Weekly Announcements - October 3, 2025

Students just a reminder: Outside food and drink are not permitted at Lakota East High School.

 

Parking Applications

Attention Students! The application for the  25/26 Parking Spot Application  is open to all licensed Lakota East students and you must apply for a spot yearly! To apply for your parking spot you will need to apply using your Chromebook, Onelogin and Lakota Email at https://forms.gle/QauKqZENbmQsJW2b6 Students that are parking in the lot without a pass will be subject to discipline and towing.  

 

College Visits

Juniors and Seniors:If you will be going on a college visit, please bring a note in from your parents 1 week prior to your scheduled visit.  You will receive a pink sheet to take around to your teachers and return it back to the main office.  Juniors and Seniors get 3 excused college visits per year.  

 

Judy Buckenmyer Food Drive

It’s time for the Sixth Annual Judy Buckenmyer Memorial Food Drive! Judy was a beloved math teacher at East who passed away unexpectedly in the spring of 2020.  Judy cared deeply for her students and her community.  If Judy saw a need, she filled it.  She was known as Lakota East’s #1 fan for attending events to see her students in action.  She had a quick wit and dry sense of humor.  With the passage of time, there are no longer any students in the building who knew Judy.   This food drive is our way of remembering our friend and sharing with students what a great person she was.  Collected items are donated to the Faith Community Food Pantry on Cox Road in West Chester, which serves Butler County residents. Lakota East staff and students will collect items the week of October 6-10th.  Our offices are open 7:00am-3:30pm during the week. Students will participate through their teams and clubs. The Food Drive benefits Faith Community Methodist Church food pantry.

 

College Application Assistance

Class of 2026: The School Counselors are here to help you with college applications. We will be available in the Flexible Learning Space on main street during Hawk Time on the following dates in October: 22^nd, 23^rd, 29^th, 30^th

 

PTSO Craft Show Needs Volunteers

The PTSO’s Craft Show is our annual fundraiser each year, making it possible for us to fund student requests, activities, programs, scholarships, staff appreciation, and more throughout the year. PTSO is looking for adult and student volunteers to help make sure the Craft Show is a continued success! Please review the links for information on how to get involved.

• Student Volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48AFAB2EA7F85-58502556-student#/ 
• Adult Volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48AFAB2EA7F85-58502555-adult#/ 

 

Student Government

The next Student Government meeting will be Monday, October 6 after school in room 112. Please bring a box of cereal to donate to the Judy Buckenmyer Food Drive. 

 

Applications for the Hawk Ambassadors are now open!

This student leadership organization helps with events such as orientations, Future Hawk Nights, the Veterans Day Assembly, and so on. If you’re interested, scan one of the pink QR codes hanging around the school. Reach out to Ms. Wesner or Mr. Murray with any questions. These applications are open to juniors and seniors only.

 

Bowling Informational Meeting

There will be an information meeting on Monday, October 6th at 3:15 in room 200 for anyone interested in joining the Bowling Team.  Sign up on Final Forms in Onelogin for more updates!

 

Military and First Responders Appreciation Night

Join us Friday, October 10th at 7:00 for the Lakota East Military and First Responders Appreciation night! All Military and First Responders will get in FREE with a valid ID and receive VIP seating. We will be selling Split the Pot for $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20.  All proceeds will go to sending a Veteran on the Honor Flight and the Lakota Veterans Club.  

 

ThunderHawk Hustle

Thunderhawk Hustle is Sunday, October 12^th at 8AM!  This is a 5k run/walk sponsored by the Lakota East Athletic Boosters and the Cross Country Team and all race proceeds go directly to support all teams. This race is a fundraiser for all sports (including Lakota East Upbeat Club). Pre-Registration: Cost $45/Person - Includes T-shirt (pre-register by 9/18/25). Registrations received after 9/24 and day of Race Registration Cost $45/Person - No T-shirt. Packet pick up will be Saturday October 11th from 10:30am – 1:30pm inside the main lobby of Lakota East HS (10-12th grade building) OR starting at 7:00 am on race day at the ticket office by the football field/track. For every person who designates a sports team while registering, $10 from the $45 registration fee will go directly to your sport.  Registrations are available online at: https://runsignup.com/thunderhawk5k Prizes will be awarded to top runners, and each paid registration will be entered for raffle prizes. 

 

Stuff the Bus

The Lakota Board of Education’s 18th annual district-wide food drive for Reach Out Lakota will run Sept. 29 through Oct. 10, aiming to meet or exceed last year's record-breaking collection of almost 60,000 items. In true “WE are Lakota” fashion, the district is challenging families, staff and community members (who are able) to help “stuff the bus” with canned goods and other non-perishable items most needed by the primary food and clothing pantry for families in West Chester and Liberty townships. Donations can be dropped off at the Main Office 

 

NHS Monster Mash

Come join the Lakota East NHS on Sunday, October 26th from 2-4 for their annual Monster Mash!  There will be Trick or Treating, games and prizes.  We hope to see you there!

 

Club Meeting Dates

10/6/25

Monday

• Computer Club/Interalliance will meet after school on Monday in room 287.
• Economics Club will meet after school on Monday in room 124.
• Engineering Club will meet after school on Monday in room 284.
• GSA will meet after school on Monday in room 226.
• HOSA Biomed will meet after school on Monday in room 283.
• Student Government will meet after school on Monday in room 112.

 

Tuesday

• BSU will meet after school on Tuesday in room 206.
• Mu Alpha Theta will offer tutoring after school on Tuesday in room 216.
• Women in Business will meet after school on Tuesday in room 246.

 

Wednesday

• Hope & Strength will meet during Hawktime at 12:50 on Wednesday in room 251. 
• Veterans Club will meet during Hawktime at 12:50 in room 202.
• Yearbook Club will meet on Wednesdays during Hawktime at 12:50 in room 114. 
• Art Club will meet after school on Wednesday in room 281.
• Letters For Rose will meet after school on Wednesday in room 126.
• Speech and Debate Club will meet after school on Wednesday in room 228.

 

Thursday

• Yearbook Club will meet on Thursdays during Hawktime at 12:50 in room 114. 
• Hawk Ambassadors will meet during Hawktime at 12:50 on Thursday in room 264.
• Asian American Association will meet after school in room 115
• Broadcasting Club will meet after school on Thursday in room 243.
• Dungeons and Dragons Club will meet after school on Thursday in room 268.
• French Club will meet after school on Thursday in room 227.
• Hawks Against Cancer will meet after school on Thursday in room 110.
• Knitting Club will meet after school on Thursday in room 282.
• Leaders for Literacy will meet after school on Thursday in room 128.
• Mu Alpha Theta will offer tutoring after school on Thursday in room 216.

 

Friday 

• FCA will meet before school on Friday in room 200.
• Civic Leaders of America will meet after school on Friday in room 228.

 

 

Lunchroom Visits

Monday

Ball State University will be at Lakota East for a lunch visit on Monday.

Northern Kentucky University will be at Lakota East for a lunch visit on Monday.

 

Tuesday

SCAD will be at Lakota East for a lunch visit on Tuesday

 United States Army will be at Lakota East for a lunch visit on Tuesday.

 

Wednesday

The Army National Guard will be at Lakota East for a lunch visit on Wednesday.

Wright State University will be at Lakota East for a lunch visit on Wednesday.

 

Thursday

US Air Force will be at Lakota East Thursday for a lunch visit. 

 

Friday 

Good Sam College of Nursing and Health Science will be at Lakota East for a lunch visit on Friday.