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When Brown Turns Green: Lakota West Principal Leaves for Mason HS

When Brown Turns Green: Lakota West Principal Leaves for Mason HS

Thomas Price, Website Manager May 27, 2024

The end of the school year calls for a lot to happen at Lakota West, but few expected the bomb-shell of an announcement Lakota’s administration dropped after the school day ended. Around 2 pm on Thursday, May 23rd, Lakota announced Mr. Ben Brown, the...

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Eclipse of a Lifetime: Great American Eclipse 2024

Eclipse of a Lifetime: Great American Eclipse 2024

Thomas Price, Website Manager April 11, 2024

On Monday, April 8th, millions across North America were able to experience the Great North American Eclipse 2024, with millions of sightseers traveling to the path of totality to experience the incredibly rare phenomenon. Starting its route in Texas,...

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Lakota West Girls Basketball Coach, Andy Fishman, Announces Retirement

Lakota West Girls Basketball Coach, Andy Fishman, Announces Retirement

Nick Johnson, Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2024

On March 12, 2024, longtime Lakota West Girls Basketball coach, Andy Fishman, went about the school day with the usual spirit he has always shown. As he checked in on students in his class, it seemed barely noticeable that he had announced his retirement...

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Lakotas Master Facilities Plan: 2024 Edition

Lakota’s Master Facilities Plan: 2024 Edition

Thomas Price, Website Manager March 4, 2024

Over the past few years, Lakota’s School Board has been hard at work constructing the future of the district; everything from designing new buildings, changing grade setups throughout the entire district, and even adding a potential third branch of...

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Introducing the Lakota West Broadcasting Club

Introducing the Lakota West Broadcasting Club

Thomas Price, Website Manager February 2, 2024

Lakota West prides itself in featuring the work of students from around the school, from sharing their creations online to talking about the students’ successes during the morning announcements. Over the past 2 years, West has been witness to one of...

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Schools Across The US Receive Russian Bomb Threats

Schools Across The US Receive Russian Bomb Threats

Thomas Price, Website Manager December 14, 2023

Schools around the country have been receiving threats from a “Russian Terrorist Organization” about bombs being placed across American schools. Last Friday, the threat was emailed to many northern Texas school districts, claiming that explosives...

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A Look Inside the Lakota West Marching Band 2023

A Look Inside the Lakota West Marching Band 2023

Thomas Price, Website Manager November 16, 2023

Lakota West has always been known for having spectacular athletics and extra-curricular activities for students. With all of their impressive wins and records held over the years, one program West offers has become a pinnacle of the school’s success:...

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Closing the Book on Summer Homework

Closing the Book on Summer Homework

Thomas Price, Website Manager May 18, 2023

Earlier this month, the Lakota East and Lakota West English Departments made the decision to cut summer homework for the 2023-2024 school year. This comes after complaints were received by students and parents throughout the years, gaining enough traction...

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Mr. McGill Resigned Because of “Personal and Professional Reasons

Mr. McGill Resigned Because of “Personal and Professional Reasons”

Olivia Eldridge, Social Media Team May 1, 2023

Nick McGill, the choir teacher here at Lakota West High School has resigned after allegations of a relationship with a former student. Records show that Nick McGill, 28, was investigated in July of 2021. At that time, Robert Kramer, our executive director...

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Lakota West Exercise Science Class Competes In State Competition

Lakota West Exercise Science Class Competes In State Competition

Ellie Brite March 31, 2023

On March 16-17, 2023, The Lakota West Exercise Science HOSA Chapter competed in a State-wide competition for the opportunity to go to the International Conference. HOSA is a club that is offered at Lakota West High School. It’s for future health...

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Did a Special Needs Student Get SLAPPED?

Did a Special Needs Student Get SLAPPED?

Olivia Eldridge, Social Media Team March 7, 2023

Lakota West Teacher on leave amid an investigation into alleged “misconduct” Principal Ben Brown says. Did a teacher slap a student? What happened? Did this really happen? Is it true? "West Chester Township Ohio- A special needs teacher at Lakota...

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Lakotas Master Facilities Plan: 2023 Edition

Lakota’s Master Facilities Plan: 2023 Edition

Thomas Price, Website Manager March 1, 2023

Authors Note: The contents of this article have since been changed by the District. An updated look at Lakota's Master Facilities Plan can be found by searching "Lakota's Master Facilities Plan: 2024 Edition" Over the past few years, Lakota’s School...

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