Thank you Memorial marching band for performing on Friday! It was a great way to end Homecoming week and to see a bunch of former OH students!
More pictures from the marching band performance!
A few of the RHS Homecoming candidates, Jack Radel, JaLeigha Kambeitz, Dashawn Sykes, Linus Ng (King) and Faith Petersen visited Oscar Howe this morning! They talked to our future Riders about being a good student, respect, kindness and being a part of the PACK! Thank you for stopping by!
“Do we need to bring pajamas?”
Just one of the many questions asked today to our Scouts representative in regards to camping adventures.
Cub Scouts want all students to “Find Their Adventure!” by joining at www.beascout.org!
Parenting is hard. So is growing up! Join SFSD and Avera experts as we team up virtually on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6pm for topics that strengthen families.
Girl Scouts will inspire you to be your best, be a leader, and so much more! The goals of Girl Scout programs are to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.
Thank you Girl Scouts -Dakota Horizons for stopping by today!
For more information: gsdakotahorizons.org
School Picture Day is quickly approaching! Mark your calendars for Friday, September 16th. Scherling Photography will be here during the day for school pictures. Packets have been sent home with your students and extras are available in the office.
We are one week in and students are engaging in all types of learning.
“The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice.” -Brian Herbert
A child's birthday is an important day and we want our students to celebrate it with their classmates if they choose to.
As a reminder, we will follow the SFSD Healthy Food Guide for birthday treats. If you are considering bringing treats for the class, we strongly encourage non-food items and would prefer them.
If a treat is something you choose to bring, please follow the guidelines attached. It is strongly recommended to choose from a healthy food item.
Please note, the items must be commercially prepared and individually wrapped with a nutritional label. If they do not have one, we will not be able to serve them to students.
If you have any questions, please free to contact Mrs. DeVries.
Labor Day Holiday Break
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!
Welcome Back Students and Families!
Reminder school begins at 7:40am and will dismiss at 2:25pm.
Let's make it a great year!
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!
Calling All Future Riders!
A new app for parents of bus-eligible students is coming soon! The FREE Stopfinder app allows parents/guardians/daycare providers to see pick-up and drop-off times, the location of the bus, and other features in a secure app. More information will be coming soon, including an invitation to set up your child's account in Stopfinder. If you are the primary household of a bus-eligible student, please check your email for more information.
Mark Your Calendars!
What better way to start August than some "inspired" learning? SFSD staff members are sharpening their skills to help your student(s) achieve!
Keep your students fueled to learn! SFSD is no longer able to offer free meals to all students. Now is a great time to add money to their My School Bucks account. Or, for families with qualifying income, it is important to fill out the Free/Reduced Meal application!
Log on to the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus to apply! If you have questions or need help filling out the application please call 605-367-6180. We are happy to help!
Please note: if your student does not have a free/reduced lunch application on file, you will be charged full price for breakfast and lunch starting the first day of school. Thank you!
PRESCHOOL OPENINGS! Summer is slipping away! If you have a 4 or 5 year old needing a quality preschool experience this fall, check out Learning Adventures! The District's fee-based preschool is offered at three Sioux Falls School District elementary schools - Discovery, John Harris, and Sonia Sotomayor. Click the link for more info! https://www.smore.com/yvqsg (Income eligible preschoolers may qualify for federally funded Early Childhood. Call 605-367-8488 for that program.)