Picture Day at Oscar Howe is Friday, September 12th. Picture order forms were sent home or order online here: https://secure.preorderphotos.com/(S(2rrb3t2fg3wfc2liamuq3onj))/Order.aspx?StudioPath=scherling.preorderphotos.com&AccessCode=R94HG7
We will once again join our neighbors at Roosevelt High School to celebrate their homecoming! Here are the dress-up days for anyone who wishes to participate.
Welcome to September! Check out the Oscar Howe September Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/r7450
5th Grade Team Introductions
502 - Ms. Pesicka
501 - Mrs. Collins
503 - Mrs. Brost
504 - Mrs. Hauck
502 - Ms. Pesicka
501 - Mrs. Collins
503 - Mrs. Brost
504 - Mrs. Hauck
Let's introduce our 1st grade team.
103 - Mrs. West
101 - Mrs. Rueter
104 - Mrs. Sailor
102 - Mrs. Pick
103 - Mrs. West
101 - Mrs. Rueter
104 - Mrs. Sailor
102 - Mrs. Pick
Today is the day! 📣
We are excited to support The Barrel House's all-day Hungry Hearts Fundraiser benefiting the Angel Fund, which helps ensure every student in the Sioux Falls School District has access to a meal. Come out and enjoy some great food, fun activities (dunk tanks, bouncy house, axe throwing, and more!), and make a difference for our students! Hope to see you there!
📍The Barrel House 4701 E. 54th Street | 12-10 pm
Find more details and the full schedule of activities here! ---> https://www.facebook.com/share/175iWYEjfD/
We are excited to support The Barrel House's all-day Hungry Hearts Fundraiser benefiting the Angel Fund, which helps ensure every student in the Sioux Falls School District has access to a meal. Come out and enjoy some great food, fun activities (dunk tanks, bouncy house, axe throwing, and more!), and make a difference for our students! Hope to see you there!
📍The Barrel House 4701 E. 54th Street | 12-10 pm
Find more details and the full schedule of activities here! ---> https://www.facebook.com/share/175iWYEjfD/
Let's introduce our Kindergarten Team!
K04 - Miss Larson
K03 - Mrs Wiebelhaus
K01 - Mrs. Toth
K02 - Miss Martin
K04 - Miss Larson
K03 - Mrs Wiebelhaus
K01 - Mrs. Toth
K02 - Miss Martin
Thank you to the families that joined us at Open House last night! So excited to see everyone back at school tomorrow for the first day of school, Thursday, August 21st. Let's introduce some of the Oscar Howe Staff. First up is our 4th grade team.
Starting on the left is Mrs. Heppner (404), Miss McGraw (401), Mrs. Robbennolt (402), and Mrs. Bauer (403)
Let's have a great year!!
Starting on the left is Mrs. Heppner (404), Miss McGraw (401), Mrs. Robbennolt (402), and Mrs. Bauer (403)
Let's have a great year!!
Join us this Saturday at the Barrel House for a Hungry Hearts fundraiser!
📅 Saturday, August 23rd
📍 The Barrel House – 4701 E 54th St, Sioux Falls, SD
🕛 12 PM – 10 PM
Let’s come together for a day of community, fun, food, and fundraising in support of Hungry Hearts! ❤️
Activities throughout the day include:
🪓 Axe Throwing (12–3 PM)
🎯 Dunk Tank, Bouncy House, Face Painting, Kid’s Games (12–7 PM)
🎨 People's Choice Rib Contest (Starts at 12 PM – coins available for $20)
🛍 Silent Auction (Closes at 7 PM)
🦙 Zoo Mobile with live animals (1–3 PM)
🔥 Live Auction Closes (6:30 PM)
💍 Dream Wedding Winner Announced (7 PM)
Food (Starting at 12 PM):
🍔 Burgers, Brats & Sides (Free Will Donation – matched up to $20,000!)
🍧 Snow Cones & Cotton Candy (12–5 PM)
Live Music Lineup:
🎧 12–2 PM: DJ Dontai
🎸 2–4 PM: Simply Travis & Dan
🎤 4–6 PM: Connie McColl
🥁 7–10 PM: Funk Fuh Fried
❤️ 100% of the proceeds go to support local families in need through Hungry Hearts.
Bring your friends, your appetite, and your giving heart. Let’s make a difference together!
Did you notice? Oscar Howe Elementary has new school hours:
8:00-2:45
First Day of School Thursday, August 21st
8:00-2:45
First Day of School Thursday, August 21st
Oscar Howe Elementary
Open House 4-6 pm
Tuesday, August 19th
Open House 4-6 pm
Tuesday, August 19th
Did you know, the Sioux Falls School District offers FREE preschool opportunities for eligible families?
Give your child a strong start, right from the beginning!
Call to learn more and see if your family qualifies! 605-367-8488
Roosevelt High School is hosting a Bingo Night Fundraiser on May 6th. They have invited our families from Oscar Howe to join if you would like. Please see the flyer if you are interested in registering.
🎶🎺 Band Concert at Oscar Howe Elementary! 🎷🎵
Our talented 4th and 5th graders performed this afternoon, and the rest of the school got to enjoy the show – what an awesome performance! 👏🎼
🎤 Don’t miss the evening concert TONIGHT!
📅 Tuesday, April 15th
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Oscar Howe Elementary
Come cheer on our amazing young musicians – they’ve been working hard and sound fantastic! 🎉
Reminder ~ No School Friday, April 18th and Monday, April 21st
🎶 A big THANK YOU to the amazing Memorial Middle School music ensembles for visiting Oscar Howe Elementary today! Our 4th and 5th graders loved the performance and were truly inspired by your talent and energy. We appreciate you sharing your music with us! 💙🎺🥁🎼
🐺 March Leaders of the Pack! 🐺
We are so proud to announce our March Leaders of the Pack for consistently showing CONTROL each and every day! 🌟 These outstanding students have demonstrated focus, responsibility, and self-discipline, setting a great example for all. 👏
Let’s give a big shoutout to these amazing leaders who embody what it means to be part of the PACK! 🐾 Keep up the great work! 💪
🌟 What a day to be part of the PACK! 🌟
Our students had an unforgettable day filled with laughter, fun, and learning! 🐺✨
We kicked things off with a picnic lunch outside, followed by an exciting walk to Roosevelt High School. 🚶♀️🚶♂️ (Kindergarten and 1st grade even got to take the bus!) 🚌
Over 600+ students and staff attended the incredible production of Alice in Wonderland – it was AMAZING! 🎭✨
A huge thank you to the Roosevelt Theatre for hosting us and making this experience unforgettable. 🎉
👉 Reminder: The show is open to the public on April 10th, 11th, and 12th! 🎟️ Tickets are just $6! Be sure to grab yours and enjoy a magical performance! 🎩✨
🎉 A huge congratulations to the following incredible staff members at Oscar Howe Elementary for reaching 25 years of service with the Sioux Falls School District! 🏆 Your dedication and passion make a lasting impact on our students and community.
👏 Carol Alpers (2nd Grade)
👏 Emily Blackwelder (Librarian)
👏 Krista Brost (5th Grade)
👏 Sarah Easter (Assistant Principal)
👏 Leigh Risch (EL Teacher)
👏 Andrea Sailor (1st Grade)
Thank you for your years of hard work and commitment to excellence in education! We are lucky to have you on our team. 🌟
📢 Reminder for all Oscar Howe Elementary Families! 📢
Please make sure to complete the Annual Update for the 2025-2026 school year! 📝
It’s quick and easy, and helps ensure we have the most up-to-date information for your child.
➡️ Complete your update today: https://siouxfallssd.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/siouxfalls.jsp
Thank you for helping us get ready for another great year! 🎒📚
