South Dakota lawmakers on Monday rejected rules proposed by Gov. Kristi Noem’s administration that would have set parameters for students who need to use medical marijuana at school.
After a year of distance learning, Rapid City Area Schools is launching a pilot program, to give students and families another option, virtual or online schooling.
5000 books were donated to the South Dakota Department of Health office in Rapid City Wednesday, adding to the more than 170,000 Readiatrics has donated in total.
This year, as part of the Rapid City Area Schools Pathways Approach (RCPA), the District officially launched the RCAS Academies & Pathways. The goal of the academy model is to equip our students with the knowledge and skills they need to explore career options in high school.
”We do not plan to limit attendance at graduation in the Barnett Arena. However, for those families with physical distancing between their families and others, we have leased overflow space for graduation at Lacroix Hall,”
This week the South Dakota Board of Regents approved tuition and mandatory fees for the upcoming academic year. These costs, at an average increase of $104.98, or 1.1 percent, will impact students in the State’s public university system.
Schools are doing everything they can to offer the experiences previous students have had, and this week a new development offers a dose of hope for spring semester activities.
South Dakota became the 50th state to establish a needs-based scholarship program for its public universities and select private and tribal schools on Thursday.
The South Dakota Board of Regents says the state’s six public universities and two special schools are planning for a return to more normal operations this fall.
The group asked the board to hold a prom on April 17th for those who couldn't attend the June date, and would still encourage the summer prom to be held to allow everyone a chance to make prom memories.
This is the third book Rencountre has had published, and she feels this book will have a personal connection for not only students but parents as well. As many people have witnessed bullying, as well as the current stage of the world.
Currently, there are 42 active cases in the district with 229 people actively in quarantine. With plans to roll out vaccines soon with staff at large in the next couple of weeks, the district is optimistic
If schools do move to level 3 -- no fans would be allowed to attend any of the events, but the schools would stream them on the internet. Previously if an RCAS school moved to level 3 all activities were also canceled.
Principal Bradley Chaney sent a voicemail out to Wilson Elementary families last night, explaining that an accident had occurred at that same spot in the past, and encouraged families and students to use the crosswalk and look both ways before crossing the street.
The bill is being reintroduced this year. The Oceti Sakowin community-based schools bill would design a network of community-based schools around the thoughts and philosophy of the Oceti Sakowin -- or 7 council fires of the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota people.
Toward the end of the Fall semester, the board created two separate committees tasked with reevaluating those levels. One committee, geared toward activities - like band concerts and sporting events - is recommending specific changes, including continuing events without an audience.
Shortly before Lilah died, she overcame her fear of heights by climbing a rock wall with her Girl Scout Troop, according to Meadowbrook School Counselor Cari Clark.
For the 2019-2020 school year, women made up 59% of WDT students. This fall Jayne Barrow added to that number by stepping into a whole new career path.
