Programs

Every year, the District Parent Council (DPC) helps the school district honor 22 dedicated volunteers as recipients of the esteemed Barb Bossu Volunteer Spirit Award, and one award for a volunteer who has made a significant impact on the district at large.

The award was established in 1990 to commemorate former parent-volunteer and Union Elementary PTA Barb Bossu's very special dedication to public education.  The DPC determines the district winner and each building determines its own school recipient, as nominated by members of the school community.  All honorees are recognized at a district-wide ceremony near the end of the school year.

2025's Building Award Recipients were: Jessica Gearlds and Jim Keenan and the District Award Winner was Leah Aguilar.

The 2026 reception and ceremony will be held in the theater in April.

2026 LEHS Volunteer and District Award Nominee Packets will be available in the March of 2026 (download your desired form and submit.) 

• District Nominee Submission Deadline: TBA:  Submit form by email to LakotaDPC@gmail.com
• Building Nominee Submission Deadline TBA : Submit form by email to lehsptso@gmail.com

Lakota East PTSO hosts three Future Hawk Nights during the school year. During these events, the Thunderhawk spirit is promoted by giving away Future Hawk items at the gate/door. Last year's events were held during a football, volleyball and basketball game.

Future Hawk Nights are a great way to gather all of our future Lakota East Thunderhawks from our feeder early childhood and elementary schools to sporting events and show them our tremendous high school spirit, community, and fun.  The games help instill a sense of school pride among our primary school community!

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The Lakota East PTSO Craft Show is our biggest fundraiser of the year. It features 225+ artisan booths of unique, handmade, local goods and gifts. You can find everything from pottery and painting to soaps and souvenirs. 

Our valuable volunteer team helps to plan and run the show. It's also a great opportunity for our students to earn service hours! You can become a part of the supportive team that powers this amazing event.

Visit the Lakota East Craft Show website for more information.

Each year, the PTSO sponsors the Senior Picnic.  The event is held on or near the last official day seniors must report for class.  We take great joy in celebrating our seniors and their accomplishments throughout their time at Lakota East.

Food, a DJ, Kona Ice truck, raffles, inflatables, and much more are generally featured!

The LEHS PTSO funds four $750 scholarships to graduating Seniors:

• Balanced Life
• Impact of the Arts
• Change the World
• Be Bold

The 2025-2026 PTSO Scholarship Application for Graduating Seniors can be found in SchoolLinks when available in the Spring of 2026.

LEHS PTSO values the daily contributions and impact of our teachers in the lives of our students. We strive to show our appreciation through conference dinners and our annual Staff Appreciation Week in the Spring. If you would like to contribute your time, talent or treasure to making these events successful, please reach out !

Click here to Sponsor a Lunch, or Donate a gift card !

Monetary and volunteer hour contributions to these events are always welcome.