Lakota West High School is a four-year, public high school in West Chester Township, a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. It is a member of the Lakota Local School District, which comprises both West Chester Township and Liberty Township. The district was originally unified under one high school, Lakota High School, until 1997 when the district expanded and formed two new high schools – Lakota West and Lakota East. Enrollment for Lakota West exceeds 2,500 students, and the school's radio station, WLHS 89.9 FM, is a remnant of the former high school and is staffed by students from both Lakota East and Lakota West. The OHSAA Division 1 school's mascot is the Firebird, derived from the former district's mascot, the Thunderbird, and the school colors are red and white with black trim. Sports teams compete as a member of the Greater Miami Conference (GMC). The school year is divided into two semesters with two quarters each. Clubs and activities After-school clubs and activities ranging from Peer Counseling to Hope Squad to the school chapter of Mu Alpha Theta. Other clubs and activities include student government (SGA), HOSA, Chess Club, Marching Band, and Jazz Club, as well as Theatre and Wrestling. The West Press (Formerly known as The Voice) The West Press is a student-operated publication for Lakota West High School. It is a free publication distributed at Lakota West High School through their website, lwhspress.com. The West Press, Which at the time was known as The Voice, was a winner of fourteen first-place awards, including the 2000 Pacemaker Award, 2001 Gold Medalist CSPA, NSPA All-American Award, and GLIPA Buckeye Award. Athletics Lakota West is a member of the Greater Miami Conference in the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Lakota West's athletic teams are known at the Firebirds. The school's primary rival is neighboring school Lakota East High School. OHSAA State Championships Girls Soccer - 1999, 2019 Girls Basketball - 2015 Girls Softball - 2022 Boys Baseball - 2007 Boys Golf - 2000 Boys Cross Country - 2020 Girls Softball - 2022 As Lakota High School: Girls Volleyball - 1994 Boys Basketball - 1992 Girls Cross Country - 1984 Girls Cross Country - 1983 Ohio High School Athletic Association State Runner-up Girls Basketball- 2008 The Lakota West Marching Firebirds Lakota West High School is home to the Lakota West Marching Firebirds. Lakota West has received Super Ratings from various Ohio