Category Archives: General

CTE Academy Achievements

At a recent Sioux Falls School Board work session, Board members had the opportunity to learn about a few of the accomplishments of students from the Career and Technology Education (CTE) Academy as well as learn about some upcoming changes … Continue reading

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Class of 2013

Each year, the Sioux Falls School District celebrates the accomplishments of our graduating seniors, the student  leaders of our high schools, and each year, there’s something special and amazing to note. This year, the District live streamed each of the … Continue reading

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May 21st Election

Stand-alone School Board elections traditionally don’t have a very good turn-out. In the past, actually, single-digit percentages of registered voters have cast ballots. Last year, with a city/District combined election, the turnout was less than 15%. There are two open … Continue reading

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Roosevelt High School: Concert Choir NY Trip

By Roosevelt High School Senior Madeline Robertson. New York is where dreams come true. Millions of people flock to the city to join in the energy and excitement. This April, Roosevelt Concert Choir was able to represent 62 more dreamers … Continue reading

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Happy Healthy U

“I enjoyed the event — we had a great time.”       “Thank you for this wonderful opportunity!! It was a nice way to learn healthy ways. I hope this may be an event continued in the future.”     “I would like … Continue reading

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School Board Meeting Wrap-Up 4-22-13

In a previous post, we talked about the proposed changes to the District’s calendar to make up for more-than-usual weather-related cancellations this year. At Monday’s Board meeting, that proposal was ratified and the changes go into effect. The last day … Continue reading

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Last Day of School?

We’ve had a lot of questions about how the three recent snow (ice) days, and a “cold day” in January, will affect the rapidly approaching end of the school year. While the School Board is the body which will make … Continue reading

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Superintendent’s FY14 Budget Message

Our Commitment to Each Student Each.  This simple, yet powerfully descriptive four-letter word is the driving force behind every decision made in the Sioux Falls School District.  With 24,000 unique students comes an awesome responsibility to provide an education that … Continue reading

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A Long and Exciting Day

Monday, March 25 was a big day for the Sioux Falls School District.  Before the School Board meeting, a reception was held to recognize the sponsors and winning teachers of the 2012-13 Innovation in Education Grants awarded by the Sioux … Continue reading

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Brave New World

Learning without limitations. That’s what teachers call it when students have access to the tools to explore a world of knowledge, collaborate with fellow classmates and students around the world, and they are allowed and encouraged to dive deeply into … Continue reading

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