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Lakota East High School is a public secondary school operating within the Lakota Local School District, a government state entity in Ohio. It serves grades 9-12 across two physical campuses: a Main Campus at 6840 Lakota Lane in Liberty Township serving grades 10-12, and a separate Freshman Campus at 7630 Bethany Road serving grade 9. Founded in 1997, the school operates under principal Matthew MacFarlane and prepares students through the 4Es framework (Employment, Enrollment, Enlistment, Entrepreneurship), with academic programs including College Credit Plus, Advanced Placement, a Cyber Academy for online/hybrid learning, Butler Tech career-technical pathways, and real-world learning via internships and community service. Secondary students can take summer learning courses for credit recovery or acceleration, and the school publishes a nationally recognized newsmagazine called Spark.

The school's technology stack is built around a 1:1 Chromebook initiative (WE are Empowered) covering all K-12 students in the district, paired with Canvas as the learning management system, OneLogin for single sign-on, and FinalForms for enrollment and form management. Family communications are centralized through ParentSquare (email, phone, text, translated into 11 languages), with a weekly T-Hawk News newsletter, Peachjar e-flyers, and active social media accounts. Mental health support is delivered through in-school therapists under partnerships with MindPeace, Catalyst Counseling, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, complemented by a Hope & Strength peer support program. Safety infrastructure includes Bearacade classroom door control systems, Raptor visitor management with ID scanning and background checks, embedded School Resource Officers from the Butler County Sheriff's Office and West Chester Township Police Department, and access to the SaferSchools Ohio anonymous tip line.

As a public institution, Lakota East has no commercial revenue model; funding flows from local property taxes and Ohio state education appropriations through the Lakota Local School District. Families pay nominal schedule-based student fees for specific resources and activities, plus an $18 volunteer background check valid for three years. The school has received the Auditor of State Award with Distinction 11 times — an honor earned by fewer than 4% of audited entities. Its 42% multicultural student body underscores an institutional emphasis on diversity and inclusion, and 18 Lakota seniors were recognized for choosing military service after graduation, reflecting the 4Es enlistment pathway.

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Lakota East High School is a public secondary school in Liberty Township, Ohio, serving grades 9-12 across a Main Campus and Freshman Campus within the Lakota Local School District. It delivers college, career, military, and entrepreneurship preparation through academic programs, 1:1 Chromebook access, and in-school mental health services.

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Liberty Township
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North America
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public secondary education, high school academics, college credit programs, career technical education, student mental health services
Industry2 codes
1Public High Schools
CodeEDAJAAADPrimaryYes
2Online Credit Recovery & Alternative Pathways (Virtual)
CodeEDAJADAFPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Elementary and Secondary Schools6111
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  • Services-Educational Services8200
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Public Secondary Education
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1Student Fees - Schedule-based pricing
ModelOtherBilling cadenceAnnual
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Fees are based on a student's schedule for the 2026-2027 school year, ensuring families only pay for specific resources and activities applicable to their students. Fees approved by the Board of Education annually.

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Lakota East High School is a public high school that delivers secondary education to students in grades 9-12 through a Main Campus and a dedicated Freshman Campus in Liberty Township, Ohio. Core offerings include standard academic coursework, College Credit Plus, Advanced Placement, Butler Tech career-technical programs, the Cyber Academy online/hybrid option, Summer Learning, and the WE are Empowered 1:1 Chromebook initiative. The school also provides mental health and wellness services, athletics, extracurricular activities, and real-world learning internships to support post-graduation pathways.

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Lakota East High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a Main Campus and a dedicated Freshman Campus. The school operates the WE are Empowered 1:1 technology initiative providing Chromebooks to all K-12 students. Academic offerings include traditional coursework, College Credit Plus (CCP), Advanced Placement (AP), Cyber Academy (online/hybrid learning), Butler Tech career programs, and Summer Learning. The school provides mental health services through partnerships with MindPeace, Catalyst Counseling, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital, featuring school-based therapy and the Hope & Strength peer support program. Additional programs include the nationally recognized Spark newsmagazine, real-world learning opportunities with internships and community service, comprehensive counseling services, and extensive athletics and activities. The school communicates with families through ParentSquare (email, phone, text), manages payments via PaySchools Central, and provides student/family access through OneLogin SSO to Canvas LMS, FinalForms, and other platforms.

Product and service9 records
1WE are Empowered 1:1 Chromebook Initiative
CategoryTechnology Program
Description

District-wide technology initiative providing all K-12 students with their own Chromebook for daily learning, supporting personalized and project-based learning. Includes the Innovation Hub.

2College Credit Plus (CCP)
CategoryAcademic Program
Description

Program allowing students to earn college credits while in high school through partnerships with local colleges and universities.

3Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
CategoryAcademic Program
Description

College-level coursework offered to high school students to earn college credit and prepare for post-secondary education.

4Cyber Academy
CategoryAcademic Program
Description

Online and hybrid learning option for secondary students (grades 7-12) providing flexible educational pathways.

5Real-World Learning and Internships
CategoryCareer Program
Description

Programs providing students with internship opportunities, co-ops, and community service opportunities to connect classroom learning with real-world experience.

6Summer Learning Program
CategoryAcademic Program
Description

Secondary summer school programs offering credit recovery and original credit courses for students needing academic support or acceleration.

7Mental Health and Wellness Services
CategorySupport Service
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Comprehensive mental health support including school-based therapy partnerships with Catalyst Counseling and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, crisis intervention resources, and the Hope & Strength peer support program.

8Butler Tech Career-Technical Education
CategoryCareer Program
Description

Career-technical education partner offering students opportunities to explore career pathways and gain practical skills in various vocational fields.

9Spark Newsmagazine
CategoryPublication
Description

Lakota East's nationally recognized newsmagazine publication. Subscriptions are available for purchase, and the publication has been featured in news coverage.

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Partnership8 partners
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Law enforcement partnership providing School Resource Officers (SROs) at Lakota East campuses. SROs are uniformed deputies who build positive relationships between students and police officers. Deputy Doug Hale has served as SRO since the school opened in 1997.

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Non-profit mental health facilitator connecting professional providers with schools. Manages a comprehensive community database of mental health providers in the region. Conducts needs assessments in each school and manages therapist selection and placement.

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School-based therapy partner providing licensed therapists in Lakota schools. Students can see therapists during school hours without needing to leave school or parents missing work for appointments.

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Mental health partnership providing school-based therapy services and access to high quality and affordable mental healthcare for students. Also provides financial assistance options for families.

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Multi-agency safety initiative providing a free 24-hour anonymous tip line (844-SAFEROH/844-723-3764) for reporting potential school safety crises including suicide, school shooting, bullying, or other suspicious activities.

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Description

School-to-home communications platform used to deliver important school and district news via email, phone calls, and text messages. Provides two-way communication capabilities including direct messaging with staff and post engagement.

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Career-technical education partner offering students opportunities to explore career pathways and gain practical skills in various vocational fields.

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Local police department providing school resource officers for some Lakota campuses, working alongside Butler County Sheriff's Office SROs.

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Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers7 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Public high school in the Sycamore Community Schools district, just north of Cincinnati. Comparable suburban district with similar demographic profile, college-prep focus, and competition for the same regional talent pool.

TypeDirect peer
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Public high school in Hamilton City School District, Butler County — same county as Lakota East. Comparable as a Butler County public high school with overlapping recruitment geography and similar public-school funding dynamics.

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Top-ranked suburban public high school in Mason, Ohio (Cincinnati metro). Comparable as a high-performing, growing suburban district competitor drawing families from overlapping Butler/Warren County corridors.

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Public high school in the Fairfield City School District north of Cincinnati. Comparable size and Cincinnati-metro positioning, drawing from a more diverse suburban working-class demographic that overlaps with parts of Lakota's attendance zone.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Sister high school within the same Lakota Local School District, serving grades 9-12 in West Chester/Liberty Township. Most directly comparable because it shares district leadership, curriculum, 1:1 device program, safety stack, and attendance-zone enrollment dynamics.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Third high school in the Lakota Local School District, operating under the same superintendent, board, and WE are Empowered 1:1 Chromebook initiative. Directly comparable on funding model, demographic profile, and program catalog.

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Description

Public high school in Springboro, Ohio — a fast-growing Warren County suburb. Comparable as a similarly sized suburban Cincinnati-metro high school competing for the same growth-corridor families (noted in Lakota East management background as well).

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Lakota East High School

Public Secondary Educationeasthigh.lakotaonline.com

Lakota East High School is a public secondary school in Liberty Township, Ohio, serving grades 9-12 across a Main Campus and Freshman Campus within the Lakota Local School District. It delivers college, career, military, and entrepreneurship preparation through academic programs, 1:1 Chromebook access, and in-school mental health services.

What Lakota East High School does

Lakota East High School is a public secondary school operating within the Lakota Local School District, a government state entity in Ohio. It serves grades 9-12 across two physical campuses: a Main Campus at 6840 Lakota Lane in Liberty Township serving grades 10-12, and a separate Freshman Campus at 7630 Bethany Road serving grade 9. Founded in 1997, the school operates under principal Matthew MacFarlane and prepares students through the 4Es framework (Employment, Enrollment, Enlistment, Entrepreneurship), with academic programs including College Credit Plus, Advanced Placement, a Cyber Academy for online/hybrid learning, Butler Tech career-technical pathways, and real-world learning via internships and community service. Secondary students can take summer learning courses for credit recovery or acceleration, and the school publishes a nationally recognized newsmagazine called Spark.

The school's technology stack is built around a 1:1 Chromebook initiative (WE are Empowered) covering all K-12 students in the district, paired with Canvas as the learning management system, OneLogin for single sign-on, and FinalForms for enrollment and form management. Family communications are centralized through ParentSquare (email, phone, text, translated into 11 languages), with a weekly T-Hawk News newsletter, Peachjar e-flyers, and active social media accounts. Mental health support is delivered through in-school therapists under partnerships with MindPeace, Catalyst Counseling, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, complemented by a Hope & Strength peer support program. Safety infrastructure includes Bearacade classroom door control systems, Raptor visitor management with ID scanning and background checks, embedded School Resource Officers from the Butler County Sheriff's Office and West Chester Township Police Department, and access to the SaferSchools Ohio anonymous tip line.

As a public institution, Lakota East has no commercial revenue model; funding flows from local property taxes and Ohio state education appropriations through the Lakota Local School District. Families pay nominal schedule-based student fees for specific resources and activities, plus an $18 volunteer background check valid for three years. The school has received the Auditor of State Award with Distinction 11 times — an honor earned by fewer than 4% of audited entities. Its 42% multicultural student body underscores an institutional emphasis on diversity and inclusion, and 18 Lakota seniors were recognized for choosing military service after graduation, reflecting the 4Es enlistment pathway.

Lakota East High School firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Lakota East High School
Legal name
Lakota East High School
Website
https://easthigh.lakotaonline.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1997
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Short description
Lakota East High School is a public secondary school in Liberty Township, Ohio, serving grades 9-12 across a Main Campus and Freshman Campus within the Lakota Local School District. It delivers college, career, military, and entrepreneurship preparation through academic programs, 1:1 Chromebook access, and in-school mental health services.
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Lakota East High School industry classification

Industry
Product category
Public Secondary Education
NAICS
Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)
SIC
Services-Educational Services (8200)
akta.pro primary industry
Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)
akta.pro secondary industry
Online Credit Recovery & Alternative Pathways (Virtual) (EDAJADAF)

Keywords

  • Public secondary education
  • High school academics
  • College credit programs
  • Career technical education
  • Student mental health services

Where Lakota East High School is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Liberty Township
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

Lakota East High School business model

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B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

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ModelBillingPrice
OtherAnnualStudent Fees - Schedule-based pricing

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Lakota East High School product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Lakota East High School is a public high school that delivers secondary education to students in grades 9-12 through a Main Campus and a dedicated Freshman Campus in Liberty Township, Ohio. Core offerings include standard academic coursework, College Credit Plus, Advanced Placement, Butler Tech career-technical programs, the Cyber Academy online/hybrid option, Summer Learning, and the WE are Empowered 1:1 Chromebook initiative. The school also provides mental health and wellness services, athletics, extracurricular activities, and real-world learning internships to support post-graduation pathways.

Product overview

Lakota East High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a Main Campus and a dedicated Freshman Campus. The school operates the WE are Empowered 1:1 technology initiative providing Chromebooks to all K-12 students. Academic offerings include traditional coursework, College Credit Plus (CCP), Advanced Placement (AP), Cyber Academy (online/hybrid learning), Butler Tech career programs, and Summer Learning. The school provides mental health services through partnerships with MindPeace, Catalyst Counseling, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital, featuring school-based therapy and the Hope & Strength peer support program. Additional programs include the nationally recognized Spark newsmagazine, real-world learning opportunities with internships and community service, comprehensive counseling services, and extensive athletics and activities. The school communicates with families through ParentSquare (email, phone, text), manages payments via PaySchools Central, and provides student/family access through OneLogin SSO to Canvas LMS, FinalForms, and other platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • WE are Empowered 1:1 Chromebook Initiative District-wide technology initiative providing all K-12 students with their own Chromebook for daily learning, supporting personalized and project-based learning. Includes the Innovation Hub.
  • College Credit Plus (CCP) Program allowing students to earn college credits while in high school through partnerships with local colleges and universities.
  • Advanced Placement (AP) Courses College-level coursework offered to high school students to earn college credit and prepare for post-secondary education.
  • Cyber Academy Online and hybrid learning option for secondary students (grades 7-12) providing flexible educational pathways.
  • Real-World Learning and Internships Programs providing students with internship opportunities, co-ops, and community service opportunities to connect classroom learning with real-world experience.
  • Summer Learning Program Secondary summer school programs offering credit recovery and original credit courses for students needing academic support or acceleration.
  • Mental Health and Wellness Services Comprehensive mental health support including school-based therapy partnerships with Catalyst Counseling and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, crisis intervention resources, and the Hope & Strength peer support program.
  • Butler Tech Career-Technical Education Career-technical education partner offering students opportunities to explore career pathways and gain practical skills in various vocational fields.
  • Spark Newsmagazine Lakota East's nationally recognized newsmagazine publication. Subscriptions are available for purchase, and the publication has been featured in news coverage.

Companies that use Lakota East High School

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Lakota East High School technology and API

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Lakota East High School partnerships and signals

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Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

  • Butler County Sheriff's OfficecoreOthersLaw enforcement partnership providing School Resource Officers (SROs) at Lakota East campuses. SROs are uniformed deputies who build positive relationships between students and police officers. Deputy Doug Hale has served as SRO since the school opened in 1997.
  • MindPeacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit mental health facilitator connecting professional providers with schools. Manages a comprehensive community database of mental health providers in the region. Conducts needs assessments in each school and manages therapist selection and placement.
  • Catalyst CounselingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-based therapy partner providing licensed therapists in Lakota schools. Students can see therapists during school hours without needing to leave school or parents missing work for appointments.
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health partnership providing school-based therapy services and access to high quality and affordable mental healthcare for students. Also provides financial assistance options for families.
  • SaferSchools OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-agency safety initiative providing a free 24-hour anonymous tip line (844-SAFEROH/844-723-3764) for reporting potential school safety crises including suicide, school shooting, bullying, or other suspicious activities.
  • ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationSchool-to-home communications platform used to deliver important school and district news via email, phone calls, and text messages. Provides two-way communication capabilities including direct messaging with staff and post engagement.
  • Butler TechsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCareer-technical education partner offering students opportunities to explore career pathways and gain practical skills in various vocational fields.
  • West Chester Township Police DepartmentsupportingOthersLocal police department providing school resource officers for some Lakota campuses, working alongside Butler County Sheriff's Office SROs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Lakota East High School competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Sycamore High School: Public high school in the Sycamore Community Schools district, just north of Cincinnati. Comparable suburban district with similar demographic profile, college-prep focus, and competition for the same regional talent pool.
  • Hamilton High School: Public high school in Hamilton City School District, Butler County — same county as Lakota East. Comparable as a Butler County public high school with overlapping recruitment geography and similar public-school funding dynamics.
  • Mason High School: Top-ranked suburban public high school in Mason, Ohio (Cincinnati metro). Comparable as a high-performing, growing suburban district competitor drawing families from overlapping Butler/Warren County corridors.
  • Fairfield High School: Public high school in the Fairfield City School District north of Cincinnati. Comparable size and Cincinnati-metro positioning, drawing from a more diverse suburban working-class demographic that overlaps with parts of Lakota's attendance zone.
  • Lakota West High School: Sister high school within the same Lakota Local School District, serving grades 9-12 in West Chester/Liberty Township. Most directly comparable because it shares district leadership, curriculum, 1:1 device program, safety stack, and attendance-zone enrollment dynamics.
  • Lakota Central High School: Third high school in the Lakota Local School District, operating under the same superintendent, board, and WE are Empowered 1:1 Chromebook initiative. Directly comparable on funding model, demographic profile, and program catalog.
  • Springboro High School: Public high school in Springboro, Ohio — a fast-growing Warren County suburb. Comparable as a similarly sized suburban Cincinnati-metro high school competing for the same growth-corridor families (noted in Lakota East management background as well).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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Lakota East High School financial estimates

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Lakota East High School leadership team

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Profiles10 records

Lakota East High School funding detail

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Lakota East High School M&A and investment

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Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Lakota East High School

What does Lakota East High School do?

Lakota East High School is a public high school that delivers secondary education to students in grades 9-12 through a Main Campus and a dedicated Freshman Campus in Liberty Township, Ohio. Core offerings include standard academic coursework, College Credit Plus, Advanced Placement, Butler Tech career-technical programs, the Cyber Academy online/hybrid option, Summer Learning, and the WE are Empowered 1:1 Chromebook initiative. The school also provides mental health and wellness services, athletics, extracurricular activities, and real-world learning internships to support post-graduation pathways.

Is Lakota East High School a public or private company?

Lakota East High School is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Lakota East High School founded?

Lakota East High School was founded in 1997. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Lakota East High School based?

Lakota East High School is headquartered in Liberty Township, United States, in the North America region.

Who are Lakota East High School's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Sycamore High School, Hamilton High School, Mason High School, Fairfield High School, Lakota West High School, Lakota Central High School and Springboro High School.

Does Lakota East High School have an API?

No public API is recorded for Lakota East High School.

What industry is Lakota East High School in?

Lakota East High School's product category is Public Secondary Education. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAJAAAD, Public High Schools, with a secondary code of EDAJADAF, Online Credit Recovery & Alternative Pathways (Virtual). Its NAICS code is 6111 and its SIC code is 8200.

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SiGreater Miami Conference Football: What We Learned From Week 2Greater Miami Conference Week 2 saw Lakota West beat Lakota East 48-18 and Princeton win 28-7 over Middletown. Princeton and Lakota West are 2-0, while Middletown, Hamilton, and Sycamore are 0-2. Key matchups include Lakota East at Oak Hills and Lakota West at Mason.The IndependentOhio principal speaks out after losing his job for letting a homeless student attend schoolRob Burnside, principal of Lakota East High School near Cincinnati, Ohio, told the Cincinnati Enquirer and CBS News he has no regrets over being fired for allowing homeless student Landerius Hayes to continue classes. Hayes, who was living in his parents' mobile home, was told he could not attend after his mother moved out of the district. Burnside said Hayes has lived with him and his wife, Angel, since then.AOL.comOhio principal ousted after allowing homeless student to keep taking classesRob Burnside, principal of Lakota East High School near Cincinnati, Ohio, was fired after allowing homeless student Landerius Hayes to continue taking classes. The school district said it did not believe he could return as an effective leader, and Hayes offered to return to live with his mother. Burnside said he has no regrets.CBS NewsAn Ohio principal allowed a homeless student to stay in school, and it cost him his job. He has no regrets.Rob Burnside, principal of Lakota East High School in a Cincinnati suburb, allowed homeless student Landerius Hayes to stay in school after the district said he could not attend without a parent's address. The decision led to his termination, and he has no regrets. Hayes, now a guardian of the Burnsides' two adopted children, graduated in May and is training as an aviation mechanic.CincinnatiOhio principal resigns over helping homeless teen, then adopts himRobert Burnside, principal at Lakota East High School in Ohio, helped a homeless student, Landerius "DeDe" Hayes, remain enrolled despite district orders to withdraw, leading to an investigation for insubordination that resulted in his resignation in November 2024. Following his resignation, Burnside and his wife Angel became Hayes' legal guardians in February 2025, formally adopting him. Hayes, now 18, graduated from Kings High School in May 2026 and currently lives with the Burnside family while working as a car mechanic and planning to enter the aviation industry.YahooBoys basketball: Lakota West overcomes slow start to beat Olentangy Berlin in regional semisThe Lakota West boys basketball team defeated Olentangy Berlin 55-35 in the Ohio regional semifinals, advancing to the regional final and nearing a return to the state tournament. The team overcame a slow start, taking the lead after a 10-0 run to secure their 11th consecutive win. Meanwhile, Miami (Ohio)'s undefeated season was halted by UMass in a MAC tournament quarterfinal, ending their perfect record and jeopardizing their NCAA tournament automatic bid.