New podcast episode is live! On this episode of Spotlight, Superintendent Stavem sits down with Michael Grismer, a high school senior from Roosevelt HS and a member of the class of 2023. Michael is an exceptionally bright student with high academic achievements and a passion for learning. This conversation covers a little bit of everything, from Michael's success as a student, to how school districts can cultivate a passion for learning, to the future of AI and it's role in education. Join Dr. Stavem and Michael in this fascinating conversation that offers up a look at the Sioux Falls School District from the viewpoint of a student. As we close the book on another school year completed, the topics we cover here give us a moment to reflect on the past and look towards the future.
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/RqCGRHTrUzb
Ben Reifel students participate in a community outreach day each spring. Team 7-2 created chemo comfort care bags for local charity Delivering Hope. They also shared a message with everyone receiving them. https://youtu.be/cOTsVeLlrHo
Yesterday, we invited community partners and our Gold Card members to see the brand-new, state-of-the-art, grant-funded aviation simulators at the CTE Academy that aviation students are currently using! Learn more! https://youtu.be/c8wrP5U_Fm0
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The Sioux Falls School District is looking to fill their Custodian, Clerical, and American Sign Language Interpreter/Tutor roles. Visit the links below to learn more about each position and apply!
🧹Custodian: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3836
💻Clerical: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx?jcat=clerical
👋American Sign Language Interpreter/Tutor: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=5525
2023 Washington High School Graduates recently took a "grad walk" through the hallways of Anne Sullivan Elementary! Many of these graduates attended this school, and now they are inspiring future Warrior grads to achieve greatness! https://youtu.be/2NbgIjqO-1c
On Monday evening, SFSD held an honoring ceremony for its Native American students who are graduating from 8th grade and from High School. This is an important way to recognize these students in a way that is culturally significant and tied in with their communities. Congratulations on graduation! View more photos here:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAE3w8
Congratulations to our newest School Board member, Dawn Marie Johnson! Dawn will take her seat on the School Board July 10th, 2023 and will serve until 2026. Thank you to Cynthia Mickelson on your two terms of service for the students of the Sioux Falls School District.
Today is the last day to cast your ballot for the 2023 School Board Election. Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. You can vote at any of the 13 voting centers on this map. For any additional information please go to https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/elections
We're live from the Washington Pavilion for the 2023 Native American Graduate Honoring Ceremony! https://www.youtube.com/live/wtgACPnzBM4?feature=share
Your preteen is navigating their first summer without childcare. Older siblings are caring for younger siblings at home and meal preparation is a little too much responsibility. You’ve hired a teenage companion to take your kids to the parks, camps, and activities but this means funds are tight for food.
These are all real scenarios playing out in homes and apartments across Sioux Falls. That’s why the Sioux Falls School District is proud to, once again, offer free breakfasts and lunches to all children, ages 1-18 during June and July 2023.
Using meal counts from previous summers, the Office of Child Nutrition established a schedule for breakfast to be offered at eight schools on Tuesdays through Thursdays. Lunch will be served Mondays through Thursdays at six locations and Monday through Friday at two locations. The schedule will be emailed to SFSD families and will be posted on the District’s website: sf.k12.sd.us. No income eligibility paperwork is required..
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: https://www.usda.gov/oascr/filing-program-discrimination-complaint-usda-customer, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Attention SFSD parents of 6th-9th graders! Registration is now open for CTE Academy Summer Career Camps! These camps take place June through July and have a little something for everyone. If you're looking for a fun way to spend some time this summer, and possibly show your child a future career path, you can register here now!
https://www.ctecareercamps.com/
This morning all SFSD 8th graders got to spend the morning watching their peers deliver moving, original pieces of poetry at the 2023 SFSD 8th Grade Poetry Slam. 18 fearless students took to the stage to share their stories. Congratulations to all of our amazing poets for making your voices heard! Check out photos from the event here:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjADcMJ
The 2023 8th Grade Poetry Slam is LIVE now! https://www.youtube.com/live/nk9fOPteF1U?feature=share
Get to know your School Board candidates before the May 16 election! https://youtube.com/live/WvDA3okuzM4?feature=share
Today, area students are competing in the annual Marmen Energy Weld-Off event at CTE! Students have written & welding tests & tour Southeast Tech, CTE & Marmen while competing for top prizes!
"It’s been like, a dream of mine for forever, because this art competition is like, the biggest one in like the country. It’s very prestigious.” https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/lhs-senior-wins-national-awards-for-artwork/
Congratulations to Katrina Mize on being a SFSD All Star! Katrina is a building manager at Patrick Henry Middle School and was nominated by her colleague Holly Gage. Holly shared how easy it is to work with Katrina and had this to say, "Katrina is a joy to work with everyday. She is one of the hardest working people in our building. She comes to all situations with a positive attitude and a smile on her face. I enjoy talking and interacting with her everyday. We request a lot of Katrina throughout the school year and she is always willing to help out and offer suggestions. She goes above and beyond and is very reliable." Congrats, Katrina!
The 2023 Sioux Falls School Board Election is underway. Absentee voting is open now at the Instructional Planning Center, and election day is May 16th.
We have become aware of a scam circulating that appears as if SFSD Child Nutrition Coordinator Gay Anderson is asking people to go out and purchase large dollar amounts of gift cards. Gay has NOT sent out a text or an email. Her communication devices appear to have been hacked. Please delete any communication and do not follow through with the request. We apologize for this inconvenience.