by Robert Lukens | May 26, 2022 | Kougar Pride Newsletter Columns
Dear Kadoka Area, As we set into summer, I hope to continue weekly communication through this medium for the district. Consistency and access are chief factors in education and engagement for any form of attention. However, the topics we explore will shift from what...
by Robert Lukens | May 19, 2022 | Kougar Pride Newsletter Columns
Hello Kadoka Area, What a fantastic graduation ceremony this past week. Thank you to all in the community who came to attend and support our graduates. The seniors of ’22 celebrated the end of the time they had at Kadoka Area. We are so privileged to be able to...
by Robert Lukens | May 12, 2022 | Kougar Pride Newsletter Columns
Dear Kadoka Area, The month of May is an exceptional time in our school district. It is when all the work we have done can be shown to the world. The students we have worked with within our core of educational instruction can spread their wings and leave our school...
by Robert Lukens | May 5, 2022 | Kougar Pride Newsletter Columns
Dear Kadoka Area, Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Spring has fully sprung. The wind and rain of last week melted what snow was left, and the farmers are starting to talk of spring’s work amongst the table conversation in the area. One new technology that all...
by Robert Lukens | Dec 23, 2021 | Kougar Pride Newsletter Columns
Hello again, Kougar family. I hope the entire area had a fantastic start to the Christmas season. The twelve days of Christmas may not be standard for all. However, each of the 12 days after December 25th, I like to list at least all the gifts in my life. In the...
by Robert Lukens | Dec 16, 2021 | Kougar Pride Newsletter Columns
How about a sleigh ride? Maybe not this year as the snow is quickly melting, but as a child, some of my most treasured memories are in the back of a horsedrawn sleigh at Christmas time. Each night, I read my sons’ Christmas stories, and I notice the pages with horses...
by Robert Lukens | Dec 9, 2021 | Kougar Pride Newsletter Columns
As a school, we pride ourselves on educating the whole child. I have often praised the attributes of our Career and Technical Education, Fine Arts, and fall extracurricular programs. This week, however, is the start of something new. Our gymnastics, boys’ and...
by Robert Lukens | Dec 2, 2021 | Kougar Pride Newsletter Columns
The value of a school in a community is seen in the numbers. With a quality school, we see a higher employment rate, more robust community engagement, and the ability to develop skills in our workforce. One of the programs that I am particularly proud of at Kadoka...
