NicholsHannah Landrau LaboyKylynn ZitterLandon BlauseyLandon TarrisZella HendricksJayden JenkinsBrody KiserDawson JonesOdin RichBrandon LealElyssa ReinhartLiberty DobisMeiko DiazGrant SchergerMatthew PorterBrock AdamsDallas MalinowskiTroy ThomasMilanna JonesConner BeckJayme MarshallEvan MayOlivia AldrichBailynn KeeranNathanial StewartLee ZakerMatthew Travis

LAKOTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Second GradeAll A’s Honor RollKeely Albert, Isabelle Alge, Jaylen Banks, Kolette Bartson, Sophia Bomer, Alexander Burkhalter, Shelly Crook, Reid Dus-sel, Chloe Foos, Maerinn Fraser, Brody Hansen, Aaron Harpster, Brady Kern, Corrina Ley, Max Nordhaus, Brayden Reffitt, Jaycee Reinbolt, Kaitlynne Repasz, Grant Scherger, Jorja Skaggs, Gabe Stacey, Nathanial Stewart, Mya Stoudinger, Violet Tennison, Olivia Thomas, Bryceson Ward, Zavier Wedge, Ayden Williams, Raelyn WittenmyerA/B Honor RollCamryn Baer, Trey Baer, Milee Behnke, Nicholas Camarata, Garen Chalfin, Bryson Clark, Connor Claburn, Malcolm Conley, Koreena Crawford, Hunter Cunningham, Parker Eidenour, Nicholas Elchert, Kyle Fawcett, Bailee Ferguson, Raelynn Frederick, Anthony Gosche, Graham Harmon, Adriana Hinojosa-Gonzales, Milanna Jones, Colten Kelbley, Frank Lopez, Phoenix Medellin, Ollie Mewhorter, Peyton Myers, Emma Reinhart, Madelyn Reinhart, Ariah Rodriguez-McAfee, Brandon Thomas, Hunter Thomas, Matthew Travis, Lara Turner, Ethan Uhlman, Lacey Wallace, Sabrina Wallace, Maridith WolfeThird GradeAll A’s Honor RollBrock Adams, Cayden Bursiek, Elena Carlson, Lily David, Benett Ebert, Madalynn Gillmor, Landen Graber, Brayden Harrison, Chase Herr, Jade Hines, Allison Holman, Dawson Jones, Lexi Moon, Ava Nordhaus, Anthony Nuhfer, Hunter Pollock, Shealin Schmeltz, Trevor Smithback, Brady Tyson, Levi Ulmer, Jack Widman, Ryleigh Wyant A/B Honor RollAidan Banks, Brody Brubaker, Gabe Brubaker, Lainee Clark, Justice Clay, Caiden Collins, Jakayla Cossin, Avery Davis, Angel Dixon, Mason Eben, Sophia Fraser, Jacob Fulk, Addie Gilbert, Austin Grachek, Alyssa Gracia, Jara Hines, Emma Jurovcik, Jacob Leiter, Kelsey Martinez, Talena Maxwell, Paul May, Kaitlynn McDonald, Tyler Morelock, Carter Myers, Raiden Poole, Chevelle Rubel, Colby Seedorf, Adam Smelser, Izrael Smith, Alexander Speck, Alexia Stephenson, Hunter Sweeney, Landon Tarris, Jalen Wagner, Meah YonikusFourth GradeAll A’s Honor RollCash Allen, Landon Blausey, Grant Bomer, Brayden Camp, Amber Dayton, Alex Dolder, Morgan Hamilton, Noah Ho-erig, Riley King, Jett Koppus, Brandon Leal, Ashtyn Linkey, Maycee Milligan, Charles Moes, Braxton Quaintance, Gavyn Quaintance, Elyssa Reinhart, Simon Roth, Hailey Smith, Lane Thacker, Aubrey Vitte, Bryler Wedge, Jordyn Wedge, Alivia Weisenauer A/B Honor RollBraden Anderson, Kole Camp, Abryanna Coleman, Logan Emahiser, Addison Endicott, Justin Gonzales, Makayla Eidenour, Aiden Hemminger, Emma Hindall, Kara Jacquot, Madison Johnson, Raven Minich, Stanley Rice, Eli Scifers, Kailynn Smith, Hannah Stahl, Abigail Stewart, Case Timmons, Kayla Tody, Elijah Turner, Alivia Valiquette, Savanah Vestal, Jamie Whitta, Bryce Zender, Abigail Zuhlsdorf

THIRD QUARTER HONOR ROLL

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCAUGHT BEING GOOD

The Caught Being Good program focuses on positive behaviors throughout the school. Students can earn a white ticket whenever a staff member “Catches You Being Good”. The student then puts their ticket in the Caught Being Good Fishbowl and Mrs. Ward stamps their hand. At the end of each month, names are drawn from the fishbowl. These students get to have lunch with Mrs. Ward on the stage and receive a certificate. The following names were drawn from the Caught Being Good Fishbowl in January, February, and March:

From left to right: Reese Seigley, Spencer Moyer, Gabe Stacey, Grant Scherger, Kyle Fawcett, Aubriana Wyant, AJ Gosche, Sophia Rainey, Raelynn Frederick

From left to right: Luis Campos, Ruger Kelbley, Cayden Bursiek, Landen Graber, Tyler Morelock, Cole May, Autumn Gilbert, Savanah Vestal, Addison Endicott

From left to right: Brody Brubaker, Bailey Markin, Jade Hines, Wyatt Pollock, Jayden Jenkins, Caiden Collins, Tessa Crook, Justin Gonzales, Maycee Milligan, Emma Hindall, Chevelle Rubel

From left to right: Ana Rodriguez, Estrella Leal, Annabel Holmes, Kaylee Sweeney, Hailey Binkley, Brandon Thomas, Nate Stewart, Tucker Long, Trey Baer

Bailey MarkinTessa CrookJayden JenkinsAubriana WyantSophia RaineyLanden YoastReese SeigleySpencer MoyerRaelynn FrederickKyle Fawcett

Luis CamposAutumn GilbertRuger KelbleyEstrella LealKaylee SweeneyAna RodriguezAnnabel HolmesTucker LongBrandon ThomasNate Stewart

Grant SchergerGabe StaceyChevelle RubelCaiden CollinsBrody BrubakerJade HinesMaycee MilliganJustin GonzalesEmma Hindall

Trey BaerHailey BinkleyCayden BursiekLanden GraberCole MayTyler MorelockSavanah VestalAddison EndicottCase Timmons

Gracie CymbolaPhoenix BryanBraylen ReddickBradley ThomasChloe NighswanderElena WyantBrenna WalterNovy MaxwellViolet TennisonMilee Behnke

Ayden WilliamsMadelyn ReinhartNevaeh DispennettHannah CrillHunter SweeneyReid TimmonsJordyn WedgeAshtyn LinkeyBraxton Quaintance

January, 2017 February, 2017 March, 2017

Below From left to right: Braylen Reddick, Phoenix Bryan,

Brenna Walter, Milee Behnke, Elena Wyant, Violet Tennison,

Madelyn Reinhart

From left to right: Hunter Sweeney,Nevaeh Dispennett, Chloe Nighswander, Gracie Cymbola,

Bradley Thomas,Back row left to right:

Hannah Crill, Reid Timmons, Jordyn Wedge, Case Timmons,

Ashtyn Linkey

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TRAVELING VIETNAM WAR MEMORIAL WALL

On June 22-25, 2017, Bellevue will be very honored to host the Traveling Vietnam War Memorial Wall. If you have any student groups that would like to visit for an educational ses-sion on June 24 from 8:00 a.m. to noon, you can contact Kenn Rospert at  419-217-7154 or email Rospert@hmcltd.net  to sign up for a time slot.

This is an extraordinary event which offers those who may not be able to visit the Vietnam War Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. the opportunity to see it closer to home. Parents are also invited to bring their children to the event anytime during June 22-25.

For more information, please see the fol-lowing links regarding information on the Traveling Vietnam War Memorial as well as educational links with specific lesson plans about the Vietnam War Era.  http://www.vvmf.org/teaching-the-vietnam-erahttps://youtu.be/Y3BqV49biqwWhen school groups visit The Wall That Heals (TWTH), students will experience:• Reflection at the Wall and exploration of its design • Discussion of what purpose memorials serve (20 minutes) • Exploration of historic artifacts and Faces on The Wall at the Education Center trailer (20 minutes) • Investigation of exhibit panels that give information on the history of the war era, and the memorial (20 minutes)

Wood County Dept. of Job and Family Services

K-12 Fitted for Success

PREPARING KIDS FOR THE 2017-2018

SCHOOL YEAR!Backpacks, Basic School Supplies,

New Shoes and Socksfor qualified children who will be in

Kindergarten through the 12th grade.

Application packets may be picked up at:Wood County Job and Family Services

1928 E. Gypsy Lane RoadBowling Green, OH 43402

Or to request an application be mailed, call: 419-352-7566 ext. 8492

Applications must be received by July 31, 2017.

Backpacks, Supplies and Vouchers will be distributed the second week of August.

Basic Eligibility Requirements: • Legal Custodian/Parent of the child

or children must apply • Verify total monthly family income

• Verify child’s enrollment/school status and proof of citizenship

Funding is limited for this program. Assistance provided on

first come/first served basis.

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