Congratulations to our Oscar Howe Chess Club Trophy Winners!
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.
No School - Monday, February 17th - Tuesday, February 18th
Presidents' Day Break
🌟 Leader of the Pack: January – Perseverance! 🌟
This month, we are excited to celebrate our incredible students who embody the true spirit of perseverance! 💪✨ January’s Leader of the Pack is all about pushing through challenges, never giving up, and staying focused, no matter what obstacles come our way.
Whether it’s mastering a tough math problem, perfecting a new skill, or overcoming personal struggles, these students have shown that hard work and determination make all the difference. Keep pushing forward, keep trying your best, and remember, every step forward is a victory! 🎉🏆
We’re so proud of you all! Keep shining, and let’s continue to lead with heart and perseverance!
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
Congratulations to Andrea Sailor on her Teacher of the Year Nomination for 2025!
During National School Counseling Week this week, we want to say THANK YOU to Mr. Heavlin for being an amazing asset to Oscar Howe. Thank you for all you do!
Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year is now open.
Register through the Parent Portal or online at
https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration
The PTA is looking for some help during conferences. Please see the sign up for helping with the book fair or conference meals for teachers.
Thank you!!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/409094CADAF2DABF94-54273548-winter
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/409094CADAF2DABF94-54493297-spring
No School - Monday, February 3rd
Parent/Teacher Conferences ~
* Monday, February 3rd 12:00-7:00 pm
* Thursday, February 6th 3:00-7:00 pm
Wednesday the Roosevelt High School National Honor Society students came and shared some science experiments with all students. We wanted to share experiments as we have an upcoming Science Fair on March 11th that students can participate in. Our PTA sponsors this event and we will be sending out more detailed information soon about this event.
If your child is interested in doing a science experiment for the science fair we have an opportunity that they could get some support. The National Honor Society students are hosting a Science Fair help session on Saturday, February 8th . Please see the flyer for more information. Students can get support in brainstorming ideas or help with setting up the parameters for the experiment. Then students will have a jump start on completing the experiments at home. If you would like your child to participate, you would have to sign them in at Roosevelt, so they know they are there with permission. The help session is from 9:00-10:30 AM on February 8th.
Congratulations to Our Leaders of the Pack for December! Throughout the month of December, our students focused on showing accountability, and these amazing individuals truly stood out as role models! We’re so proud of you for showing that you are part of the PACK!!!
It is hard to believe, but our second round of parent teacher conferences are right around the corner. Conferences will be February 3rd from 12:00-7:00 p.m. and February 6th from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Teachers recently emailed their sign-up genius sheets for you to choose a time for your conferences. We look forward to you meeting with you.
We will once again have our book fair happening at the same time. Below you will find links for the book fair volunteer sign up sheet and the book fair website.
Website: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/oscarhowe
Volunteer Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094CADAF2DABF94-54493297-spring
Please join us for our PTA Beach Party Bingo Friday, January 17th at 6:30. Families can bring blankets or chairs to sit on as we will be in the community center. Dress in your favorite beach wear as we think of warmer temperatures. Families will participate in a wide variety of bingo games where winners win small prizes. There will be pizza and water for sale as well. Please join us for this fun event. If you are interested in volunteering or donating prizes, please see the link below.
Sign up genius- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094CADAF2DABF94-54362386-beach
We hope to see you there!
No School
Monday, January 20th
Martin Luther King Jr Day Observed
Meet the Riders - Girls Basketball Game
Tonight, Tuesday, January 14th 7:00
Roosevelt High School
January Newsletter
https://secure.smore.com/n/khxve
Reminder: No School
Friday, January 10th
(teacher work day)
Monday, January 20th
(Martin Luther King Jr Day Observance)
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!
The final few days before the holidays, and we made every moment count! ✨ From dress-up days to celebrations to laughter-filled moments, it's all part of the magic of the season! Have a great holiday break!
