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February 8, 2025
It's that time of year again! Operation Hope and Caring is back! This annual fundraiser helps level the playing field for Sioux Falls students by providing access to field trips...
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February 1, 2025
We had 83 outstanding teachers from across the Sioux Falls School District nominated for the 37th Annual Dr. John W. Harris Teacher of the Year Award! Of those 83, five individual...
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January 25, 2025
The Sioux Falls School District alongside our friends at Vern Eide Motorcars are please to announce there are 83 nominees for the 37th Annual Dr. John W. Harris Teacher of the Yea...
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January 19, 2025
A reminder that there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, January 20th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We celebrate and remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and achieveme...
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January 9, 2025
A reminder there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, (Friday, January 10th) as it is a Teacher Work Day. We will see you again on Monday, January 13th for the start of the 3rd (!!!) quarter!
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January 6, 2025
The Sioux Falls School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. James (Jamie) Nold as the next superintendent of the Sioux Falls School District. Dr. Nold is no stranger...
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January 4, 2025
WOW! We have been blown away by how much our community has stepped up to raise $73,500 for the Angel Fund in just over a month! With the generous matching pledge from our friends ...
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January 4, 2025
Join Us for SFSD’s Community Learning Centers next Community Health & Wellness Fair! The second Community Health & Wellness Fair is on Thursday, January 16th, at JFK Elementary ...
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December 31, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close today, we are taking a moment to look back on a year full of milestones, achievements, and memorable moments in the Sioux Falls School District! These are ...
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December 31, 2024
Thanks to a partnership with Pepper Entertainment, guitar classes are opening doors for Sioux Falls School District students to discover their musical passions beyond traditional ...
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December 20, 2024
Happy last day of school before break! A quick reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL, starting Monday, December 23rd, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. We can't wait ...
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December 13, 2024
Our high schools had a weekend to remember at the State Oral Interp Festival held in Sturgis on December 6th and 7th! Competing against top performers from across the state, stud...
December 13, 2024
The Sioux Falls School District website is getting a refreshed look to better serve our community! What’s Changing? ⁉️ + A fresh design for the District and school homep...
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December 13, 2024
Mark Mindt recently brought his incredible talents and powerful message to students across the Sioux Falls School District! Using art, storytelling, and music, Mark inspires stude...
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December 9, 2024
On Monday, December 9, WHS hosted artist, author and illustrator Mark Mindt. According to Mindt's website, kodathewarrior.com , "Mr. Mindt is an enrolled member of the Spirit Lak...
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December 6, 2024
December is typically known as the season of giving. One thing most people don’t think about giving is the precious gift of blood. But at Washington High School, students and staf...
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November 25, 2024
The Barrel House, a locally-owned restaurant known for its commitment to community support, is proud to announce a generous pledge to the Sioux Falls School District’s Angel Fund. ...
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November 17, 2024
The Sioux Falls School District, in partnership with Vern Eide Motorcars, is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 37th Annual Dr. John W. Harris Teacher of th...
November 13, 2024
Sioux Falls School Board Invites Community Involvement in Search for Next Leader The Sioux Falls School Board is taking the first steps of selecting the next Superintendent t...
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October 31, 2024
Winter weather is inevitable. It's time to start making plans now! The SFSD will use Remote Learning when winter weather can be predicted in advance and when technology devices...