The first day of school is just over a month away! More info on open houses to come soon, but for now, please save these dates! If you haven't yet completed the Annual Student Information Update, please do so here. https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration
See you soon!
What a beautiful day for the start of the SD State Track Meet at Howard Wood Field! Good luck to all of our athletes as they compete for a spot on the podium!
Congratulations to Roosevelt High School Library led by teacher-librarian Michelle Clayberg for earning the state-level 21st Century School Library Award, Exemplary Award. Each year the SD State Library, a division of the SD Dept. of Education, recognizes school libraries as Effective, Enhanced or Exemplary, based on the performance in three areas: The Place (physical and online learning environments), The Program, and The Professional. Applicants conduct a self-assessment and provide artifacts and evidence of their ability to meet South Dakota's guidelines for school libraries. Award status is valid for a three-year period.
Congratulations to Michelle and her team in the RHS Library. We are grateful for you and all you do!
Here’s the summarized RHS semester test schedule.
CTE ACADEMY TESTING:
CTE Block 1: 5/22, 7:45-9:25 AM
CTE Block 3: 5/22, 1:20-3:00 PM
CTE Block 2: 5/23, 9:40-11:20 AM
11:20-11:45 PM
9th Grade LUNCH
10th Grade AD ROOM
11:50-12:15 PM
9th Grade AD ROOM
10th Grade LUNCH
11:20-12:15 PM
11th and 12th Grade OPEN LUNCH
Tripper Bus: Normal Pickup & Departure
Students interested in summer school will need to enroll by Friday, May 24. Cost is $195 per course. https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/summer-school
Roosevelt High School is up next with the third graduation ceremony for today! RHS will see 410 seniors walk across the stage today. Congratulations to all! Check out a livestream of the ceremony here! https://youtube.com/live/0k9v05ALuIw
Photos from LHS and JHS now up on the SFSD Flickr page! https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBqYrg
Roosevelt Student Council hosted its first ever Rider Runway on Tuesday, which was a great success and kept everyone laughing. In third place, Steven Harmon (AKA Bob Ross) painted us a beautiful portrait of an audience member. Runner-up, Nick Logue (AKA Napolean Dynomite) wowed the crowd with his dance moves. But, Lily Fenicle's impressive gymnastics routine one over the judges and crowd, earning her the crown. Thank you to our senior contestants for putting on a hysterical performance!
Student Leadership took a quick field trip to the University of Sioux Falls to visit with part of their leadership team, learn about foundational leadership, and discover individual leadership values. The students listened to speakers, participated in leadership activities, and toured USF's facilities.
Thank you, Dr. Kama Konda-Varilek, for hosting our students!
Roosevelt's student leadership's last speaker of the year was Dr. Jane Stavem, Superintendent of the Sioux Falls Public School District. This past Thursday, Dr. Stavem provided insight on developing the leader within and encouraged students to face their fears and embrace opportunities.
Thank you, Dr. Stavem!
For the second year in a row, the Sioux Falls School District is proud to be called one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association for Music Merchants Foundation. This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our teachers, the commitment of our students, and to the close ties that have grown together over the years in our music education community. As we celebrate this recognition, let us also celebrate the power of music to inspire, educate, and unite us all.
Wow! SFSD is so grateful to the Sioux Falls STORM, LEVO, and media partners KELOLand TV for supporting Operation Hope & Caring where $18,417 was raised to support elementary schools that don't have PTAs/PTOs. We had a great time at the game and especially enjoyed the WIN! ❤️
Tonight is THE night! Come out to support SFSD elementary schools without PTAs/PTOs as the Sioux Falls STORM take on the Green Bay Blizzard. It's also Star Wars night, so wear your gear and bring your lightsaber to this fun family event sponsored by LEVO Credit Union!
The Weather Service indicates the greatest threat of severe weather did not materialize in Sioux Falls. We will begin our bus routes at approximately 3pm, so there will be a slight delay in getting elementary and middle school students home. High School dismisses at normal time.
Due to the weather 4-30-24, SFSD will hold all elementary students who walk or ride the bus until the system passes. We expect the system to arrive about 2:45pm and be done around 3pm. Busses will not leave the elementary schools until it is safe to do so. This will also cause a delay in middle school bus routes, so plan accordingly. If wx is still an issue at high school dismissal time, we will encourage students to wait to leave until the system passes. Thank you.
Weather may cause some challenges at school dismissal time today. SFSD will make plans with your child's safety as our highest priority. If there are changes, parents/guardians will be contacted immediately. We ask that you please monitor your phone and email closely.
Football & Star Wars Fans Unite! Fri, May 3-7:05pm Sioux Falls STORM take on the Green Bay Blizzard to support Operation Hope & Caring, a fundraiser for SFSD elementary schools without PTAs. Wear Star Wars gear, grab a light saber, and get in on the fun!
🗳️ Help shape the future! Five candidates are vying for two open seats on the Sioux Falls School Board. Learn about them and make time to get to the polls on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/elections
SFSD wants your feedback! Our annual parent/guardian survey is now open through Friday, April 19, 2024. Check your email for an active link and share your experiences with us as partners in your child's education! https://survey.k12insight.com/r/6HS2G1
Plans are in the works for SFSD students and staff to bring electronic devices home over the weekend in the event that winter weather presents challenges on Monday. Refresh your memory now about the new remote learning plan by using the QR code on the image. We'll keep you posted if there are any schedule changes for Monday.
Logan Dosch, Managing Director and Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual, visited via Zoom with our student Leadership class this past Wednesday. He discussed different types of leadership tactics he utilizes in the advising field and his passion for his career and life. He explained the difference between honesty and optimism when leading others and how relationship building creates positive growth in both leaders and followers. Thanks Logan!
