A recent Facebook post regarding Washington High School falsely claimed a routine request for a birth certificate was related to immigration status.
State Law (SDCL 13-27-3.1-3.3) requires all public school students to have a birth certificate on file within 30 days of enrollment. When required records are missing from student files, school staff regularly attempt to contact families before sending the required information to the State’s Attorney.
These requests are made solely to ensure compliance with State Law and to maintain complete student records. They are in no way related to immigration enforcement. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our students and their families.
Please reach out to your child’s school or the district office with any questions rather than relying on social media for accurate information. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping student records up to date.
A big congratulations to this year's 5th-grade flag winner, Emma Weeks! Emma's flag is the 34th flag to be designed by a 5th-grade student and hung at JHE. Her flag represents this year's school theme: Believe.
Congratulations to all finalists: Isabel Ausborn, Hayes Ringling, Chloe Nelson, Nicholas Storm, Laila Cory, and Will Lovejoy.
Thank you to Ms. Levisay for guiding students through the artistic process and motivating students to participate in the flag designing tradition. Thanks to PTO rep Krista Larson for helping make the flag ceremony tradition one that students look forward to each year!
As we wrap up a busy week of conferences, we would like to extend our gratitude to the JHE PTO for providing food in evenings of conferences.
Everything was delicious!
As we wrap up a busy week of conferences, we would like to extend our gratitude to the JHE PTO for providing food in evenings of conferences.
Everything was delicious!
Tomorrow is our last day to collect food for Feeding South Dakota.
Bring an item to donate and celebrate our hard work with Jersey Day!
Thank you for your help with our SOUPER BOWL food drive!
Do you or someone you know have a child who will be 5-years-old on or before September 1st? If so, Online Registration for the 25-26 school year is now open on the Sioux Falls School District website or through the Parent Portal. Start your child off on the right foot this upcoming school year and get them registered now! https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration
We are so fortunate to have Mrs. Morrison as our school counselor! Her kind, dedicated, and empathetic approach to her work truly benefits the entire JHE community. Thanks for all you do Mrs. Morrison!
The Scholastic Book Fair is where your readers get to choose. They can be true to them shelves at our Book Fair! Plus, every purchase benefits our school.
Learn more: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnharriselementaryschool
#ScholasticBookFairs
Book Fair hours: During conferences, Monday, Feb 3rd 12 to 7 and Thursday, Feb. 6th 3:30-7
We wrapped up the week with our PBIS celebration: Sip and Sketch! Congrats to students on demonstrating HERO behaviors throughout January!
First grade students worked with artist in-residence Laura Nerness this week. Next week, she will spend time with third grade students!
We look forward to seeing families at conferences!
We celebrated the 100th day of school yesterday! There were many fun activities to celebrate throughout the building. Kindergarten students completed the 100th day projects. They will be displayed throughout conferences next week!
See the pictured flyer for details about the John Harris "Souper Bowl" Food Drive!
The Feeding SD barrels will be placed at student entrances.
Thanks for supporting this wonderful donation opportunity.
Last Thursday, as part of the science fair kickoff, professors and students from SDSU treated JHE students to unforgettable science demonstrations!
Friday an email was sent to parents about registering for the 2025 Science Fair, which will take place on Friday, February 21, 2025. Review the email for details if your child is interested.
502 had a blast cardio drumming yesterday!
Happy New Year from everybody at SFSD! Here's to another year of opportunities and possibilities. We are excited to welcome back students and staff TOMORROW, January 2nd, 2025! We can’t wait to see everyone!
Congratulations to December's Honorable Hurricane Hero nominees!
Join us for All Pro Dad tomorrow morning at 7:15 a.m. in the gym. Come for coffee, donuts, juice, and great conversations between father figures and kids!
Volleyball players from Bentley University joined 402 and 205 for P.E. today! They were in town from Massachusetts for the D2 National Volleyball Tournament. The kids loved it!
For more than a month, John Harris staff worked as "gift giving teams" to collect items to donate. The teams dressed up as "Christmas movies" on Friday and yesterday students voted for their favorite picture. Congratulations to the Home Alone team for collecting the most votes!
Please see the flyer with details about optional dress up days starting tomorrow.
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond to inspire their students? Now is the time to make sure they get the recognition they deserve!
The Sioux Falls School District’s Teacher of the Year program celebrates outstanding educators who make a lasting impact in and out of the classroom. Applications are open through Monday, January 13, at 5 pm, and we want to hear about the amazing teachers who make our schools shine.
Visit: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/teacher-of-the-year-program to learn more and submit your application!
Help us celebrate the incredible work our educators do to shape the future. Tag a teacher or share this post to spread the word!
