If your student seems to be disengaged in school or averse to attending, it’s time to check-in on their mental health. Students may be avoiding school due to anxiety or other mental health concerns. Other symptoms to look out for include stomach aches, headaches, trouble sleeping, and changes in eating habits.
Talk with your school’s nurse, counselor, or social worker to see what supports are available to help keep your child in school. You can also find mental health treatment for your child at: https://sdbehavioralhealth.gov/mental-health/treatment.
#SDBehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters”
Visit attendanceworks.org for more information and free resources
Today is 988 Day! 988 is a Suicide and Crisis helpline that you can call or text, and it will connect you with a local trained professional for help. 988 can help with mental health distress, suicide crisis, concerns about substance use, or support for helping a loved one.
Those who are deaf or hard of hearing can connect through videophone at 988Lifeline.org
You are worthy of support.
Enjoy your short week!
Hope you enjoy your long weekend and we'll see you back on Tuesday!
Don't forget: No school on Friday for Labor Day! Enjoy your long weekend and we'll see you back on Tuesday!
We are excited to support The Barrel House's all-day Hungry Hearts Fundraiser benefiting the Angel Fund, which helps ensure every student in the Sioux Falls School District has access to a meal. Come out and enjoy some great food, fun activities (dunk tanks, bouncy house, axe throwing, and more!), and make a difference for our students! Hope to see you there!
📍The Barrel House 4701 E. 54th Street | 12-10 pm
Find more details and the full schedule of activities here! ---> https://www.facebook.com/share/175iWYEjfD/
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Join us this Saturday at the Barrel House for a Hungry Hearts fundraiser!
📅 Saturday, August 23rd
📍 The Barrel House – 4701 E 54th St, Sioux Falls, SD
🕛 12 PM – 10 PM
Let’s come together for a day of community, fun, food, and fundraising in support of Hungry Hearts! ❤️
Activities throughout the day include:
🪓 Axe Throwing (12–3 PM)
🎯 Dunk Tank, Bouncy House, Face Painting, Kid’s Games (12–7 PM)
🎨 People's Choice Rib Contest (Starts at 12 PM – coins available for $20)
🛍 Silent Auction (Closes at 7 PM)
🦙 Zoo Mobile with live animals (1–3 PM)
🔥 Live Auction Closes (6:30 PM)
💍 Dream Wedding Winner Announced (7 PM)
Food (Starting at 12 PM):
🍔 Burgers, Brats & Sides (Free Will Donation – matched up to $20,000!)
🍧 Snow Cones & Cotton Candy (12–5 PM)
Live Music Lineup:
🎧 12–2 PM: DJ Dontai
🎸 2–4 PM: Simply Travis & Dan
🎤 4–6 PM: Connie McColl
🥁 7–10 PM: Funk Fuh Fried
❤️ 100% of the proceeds go to support local families in need through Hungry Hearts.
Bring your friends, your appetite, and your giving heart. Let’s make a difference together!
The first day of school is fast approaching: August 21st. We can't wait to see you and start another awesome school year!
