The street is cleared and ready for the Native American Day Parade! Several SFSD schools will have a presence in today's parade, and Dale Chasing Hawk (a longtime SFSD school psychologist) is the grand marshal! Congratulations to everybody involved!
Follow along at our livestream of the parade here--------->https://youtu.be/1DQzLs1o3DI
5 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
It’s a beautiful day for Festival of Bands!
Marching bands from across the region will be filling the streets of downtown Sioux Falls with music all morning.
If you’re not able to join the fun in person, feel free to follow along on our livestream here ————->
https://www.youtube.com/live/CRMvoYUJBCU?si=5DWikB8deKd2nqxg14 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
16 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
On Tuesday, September 30, students and staff across the Sioux Falls School District wore orange in recognition of Orange Shirt Day. Observed annually on September 30, this day honors Native American children who were forcibly removed from their families and cultures and placed in residential boarding schools, which operated across North America from the mid-19th to the late 20th century.
At Ben Reifel Middle School, participation was especially strong, with a large number of students and staff choosing to wear orange. Members of the BRMS Očéti Šakówiŋ Owáuŋspe program created posters and shared information about the tragic history this day commemorates, while also honoring the resilience of Indigenous communities and reflecting on the importance of healing, remembrance, and hope for the future.
17 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
Today is the day! 📣
We are excited to support The Barrel House's all-day Hungry Hearts Fundraiser benefiting the Angel Fund, which helps ensure every student in the Sioux Falls School District has access to a meal. Come out and enjoy some great food, fun activities (dunk tanks, bouncy house, axe throwing, and more!), and make a difference for our students! Hope to see you there!
📍The Barrel House 4701 E. 54th Street | 12-10 pm
Find more details and the full schedule of activities here! --->
https://www.facebook.com/share/175iWYEjfD/about 2 months ago, Sioux Falls School District
There were high-fives, goodbyes, impromptu hugs, and LOTS of pictures on the first day of school at Lowell Elementary! Superintendent Dr. Jamie Nold stopped by greet Lowell students, staff, and parents - some of whom were his students when he was principal at Washington High School! Now parents themselves, they were surprised to see him on the playground! Talk about a full-circle moment! We're glad to be back!
about 2 months ago, Sioux Falls School District
Join us this Saturday at the Barrel House for a Hungry Hearts fundraiser!
📅 Saturday, August 23rd
📍 The Barrel House – 4701 E 54th St, Sioux Falls, SD
🕛 12 PM – 10 PM
Let’s come together for a day of community, fun, food, and fundraising in support of Hungry Hearts! ❤️
Activities throughout the day include:
🪓 Axe Throwing (12–3 PM)
🎯 Dunk Tank, Bouncy House, Face Painting, Kid’s Games (12–7 PM)
🎨 People's Choice Rib Contest (Starts at 12 PM – coins available for $20)
🛍 Silent Auction (Closes at 7 PM)
🦙 Zoo Mobile with live animals (1–3 PM)
🔥 Live Auction Closes (6:30 PM)
💍 Dream Wedding Winner Announced (7 PM)
Food (Starting at 12 PM):
🍔 Burgers, Brats & Sides (Free Will Donation – matched up to $20,000!)
🍧 Snow Cones & Cotton Candy (12–5 PM)
Live Music Lineup:
🎧 12–2 PM: DJ Dontai
🎸 2–4 PM: Simply Travis & Dan
🎤 4–6 PM: Connie McColl
🥁 7–10 PM: Funk Fuh Fried
❤️ 100% of the proceeds go to support local families in need through Hungry Hearts.
Bring your friends, your appetite, and your giving heart. Let’s make a difference together!
about 2 months ago, Sioux Falls School District
Did you know, the Sioux Falls School District offers FREE preschool opportunities for eligible families?
Give your child a strong start, right from the beginning!
Call to learn more and see if your family qualifies! 605-367-8488
4 months ago, Sioux Falls School District
5 months ago, Sioux Falls School District
A reminder that the High School Summer School registration deadline is next Thursday, May 22nd! ☀️
More information here! --->
https://bit.ly/3QoZDi55 months ago, Sioux Falls School District
In the midst of Teacher Appreciation Week, we are proud to celebrate two more vital groups who support our students every day!
Happy School Nurse Day! 🩺❤️
Today we are celebrating the incredible school nurses who care for our students and staff every single day! From bandaging scrapes to managing chronic conditions, our nurses are always there, listening, comforting, and keeping our school community healthy!
Please help us say THANK YOU to the nurses who make a difference every day!
5 months ago, Sioux Falls School District
In the midst of Teacher Appreciation Week, we are proud to celebrate two more vital groups who support our students every day!
Today is National Interpreter Appreciation Day! 🌍🤟
Interpreters are the voice between worlds, bridging languages and cultures with care and compassion. In the Sioux Falls School District, our interpreters are essential, not just to our work, but to the lives, stories, and communities they touch!
THANK YOU to all interpreters for powering connection and building understanding! We appreciate you!
5 months ago, Sioux Falls School District
Today is School Lunch Hero Day! ✨🍎🦸♀️🍊🦸✨
We have talked a lot recently about the generous donors in our community helping students receive nutritious meals no matter their economic status, but just as important are the incredible people who make those meals happen every day!
Our school lunch teams are true heroes, fueling learning with every tray they serve. Without them, none of this would be possible!
On this day, and every day, we say, THANK YOU to our child nutrition professionals for your hard work and big hearts!
6 months ago, Sioux Falls School District
May 1 is National Principals Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible school leaders who shape our schools every day! We are so grateful for ALL of our Sioux Falls School District principals, whose dedication creates thriving schools in our District!
And what better way to celebrate the day than by spotlighting the leader of our newest school?!
In the latest episode of the Spotlight Podcast, Superintendent Jane Stavem sits down with Patrick Purdy, the first principal of Marcella LeBeau Elementary, opening this fall! They discuss Patrick’s background, his vision for the school, and what it takes to launch a brand-new elementary from the ground up.
🎧 Listen here! --->
https://youtu.be/6VY1wE_6x246 months ago, Sioux Falls School District
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
From keeping our front offices operating seamlessly to making things run smoothly behind the scenes, our amazing team admin professionals are the glue that holds everything together! They are the calm in the storm, the masters of multitasking, and the heatbeat of our schools!
THANK YOU to all of our administrative professionals across the District! We appreciate you so much! ❤️
6 months ago, Sioux Falls School District
Today, we are celebrating the “Power of Partnerships” and their lasting impact on our District! Tune in to the latest episode of the Spotlight podcast as Rebecca Wimmer, Coordinator of Community Partnerships and After School Programming, shares how these connections are transforming our schools and opening doors to exciting opportunities for SFSD students!
🎧 Listen here! --->
https://youtu.be/-Z8M2AI_UxE6 months ago, Sioux Falls School District
You’re invited to the High School Art Exhibition! Join us on Tuesday, April 29th at the Instructional Planning Center (201 E. 38th Street) for a showcase of amazing artwork from students at all four high schools. The exhibition includes pieces submitted to the SDHSAA State Art Competition, including several award-winning works!
The gallery will be open from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm with a reception from 6-7:30 pm.
Stop by any time and support our talented student artists!
6 months ago, Sioux Falls School District
Tuesday night was an out-of-this-world experience at the Country Club of Sioux Falls, where we gathered to celebrate the shining stars of our district at the 64th Annual Recognition Banquet!
This special evening honored SFSD employees celebrating 25 years of service and those embarking on retirement after years of dedication to our District!
A big congratulations to all those who were honored!
⭐️ Check out more photos from the event here! --->
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjC99iq
⭐️ Watch the full program here! --->
https://youtu.be/UpmPq8jAo50?si=aOxjExhdinzlQd4l6 months ago, Sioux Falls School District
Whittier Middle School teachers used chalk messages to pump students up as they entered school this week to tackle standardized tests. The colorful greetings were met with curiosity, laughter, and realization that teachers are always cheering students on to do their best!
6 months ago, Sioux Falls School District
It was Signing Day for our Cyber Academy students at the CTE Academy last Wednesday! We are so proud of these students who are taking the next step in their computer science journeys by committing to @Dakota State University! We can't wait to see what the future holds for these students!
6 months ago, Sioux Falls School District
