Monthly Archives: September 2011

Roosevelt Students Shine During Marathon

On September 12th, approximately 350 runners from Sioux Falls, across the state and around the country – including states as far away as Texas, Kentucky and New York – converged on our great city to participate in the Sioux Falls … Continue reading

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17 Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

The Sioux Falls School District is proud to announce that 17 high school students have been named National Merit Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Students from each of our three traditional high schools have achieved this honor:  From … Continue reading

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An Open Letter to Staff From Dr. Homan

The following email was sent to all District employees on Thursday, September 22, 2011. Dear Staff,  First of all, thank you for a tremendous start to the school year.  If the numbers hold through the official count day on September … Continue reading

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Fresh Fruits and Veggies

Do you remember where you were when you tried your first plum?  Your first fresh pear?  That first fuzzy peach?  Although I can’t remember it, I fell in love with peaches at an orchard in Kansas as a toddler, taking … Continue reading

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School Safety

Weeks into the school year might seem a little late to discuss student safety.  On the contrary; it is after the heightened concern of the first several bus stop waits, street crossings and bike rides have passed, when students can … Continue reading

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