First day of school 2022-2023 at Whittier Middle School! Welcome back, Wolverines!
Tomorrow's the big day! 🏫🎒🚌
Whether your student is entering the classroom for the first time as a kindergartener, starting their senior year of high school, or anywhere in between, the Sioux Falls School District is thrilled to welcome back its nearly 25,000 students tomorrow to start the 2022-2023 school year!
We are the Sioux Falls School District, and we are Public School Proud! 🎉
The countdown is ON! We are so excited to welcome students back for another great school year! Staff have been busily preparing their classrooms, brushing up on instructional skills, and revisiting the always-important-topic of customer service! See you soon!
Check out the first "What's the Scoop" newsletter for the 2022-23 school year! This month's newsletter from our Child Nutrition department includes important reminders and everything you need to know as we kick off this new school year! ---> https://www.smore.com/a35r9
School starts Thursday! We're excited to have everyone back in our buildings. Superintendent Dr. Jane Stavem talks safety and security, of all kinds, heading into a brand new school year. https://youtu.be/LtFWlaLjYvE
School starts one week from today! On August 25, SFSD will welcome nearly 25,000 students. Use this checklist to get your student off to a great start to the 2022-23 school year!
Learn about the technology behind our new busing app and how it will keep students safer and keep parents informed! https://youtu.be/h6J_B3w8Mqg
Superintendent Dr. Jane Stavem sits down with our own Risk Manager and @siouxfallspd to talk about safety and security: The circle of safety and the pillars of safety in the Sioux Falls School District that surround and uphold students and staff. https://youtu.be/21Mlci_NENE
A new app for parents of bus-eligible students is coming soon! The FREE Stopfinder app allows parents/guardians/daycare providers to see pick-up and drop-off times, the location of the bus, and other features in a secure app. More information will be coming soon, including an invitation to set up your child's account in Stopfinder. If you are the primary household of a bus-eligible student, please check your email for more information.
A new school year rapidly approaches! Superintendent Dr. Jane Stavem has a back-to-school message for parents and the Sioux Falls community for 2022-2023! https://youtu.be/wE3Sebr3ALc
Day 2 of the Inspire Education Conference did NOT disappoint! Dr. Dominique Smith's funny, heart-warming, and practical presentation sparked fresh ideas to engage students while building a culture of achievement! We can't wait for the first day - August 25th!
What better way to start August than some "inspired" learning? SFSD staff members are sharpening their skills to help your student(s) achieve!
Our CTE Academy has 17 program areas, and more are being added this year! Check out everything you can do and learn all in one place. https://youtu.be/bn_ATFDgn5M
Keep your students fueled to learn! SFSD is no longer able to offer free meals to all students. Now is a great time to add money to their My School Bucks account. Or, for families with qualifying income, it is important to fill out the Free/Reduced Meal application!
Log on to the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus to apply! If you have questions or need help filling out the application please call 605-367-6180. We are happy to help!
Please note: if your student does not have a free/reduced lunch application on file, you will be charged full price for breakfast and lunch starting the first day of school. Thank you!
Keep your students fueled to learn! SFSD is no longer able to offer free meals to all students. Now is a great time to add money to their My School Bucks account. Or, for families with qualifying income, it is important to fill out the Free/Reduced Meal application!
Log on to the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus to apply!
If you have questions or need help filling out the application please call 605-367-6180. We are happy to help!
Please note: if your student does not have a free/reduced lunch application on file you will be charged full price for breakfast and lunch starting the first day of school. There is no grace period unless the application is filled out.
PRESCHOOL OPENINGS! Summer is slipping away! If you have a 4 or 5 year old needing a quality preschool experience this fall, check out Learning Adventures! The District's fee-based preschool is offered at three Sioux Falls School District elementary schools - Discovery, John Harris, and Sonia Sotomayor. Click the link for more info! https://www.smore.com/yvqsg (Income eligible preschoolers may qualify for federally funded Early Childhood. Call 605-367-8488 for that program.)
As we prepare for a brand new school year, check out the courses available at our Career and Technical Education Academy. 17 program areas with more on the way! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmNVZDDoZjRr_EgHhAe67PbCV1xdPt9RJ
Students/Families who need assistance with purchasing the necessary school supplies for a successful school year may consider attending Project SOS. The first day of classes for SFSD is Thursday, August 25, 2022.
Find your school's supply list for the 2022-2023 school year!
https://app.teacherlists.com/districts/1000210858-sioux-falls-school-dist-495
Cindy Nieber was another one of our outstanding 2021-2022 All Star recipients!
Cindy is a personal EA in a Kindergarten class at Laura B. Anderson Elementary. She was nominated by LBA's Dean of Students, Jennifer Walden who had this to say about her, "Cindy has a heart for serving others. In her role as an EA in one of our Kindergarten classrooms, she supports students socially, emotionally and academically. Cindy sees student needs and proactively seeks out supports to help her students. Cindy goes beyond her assigned duties by providing a student 'hair style time' each day to maintain the student's appearance and cleanliness. When other staff members are absent, Cindy offers to fill duties as she is able and many times comes to school early just in case we need help during breakfast. Cindy also volunteers each Tuesday evening at the Sioux Falls Thrive - Kid Link events that provide meals and learning to the students and families in the Riverside neighborhood. When Cindy sees a need, she is willing to pitch in to help."
Thank you, Cindy for always going to extra mile for students! You are so appreciated!
See a complete list of our 2021-2022 All Star winners here! ---> https://www.smore.com/v25c3
