Page 1 - December 2016 POSTAL PATRON Non-Profit Org. Risingsun, Ohio Permit #7 LAKOTA Postage Paid LOCAL SCHOOLS December 2016 SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE From the Desk of Mr. Jon C. Detwiler Greetings Lakota Families, our students. For the last 20 years every I attended a rally in November on the time the state has set standards for public Ohio State House Lawn with about 300 schools we have reached those standards other superintendents from around the and we will do it again this time. I believe state. We were there to draw attention that public education, as laid out by our to some of the issues we see in our cur- founding fathers, is still the best way to rent system that need addressed. We are protect and preserve our democracy. asking our legislators and State Board As I am writing this letter, I am reflect- of Education to work with us to do two ing on the Thanksgiving Holiday and the things…avoid a graduation rate disaster beginning of the Christmas season. The for this year’s junior class that got caught older I become the more I recognize that in the transition to the new graduation one of the most important things in this requirements and reduce the amount of life are the relationships with the people time our students spend on standardized around you. My hope is that you will keep tests. We all agree that we should be held your minds and hearts on the true meaning accountable and raise the standards for of the holidays. FREE COMMUNITY COMPUTER CLASSES Novi Maxwell thanks a Veteran. Lakota Local Schools will be offering com- puter classes to community members who live ELEMENTARY STUDENTS HONOR VETERANS in our district. Judy Tucker, NWOET Associ- th Lakota Elementary students honored Veterans Thursday, November 10 at the Veterans ate Director of Professional Development, will Recognition and Breakfast program. Students prepared for this day by inviting Veterans to be here to help with any computer issues you IT’S THE MOST, this event, filling out family Veteran forms for the honor wall, and attending the morning might be having. The classes will be held in WONDERFUL recognition program. the East Computer Lab. Each class will be Our second grade students performed a “Tribute to Armed Services” medley during the held on Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 TIME OF THE YEAR! program. Students watched a video about Veterans Day and then had the opportunity to p.m. Dates scheduled are: December 14, With the Christmas season upon us, let’s meet Veterans in person and thanked them for their service to our country. January 18, February 15, March 15, April 19 help make those who are less fortunate, be full and May 17. These classes are free of charge. of cheer by donating canned goods. All of the If you need more information, please email items collected will be donated to God’s Store Judy Tucker at [email protected]. House to be given to those in need. Boxes will be located in Mr. Nusbaum’s office, as well as LAKOTA the world area of the middle school to drop off your canned foods. Donations will be col- ELEMENTARY lected through December 16th. Thank you so much for your support, stay warm, RECEIVES 2016 and Merry Christmas! MOMENTUM AWARD Mr. Nusbaum Lakota Elementary has been awarded the Momentum Award for 2016! The Momentum Award is presented by the State Board of Education and recognizes schools for exceeding expectations in stu- dent growth for the year. Schools must earn straight A’s on all Value-Added measures on the report card. The school or district must have at least two Value-Added sub- groups of students, which includes gifted, THANK YOU FOR lowest 20% in achievement, and students with disabilities. SUPPORTING THE Congratulations to the teachers, staff, par- LAKOTA BOOK FAIR Students thank Veterans for their service. ents, and students for making this happen! Submitted by Mrs. Amy Kreilick The Elementary Book Fair was held dur- HELP US PROTECT OUR KIDS ON THE PLAYGROUND ing Parent Teacher Conferences and $3,160 One thing we always have out here at Lakota is wind. Our playground on the west side of worth of items were purchased by families the building often feels like a wind tunnel. One of our projects this fall was the planting of of Lakota Elementary School! Due to the a windbreak for the playground. If you would like to designate a tree in honor or memory of large number of sales, nearly $1000 in new someone, as an alumni class project, or anonymously, books were added to the library collection. please contact the Board Office at 419-986-6650. Helping students get new books is one of The cost is $200 for each tree. We will have a plaque my favorite things to do here at Lakota and posted on the side of the building with the names of Playground I thank everyone for their continued support! all donors. Thank you for your support! Page 2 - December 2016 HIGH SCHOOL FROM THE DESK OF MRS. SHERRY SPROW Lakota High School Principal With the second nine weeks well underway, it is hard to believe the end of the first semester is quickly approaching. The high school students have been work- ing diligently in their classes in preparation for first semester exams which will be administered during the week of December 12th. Congratulations to all of the students who were on the honor roll during the first nine weeks. We are very proud of you and applaud your academic success. The fall sports season ended with many of our athletes excelling at various sports. The Fall Sports Banquets took place in November with a number of fall athletes recognized for their outstanding efforts in the state, district, and league. Congratula- tions to all of the fall sports teams. The winter sports teams have been working hard and are eagerly anticipating their upcoming contests. To celebrate the holiday season, many musical programs have been scheduled. During this busy season, consider taking a bit of your time to spend with our talented students and enjoy some holiday cheer. Information for all of the upcoming events can be found on our website www. lakotaschools.org. Wishing you and yours a safe and happy holiday season! LAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL 2016-2017 1ST NINE WEEKS HONOR ROLL From left to right: Skylar Cook, Marcus Elliot, Trent Mathias, From left to right: Mrs. Karhoff, Levi Schwochow, SOPHOMORES SENIORS Levi Schwochow and Samantha Wallace Samantha Wallace, Keeley Overmyer, Skylar Cook, 4.0 4.0 Trent Mathias, and Marcus Elliott Stormy Chaney, Collin Gosche, Ashley Gra- Keely Brooks, Anna Brubaker, Tyler Hushour, ham, RaeAnna Harner, Madison Randolph, Morgan Johnson, Anna Klotz, Katelyn Klotz, FFA NEWSLETTER Kelsey Tennison, Summer Wagner Trinity Morelock, Leah Patterson, Brady In partnership with VSCTC Submitted by: James Knallay, Reporter 3.9 – 3.0 Rosenberger, Brooke Shank, Reagan Zuelzke On October 19-22, 2016, five members from the Lakota chapter along with advi- Samantha Abbott, Isaac Baker, Kaylee Bear, 3.9 – 3.0 sor Mrs. Karhoff, travelled to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 89th National Convention. Megan Belden, Dakota Bowling, Kim Boyer, Loretta Anderson, Cameron Balderson, McK- The attendees were: Trent Mathias, Marcus Elliott, Skylar Cook, Samantha Wallace Cheyanne Carter, Matt Chovanec, Brendan enzie Below, Madison Bowling, Levi Broski, and Levi Schwochow. The group attended the convention and expo, toured Fastenal, Collum, Caris Conrad, Taylor Dittman, Sa- Mark Capehart, Riley Danko, Gabrielle Apache Sprayers, Indiana Downs, Kelsey Dairy and Lincoln Tech. and enjoyed Into raya Durst, Taylor Ellison, Chelsea Harden, Dauterman, Marcus Elliott, Travis Enright, the Woods at the Beef and Boards dinner theater. Keeley Overmyer received her Ethan Harmon, Chandler Harvey, Cheyenne Amber Eubank, Taylor Garn, Kaitlyn Graham, American Degree which is the highest degree that you can earn in the FFA organization. Holman, Andrew Hovis, Andrew Kagy, Alexis Erica Hartley, Erin Hartley, Collin Hipsher, Kirkpatrick, James Knallay, Fuyao Meng, Bri- Jake Hoffman, Dakota Holman, Madison anna Ray, Cheyanne Sauber, Hunter Schoen- King, Maryn Klaus, Aleah Lobenstein, Dylan The Food Science team placed fourth of dorf, Brant Shank, Alexia Sheeks, Carson Slick, Moes, Shelby Monroe, Michael Morelock, the ten teams participating at the District Carlie Smith, Drew Smith, Wade Sorensen, Derek Mullholand, Brenden O’Connell, CDE held on November 10th at Sentinel Abbey Strausbaugh, Antonio Strickler, Tiffany Qiara Palos, Destiny Parker, Connor Powell, in Tiffin earning a plaque for their efforts. Swartz, Breanna Williams Jenna Ranzenberger, Adam Rutledge, Nick Congratulations! JUNIORS Sayre, Aubrey Sheehan, Sarah Sievers, Ashton 4.0 Spires, Andrew Stuller, Rusty Swartz, Cody Food Science team of: Madison King, Madilyn Below, Madison Benavides, Autumn Tennison, Samantha Wallace, Noah Weaks, Maryn Klaus, Mariah Kiser Bordner, Collin Carr, Caleb Chalfin, Devin Alexa Yonikus and Anna Brubaker Clark, Isreal Flores, Paige Franks, Tyler Gabel, FRESHMAN Josh Kagy, MaKenna Linkey, Jonathan Mason, 4.0 Seven members participated in the Brian Miller, Julia Vanhoose, Andrea Weinrich Noah Dull, Travis Hoerig, Elizabeth Jacquot, Sub-District Job Interview CDE 3.9 – 3.0 Steven Kern, Kiersten Linkey, Madelyn Matz, held on November 8 at Hopewell-Loudon School. Kayleigh Barchus, Faith Biddle, Caleb Brown, Noah Rogers, Braden Schaser, Ashley Schoen- Tain Cozette, Antonio Diaz, Darry Endicott, feld, Mariah Woodruff Elijah Ernst, Mackenzie Feathers, Chaunce 3.9 – 3.0 Gangwer, Zach Gerner, Gabrielle Glavich, Julia Baker, Josie Bear, Gabrielle Bishop, Tyler Chase Glover, Jack Greiner,