Monthly Archives: November 2011

Head Start Sees Success

Throughout the years, studies on the effects of preschool on children have yielded almost unbelievable results.  Children who attend preschool have fewer problems in the rest of their school career.  They achieve higher test scores.  They are more likely to … Continue reading

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HealthierUS Bronze Award

Just prior to the November 14 School Board meeting, our elementary schools and staff were presented with plaques and banners celebrating the announcement that each one of the Sioux Falls School District’s elementary schools was awarded the HealthierUS Bronze Award … Continue reading

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Healthier Homes + Healthier Schools = Healthier Kids

The Sioux Falls School District is committed to doing its part.  Recently, Sioux Falls School District representatives were honored at a White House Lawn reception with First Lady Michelle Obama for the District’s 24 elementary schools receiving the Bronze Award in the … Continue reading

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