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.
If high school and middle school parents are looking to continue remote learning for their children this spring semester, they can apply for a distance learning spot this week through Sunday, Dec. 13 on Skyward.
Colleges across the nation adjusted fall schedules to reduce the spread of COVID-19. However, the schedule for Western Dakota Technical College hardly changed.
Nowadays it can be expensive to get a college degree. That’s just one of many things an education task force is taking into account as they look to be more productive and efficient with state dollars.
Enrollment in RCAS schools peaked eight years ago, reaching nearly 14,000 students. But since then the numbers have slowly declined, even with the expected drop this year.
Southwest, West, and South Middle Schools as well as Central High School moved to level 3 Wednesday. Joining Stevens High School to make five RCAS schools learning strictly from home.
North Middle School and Knollwood Elementary were placed under secure status for a short time Wednesday afternoon as Rapid City Police investigated a stabbing that happened close by.
The page shows Mount Rushmore and the message, “Nope, your face isn’t on this mountain yet. Unfortunately, whatever you were looking for isn’t here either.”
South Dakota’s six public universities are emphasizing test-optional academic pathways for prospective students as they apply in the current admissions cycle.
