The Department of Homeland Security has designated September 25th as national "See Something, Say Something" day.
With the safety and security of our students and staff being the highest priority for the Sioux Falls School District, we come together in unity on this day as each of us plays a role in protecting our schools. Risk Manager of the Sioux Falls School District, Bob Bray, says, "The need for students, employees, families, and the public to report concerns of a potential or real threat can make all the difference in preventing a serious incident." It is crucial for us to be prepared to recognize and respond to signs of suspicious activity. Please help us keep our schools safe by taking the time today to recognize the steps you should take if you see suspicious activity happening in or around our schools.
If you see suspicious activity, report it to law enforcement and describe what you observed, including:
⚠️ Who or what you saw;
⚠️ When you saw it;
⚠️ Where it occurred; and
⚠️Why it's suspicious.
Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!
The Sioux Falls Native American Day Parade is BACK for its 5th year celebrating heritage and culture in our community! Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun this Native American Day, Monday, October 10th. Celebrations start as early as 9 am, with the parade beginning at 11 am on 13th Street and Phillips. The theme of this year is “Wounspewicakyag Hena Ob Maunipi” – We Walk With Our Teachers.
The Native American Day Parade & celebrations are hope in continued healthy dialogue on conversations surrounding the health and well-being of Native Americans & Sioux Falls community through truth, reconciliation, and self-representation. #SiouxFallsNADP
If you are not able to attend the parade in person, watch the live stream at this link ---> https://youtu.be/cjjxSYsI7NY
Today is I.T. Professionals Day! Within the last couple of years, the Sioux Falls School District has seen a LOT of technological advances. From new technology in classrooms, laptop implementation for all staff, several new software rollouts, a brand new District website, and the regular day-to-day tasks, our IT department has gone the extra mile.
Please help us say THANK YOU to our I.T. team on this very special day!
JOIN US IN 15 MINUTES for our very first Family Forum Series, a new partnership between the SFSD and Avera offering practical advice to strengthen families. Tonight's topic will focus on suicide prevention.
💻📱 Click this link to join ---> https://bit.ly/3Bz8pSH
‼️ Important note: If you choose to join using a mobile device like a tablet or smartphone, you will be prompted to download the Microsoft Teams App. The app requires you to type a name. You can use a first name, nickname, or a made-up name. The anonymous platform does NOT allow us to see user names. It only allows us to see the number of viewers.
If you are not able to join live, the session will be recorded and appear on the Counseling Services page in the future.
This morning, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary students and staff learned their school was named a 2022 Blue Ribbon School by the US Department of Education! SCHOOL PHOTO TIME! https://youtu.be/rYFC9aBlKxQ
Parenting is hard. So is growing up! Join SFSD and Avera experts as we team up virtually on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6pm for topics that strengthen families.
We're celebrating Arts in Education Week! 🎨🎭🎶
Even our non-school buildings are taking part in the celebration! Over here at the Instructional Planning Center, the Fine Arts Instructional Coach team put together a fun project for IPC staff to work on throughout the week! Each staff member is to paint their square in a way that is uniquely theirs. See how it started versus how it's going now!
As we use this week to reflect on the importance of having the arts in our schools, we know that it is an essential part of a complete education, no matter if it happens in the home, school, or community. Students of all ages—from kindergarten to college to creative aging programs—benefit from artistic learning, innovative thinking, and creativity. Celebrating National Arts in Education Week is a way to recognize this impact and share the message with friends, family, and communities. As we know, arts learning can improve students' motivation, concentration, confidence, teamwork, and much more.
Please help us extend the deepest amount of gratitude to all the arts educators in our District!
Congrats to the students selected to serve on the Mayor's Youth Council for the 2022-23 school year.
Jefferson High School: Angeth Mayen, Ethan Buermann, and Tesfanesh Feldkamp
Lincoln High School: Aryan Patel, Delaney Gramlick, and Rubben Johnson
Roosevelt High School: Nicholas Maas
Washington High School: Alanna Smith and Siyanne Redda
The Mayor’s Youth Council provides teens a voice on community issues and the opportunity to learn about City government and develop leadership skills.
In a job where he'll never, ever be caught up, he's the kind of worker who will never let anyone down. Building Computer Specialists serve multiple buildings & fix every kind of tech. George does it with compassion, dedication, & expertise. Meet him. https://youtu.be/y-pzx_Dcw2U
The Sioux Falls School District has a new app! Instant access to Infinite Campus, event calendars, lunch menus, school news and MUCH more! It's free, and it's available for all devices.
It's been almost 4 years to the day since the community overwhelmingly passed a $190 million bond initiative that, so far, has funded the construction of Jefferson High School and Ben Reifel Middle School, along with several other projects. Now, the Sioux Falls School Board moves forward with its final bond project - the construction of a new elementary school that will be home to roughly 680 students in the northwest part of town. The new elementary school is expected to open in 2025.
You can find more information by watching a replay from today's school board work session here ---> https://youtu.be/AUP2bxLEV1c
EAs like Pam Falconer go above & beyond each & every day for students and their coworkers. Helping out where needed, supporting teachers, and most importantly, building relationships, Pam exemplifies what it means to be an All Star! https://youtu.be/jXb-w0GNSao
It's that time of year! High school 2022 Homecoming weeks kick off next week with the 100th Orange Letter Days at Washington High School! Meet the royalty candidates! https://youtu.be/4vZ8GjYByw8
Our first video All Star of 2022-2023 is Jennifer Taylor at Ben Reifel Middle School! She was integral in this school's first-ever year, and she's no less critical to its continued success. Find out why her coworkers nominated her to be recognized. https://youtu.be/eRyPGkE7uWo
The 3rd Tuesday of every month, Avera & the SFSD will host a new Family Forum Series virtual discussion on new mental health/wellbeing topics. More information and an introductory video: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/counseling-services
Today, the City of Sioux Falls and Sioux Area Metro pulled up at Roosevelt High School to explain the public transit "Kids Ride Free Initiative." As the city works to increase ridership and build future transit users, children can ride SAM buses with a School ID/Freedom Pass.
📌 Reminder! There will be NO school tomorrow (September 2nd) and Monday, September 5th, 2022. Have a safe and happy Labor Day!
School drop-offs and pick-ups can be messy! Take your time, stay alert, and obey the rules of the road. A safe and orderly process makes the day start and end on a positive note for both students and parents!
We would like to extend a big THANK YOU to the local home decor, Sullivans. They recently donated school supplies for our students in need including backpacks, notebooks, folders, art supplies, and more! They said their company recognizes the importance of education and are grateful for the opportunity to give back to the students of Sioux Falls.
We are thankful for Sullivans and all of our other incredible community partners who have donated their time, money, and resources to helping our Sioux Falls School District students! We are #PublicSchoolProud!
An exciting morning at Laura Wilder Elementary as 2022-2023 kicks off!
