Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa School

The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa School, located in Hayward, Wisconsin, is a K-12 tribal school dedicated to providing a comprehensive education that integrates rigorous academic standards with the preservation of Ojibwe culture, language, and heritage. Serving the students of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, the school functions as a vital community hub that emphasizes holistic development. By embedding traditional values and teachings into their daily curriculum, the institution strives to foster a strong sense of identity, self-esteem, and purpose in its students, ensuring they remain deeply connected to their ancestral roots while preparing for future success.

The school is committed to creating a supportive and culturally responsive learning environment that addresses both the educational and social-emotional needs of its student body. Through a blend of modern pedagogy and indigenous wisdom, the LCO Ojibwa School offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to engage students in both academic achievement and the revitalization of the Ojibwe language. By maintaining close ties with the local community and tribal leaders, the school plays an essential role in empowering the next generation of Ojibwe youth to become confident, knowledgeable, and resilient members of their society.