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Book winners part 2

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to First Community Credit Union for their generous support, which enabled 19 students to take home a Christmas book.

Our 1st Annual Puzzle Competition was a blast! Thank you to State Bank of Lakota for supplying the puzzles and hot chocolate bar and Vasichek Insurance - Preston Sundeen for the prizes!! 1st place, finishing in 1 hour 29 minutes was Anthony Terrell, Gavin Rader, Izibelle Haugen & Hayden Rader. 2nd place was Olivia Fossen, Sophia Beck, Hannah Halvorson & Wesley Fisk.

Another successful year of Derby Car racing at Lakota High School! Thank you to Lakota Drug, FCCU, and the Tillhouse for donating prizes. Congratulations to Taylor Joramo for best of show winner with her "Joramos and Grizwalds" car! Congratulations to Laura Steffan for best theme with her "Wonka Bar" car! And congratulations to our top three racers, 3rd place Sam Estvold, 2nd place Shelby Schwind, and our champion Max Franzen!

HS Daily Announcements Friday, December 20th - Lunch today is Chili and Cornbread. - Today is the last day of school before Christmas Break and the end of Semester 1! - The Junior High, JV, and Varsity girls basketball teams play today @ Mayville vs. MPCG starting at 4pm. Players are dismissed at 1:45pm. Good Luck Chargers! - Tomorrow the C squad boys basketball team plays in a tournament at Park River starting at 10:30am. Lakota leave time is 7am. Good Luck Chargers! - We will be running a modified schedule today. The schedule was sent to all students through Teams. - Our Christmas Tree collaboration project will take place this morning from 9:30am-10:15am. There will be a shuttle bus to transport students to and from the elementary school. - Derby car races and the puzzle competition will take place this afternoon starting at approximately 1:20pm. Derby cars will be in the gym. The puzzle competition will take place upstairs.  - School will be out of session for the holiday break. School will resume with Semester 2 on Monday, January 6th. - Friday Funny: Where does Santa stay on vacation? At a ho-ho-hotel! - Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

HS Daily Announcements Thursday, December 19th - Lunch today is Taco-in-a-Bag. - Breakfast tomorrow is Cooks Choice. - Today is a 2-hour late start. Classes will begin with period 3 at 10:25am. - The boys basketball game that was scheduled for today vs. Midway-Minto has been postponed. There will be no after school practices or activities today. - There are 2 days of school left before Christmas Break and the end of Semester 1. Participate in the district wide 12 days of Christmas fun! Today is "Mad about Plaid Day", dress in your favorite flannel shirt, pants, or suit! Tomorrow is "Dream a little Dream Day", wear school-appropriate pjs and slippers. - Tomorrow will be a modified schedule for holiday activities in the morning and afternoon. Students will receive the schedule through Teams. - The derby car races and puzzle competition will take place tomorrow afternoon. - Have a great day!

Due to weather conditions, Lakota Public Schools will be starting two hours late today, Thursday, December 19th.

HS Daily Announcements Wednesday, December 18 - Lunch today is Popcorn Chicken Bowls. - Breakfast tomorrow is Cereal and Toast. - There are 3 days of school left before Christmas Break and the end of Semester 1. Participate in the district wide 12 days of Christmas fun! Today "Joyful Jersey Day", wear your favorite sports jersey to spread some cheer for your favorite team! Tomorrow is "Mad about Plaid Day", dress in your favorite flannel shirt, pants, or suit! - There will be derby car races and a puzzle competition this Friday afternoon. - Today is a 2pm early out for staff professional development. There will be no 7th period. - Have a great day!

Last week the Lakota FFA chapter had the pleasure of competing in the district event at Mayville State College. This venue was truly accommodating and spacious for the event. The students competed in parliamentary procedure, creed, green hand quiz, and regular quiz. Everyone tried hard and did a great job! The 2 standouts for the Lakota FFA chapter were Taylor Joramo and Keira Matejcek. Taylor placed 5th overall out of 112 competitors in the green hand quiz category and received a gold. Keira received a silver in the creed competition. Thank you all for your support! -Lakota FFA

HS Daily Announcements Tuesday, December 17th - Lunch today is Dorito Hot Dish. - Breakfast tomorrow is Cereal and Toast. - Congratulations to the Junior High and JV Girls basketball teams on their wins over Midway/Minto last night! - There are 4 days of school left before Christmas Break and the end of Semester 1. Participate in the district wide 12 days of Christmas fun! Today is "Santa's Ho-Ho-Hoedown", wear your favorite Western-wear and cowboy hats. Tomorrow is "Joyful Jersey Day", wear your favorite sports jersey to spread some cheer for your favorite team! - Good Luck to Wesley Fisk as he competes in a wrestling quad today in Devils Lake starting at 5pm vs. Hatton/NW, Hillsboro, and Pembina County North! - There will be Raider Time games in the gym today! - Reminder: Tomorrow is a 2pm early out for staff professional development. - Have a great day!

Our students are seeking the following items for decorating their Christmas trees: Christmas lights Fake snow Vikings flag Small Santa figurines Small boxes Wrapping paper Glitter Cotton balls Reindeer/Christmas stickers Pipe cleaners Pom poms Popsicle sticks Googly eyes Ribbon Small wreaths Small star toppers Clear ornaments Tinsel Jingle bells Candy canes Red string If you have any of these items that you no longer need and would be willing to donate, please drop them off at either school office. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

HS Daily Announcements Monday, December 16th - Lunch today is Riblets and Baked Beans. - Breakfast tomorrow is Long Johns and Apple Turnovers. - There are 5 days of school left before Christmas Break and the end of Semester 1. Participate in the district wide 12 days of Christmas fun! Today is "Christmas Vacation Day", wear your Hawaiian shirts, hula skirts, hats, and sunglasses. Tomorrow is "Santa's Ho-Ho-Hoedown", wear your favorite Western-wear and cowboy hats. - Congratulations to the JV and Varsity Girls and Boys basketball teams in their wins over Richland on Saturday! - The Junior High, JV, and Varsity girls basketball teams play today @ Midway vs. Midway/Minto starting at 4pm. Players are dismissed at 2:05. Good Luck Chargers! - The Junior High, C, JV, and Varsity boys basketball teams have pictures today at the Lakota Community Center starting at 4pm. - Reminder: This Wednesday, December 18th is a 2pm early out for staff professional development. - Have a great day!

On Friday, students from Lakota Elementary and High School began collaborating on a special Christmas project. Each group received a Christmas-themed book, generously donated by First Community Credit Union, as well as a pallet tree provided by the Lakota Community Club. Additionally, project supplies were graciously contributed by Lakota Hardware Hank and Tronson Grain. We look forward to seeing the creative and festive final results of each group’s Christmas book-themed tree next week.

HS Daily Announcements Friday, December 13th - Lunch today is Chicken Ranch Wraps. - Breakfast on Monday is Cereal and Toast. - There are 6 days of school left before Christmas Break and the end of Semester 1. Participate in the district wide 12 days of Christmas fun! Today is "Shine Bright Like a Light Day", light up your wardrobe with holiday lights, tinsel, glitter, light-up necklaces, etc. Monday is "Christmas Vacation Day", wear your Hawaiian shirts, hula skirts, hats, sunglasses, etc. - Congratulations to the varsity girls basketball team in their win over North Star last night! - The high school and elementary school will be collaborating on a Christmas Tree project today from 1:30-3pm. Students will be notified of their groups and classrooms they will be using. - If you have coats to donate, the Bison Bunch 4H club is holding a coat drive. Lakota High School is a drop off location. Last day to donate is today! - Stop in the office today as you pass by for a chocolate treat! - Friday funny: How do elves clean Santa's sleigh the day after Christmas? Santa-tizer! - Have a great day!

HS Daily Announcements Thursday, December 12th - Lunch today is Pizza. - Breakfast tomorrow is Waffles and Sausage. - A bus will be available today for lunch. - There are 7 days of school left before Christmas Break and the end of Semester 1. Participate in the district wide 12 days of Christmas fun! Today is "Jingle Bells Day", wear bells! Tomorrow is "Shine Bright Like a Light Day", light up your wardrobe with holiday lights, tinsel, glitter, light-up necklaces, etc. - Good Luck to Wesley Fisk as he competes in a wrestling dual today @ Fargo North starting at 7pm! - The Junior High, JV, and Varsity girls basketball teams play today @ Cando vs. North Star starting at 4:30pm. Players are dismissed at 2:15pm. Good Luck Chargers! - The high school and elementary school will be collaborating on a Christmas Tree project. The first day of this project will be tomorrow from 1:30-3pm. Students will be notified of their groups and classrooms they will be using tomorrow morning. - If you have coats to donate, the Bison Bunch 4H club is holding a coat drive. Lakota High School is a drop off location. Last day to donate is tomorrow! - Have a great day!

REMINDER! 🤩🙌🏻 Informational Parent and Student Meeting for Japan 2026 TONIGHT at 6:30 in the Till House back dining area. Can’t wait to see you! **Please use this link to RSVP for the meeting** https://rsvp.eftours.com/b2mst53 Reminder: This is a non-school sponsored event

UND Track Camps and Clinics

HS Daily Announcements Wednesday, December 11th - Lunch today is Spaghetti and Garlic Toast. - There will be bus transportation to and from the elementary school for lunch today. - Breakfast tomorrow is Cereal and Toast. - There are 8 days of school left before Christmas Break and the end of Semester 1. Participate in the district wide 12 days of Christmas fun! Today is "Ugly Sweater Day", break out your goofiest Christmas sweater or shirt! Tomorrow is "Jingle Bells Day", wear bells! - Academic Challenge students will be gone today for a meet in Casselton. Good Luck to the Academic Challenge team! - The high school and elementary schools will be collaborating on a Christmas Tree project. The first day of this project will be on Friday from 1:30-3pm. Students will be notified of their groups and classrooms they will be using as we get closer to the event. - If you have coats to donate, the Bison Bunch 4H club is holding a coat drive that goes until this Friday, December 13th. Lakota High School is a drop off location! - Have a great day!

Let Close-Up do your baking for you! Join us at the Holiday Tray sale December 20th !

HS Daily Announcements Tuesday, December 10th - Lunch today is Biscuits and Gravy. - Breakfast tomorrow is Cereal and Toast. - There are 9 days of school left before Christmas Break and the end of Semester 1. Participate in the district wide 12 days of Christmas fun! Today is "Deck the Halls" day, bring out your favorite holiday accessories! Think jewelry, necklaces, garland, etc. Tomorrow is "Ugly Sweater Day", break out your goofiest Christmas sweater or shirt! - FFA is at Mayville State today for district competition. Good luck FFA students! - Junior High, JV, and Varsity girls basketball teams play today @ Langdon starting at 4:30pm. Players are dismissed at 2:15pm. Good Luck Chargers! - There is an academic challenge meet in Casselton tomorrow. Team members will be leaving at 6am. - If you have coats to donate, the Bison Bunch 4H club is holding a coat drive that goes until this Friday, December 13th. Lakota High School is a drop off location! - Have a great day!