http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/ Lindsey reports about schools in Southwest Ohio's Lakota district and students, teachers and parents just like you for The Pulse-Journal newspaper. She wants your suggestions and questions for more news stories. Leave a comment here or e-mail Lindsey. Quick news updates by e-mail Start your workday informed by signing up for our e-mail local news headlines and breaking news alerts. Sign up en-us lhilty@coxohio.com 2009-11-06T13:02:45-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/entries/2009/11/06/lakota_west_math_team_brings_h.html Lakota West math team consisting of Jared Hance, Travis Hance, Alex Hartlage, Charlie Lin, Jimmy Lin, Daniel Shen and Kyle Swingle brought home a second-place trophy in the Miami University High School Math Contest Oct. 31. They lost to Mason... 15586903@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/ Kudos 2009-11-06T13:02:45-04:00 lhilty@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/entries/2009/11/05/2008_lakota_alumna_graduates_f.html Air National Guard Airman Brooke A. Khayo graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical... 15524403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/ Kudos 2009-11-05T12:45:49-04:00 lhilty@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/entries/2009/11/04/options_academy_praised_for_gr.html Options Academy - Wokini was recently named the recipient of the Crystal Star Award for being a National School of Excellence in credit recovery, intervention, and dropout prevention. This national award was presented to Wokini by the National Dropout Prevention... 15524303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/ Kudos 2009-11-04T12:43:42-04:00 lhilty@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/entries/2009/11/03/early_results_in.html LAKOTA LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER Total Votes 2988 RAY MURRAY 555 18.57 percent JAMIE GREEN 552 18.47 percent JOAN POWELL 770 25.77 percent BENJAMIN C. DIBBLE 612 20.4percent DOUGLAS M. COOPER 499 16.70 percent... 15533003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/ Hot topics 2009-11-03T20:11:30-04:00 lhilty@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/entries/2009/11/03/spark_earns_big_awards.html The Lakota East “Spark News Magazine” staff has earned its eighth consecutive Quill and Scroll George H. Gallup award for comprehensive publication excellence. Only 34 schools nationally received this award, which is based on reporting, comprehensive coverage, compelling writing, tight... 15524203@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/ Kudos 2009-11-03T12:42:21-04:00 lhilty@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/entries/2009/10/30/new_bleachers_at_hopewell.html The board approved a bid from Interkal LLC to replace the bleachers at Hopewell Elementary School for $46,663. The original bleachers pose some safety concerns, school officials said, and new bleachers will increase the capacity slightly. The initial estimate for... 15437103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/ School Board notes 2009-10-30T11:12:40-04:00 lhilty@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/entries/2009/10/29/board_approves_new_text_booksr.html The Lakota Local School Board of Education made some decisions about text books Monday, Oct. 26. Surplus text books, of which there are thousands, will be sold to the highest bidder of two used text book companies. Those not worth... 15437003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/ School Board updates 2009-10-29T11:00:18-04:00 lhilty@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/entries/2009/10/29/lakota_military_service_update.html Air Force Airman Caleb M. Quinn graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness,... 15451603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/ Kudos 2009-10-29T09:17:49-04:00 lhilty@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/entries/2009/10/28/fields_group_continues_fundrai.html The Lakota F.I.E.L.D.S., a group of private citizens raising funds to facilitate upgrades to the football stadiums at Lakota East and West High Schools, created the Lakota 300 Club, an annual membership based raffle that will award $5,000 during a... 15436103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/ Things to do 2009-10-28T10:29:35-04:00 lhilty@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/entries/2009/10/27/win_bengals_and_osu_tickets_fr.html Lakota officials are asking residents to reach in to reach out. Help fill the Reach Out Lakota shelves and win football tickets. Reach Out Lakota is a nonprofit local organization that provides food , clothing and other basic items to... 15424903@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/ Hot topics 2009-10-27T15:01:05-04:00 lhilty@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/entries/2009/10/23/liberty_junior_teen_competes_f.html Alayna Karr was recently selected to participate in the National 2009 Miss Jr. Teen Cincinnati pageant competition Nov. 7, 2009. Alayna submitted an application and took part in an interview session conducted by the Cincinnati pageant coordinator. Alayna will be... 15371403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/ Kudos 2009-10-23T11:50:59-04:00 lhilty@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/entries/2009/10/23/liberty_early_childhood_school.html Liberty Early Childhood School staff raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness... 15371003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/ Hot topics 2009-10-23T11:42:04-04:00 lhilty@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/entries/2009/10/20/fashion_show_raises_money_for.html Lakota West is having its second annual fashion show and shopping event, “An Autumn Affair.” The cost is $40 per person with a cash bar. Proceeds go nto the Lakota West Afterprom Date: Nov. 5 Place: The Savannah Center Time:... 15326503@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/ Things to do 2009-10-20T19:57:38-04:00 lhilty@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/entries/2009/10/19/meet_the_lakota_candidates.html In case you haven’t heard, there are two “Meet the Candidate” nights coming up for Lakota school board candidates. The Chamber is hosting one from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Miami University Voice of America Learning Center. The... 15306603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/ School Board updates 2009-10-19T13:42:53-04:00 lhilty@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/entries/2009/10/16/districts_to_report_illnesses.html I am paranoid about the flu. Parents who call me are paranoid about the flu. So, in the spirit of reporting all I can, here is a story about how districts will be tracking absences due to illness. Still no... 15275403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/lakotaschoolsnews/ Hot topics 2009-10-16T15:21:28-04:00 lhilty@coxohio.com