Today we had a wheelchair basketball assembly from the organization Skool Aid. They came to talk about disability awareness, to challenge us to try new things to help us find our passions in life, and to encourage us to be kind to everyone because everyone has struggles in life.

5th grade Math Plus students have been working hard on their travel projects and they are looking great! We are inviting their families in for our project expo on Friday, January 26th from 9-9:30am. Parents- save the date! Lakota Gifted Services Cherokee Elementary

Our Cherokee Elementary literally watched their hard work fall into place yesterday! A special project that lined their hallways w/ cereal boxes recreated into their favorite book titles had a #dominoeffect on students’ excitement for reading! #WEareLakota #ReadaNewBookMonth

Check out some of these amazing 5th grade zoo diorama projects!! 🐅 🦒 🐘 Such hard work, learning and creativity!! #cheetahpride #WEareLakota

The 23-24 Cherokee Elementary Spelling Bee Winners!! 🐝 🥇1st Place, 5th grader, Rujva (2 years in a row Champion!), 🥈 2nd Place, 6th grader, Beckett, 🥉 3rd Place, 4th grader, Skylar!! CONGRATULATIONS!! 🎉 #cheetahpride #WEareLakota #spellingbee

2024 Goals with Cherokee Elementary's 4th graders! Listen to #SnackTimeWithTim here: tinyurl.com/59tfm8tn

We were thrilled to recognize our Word Masters and Noetic winners. Some of these students even placed very high in the district, state and even the NATION! We are so proud of our Cheetahs! ! #cheetahpride #WEareLakota

Cheetah Pride card monthly winner drawing for December! We had a candy bar party to celebrate these awesome Cheetahs! Cherokee Elementary LakotaLocalSchools

Thanks to all the families who came out this morning to check out our travel projects. Cherokee Elementary Lakota Gifted Services

After learning about compression, tension and different types of structures, students used form core to design and build the lightest structure with the greatest strength. Cherokee Elementary DesignLAB

Help us celebrate Kindness Week and Digital Learning Week with a week of Kindness Spirit! 🥰 #cheetahpride #WEareLakota

Showcase your culture and tell us all about it! We are looking for families to volunteer to create a poster board to share information about your culture. Additionally, older students are welcome to volunteer to help out at the event. signupgenius.com/go/805094FACAC…

Twin day was a hit Cherokee Elementary

6th graders getting to know one another and making connections through a Hexagonal Thinking activity. Lakota Gifted Services Cherokee Elementary

The “Secret Coffee Fairy” knew that I’m more of a Diet Dr Pepper girl. What a surprise! Cherokee Elementary

3rd graders collecting and sorting data about Cherokee’s favorite Halloween candy to prepare for graphing our survey results. Cherokee Elementary Lakota Gifted Services

6th graders working with Pentomino puzzles to develop perseverance, deductive reasoning and visual-spatial awareness. Lots of fun and frustration this Friday. Lakota Gifted Services Cherokee Elementary

6th grade lunch bunch had several intense rounds of Otrio today. I was ALMOST undefeated but these kids are tough competitors! Lakota Gifted Services Cherokee Elementary