Sisseton School District

UPCOMING HEARING SCREENING NOTIFICATION

The South Dakota Services for the Deaf (SDSD) will conduct free hearing screenings at our school for grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 7 and 11

THIS YEAR, HEARING SCREENINGS WILL TAKE PLACE ON: Thursday, November 6th

If your child does not pass the hearing screening, the South Dakota Services for the deaf will contact you with the results. Rescreens or further testing can be completed at no charge, with the pediatric audiologist at:

South Dakota Services for the Deaf- Main Clinic
4101 W. 38th St Suite 101
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
PH: 605-367-5200

If you do NOT want your child to participate in the hearing screening, please contact your child’s school prior to the date listed above, or your child will be included as planned.

Picture Retake Information

Good Luck to the Sisseton Volleyball team in their game against Webster in the first round of the Region 1A Volleyball Tournament on Tuesday, November 4.
Game time: 6:30 p.m.
Adults - $6 Students - $4
Activity Passes are not valid at playoff games.

Happy School Psychologists Week! Thank you to our incredible school psychologists for supporting student success and well-being every day.

Reminder: No School on Friday, October 31, 2025 (Staff Professional Development)

Congratulations to the Sisseton School Board! The Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) has recognized our board with the Bronze Level Board Recognition Award for excellence in leadership, learning, and service. We’re grateful for their time, commitment, and servant leadership in guiding our schools and supporting every student, staff member, and family.

Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Cross Country team on qualifying for the SDHSAA State Cross Country meet, which will be held on October 25 in Huron, SD.
SDPB Media Coverage: https://www.sdpb.org/hsactivities/sports/crosscountry/
SDHSAA Championship Central: https://sdhsaa.com/activity/cross-country-championships/

🥗 Happy National School Lunch Week! 🍎
We’re proud to celebrate our amazing food service team who work hard every day to serve healthy, delicious meals to our students. Thank you for fueling learning, smiles, and success across our schools! 💙

Reminder: A FREE flu shot clinic will be held on Wednesday, October 15, from 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. in the Ben Reifel concourse. This is available to all community residents, ages 6 months - 65 years. Questions may be directed to Roberts County Community Health: (605) 698-4183

Please join us for an evening of cultural festivities!
Friday, October 10 at 6:00 p.m.
Sisseton Performing Arts Center.
FREE Admission

~Early Dismissal~
Friday, October 10, 2025
SHS/SMS @ 12:35 P.M., WS @ 12:45 p.m.

~No School ~ Monday, October 13, 2025

THANK YOU to our custodial staff members for keeping our school buildings, grounds, and facilities looking great!

Congratulations to Luke N. and Carter S. on qualifying for the SDHSAA State A Golf Tournament, which will be held October 6-7 in Vermillion, SD.
All SDHSAA Golf Tournaments will feature Live Scoring through the Golf Genius online scoring service. A link to this scoring feature can be found at https://www.sdpb.org/hsactivities/sports/golf/ or through Golf Genius - 25SDBOYSA
SDHSAA Championship Central: https://www.sdhsaa.com/activity/golf-championships/

Reminder - Parent/Teacher conferences are next week:
Westside Elementary: Monday, October 6 & Tuesday, October 7, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
SMS/SHS: Tuesday, October 7 & Thursday, October 9, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Please contact your child's school for more information.

The Sisseton School District Native American Parent Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 1, from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Sisseton HS/MS Multipurpose Room.

Parents: You can pay for student meals online through your Campus Parent account. You can access your campus parent account online or through the Campus Parent app. Options for recurring payments are available weekly, semi-monthly (1st & 15th of each month), monthly, or when your student has a low balance. There is a $10 minimum online payment.
If you need assistance accessing your parent portal account, please email sissetoncampus@k12.sd.us
Campus Parent Online: https://sissetonsd.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/sisseton.jsp
Free and reduced meal applications are also found online (https://5il.co/1wojy), in the business office, or available in any building office. You may drop these off at any of the school offices.
If you have questions about the free/reduced meal application, please call 605-742-2112.

Thank you to our school psychologists for leading paraprofessional training during our professional development day on Friday, September 19.

Student Picture Days are this week:
SMS/SHS - September 23
Westside Elementary - September 24
Online ordering is available and will close 2 days after picture day: https://tyragefrohphotography.accessmyevent.com/schools2025
Please make checks payable to Tyra Gefroh Photography or have exact cash available for the photographer.
Full payment must be provided to the photographer for each order.

Vision screenings will take place Tuesday (9/23) at Westside Elementary, and Wednesday (9/24) at SMS. Parents - if you do not want your child to participate in the screening, please contact the school office by Monday, September 22.