East symphonic winds earns honors

By Lindsey Hilty | Thursday, November 19, 2009, 11:04 AM

On Nov. 13, 2009 the Lakota East Symphonic Winds ensemble participated in the 2009 Wind Band Invitational and New Band Music Reading Clinic at Capital University Conservatory of Music, Dr. Barry Kopetz, Chair, Dept of Instrumental Music and Director of Bands in Columbus, Ohio. The objective of the clinic is to promote newly published band works from this past year to Ohio’s high school and junior high band directors.

Lakota East was the only high school band to perform at the Capital New Band Music Reading Clinic. The concert took place in Capital University’s renovated Mees Auditorium The band also experienced the Capital University’s Wind Ensemble concert on Friday evening.

Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment More: Kudos

H1N1 vaccine clinic draws crowd

By Lindsey Hilty | Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 04:14 PM

Looks like quite the turnout for the East H1N1 clinic. One will be held at West tomorrow.

Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment More: Hot topics

2007 Lakota alum graduates basic training

By Lindsey Hilty | Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 03:27 PM

Army Pvt. Kyle Powers has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics. He is the son of Larry Powers of Bethany Road, Middletown, Ohio. Powers is a 2007 graduate of Lakota East High School.

Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment More: Kudos

Lakota rejects used bus bids

By Lindsey Hilty | Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 11:08 AM

The board approved a rejection of bids for the districts 20 buses up for sale. Cardinal Bus Sales and Services was the only bidder, offering $19,000 for the 20 buses, at $950 a bus. The buses were certified and stickered by the state for the 2009-2010 school year, so officials said this bid is too low. They are going to send them to an auto auction, where in the past the lowest bid was $1,200 a bus. Cost for each bus in the auction is $125.

For other board updates, click here for my story from last night’s meeting.

Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment More: School Board updates

Students at West raise $2,000

By Lindsey Hilty | Monday, November 16, 2009, 01:41 PM

Lakota West Students raised more than $2,000 in two minutes for Lakota students in need. On Friday, Nov. 13, student government members teamed up with Mu Alpha Theta members for an Adopt a Child program. At 10:05 a.m. an announcement was made for classroom teachers to start the challenge. At 10:07 a.m. brown paper bags with the students’ donations were brought to Lakota West’s main hallway and counted. It will be used to purchase holiday presents for families in need.

Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment

Help shape Lakota’s future

By Lindsey Hilty | Friday, November 13, 2009, 12:37 PM

If you could design the perfect school district, what would it look like?

While perfection probably isn’t possible, Lakota officials still want to hear from residents to see what their thoughts are. If you could cut costs that weren’t mandated, where would you cut? If you could choose a levy, what kind would be ideal? Also, Superintendent Mike Taylor said he plans to share the district’s vision for the future and see if the community agrees.

The district and board is hosting a forum at 6:30 Nov. 19 at the Lakota East Community Room. Do you plan to go? What topics would you want to bring up? What solutions would you have to offer?

Permalink | Comments (1) | Post your comment

We Care Lakota hosts silent auction

By Lindsey Hilty | Thursday, November 12, 2009, 11:30 AM

We Care Lakota is kicking off this holiday season with its third-annual Holiday Shop, featuring a variety of gifts including home décor, gourmet foods, beauty and fashion items.The 4 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 event at the Lakota Central office, includes a silent auction, with proceeds to help students facing crisis situations. Resources for this group of students are limited, and often students do not receive assistance with necessities such as food, clothing, mental and physical health and transportation. For more information contact us at wecarelakota@lakotaonline.com.

Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment More: Things to do