School News
![Field Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710858411/lakotaonlinecom/jromzvofdjrtac6o2xjo/FiledDayImage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710858411/lakotaonlinecom/jromzvofdjrtac6o2xjo/FiledDayImage.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710858411/lakotaonlinecom/jromzvofdjrtac6o2xjo/FiledDayImage.png","width":641}])
Click here to sign up to help make this year's Field Day a success!
![Wooden Background with Cheetah Print Paw]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692583733/lakotaonlinecom/ptwdgfziefi6ij1jmcyn/FromtheprincipalsDesk1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692583733/lakotaonlinecom/ptwdgfziefi6ij1jmcyn/FromtheprincipalsDesk1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1692583733/lakotaonlinecom/ptwdgfziefi6ij1jmcyn/FromtheprincipalsDesk1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692583733/lakotaonlinecom/ptwdgfziefi6ij1jmcyn/FromtheprincipalsDesk1.png","width":1080}])
Happy Friday, Cherokee Families!
I hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing Spring Break! It’s always such a great opportunity to recharge, spend time with family, and return refreshed for the busy weeks ahead. Our students were welcomed back to school with an exciting fanfare, and it was SUCH a fun way to kick off the week. Our 3rd graders also had an out-of-this-world experience on their field trip to iSPACE! Be sure to check out the photos below to see some of the smiles and excitement! 🐾
![PTA Meeting Flyer for April at 6:00 in the HUB]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757967914/lakotaonlinecom/fyaihicqyhruamhouhzy/april-pta-meeting-flyer.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757967914/lakotaonlinecom/fyaihicqyhruamhouhzy/april-pta-meeting-flyer.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757967914/lakotaonlinecom/fyaihicqyhruamhouhzy/april-pta-meeting-flyer.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1757967914/lakotaonlinecom/fyaihicqyhruamhouhzy/april-pta-meeting-flyer.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757967914/lakotaonlinecom/fyaihicqyhruamhouhzy/april-pta-meeting-flyer.png","width":1545}])
Learn how PTA supports our students and staff and how you can get involved.
![Savanna Shop Sale graphic that promotes items for sale such as pens, spirit sticks, notebooks and jibits, all for $1.00]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756314257/lakotaonlinecom/pgxvrixm3kepbow6jjs1/SavannaShop2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756314257/lakotaonlinecom/pgxvrixm3kepbow6jjs1/SavannaShop2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756314257/lakotaonlinecom/pgxvrixm3kepbow6jjs1/SavannaShop2.jpg","width":693}])
Don't forget to remind your student(s) that the PTA will be at the school on Wednesday, April 22 for this month's SAVANNA SHOP.
![Dine To Donate At Red Robin: Tuesday, 4/21]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775140385/lakotaonlinecom/kv1lsds6cqxruidljptn/RR1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775140385/lakotaonlinecom/kv1lsds6cqxruidljptn/RR1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775140385/lakotaonlinecom/kv1lsds6cqxruidljptn/RR1.jpg","width":647}])
Let the PTA plan your lunch and/or dinner!
Good afternoon, Cherokee Families. Happy Friday!
As we head into Spring Break, we hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe, restful, and joyful week. This time away is well-deserved, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for the final stretch of the school year. ⭐
![brown, black and cheetah print]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754276540/lakotaonlinecom/ti0u0crwwrmtyfeyyg15/FromtheprincipalsDesk1.webp","width":256}])
Happy Friday, Cherokee Families...
...and Happy First Day of Spring! 🌷 I think most of us are ready to trade in the weather roller coaster we've been experiencing for some much-needed sunshine and (hopefully) consistently warmer temperatures.
Good afternoon, Cherokee Families.
Happy Friday! It has been a wonderful (and busy!) time here at Cherokee. Even with this being a short four-day week, there has been a LOT to celebrate across our school community!
![A vibrant and colorful mural depicting the phrase "Stories Begin" with a world map in the center, surrounded by various artistic elements and textures in the foreground and background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773077521/lakotaonlinecom/l4jo0mkhod77sfeyjlts/CherokeeCulture2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773077521/lakotaonlinecom/l4jo0mkhod77sfeyjlts/CherokeeCulture2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773077521/lakotaonlinecom/l4jo0mkhod77sfeyjlts/CherokeeCulture2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773077521/lakotaonlinecom/l4jo0mkhod77sfeyjlts/CherokeeCulture2.jpg","width":1080}])
Students at Cherokee experienced a passport-free trip around the world, celebrating the 62 countries represented by the school's families. From a high-energy Indian dance program to decorated classroom doors and even tikki masala at lunch, this is one celebration you’ll want to see.
Dear Cherokee Families,
March is here which means Spring is right around the corner!🌷With just four days remaining in the third quarter, now is the perfect time to log into the Home Access Center (HAC) via OneLogin to review your child’s grades and look for any missing assignments. Taking a few moments to check in now can help ensure a strong finish to the quarter and prevent any last‑minute surprises. And just a reminder - Daylight Savings begins this Sunday, so be sure to set your clocks forward! 🕰️
Dear Cherokee Families,
Happy Friday! It was another wonderful week here at school filled with learning, connection, and celebration. ✨
Earlier this week, I shared the news of my retirement at the end of this school year after 33 years in Lakota Local Schools and nearly three decades connected to Cherokee Elementary. I want to sincerely thank all of you for the incredibly kind messages and well wishes. Your words have meant more to me than I can adequately express, and I feel incredibly blessed to have spent so many years surrounded by such caring families and students. If you happened to miss the original message, you may view it here. Members of the Cherokee community, including parents, staff and community members, are invited to complete a short online survey about the qualities and characteristics they would like to see in the school’s next principal. The survey is open through March 13.
Happy Friday, Cherokee Families!
We wrapped up a wonderful (and slightly shorter!) week at school thanks to the Presidents’ Day holiday. Even with one less day together, our students packed in plenty of learning - and we certainly enjoyed the sneak peek of spring weather that came along with it! Sunshine and smiling faces made for a great week at Cherokee.
Good afternoon, Cherokee Families!
I hope this special Thursday edition of Cheetah Mail finds you well. This week at Cherokee was a meaningful one for our students. We welcomed visitors from Lakota Plains Junior School, who spent time with our 6th graders sharing the many opportunities that await them next year. While we aren’t quite ready to say goodbye, it was exciting to begin talking about this next chapter and to see our students envision themselves as confident, capable junior high learners.
Happy Friday, Cherokee Families!
This week brought a little bit of everything - a Snow Day, a fantastic night of Parent-Teacher Conferences, and one of our favorite traditions, Muffins in the Morning! While the weather may have kept us home for a day, it was such a joy to welcome so many of you into our school throughout the week.
Good afternoon, Cherokee families!
What a week it’s been! With no school on Monday or Tuesday and two-hour delays the rest of the week, our adjusted schedule certainly kept us on our toes. I am so incredibly proud of the flexibility our students showed and the dedication of our staff, who truly made the most of every minute we had together.
![Order Your Cherokee Yearbook!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769715858/lakotaonlinecom/tifqjdbh6yqvovcwiomu/inline_images_1768238524530-1768238524530.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769715858/lakotaonlinecom/tifqjdbh6yqvovcwiomu/inline_images_1768238524530-1768238524530.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769715858/lakotaonlinecom/tifqjdbh6yqvovcwiomu/inline_images_1768238524530-1768238524530.png","width":799}])
Now is the time to order your 2025-2026 Cherokee Elementary Yearbook!
Prices start at $18.00. Order online at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com with the ID code 2362526. Yearbooks will be distributed at the end of the school year.
The deadline to order is to April 3rd, 2026. Place your order today to guarantee you receive a yearbook!
Happy Friday, Cherokee families!
This week was a little shorter with the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but we packed a lot of learning, laughter, and memorable moments into our four days. From classroom activities to school-wide events, our students stayed busy learning, exploring, and having fun. I’m so proud of the energy, creativity, and community spirit I’ve seen! Here are some of the highlights:
![tops of colorful pop cans]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709653070/lakotaonlinecom/ubix0smwmgtpogxiqzqh/PopTabs.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709653070/lakotaonlinecom/ubix0smwmgtpogxiqzqh/PopTabs.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1709653070/lakotaonlinecom/ubix0smwmgtpogxiqzqh/PopTabs.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709653070/lakotaonlinecom/ubix0smwmgtpogxiqzqh/PopTabs.png","width":940}])
From now until the end of the year, Cherokee Elementary will be collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House.
Hi Cherokee Families,
We had another productive week of learning and growth here at school, and it has been great to see so many students engaged in their classrooms and activities. As a reminder, there will be no school for students or staff on Monday, January 19th in observance of the life, leadership, and service of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Happy Friday, Cherokee Families!
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a wonderful Winter Break and enjoyed some special time with family and friends. It’s so great to have our students back in the building as we officially kick off 3rd Quarter and begin the second half of the school year. I’m excited about what lies ahead for our Cheetahs and look forward to finishing the year strong together!
News Search
Date Range
-
![Mobile screen with green, blue, yellow and pink thought bubbles coming out of it with different communications icons]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713292521/lakotaonlinecom/zad34sx9hotx0j7l7vgy/PSWelcomepostgraphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713292521/lakotaonlinecom/zad34sx9hotx0j7l7vgy/PSWelcomepostgraphic.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713292521/lakotaonlinecom/zad34sx9hotx0j7l7vgy/PSWelcomepostgraphic.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713292521/lakotaonlinecom/zad34sx9hotx0j7l7vgy/PSWelcomepostgraphic.png","width":1080}])
![Teacher with blonde hair leaning over and helping a female student with a circuit board activity]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713356954/lakotaonlinecom/fdcjzh4i2wxuysdjack2/MakeyMakeyStory1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713356954/lakotaonlinecom/fdcjzh4i2wxuysdjack2/MakeyMakeyStory1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713356954/lakotaonlinecom/fdcjzh4i2wxuysdjack2/MakeyMakeyStory1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713356954/lakotaonlinecom/fdcjzh4i2wxuysdjack2/MakeyMakeyStory1.png","width":1000}])
![Woman sitting on ground with hands in the air facing large group of kids sitting on risers and singing]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706552767/lakotaonlinecom/taq2qa75j2ftvyhhdbnl/DJI_20240126100444_0213_D.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1706552767/lakotaonlinecom/taq2qa75j2ftvyhhdbnl/DJI_20240126100444_0213_D.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1706552767/lakotaonlinecom/taq2qa75j2ftvyhhdbnl/DJI_20240126100444_0213_D.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1706552767/lakotaonlinecom/taq2qa75j2ftvyhhdbnl/DJI_20240126100444_0213_D.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1706552767/lakotaonlinecom/taq2qa75j2ftvyhhdbnl/DJI_20240126100444_0213_D.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1706552767/lakotaonlinecom/taq2qa75j2ftvyhhdbnl/DJI_20240126100444_0213_D.jpg","width":2160}])
![Cereal boxes transformed into book covers and lined up in hallway with girl in background adjusting them]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1702412695/lakotaonlinecom/bfwco1ix4ls6vhnitcdg/CherokeeDominos.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1702412695/lakotaonlinecom/bfwco1ix4ls6vhnitcdg/CherokeeDominos.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1702412695/lakotaonlinecom/bfwco1ix4ls6vhnitcdg/CherokeeDominos.png","width":800}])
![lunch items in containers with orange background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698677137/lakotaonlinecom/gjbuofdgcwqklatvt9f3/CafeHelp.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698677137/lakotaonlinecom/gjbuofdgcwqklatvt9f3/CafeHelp.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1698677137/lakotaonlinecom/gjbuofdgcwqklatvt9f3/CafeHelp.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698677137/lakotaonlinecom/gjbuofdgcwqklatvt9f3/CafeHelp.png","width":1080}])
![Colored pencils, paints and other colorful supplies laid out in circle with "School Supply List" text in middle]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655308113/lakotaonlinecom/k6nchunuk142ngbp5sbn/SchoolSupplyList.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1655308113/lakotaonlinecom/k6nchunuk142ngbp5sbn/SchoolSupplyList.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1655308113/lakotaonlinecom/k6nchunuk142ngbp5sbn/SchoolSupplyList.png","width":800}])
![Three students with hands on wall against a model of their Iditarod route and looking over shoulders smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1682020054/lakotaonlinecom/nvmnyipovjuuwcrl7hp3/Iditarod.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1682020054/lakotaonlinecom/nvmnyipovjuuwcrl7hp3/Iditarod.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1682020054/lakotaonlinecom/nvmnyipovjuuwcrl7hp3/Iditarod.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1682020054/lakotaonlinecom/nvmnyipovjuuwcrl7hp3/Iditarod.png","width":1080}])
![Collage of photos of students with their food truck projects]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1679330010/lakotaonlinecom/ryvkj8dz9ch5tsl0wdcv/Foodtruckproject.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1679330010/lakotaonlinecom/ryvkj8dz9ch5tsl0wdcv/Foodtruckproject.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1679330010/lakotaonlinecom/ryvkj8dz9ch5tsl0wdcv/Foodtruckproject.png","width":800}])
![Man with red and black bandanna and girl with green sweatshirt hold large wrench and copper pipes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1670017075/lakotaonlinecom/yroywkjtbam7s8owpc2m/RWLPipefitter.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1670017075/lakotaonlinecom/yroywkjtbam7s8owpc2m/RWLPipefitter.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1670017075/lakotaonlinecom/yroywkjtbam7s8owpc2m/RWLPipefitter.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1670017075/lakotaonlinecom/yroywkjtbam7s8owpc2m/RWLPipefitter.jpg","width":1000}])
![The state of Ohio outline in purple with a star in the middle and the text "Purple Star 2022-2025 Cherokee" written]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1650314093/lakotaonlinecom/x8qhjobbgucye3ikbvsi/PurpleStarCherokee.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1650314093/lakotaonlinecom/x8qhjobbgucye3ikbvsi/PurpleStarCherokee.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1650314093/lakotaonlinecom/x8qhjobbgucye3ikbvsi/PurpleStarCherokee.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1650314093/lakotaonlinecom/x8qhjobbgucye3ikbvsi/PurpleStarCherokee.png","width":1000}])
![Two photos of parents working in the gym with a computer graphic and hands graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1648055667/lakotaonlinecom/x0mw5usiihfwyixzd9ym/ESLConnect.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1648055667/lakotaonlinecom/x0mw5usiihfwyixzd9ym/ESLConnect.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1648055667/lakotaonlinecom/x0mw5usiihfwyixzd9ym/ESLConnect.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1648055667/lakotaonlinecom/x0mw5usiihfwyixzd9ym/ESLConnect.png","width":900}])
![Sign in grass with "Cherokee Pinwheels for Peace National Day of Peace Sept. 21, 2021" in rainbow letters with 3 pinwheels]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1632919459/lakotaonlinecom/zhyxkaf6x0f0m1rripll/PinwheelsforPeace.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1632919459/lakotaonlinecom/zhyxkaf6x0f0m1rripll/PinwheelsforPeace.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1632919459/lakotaonlinecom/zhyxkaf6x0f0m1rripll/PinwheelsforPeace.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1632919459/lakotaonlinecom/zhyxkaf6x0f0m1rripll/PinwheelsforPeace.png","width":1080}])
![Proof: #WEareBetterTogether Students sitting on and around pickup truck with donations]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631647069/lakotaonlinecom/exaqwq6lff7n5gak98zq/IdaGraphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631647069/lakotaonlinecom/exaqwq6lff7n5gak98zq/IdaGraphic.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1631647069/lakotaonlinecom/exaqwq6lff7n5gak98zq/IdaGraphic.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1631647069/lakotaonlinecom/exaqwq6lff7n5gak98zq/IdaGraphic.png","width":1080}])