We're celebrating Arts in Education Week! 🎨🎭🎶
Even our non-school buildings are taking part in the celebration! Over here at the Instructional Planning Center, the Fine Arts Instructional Coach team put together a fun project for IPC staff to work on throughout the week! Each staff member is to paint their square in a way that is uniquely theirs. See how it started versus how it's going now!
As we use this week to reflect on the importance of having the arts in our schools, we know that it is an essential part of a complete education, no matter if it happens in the home, school, or community. Students of all ages—from kindergarten to college to creative aging programs—benefit from artistic learning, innovative thinking, and creativity. Celebrating National Arts in Education Week is a way to recognize this impact and share the message with friends, family, and communities. As we know, arts learning can improve students' motivation, concentration, confidence, teamwork, and much more.
Please help us extend the deepest amount of gratitude to all the arts educators in our District!
Congrats to the students selected to serve on the Mayor's Youth Council for the 2022-23 school year.
Jefferson High School: Angeth Mayen, Ethan Buermann, and Tesfanesh Feldkamp
Lincoln High School: Aryan Patel, Delaney Gramlick, and Rubben Johnson
Roosevelt High School: Nicholas Maas
Washington High School: Alanna Smith and Siyanne Redda
The Mayor’s Youth Council provides teens a voice on community issues and the opportunity to learn about City government and develop leadership skills.
In a job where he'll never, ever be caught up, he's the kind of worker who will never let anyone down. Building Computer Specialists serve multiple buildings & fix every kind of tech. George does it with compassion, dedication, & expertise. Meet him. https://youtu.be/y-pzx_Dcw2U
The Sioux Falls School District has a new app! Instant access to Infinite Campus, event calendars, lunch menus, school news and MUCH more! It's free, and it's available for all devices.
It's been almost 4 years to the day since the community overwhelmingly passed a $190 million bond initiative that, so far, has funded the construction of Jefferson High School and Ben Reifel Middle School, along with several other projects. Now, the Sioux Falls School Board moves forward with its final bond project - the construction of a new elementary school that will be home to roughly 680 students in the northwest part of town. The new elementary school is expected to open in 2025.
You can find more information by watching a replay from today's school board work session here ---> https://youtu.be/AUP2bxLEV1c
EAs like Pam Falconer go above & beyond each & every day for students and their coworkers. Helping out where needed, supporting teachers, and most importantly, building relationships, Pam exemplifies what it means to be an All Star! https://youtu.be/jXb-w0GNSao
It's that time of year! High school 2022 Homecoming weeks kick off next week with the 100th Orange Letter Days at Washington High School! Meet the royalty candidates! https://youtu.be/4vZ8GjYByw8
Our first video All Star of 2022-2023 is Jennifer Taylor at Ben Reifel Middle School! She was integral in this school's first-ever year, and she's no less critical to its continued success. Find out why her coworkers nominated her to be recognized. https://youtu.be/eRyPGkE7uWo
📌 Reminder! There will be NO school tomorrow (September 2nd) and Monday, September 5th, 2022. Have a safe and happy Labor Day!
The 3rd Tuesday of every month, Avera & the SFSD will host a new Family Forum Series virtual discussion on new mental health/wellbeing topics. More information and an introductory video: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/counseling-services
Today, the City of Sioux Falls and Sioux Area Metro pulled up at Roosevelt High School to explain the public transit "Kids Ride Free Initiative." As the city works to increase ridership and build future transit users, children can ride SAM buses with a School ID/Freedom Pass.
School drop-offs and pick-ups can be messy! Take your time, stay alert, and obey the rules of the road. A safe and orderly process makes the day start and end on a positive note for both students and parents!
We would like to extend a big THANK YOU to the local home decor, Sullivans. They recently donated school supplies for our students in need including backpacks, notebooks, folders, art supplies, and more! They said their company recognizes the importance of education and are grateful for the opportunity to give back to the students of Sioux Falls.
We are thankful for Sullivans and all of our other incredible community partners who have donated their time, money, and resources to helping our Sioux Falls School District students! We are #PublicSchoolProud!
An exciting morning at Laura Wilder Elementary as 2022-2023 kicks off!
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! 🎉
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
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!
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!
