Congratulations to the Sisseton School Board! The Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) has recognized our board with the Gold 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.
🏃♂️🏃♀️🏆 STATE BOUND! 🏆🏃♀️🏃♂️
❤️🤍 CONGRATULATIONS, SHS CROSS COUNTRY! ❤️🤍
The SHS Boys Cross Country Team and McKenna G. have qualified for the 2026 SDHSAA State Class A Cross Country Meet!
👏 Congratulations to our State Qualifiers!
🏃♂️ Boys Team:
Ryder G. • Brett H. • Noah E. • Hudson B. • Hardin S. • Everett G.
🏃♀️ Girls Individual Qualifier:
McKenna G.
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
📍 Hart Ranch | Rapid City, SD
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS & GOOD LUCK!
SDHSAA Tournament Information: https://sdhsaa.com/activity/cross-country-championships/
SDPB Broadcast Information: https://www.sdpb.org/hsactivities/sports/crosscountry/
❤️🤍 CONGRATULATIONS, SHS CROSS COUNTRY! ❤️🤍
The SHS Boys Cross Country Team and McKenna G. have qualified for the 2026 SDHSAA State Class A Cross Country Meet!
👏 Congratulations to our State Qualifiers!
🏃♂️ Boys Team:
Ryder G. • Brett H. • Noah E. • Hudson B. • Hardin S. • Everett G.
🏃♀️ Girls Individual Qualifier:
McKenna G.
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
📍 Hart Ranch | Rapid City, SD
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS & GOOD LUCK!
SDHSAA Tournament Information: https://sdhsaa.com/activity/cross-country-championships/
SDPB Broadcast Information: https://www.sdpb.org/hsactivities/sports/crosscountry/
UPCOMING HEARING SCREENING NOTIFICATION
The South Dakota Services for the Deaf (SDSD) will conduct free hearing screenings at our school for grades: KG, 1, 2, 3, 7, and 11
THIS YEAR, HEARING SCREENINGS WILL TAKE PLACE ON: Thursday, October 29th
If your child does not pass the hearing screening, our facility 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.
The South Dakota Services for the Deaf (SDSD) will conduct free hearing screenings at our school for grades: KG, 1, 2, 3, 7, and 11
THIS YEAR, HEARING SCREENINGS WILL TAKE PLACE ON: Thursday, October 29th
If your child does not pass the hearing screening, our facility 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.
~Early Dismissal~
Friday, October 9, 2026
SHS/SMS @ 12:35 P.M., WS @ 12:45 p.m.
~No School ~ Monday, October 12, 2026
Friday, October 9, 2026
SHS/SMS @ 12:35 P.M., WS @ 12:45 p.m.
~No School ~ Monday, October 12, 2026
Reminder: Parent/Teacher conferences are this week:
SMS/SHS: Monday, October 5 & Tuesday, October 6; 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Westside Elementary: Tuesday, October 6 & Thursday, October 8, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Please contact your child's school for more information.
SMS/SHS: Monday, October 5 & Tuesday, October 6; 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Westside Elementary: Tuesday, October 6 & Thursday, October 8, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Please contact your child's school for more information.
Luke & Jackson qualified for the State A Boys Golf Tournament, to be held October 5-6, in Mitchell, SD at the Lakeview Municipal Golf Course. Congratulations and Good Luck!
SDHSAA Tournament Information: https://sdhsaa.com/activity/golf-championships/
SDPB Broadcast Information: https://www.sdpb.org/hsactivities/sports/golf/
SDHSAA Tournament Information: https://sdhsaa.com/activity/golf-championships/
SDPB Broadcast Information: https://www.sdpb.org/hsactivities/sports/golf/
PUBLIC MEETING – BEN REIFEL GYMNASIUM PROJECT
The Sisseton School District will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, to share information and gather community feedback regarding potential additions, renovations, and/or reconstruction of the existing Ben Reifel Gymnasium and its accessory spaces.
Representatives from Co-Op Architecture and Comstock Construction will be present to provide information, discuss potential options, and answer questions. Community members are encouraged to attend, learn more about the project, and provide input as the District considers future improvements to the Ben Reifel Gymnasium.
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: SMS/SHS Multi-Purpose Room
We welcome and value community participation as we consider the future of this important District facility.
The Sisseton School District will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, to share information and gather community feedback regarding potential additions, renovations, and/or reconstruction of the existing Ben Reifel Gymnasium and its accessory spaces.
Representatives from Co-Op Architecture and Comstock Construction will be present to provide information, discuss potential options, and answer questions. Community members are encouraged to attend, learn more about the project, and provide input as the District considers future improvements to the Ben Reifel Gymnasium.
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: SMS/SHS Multi-Purpose Room
We welcome and value community participation as we consider the future of this important District facility.
Today is School Custodian Appreciation Day. THANK YOU to our custodial staff members for keeping our school buildings, grounds, and facilities looking great!
Vision screenings will take place Thursday, October 22 at Westside Elementary, and Friday, October 23 at SMS. Parents - if you do not want your child to participate in the screening, please contact the school office by Monday, October 19.
📋 Free and Reduced Meal Applications are available at the district business office, all building offices, and online: https://5il.co/1wojy. If you have questions about the form, please call 605-742-2112.
💡 Reminder for Families:
If your family’s financial situation changes during the school year, you can submit a new Free or Reduced-Price Meal Application anytime. Families qualifying for Free/Reduced meals must complete and submit an updated 2026-27 Free and Reduced Meal Application. Families who qualify for reduced meals will also receive free meals. If a current, valid application is not on file, families are responsible for meal charges until an application is approved and eligibility is confirmed. Free/Reduced Meal Eligibility does not transfer from one school year to the next.
💳 Meal Payments:
Pay for meals through your Campus Parent account - online or in the Campus Parent app. Recurring payments are available weekly, semi-monthly, monthly, or when your student’s balance is low (minimum $10 online payment).
🔗 https://sissetonsd.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/sisseton.jsp. If you set up recurring payments in 2025-26, you will need to update this information since our online vendor has changed.
Need help with logging into Campus Parent? Email sissetoncampus@k12.sd.us
The Roberts County Flu Shot Clinic will be held on Wednesday, October 14, from 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. in the Ben Reifel Concourse. Flu vaccines are available at no cost. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Flu shots are available for children ages 6 months and older to adults (age 64). High-dose influenza vaccines for adults ages 65+ will not be available.
For more information, contact Roberts County Community Health: 605-910-5552, opt. 2.
For more information, contact Roberts County Community Health: 605-910-5552, opt. 2.
Reminder: Parent/Teacher conferences are next week:
SMS/SHS: Monday, October 5 & Tuesday, October 6; 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Westside Elementary: Tuesday, October 6 & Thursday, October 8, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Please contact your child's school for more information.
SMS/SHS: Monday, October 5 & Tuesday, October 6; 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Westside Elementary: Tuesday, October 6 & Thursday, October 8, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Please contact your child's school for more information.
Reminder: No School on Friday, September 25, 2026 (Staff Professional Development)
Reminder: Student Picture Days are this week.
SMS/SHS - Tuesday, September 22
Westside Elementary - Wednesday, September 23
Online ordering is available and will close 2 days after picture day.
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.
Families are not required to purchase pictures, but all students must have a photograph taken.
SMS/SHS - Tuesday, September 22
Westside Elementary - Wednesday, September 23
Online ordering is available and will close 2 days after picture day.
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.
Families are not required to purchase pictures, but all students must have a photograph taken.
Theater 605 Tours (formerly Dakota Players) will join us next week for the student performance of Space Pirates. Student auditions for are open to students in grades 1-12, and will be held on Monday, September 21 at 3:45 p.m. in the PAC. The performance will be on Friday, September 25, at 7:00 p.m.
Student Picture Days:
SMS/SHS - Tuesday, September 22
Westside Elementary - Wednesday, September 23
Online ordering is available and will close 2 days after picture day.
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.
SMS/SHS - Tuesday, September 22
Westside Elementary - Wednesday, September 23
Online ordering is available and will close 2 days after picture day.
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.
Congratulations to our 2026 homecoming royalty: Beth M., (crowner), Berklee S., Olivia P., Gabby H., Chesnie A., Queen Saylor L., King Josh D., Ryder G., Bryson H., Drake H., Kester S., and Kayden T.
We look forward to the community joining us the rest of the week for our homecoming festivities!
We look forward to the community joining us the rest of the week for our homecoming festivities!
Join us for Sisseton's Homecoming Parade on Friday, September 18.
All are invited to participate in the parade. Floats may start lining up in the SHS parking lot starting at 1:00 p.m. The parade will start at 1:30 p.m. This year's parade theme is "Candy".
All are invited to participate in the parade. Floats may start lining up in the SHS parking lot starting at 1:00 p.m. The parade will start at 1:30 p.m. This year's parade theme is "Candy".
The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra invites you to the music composition academy concert on Tuesday, September 15, at 7:00 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center.
This performance features the SDSO String Quartet, Dakota Wind Quintet, and new compositions by local student composers.
This performance features the SDSO String Quartet, Dakota Wind Quintet, and new compositions by local student composers.
2026 Homecoming Coronation will be held Monday, Sept. 14th in the Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. The following seniors were chosen as homecoming candidates: Front row: Crowning the king and queen Beth M., Queen Candidates-- Olivia P., Chesnie A., Berklee S., Gabby H., and Saylor L. Back row: King Candidates Kester S., Josh D., Bryson H., Kayden T., Ryder G. and Drake H (not pictured).
The Homecoming Parade will take place on Friday, Sept. 18 at 1:30 pm, and the homecoming football game against Baltic will take place on Friday night at 7:00 pm.
The Homecoming Parade will take place on Friday, Sept. 18 at 1:30 pm, and the homecoming football game against Baltic will take place on Friday night at 7:00 pm.
