Past Winners
Each year we recognize exceptional achievement and progress. The awards are handed out at the prestigious Language Summit in front of the Lakota Language Learning Community.
2016 Award Winners
Awards presented at the 2016 Language Summit| 2015-2016 | Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Improved | St. Joseph’s Indian School Chamberlain | Red Shirt Indian School Pine Ridge | McLaughlin High School Standing Rock |
| Highest Achieving | Cheyenne-Eagle Butte Early Elementary and Cheyenne-Eagle Butte Upper Elementary Cheyenne River | Rockyford School Pine Ridge | Red Cloud Indian School Pine Ridge |
2015 Award Winners
Awards presented at the 2015 Language Summit| 2014-2015 | Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Improved | Cheyenne-Eagle Butte Upper Elementary Cheyenne River | Rock Creek Grant School Standing Rock | Red Cloud Indian School Pine Ridge |
| Highest Achieving | Red Shirt Indian School Pine Ridge | Rockyford School Pine Ridge | Red Cloud Indian School Pine Ridge |
2014 Award Winners
Awards presented at the 2014 Language Summit| 2013-2014 | Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Improved | Cheyenne-Eagle Butte Junior High School Cheyenne River | Rock Creek Grant School Standing Rock | Red Cloud Indian School Pine Ridge |
| Highest Achieving | Cheyenne-Eagle Butte Junior High School Cheyenne River | Red Shirt Indian School Pine Ridge | Red Cloud Indian School Pine Ridge |
2013 Award Winners
Awards presented at the 2013 Language Summit| 2012-2013 | Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Improved | Rockyford School Pine Ridge | Red Shirt Indian School Pine Ridge | Red Cloud Indian School Pine Ridge |
| Highest Achieving | Rockyford School Pine Ridge | Red Shirt Indian School Pine Ridge | Tiospaye Topa School Cheyenne River |
2012 Award Winners
Awards presented at the 2012 Language Summit| 2011-2012 | Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Improved | Wakpala‐Smee School Standing Rock | Solen Junior High School Standing Rock | Tiospaye Topa School Cheyenne River |
| Highest Achieving | Wakpala‐Smee School Standing Rock | Cheyenne-Eagle Butte Junior High School Cheyenne River | Tiospaye Topa School Cheyenne River |
2011 Award Winners
Awards presented at the 2011 Language Summit| 2010-2011 | Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Improved | Selfridge School Standing Rock | St. Bernard’s School Standing Rock | Wolfcreek School. Pine Ridge |
| Highest Achieving | Wakpala‐Smee School Standing Rock | Cheyenne-Eagle Butte Upper Elementary School 6, Cheyenne River | Red Cloud Indian School Pine Ridge |
2009-2010 Award Winners
Awards presented at the 2010 Language Summit (Nov 18-20, 2010)| 2009-2010 | Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Improved | Batesland School Pine Ridge | Takini School Cheyenne River | Red Cloud Indian School Pine Ridge |
| Highest Achieving | Wakpala‐Smee School Standing Rock | Wakpala‐Smee School Standing Rock | Red Cloud Indian School Pine Ridge |