Operation Hope and Caring helps level the playing field for students across SFSD by providing funds and supplies to schools that need it most. LEVO Credit Union has made supporting this initiative FUN and EASY! Join us at the Sioux Falls Storm game on Friday, May 3rd as they take on the Green Bay Blizzard at the Denny Sanford Premiere Center. Purchase your tickets at HopeAndCaring.org so a portion of your purchase can support Operation Hope and Caring. https://youtu.be/ALbsNvx8TYk
1 day ago, Sioux Falls School District
Girls wrestling has been steadily gaining popularity nation-wide over the past several years, and SFSD is happy to be part of this trend! Whenever you ask a young woman who participates in this sport what she likes about it, you're sure to hear words like confidence, grit, self-esteem, strength, and resilience. In the latest episode of "Spotlight: Conversations from the Sioux Falls School District," superintendent Dr. Jane Stavem sits down with an 8th grade girl who loves life on the mat, and is getting ready to participate at the high school level. Take a listen! https://youtu.be/hNwivEfw5JU
2 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
Over the weekend 57 SFSD students played with other highly talented student musicians across the state at All-State Band in Pierre. Thank you for representing SFSD and sharing your talents with such a wide audience. Your commitment and dedication to music is truly inspiring!
3 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
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🚨 Big news! 📰 We officially reached our goal for the third annual #EverybodyReads community reading initiative! A big thanks goes out to every student and community member who read a book and filled out a raindrop during the past three weeks. And a big thanks to our friends and collaborators at Siouxland Libraries for partnering together for this great cause. And the grand total is 🥁(drumroll please)..................318,617 books read! That means we can make a donation to REACH Literacy to help in their mission of promoting literacy throughout the community. Just because we've met our goal doesn't mean the fun has to stop! It looks like ❄️ today would be a great day to cozy up with a 📚 book 😊. Remember: Rain 🌦️ (or snow.....or ice) or Shine 🌈, Everybody Reads! 📖
3 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
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Sports offer huge benefits to the girls involved: Leadership opportunities, scholarship possibilities, and self-development are just a few. But perhaps most important - it's FUN to participate and spend time with friends old and new! Learn about high school sports opportunities for girls in the Sioux Falls School District. https://youtu.be/Bk7mMsOiwus
4 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
Students in the Garfield Elementary "Leader in Me" program recently got to spend the day at CTE Academy! These future leaders were introduced to media arts by making some fun videos, and culinary arts by making pizza and cupcakes (and of course, enjoying the snacks after they were made!). Check out more photos here! https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBien3
5 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
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Tomorrow is the big night! 13 brave students from across SFSD step on the red dot to share their stories. It's an event you won't want to miss out on. Tickets are still available at the QR or right here! https://www.jhs.sf.k12.sd.us/o/jhs/page/fine-arts
6 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
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Plans are in the works for SFSD students and staff to bring electronic devices home over the weekend in the event that winter weather presents challenges on Monday. Refresh your memory now about the new remote learning plan by using the QR code on the image. We'll keep you posted if there are any schedule changes for Monday.
6 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
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Good luck to the students representing SFSD this weekend at the 👾 SD ESports State Tournament 🎮 in Brookings! Our teams have been putting in the practice and are ready to show the state what they've got! You can find more information and watch LIVE here: https://fenworks.com/sd-esports-state-tournament/
7 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
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Everybody Reads is about to wrap up! It's been such a joy to see our schools and libraries celebrate the joys of reading together. The partnership with our friends at Siouxland Libraries only helps to strengthen the bonds that reading as a community creates. And the raindrop displays! Watching our schools and libraries transform into a downpour of books has been amazing! Here we see Sonia Sotomayor, Robert Frost, Laura Wilder and Hawthorne Elementary schools. Like Mayor Paul TenHaken said, "Readers are Leaders." The tagline for this year will last well beyond this spring, "Rain or Shine, Everybody Reads!" #EverybodyReads
7 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
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Eugene Field became South Dakota’s first A+ (arts plus academics) school in the fall of 2001. The classroom teachers and arts teachers collaborate to ensure that the curriculum is taught through the arts and the arts taught through the curriculum. Students experience art integration, leadership and performance opportunities, and learn self-confidence daily. Learn more here! https://youtu.be/PeeopU_2p0c
8 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
Here's another preview of a few of the students who preparing to share their "Ideas Worth Spreading" at the second annual TEDx Sioux Falls Youth event, happening THIS Saturday, March 23rd at Jefferson High School. Scan the QR code for tickets, or go here! https://www.jhs.sf.k12.sd.us/o/jhs/page/fine-arts
9 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
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Sara Hutchinson was recently surprised with the honor of being named the American Legion Educator of the Year! Sara was celebrated for her commitment to supporting students who need reading interventions and the staff members who serve them. Sara has been instrumental in the SIPPS implementation as well as the UFLI Pilot this year. Congratulations, Sara, on this well-deserved award!
10 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
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This week's SFSD 🤩 All-Star 💫 is Becca Erikson! She was nominated by her colleague Abby Wheeler, who had this to say, "Becca is a huge asset to our registration department and particularly a large support to our clerical staff in the buildings. She provides Infinite Campus training to any clerical who utilize IC - this includes attendance clerical, Community campus facilitators, elementary clerical, middle school counseling secretaries, high school activities clerical, the list goes on and on. Becca does an amazing job of supporting building clerical and her job goes far beyond just Infinite Campus training. She is a great asset to our district and her knowledge of Infinite Campus and the resource she is to our clerical is so awesome." Get to know Becca a little better in this video. https://youtu.be/t3zGqhUckwY
10 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
There's only one week left of Everybody Reads! Spring has truly sprung in schools across SFSD as they fill up with raindrops to represent each book read. Here are some displays at Washington High School, Patrick Henery Middle School, Terry Redlin, Susan B. Anthony, and Cleveland Elementary. Right now we're at about 125,000 books read! We're hoping to hit our goal of 300,000 books by next Friday, so grab a book this weekend and join in the fun!
13 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
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Happening TONIGHT (and tomorrow)! The 10th Annual State Visual Art Competition and Gallery. Expect to see a wide range of artistic mediums, styles, and techniques as students unleash their imaginations and showcase their artistic abilities.
13 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
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Reminder that there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow (3/15/24) for a compensatory day. Enjoy the long weekend!
14 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
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TEDx Sioux Falls Youth is just over a week away! Students are busy putting the finishing touches on their "ideas worth spreading," and getting ready for the stage at Jefferson High School on Saturday, March 23rd at 7:00 PM. Scan for tickets and info, or go here: https://www.jhs.sf.k12.sd.us/o/jhs/page/fine-arts
14 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
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For the second year, Oceti Sakowin Owauspe students at Whittier MS are making traditional Native American adornments. Ribbon skirts, ribbon shirts, and medallions; it's a way for them to honor and connect with their cultures. They plan to wear them for special events, like their 8th grade honoring ceremony coming up in May.
16 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
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Through a combination of expertise in the Boys Town model and PBIS, a background in special education, a drive for excellence, clear expectations, goal-setting, compassionate thoughtfulness, and thorough school-home communication, Jennifer Aerts is a champion for her students and her school. Learn why MULTIPLE people at Horace Mann nominated her to be recognized this year, and why we're proud to do it. https://youtu.be/ZeIEXg_9DhQ
16 days ago, Sioux Falls School District