Sioux Falls School District - Educate and prepare each student to succeed in a changing world

These MS students are keeping sharp this summer, learning by DOING at the CTE Academy! 100+ students have experienced baking, carpentry & aviation this week alone, all while getting a taste for what high school classes here will be like.

A new school year will mean new opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children. Volunteer opportunities abound, like BEE a Reader with Reach Literacy. Easy, fun, & vitally important! https://youtu.be/eOMsC3toG-k

Do you have a question for your student's school? We've made the process of finding answers much simpler with our Let's Talk! communication tool. Each school now has its own Let's Talk! page where you can submit questions directly, and it's easy to navigate! Simply go to https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/ and click the "schools" tab. Find your student's school and click either the "contact us" tab, or the blue "Let's Talk!" tab on the side of the page.

Congratulations goes out to Laureen Mehlert, who was selected as the Air and Space Forces Association Teacher of the Year for the Sioux Falls Chapter! She accepted her award at Monday evening's School Board meeting from Colonel Burnette Deyerle and Exec VP Bill Strandell. Laureen has taken the Aviation Program at CTE to new heights with the acquisition of a $250,00 grant used to purchase three brand new state-of-the-art Frasca Flight Simulators. Thank you Laureen for your commitment to providing students with these amazing opportunities!

We had another round of new teacher orientation this morning! Throughout the summer we've had groups of new (or new to SFSD) teachers come through to prepare for the upcoming school year. Six weeks from today marks the first day of school!

Summer is a busy time for families. Take the time to cross this one off your list. Complete your student's Annual Information Update. Instructions can be found here: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration

Last night was the last Sioux Falls School Board meeting for board member Cynthia Mickelson. A resolution of appreciation was passed recognizing her six years of dedicated service. Mrs. Mickelson's leadership was integral throughout her tenure and the students of SFSD are better served because of her unwavering commitment. Thank you for everything you've done for the Sioux Falls School District!

The Power of Partnership is highlighted, once again, to help SFSD families get connected to affordable internet. The SF Area Community Foundation is investing $50,000 to enroll households in the Affordable Connectivity Program (AFP). SD Voices for Peace leads the effort. Voices for Peace is working with SFSD schools to inform families of this program. An enrollment specialist will continue to meet families during school events like parent-teacher conferences, success nights, etc. Eligible families should enroll today! GetInternet.gov

Calling all income eligible SFSD children who will be 4-yrs-old by September 1, 2023! We're recruiting students for FREE preschool with an event on July 5 or 6, 8am-4pm, at the SFSD Learning Lab on the Southeast Tech Campus - 2205 N. Career Ave. Tell your neighbors and friends!

Earlier this year SFSD was honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for our outstanding commitment to music education. Music education is a pillar in our fine arts curriculum, and it comes with a lot of benefits!

Juneteenth: A celebration of Freedom! Enslaved people in Texas learned they were free on June 19, 1865.

If you're looking for a fun, easy, rewarding way to give back to the community, our partners at Reach Literacy have the program for you: BEE A Reader! Volunteers read via Zoom with 2nd graders, which means you can make a difference from anywhere. https://youtu.be/eOMsC3toG-k

This morning we welcomed educators from across the district for the first round of teacher orientation! Orientation and trainings happen throughout the summer to prepare staff for the 2023-24 school year. To all of our new teachers, welcome to SFSD! We're happy to have you!

Every one of more than 3,500 employees in the Sioux Falls School District is ultimately working to prepare each student for graduation & beyond. Our most recent grads are well aware of the people who helped them achieve success, & they have a message. https://youtu.be/Y42ht4sMhoA

This end-of-school-year message from Superintendent Dr. Jane Stavem updates the community on the success of 2022-23, our District priorities, our commitment to families, and our plans for the future. https://youtu.be/eeytz70pako

What's for breakfast? What's for lunch? All students can eat FREE this summer by visiting one of our Summer Meal Sites. Check the schedule to find out where and when meals are available in your area!

Happy last-day-of-school! Students across the district are enjoying their last-day field days and festivities! A big thank you to all the students, teachers, and staff on making this a wonderful school year. Have a safe, fun-filled summer!

It's been a busy week of field trips, school carnivals and outdoor field days! Trips to parks, special events, even trips to the Great Plains Zoo! Schools across SFSD are wrapping things up for the 2022-23 school year. Just one more day until summer vacation!

We recently showed you the brand new, state-of-the-art flight simulators Aviation students get to use at our Career and Technical Education (CTE) Academy, but this morning, these students were shooting for the moon. ROCKETS! https://youtu.be/E6A5IKklGCE

We have another Workzone Awareness Billboard Contest winner! Caylee McCkay's design urging caution in construction zones will be on display on I-29 off the Madison/Colman exit. To make things even more special, this design comes from the same Sonia Sotomayor classroom as Annika Kimber's, who won her own billboard artwork display just one month ago! Congratulations to this classroom of talented 4th graders!