Community Education: There’s a class for that.

facepainting3A new year, a new opportunity.

The Sioux Falls School District is currently enrolling students of all ages in Community Education classes of all kinds.  Whether you have an interest in learning computer skills, exploring a new hobby, getting and staying fit, planning a new menu of meals for your family, getting outdoors more often, or even learning a new language - There’s a class for that.

Explore everything we have to offer right here:  https://commed.sf.k12.sd.us

We welcome students of all ages, all ability levels and all interest areas. Check us out.  Affordable, interesting classes are happening – and they are happening close to your home.

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Ben, January 21st 2010 | Posted in General

Karl Mecklenburg speaks to students

All-Pro Linebacker, Karl Mecklenburg

All-Pro Linebacker, Karl Mecklenburg

Sioux Falls students, parents, coaches and fans will have the remarkable opportunity Monday night to hear from former All-Pro captain of the Denver Broncos, Karl Mecklenburg.

Karl will be discussing “The Six Keys to Student Success” at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Washington Pavilion.  Anyone attending will be eligible to get one of several free, autographed copies of his book, “Heart of a Student Athlete.” This event is open to the public, and thanks to the Washington Pavilion, Sanford Health and the Sioux Falls School District, it is FREE!

Karl Mecklenburg was an integral part of three Super Bowl-winning Denver teams, played in six Pro Bowls, is in the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame, and holds the second highest record for sacks in Bronco’s franchise history.  Karl and his wife are the founders of the REACH (Rewarding Experiences for All Children) Foundation to provide children with educational opportunities and resources they need to succeed at life.  He also now travels throughout the country as a motivational speaker for student groups, businesses and corporate and social functions of all kinds.

Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity for students (and players, coaches, parents and fans) to hear what it takes to succeed as a student athlete, and as a person, from one of this country’s premiere sports legends.

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Ben, January 8th 2010 | Posted in General

Jan 7th – No School

14-snowfencepreThe Sioux Falls School District considers the safety of our students and staff to be our highest priority.  With potentially life-threatening wind chills, slick, snow-covered roads, and limited visibility, a team of dedicated administrators and staff members decided, very early this morning, to cancel school today.

“Snow days” are rare in the city of Sioux Falls because:  A.  Sioux Falls street crews do fantastic work clearing emergency snow routes and the streets near schools in a timely manner.  B.  All but a couple of our school bus routes are within city limits, and therefore are generally protected from blowing and drifting snow (this is why many smaller districts around Sioux Falls may not be having school, but Sioux Falls is).  C.  If school gets cancelled, there are hundreds of thousands of people who are affected: everyone from teachers and food service workers to the students and their parents who must make accommodations (or may miss working at their own jobs to stay home with children).  Any decision made as to late starts, early dismissals or cancellations is not made lightly.

Teams of administrators and staff members, in constant communication with city officials, snow plow operators, bus drivers, taxi companies, the National Weather Service, emergency management teams, and other school systems, physically travel the roads near schools and in residential areas to make sure that if school will be held as normal, students can safely get there.

A combination of factors, including the forecast for the remainder of the day, led to today’s decision.  Stay safe and warm today!

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Ben, January 7th 2010 | Posted in Inclement Weather