Lakota Public Schools - Home of the Lakota Raiders & Nelson City Chargers

Please refer to the bus route information and directory images for the 2025‑2026 school year.

Lakota Elementary invites you to Back to School Night on Thursday, August 14th from 5:00–6:00 pm. Bring your supplies, meet your teacher, and join us for a brief Title I meeting in the gym at 5:00.

The first day of school is Monday, August 18th—we’re excited to welcome everyone back!

Grades 7-12 Lakota High School Fall Registration
Date: August 11, 12, & 13
Time: Noon-5pm
Place: Lakota High School Main Office

2025 NC Chargers Football Schedule

2025 NC Chargers Girls Golf Schedule

2025 NC Chargers Volleyball Schedule

Lakota Public School District 66 2025-26 School Calendar

2025–2026 School Supply Lists Are Here! We’re getting ready for a fantastic school year, and it’s time to check off those supply lists. Supply lists for all grades, Preschool through 6th grades, are now available. Take a look at the images below to find what your child will need for the upcoming school year. The elementary office will reopen on August 1st if you have any questions or need assistance. Feel free to share this post with other families in the district to help everyone stay informed. Let’s make this school year a great one, thank you for your continued support !

Congratulations to Rider Schmidt for taking 1st place in the Boys 16–18 division at the Dakota Junior Golf Association (DJGA) meet in Carrington! Rider shot an impressive 67, topping the leaderboard and showcasing his talent and dedication on the course. Way to go, Rider — we’re proud of you! ⛳️👏

HS Daily Announcements Wednesday, May 21st Today is the last day of school of the 2024-2025 school year! - Lunch today is Cook's Choice. - There is a sign-up sheet in the office for girls interested in playing girls golf next fall. - Students, if you have not returned library books, you may be assessed a fee. Please return all library books by noon today. Thank you. - There is a varsity golf meet scheduled for tomorrow Thursday, May 22nd in Larimore. Good Luck Chargers Golf! - Best of luck to Dagan Slade and Tyler Cree-Beglau as they travel to Bismarck for state track tomorrow, Friday, and Saturday. Dagan will be competing in the discuss and shot put events. Tyler will be competing in the triple-jump and 800m events. Go Chargers! - Students: A memo and checklist has been sent to Teams regarding technology device return. A physical copy has also been handed out. Please review, follow the checklist, and hand it in with your devices today. Thank you. - School will be dismissed at noon today. Last day of school schedule has been posted to Teams. A scavenger hunt with challenges will be handed out later today for a chance to win prizes that are set up on the gym stage! - Graduation is Sunday, May 25th at the Lakota Community Center starting at 1pm. - Joke of the day: What do you call a teacher who never farts? A private tutor! - Have a great day and a great summer!

HS Daily Announcements Tuesday, May 20th There are 2 days of school remaining before summer break! - Lunch today is Chicken Nuggets/Chicken Strips and French Fries. - Breakfast tomorrow is Cereal and Toast. - The Sophomores will be taking the Pre-ACT this morning in room 206. Sophomores will be called to room 206 when it is ready for testing. - Period 3 Psychology class along with all other juniors will meet in the library today to pre-register for classes next fall. - There is a sign-up sheet in the office for girls interested in playing girls golf next fall. - Students, if you have not returned library books, you may be assessed a fee. Please return all library books a.s.a.p. Thank you. - There is a varsity golf meet scheduled for Thursday, May 22nd in Larimore. - Students: A memo and checklist has been sent to Teams regarding technology device return on the last day of school. A physical copy has also been handed out. Please review and follow the checklist. Thank you. - The last day of school is tomorrow Wednesday, May 21st. School will be dismissed at noon on the last day. Last day of school schedule will be posted to Teams. - Graduation is Sunday, May 25th at the Lakota Community Center starting at 1pm. - Have a great day!

HS Daily Announcements Monday, May 19th There are 3 days of school remaining before summer break! - Lunch today is Hamburgers and French Fries. - Breakfast tomorrow is Cereal and Toast. - There is a sign-up sheet in the office for girls interested in playing girls golf next fall. - Students, if you have not returned library books, you may be assessed a fee. Please return all library books a.s.a.p. Thank you. - The JV golf team will not be attending the meet @ Drayton today. The varsity golf meet scheduled for tomorrow Tuesday, May 20th in Larimore has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 22nd in Larimore. - The varsity baseball team plays in the first round of regionals today @ Mayville vs. Hatton-Northwood starting at approximately 12:30pm. Good Luck Chargers Baseball! - Students: A memo and checklist has been sent to Teams regarding technology device return on the last day of school. A physical copy will also be handed out. Please review and follow the checklist. Thank you. - The last day of school is this Wednesday, May 21st. School will be dismissed at noon on the last day. Last day of school schedule will be posted to Teams. - Graduation is Sunday, May 25th at the Lakota Community Center starting at 1pm. - Have a great day!

The boys regional baseball game schedule for tomorrow has been moved to Monday, May 19th. Same time and location.

HS Daily Announcements Friday, May 16th There are 4 days of school remaining before summer break! - Lunch today is Chicken Quesadillas. - Breakfast on Monday is Cook's Choice. - There is a sign-up sheet in the office for girls interested in playing girls golf next fall. - Students, all library books need to be returned to the library today. Thank you. - Golf schedule changes: The JV golf team will not be attending the meet @ Drayton on Monday, May 19th. The varsity golf meet scheduled for next week Tuesday, May 20th in Larimore has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 22nd in Larimore. - The varsity baseball team plays in the first round of regionals tomorrow, Saturday, May 17th @ Mayville vs. Hatton-Northwood starting at approximately 12:30pm. Good Luck Chargers Baseball! - the varsity softball team plays in the first round of regionals tomorrow, Saturday, May 17th @ Cavalier vs. Pembina County North starting at 4pm. Good Luck Chargers Softball! - Students: A memo and checklist will be sent out to Teams today regarding technology device return on the last day of school. Please review and follow the checklist. Thank you. - The last day of school is next week Wednesday, May 21st. School will be dismissed at noon on the last day. - Graduation is Sunday, May 25th at the Lakota Community Center starting at 1pm. - Friday Funny: I'm in search for someone to assist with milking cows on my dairy farm. Must work well with udders! - Have a great day!

HS Daily Announcements Thursday, May 15th - There are 5 days of school remaining before summer break! - Lunch today is Riblets and Mac Salad. - Breakfast tomorrow is cook's choice. - Congratulations to the varsity boys golf team on their 2nd place finish at yesterday's meet in Grafton! Also, congratulations to Rider Schmidt on his 6th place finish with a state qualifying score! - Congratulations to the varsity softball team on their region play-in game win yesterday over Larimore! - Congratulations to all the top finishers at yesterday's regional track meet held in Grafton! - Congratulations to the junior high baseball team in their win over Park River in game two yesterday! - There is a sign-up sheet in the office for girls interested in playing girls golf next fall. - Students, all library books need to be returned to the library by tomorrow. Thank you. - Academic Awards night will be held this evening in the Lakota High School Gymnasium starting at 7pm. - The last day of school is next week Wednesday, May 21st. School will be dismissed at noon on the last day. - Graduation is Sunday, May 25th at the Lakota Community Center starting at 1pm. - Have a great day!

CHANGES TO SPORTS SCHEDULE AHEAD OF THE PREDICTED RAIN THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. ~The Chargers Varsity softball will take on Larimore as a region play-in game tomorrow, Wednesday, May 14th in McVille at 2pm. ~The Chargers boy’s varsity golf meet that was scheduled for Thursday in Cavalier has been moved to tomorrow, Wednesday, May 14th in Grafton starting at 10am. ~The Chargers junior high baseball game that was scheduled for this Thursday in Lakota vs. Park River has been moved to tomorrow, Wednesday, May 14th in Lakota vs. Park River starting at 1pm. ~ The Track Meet in Grafton on Friday has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 14th in Grafton at 9 am.

HS Daily Announcements Tuesday, May 13th - Lunch today is Corn Dogs and French Fries. - Congratulations to the JV and Varsity softball teams on their wins over Larimore yesterday! The Chargers will take on Larimore again as a region play-in game tomorrow, Wednesday, May 14th in McVille at 2pm. - The JV and Varsity softball teams play today @ Hope vs. Maple River starting at 4pm. Players are dismissed at 1:25pm. Good Luck Chargers Softball! - Congratulations to the JV baseball team on their win over Hatton-Northwood yesterday! - The JV and Varsity baseball teams play today in Tolna vs. Carrington starting at 4:30pm. Players are dismissed at 2:35pm. Good Luck Chargers Baseball! - Congratulations to all top finishers at the Grand Forks track meet yesterday! The Track Meet in Grafton on Friday has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 14th in Grafton. - There is a junior high track meet today @ Devils Lake starting at 4pm. Participants are dismissed at 2:25pm. Good Luck Chargers Track! - There is a boys varsity golf meet today @ Walhalla starting at 10am. Good Luck Chargers Golf! The boys varsity golf meet that was scheduled for Thursday in Cavalier has been moved to tomorrow, Wednesday, May 14th in Grafton starting at 10am. - The junior high baseball game that was scheduled for this Thursday in Lakota vs. Park River has been moved to tomorrow, Wednesday, May 14th in Lakota vs. Park River starting at 1pm. - There is a sign-up sheet in the office for girls interested in playing girls golf next fall. - Students, all library books need to be returned to the library by Friday, May 16th. Thank you. - Fine Arts night will be held tomorrow Wednesday, May 14th in the Lakota High School Gymnasium starting at 7pm. - Academic Awards night will be held this Thursday, May 15th in the Lakota High School Gymnasium starting at 7pm. - The last day of school is next week Wednesday, May 21st. School will be dismissed at noon on the last day. - Graduation is Sunday, May 25th at the Lakota Community Center starting at 1pm. - Have a great day!

HS Daily Announcements Monday, May 12 - Lunch today is Pizza. - Breakfast tomorrow is Persian Rolls. - Congratulations to Rider Schmidt on qualifying for state in boys golf! - Congratulations to the Chargers varsity softball team on their wins over Wilton-Wing and Tioga in the Midseason Madness tournament this weekend in Fargo! - Congratulations to all the top finishers at the Track meet in Larimore on Saturday! Miles Fincher 2nd in 300m hurdles, 5th in long jump. Joe Skalicky 4th in shot put. Miles Fincher, Liam McKay, Levi Steffan, and Tyler Cree-Beglau 2nd in 4 X 400 relay. Laura Steffan 5th in discuss. - The JV and varsity softball teams play today @ Larimore starting at 4pm. Players are dismissed at 1:35pm. Good Luck Chargers Softball! - The JV and varsity baseball teams play today @ Hatton vs. Hatton-Northwood starting at 4:30pm. Players are dismissed at 2:15pm. Good Luck Chargers Baseball! - There is a JV golf meet today @ Pembina starting at 10am. Good Luck Chargers Golf! - There is a varsity track meet today @ Grand Forks starting at 3pm. Good Luck Chargers Track! - Students, all library books need to be returned to the library by Friday, May 16th. Thank you. - Fine Arts night will be held this Wednesday, May 14th in the Lakota High School Gymnasium starting at 7pm. - Academic Awards night will be held this Thursday, May 15th in the Lakota High School Gymnasium starting at 7pm. - The last day of school is next week Wednesday, May 21st. School will be dismissed at noon on the last day. - Graduation is Sunday, May 25th at the Lakota Community Center starting at 1pm. - Have a great day!

HS Daily Announcements Friday, May 9th Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! - Lunch today is Riblets and Mac Salad. - Breakfast on Monday is Cereal and Toast. - Congratulations to the varsity baseball game on their two game sweep of Hillsboro/Central Valley last night! - There is a state qualifying varsity golf meet today in Lakota starting at 10am. Good Luck Chargers Golf! - The varsity softball team plays today vs. Wilton/Wing at 1:30pm and vs. Heart River at 5:30pm in a Fargo Jamboree. Players are dismissed at 8:45am this morning. Good Luck Chargers Softball! - The JV and Varsity baseball teams play tomorrow @ New Rockford starting at 1pm. Good Luck Chargers Baseball! - There is a JV and Varsity track meet tomorrow @ Larimore starting at 11am. Good Luck Chargers Track! - Semester 2 Finals Testing will begin next week Wednesday, May 14th. - Fine Arts Night will be held at Lakota High School next week Wednesday, May 14th at 7pm. - Academic Awards Night will be held at Lakota High School next week Thursday, May 15th at 7pm. - There is still a sign up sheet in the office for students interested in taking Drivers Education this summer. - Students, all library books need to be returned to the library by Friday, May 16th. Thank you. - Last call for group Prom pictures. If you would like to order, please see Stephanie in the office. - Friday Funny: What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet? Supplies! - Have a great day!