Alex Argo for Lakota School Board

05/22/2026

This past week, I had the honor of attending the Class of 2026 graduations for Lakota Central, West, and East.

Seeing so many talented, resilient, and driven students cross the stage was inspiring. Every graduate has their own story and their own path ahead, and I’m excited for all that comes next for them.

As a Lakota graduate myself, these moments mean a lot to me. They are also a reminder of the responsibility we have to keep building opportunities for the students who will follow. I hope to do my part to make Lakota even stronger for the next generation of graduates.

05/21/2026

Nothing says “happy last day of school” quite like inflatable dinosaurs and giant smiles. 😄🦕 Wishing all of our Lakota families a fun, safe, and adventure-filled summer break!

04/20/2026

Excited to check out the East musical this weekend!

04/20/2026

Tonight’s Les Mis was powerful, but the final curtain call meant even more.
After 32 years teaching, Kim Eldridge takes her final bow. What a legacy.
Fun fact: my wife and I played in the pit orchestra for her Lakota West spring musical back in 2002. 🎭

04/16/2026

Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Lakota Hall of Fame Induction for the first time, and it was an incredible experience.

Hearing from the inductees, it was clear that athletics taught them more than just how to compete at a high level. They talked about perseverance, discipline, and learning how to handle adversity, lessons that have stayed with them long after their playing days.

Grateful I had the chance to be there and celebrate such an outstanding group.

Shoutout to Lakota West Student Broadcasting for capturing the night. Check out the full ceremony for 2026 here:

Lakota Hall of Fame 2026Schedule: - Starting 6:00 PM EST- Dinner- Inductees after dinner

04/15/2026

I had the chance to tour their space a few weeks ago and was blown away by the creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving happening there. What’s even more impressive is what happened next. After one competition, they took what they learned and completely rebuilt their robot for the next. That kind of resilience and growth mindset is what sets them apart.

Lakota Robotics brings together students from across our community and surrounding areas, with opportunities for all ages including a great summer camp. It is an incredible example of what hands-on STEM learning can look like when students are given the space to explore, build, and innovate.

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03/20/2026

Join us TONIGHT!

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Lakota Gifted Services
Independence Elementary School
Adena Elementary
Endeavor Elementary PTO
Freedom Elementary School
Woodland Elementary Wolves
VanGorden Elementary PTA (Lakota Local Schools)
Lakota Union Elementary
Cherokee PTA
Heritage ECS PTO
Creekside Early Childhood School
Creekside Early Childhood School PTO

03/12/2026

I was so proud to see all of the students excited to share what they had been learning, amazing performances, and supportive/enthusiastic teachers and staff at this years Light Up Lakota! If you haven’t been to one of these before, be on the look out for this event next year. You will not regret going.

03/02/2026

Last Friday, I had the chance to attend Cherokee’s Celebration of Cultures. At this one school alone, 61 countries besides the United States are represented by our students and their families. The kids were extremely excited to learn about them all, too!