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Current members of the Sioux Falls School Board invite anyone interested in learning more about the roles and responsibilities of the Board to attend an informational meeting on T...

We had a total of 105 outstanding teachers from across the Sioux Falls School District nominated for the 38th Annual Dr. John W. Harris Teacher of the Year Award! Of those 105, fi...

Today (January 14th, 2026) is I Love Public Schools Day, a day celebrated across the region to recognize the important role public schools play in the lives of students, families,...

Whittier's EL program was featured with Programs That Shine! Take a look and thank you to our amazing teachers for making this program possible!

Governor Larry Rhoden offered an encouraging message during his Budget Address on December 2, 2025 when he said cutting education “isn’t the way.” As members of the Sioux Falls Sch...

Click here to nominate an outstanding educator! Nominations are due by 5 pm on Monday, January 12th, 2026

At the start of the 2022-23 school year the Sioux Falls School District was awarded a $1.5 million grant to address the ongoing issue of chronic absenteeism. Chronic absenteeism i...

REMINDER! Sioux Falls School District schools and offices will be CLOSED on Tuesday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day. Thank you to all who have served! Especially SFSD st...

We are already a few days into the 2025-2026 school year, but for many Whittier Middle School students, the year started early! In the days leading up to the first day of school, W...

The Free/Reduced Meal Application for the 2025-26 school year is now open! Our goal is to ensure every student is fed and fueled to learn each day. Filling out the application N...

Today marks a new chapter for the Sioux Falls School District as Dr. Jamie Nold officially steps into his role as our next Superintendent! In this short video message, Dr. Nold s...

As summer break quickly approaches, the Sioux Falls School District is once again proud to offer FREE SUMMER MEALS to children and teens throughout the community. Beginning Thur...

NEW for Fall 2025! Looking for a safe, engaging after-school option for your middle schooler? The Community Learning Centers are launching afterschool programs at three middle sc...

Spring Break starts TOMORROW! 🌷🌿🌷 Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL from Friday, April 18th, through Monday, April 21st, 2025. See you on Tuesday, April 22nd! Enjoy your break!...

We are proud to celebrate eight outstanding members of our Special Education team nominated for the 2025 South Dakota Special Education Staff of the Year Award! Families nominated...

AI in Education - Let’s talk about it! Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the world, and education is no exception. The Sioux Falls School District invites all families and...

Today is Take Down Tobacco Day! 🚭 The Sioux Falls School District is committed to helping students make healthy choices and stay tobacco—and vape-free. Through our Break the Clou...

Reminder that there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow (3/14/24) for a compensatory day. Enjoy the long weekend!

The 4th Annual Everybody Reads is officially underway! 📚🍬📚 Everybody Reads is a collaborative initiative with Siouxland Libraries and Augustana University, designed to inspire a...

Please help us extend a HUGE congratulations to Bruce Rekstad, Očéti Šakówiŋ Owáuŋspe Instructor at Washington High School, who was named the 37th Annual, Dr. John W. Harris, Teac...