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

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

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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!

Dear families of Lakota and Dakota Prairie students, We’re going to Japan in Summer 2026, and you’re invited! We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://rsvp.eftours.com/b2mst53 When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure. In this info session, we’ll talk about: -How this opportunity will benefit your student -What we’ll see and do on our trip -Everything that’s included in this experience -How your child can earn academic credit -How we’re keeping this safe and affordable -How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity. Those who register for the meeting will be eligible to receive a $200 tour scholarship and be eligible for Risk-Free Enrollment if they enroll on tour! Any student that enrolls the night of the meeting will be entered to win an additional $100 off the cost of the tour! Three lucky winners will be selected for a total of $300 off! You must RSVP and enroll the night of the meeting to be eligible. Registration for the meeting is mandatory, so do not wait. Looking forward to seeing you all there! Brandie Ulland Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip.

HS Daily Announcements Monday, December 9th - Lunch today is Pulled Pork, Mac and Cheese. - Breakfast tomorrow is Persian Rolls. - There are 10 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 "Faux Fur" day, wear your over-the-top fur! Think earmuffs, scarves, jackets, boots, vests, etc! Tomorrow is "Deck the Halls" day, bring out your favorite holiday accessories! Think jewelry, necklaces, garland, etc. - Congratulations to the Chargers Girls Basketball team on their 3rd Place finish in the Lake Region Invitational basketball tournament this past weekend! - FFA will be traveling to Mayville State tomorrow morning for district competition. Leave time is 7:15am. - There is an academic challenge meet in Casselton this Wednesday, December 11th. 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!

HS Daily Announcements Friday, December 6th - Lunch today is Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese. - Breakfast on Monday is Cereal and Toast. - There are 11 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 "Tree Topper" day, dig out your favorite holiday hat, headband, or tree topper to wear! Monday is "Faux Fur" day, wear your over-the-top fur! Think earmuffs, scarves, jackets, boots, vests, etc. - Congratulations to the varsity girls basketball team on their win over North Star last night in the first round of the Lake Region Invitational tournament! The Chargers will play again today vs. Benson County starting at approximately 6pm at the Devils Lake Sports Center. Good Luck Chargers! - The Lakota High School annual derby car race will take place on December 20th in the HS gym. Students in grades 7 through 12 who would like to enter a car, please stop by the main office and pick up a block of wood and registration form. Registration is due today. Prizes will be awarded for Best of Show and Best Themed Car, along with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the racing. - There will be a puzzle competition in the afternoon of December 20th. Teams of 4 or 5 can compete to complete a puzzle the quickest to win prizes. To register for the puzzle competition, stop in to see Mrs. Haugen or Donna. Students must either sign up for the Derby Car Race or Puzzle Competition for the afternoon of December 20th. - Friday Funny: A gingerbread man went to the doctor’s complaining of a sore knee. The doctor asked him. “Have you tried icing it?” - Have a great day!