The Sisseton Special Education Department is recognizing staff who go above and beyond for the students they serve. Congratulations to our Staff Star, Heather McCleerey. Heather is a Special Education Teacher at Sisseton Middle School and Sisseton High School, and we appreciate the support she provides for students in our district!
Sisseton School District staff celebrated the end of the school year and recognized staff members with 10, 20, and 30 years of service to the district, as well as those retiring from the Sisseton School District. Thank you to all district staff for being a part of the important and worthwhile work of educating students in the Sisseton School District!
2024-25 Years of Service Recipients:
Joe Just - 41 years (retiring)
Michelle Nelson - 34 years (retiring)
Joyce Wood - 8 years (retiring)
Roxanne Wright - 5 years (retiring)
Holly Medenwald - 30 years
Jim Frederick - 20 years
David Peterson - 20 years
Cindy Ward - 20 years
Dani German - 10 years
Lori Kuschel - 10 years
Janice Neilan - 10 years
Jill Schmidt - 10 years
Brittney Veflin - 10 years
Thank you to all of our staff members for making a positive difference in the lives of our students!
The Sisseton Special Education Department is recognizing staff who go above and beyond for the students they serve. Congratulations to our Staff Star, Wendy Iverson. Wendy is the Project Skills Coordinator and also serves as the Special Education Department Administrative Assistant. Thank you, Wendy, for the services you provide for our students and staff!
Congratulations SHS Class of 2025!
Graduation Commencement: Saturday May 17th, 2025, 2:00 p.m., Ben Reifel Gymnasium
Class Motto: “What feels like the end is often the beginning", T. S. Elliot
Class Flower: Red Carnation
Class Song: “Lean on Me”, Bill Withers
Class Colors: Red, Black, & Silver
The Sisseton Special Education Department is recognizing staff who go above and beyond for the students they serve. Congratulations to our Staff Star, Becky Harvey. Becky is a Speech Language Pathologist who serves students across the school district. We appreciate the support she provides for students within the Sisseton School District!
Your dedication to our well-being, quick response to our health needs, and compassionate care make a world of difference in our school community. Thank you to our school nurses for all that you do!
Thank you to all the incredible teachers who inspire, support, and shape the future every single day—your impact lasts a lifetime!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Between preparing delicious food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, nutrition professionals have a lot on their plate. THANK YOU to our food service staff for your hard work and commitment to our students!
The Sisseton Special Education Department is recognizing staff who go above and beyond for the students they serve. Congratulations to our Staff Star, Karen Siriban. Karen is a Special Education Teacher at Sisseton Middle School, and we appreciate the support she provides for students at SMS!
Thank you to our school principals for all you do to support our students' education!
The Sisseton Special Education Department is recognizing staff who go above and beyond for the students they serve. Congratulations to our Staff Star, Maddie Pistorious. Maddie is a Special Education paraprofessional at Westside Elementary School, and we appreciate the support she provides for students at Westside! Next year, Maddie will serve as an OTA for students across the Sisseton School District.
We are thankful for our bus drivers and the important role they serve in our school community. THANK YOU!
Thank you for all you do to keep our schools running smoothly. Your hard work is truly appreciated!
Reminder: No School on Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025. Enjoy your break, and we will see you all on Tuesday, April 22.
The Sisseton Special Education Department is recognizing staff who go above and beyond for the students they serve. Congratulations to our Staff Star, Harlyn Perlado. Harlyn is a Special Education Teacher at Sisseton Middle School, and we appreciate the support she provides for students at SMS!
Save the Dates: Join the Sisseton Special Education Department for sessions presented by the South Dakota Parent Connection on Autism and Related Disorders. The sessions will be live-streamed in the Sisseton School District Multipurpose Room. All are welcome to attend. The next session is April 21 from 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
The Sisseton Special Education Department is recognizing staff who go above and beyond for the students they serve. Congratulations to our Staff Star, Michele Koester. Michele is a Special Education paraprofessional at Westside Elementary School, and we appreciate the support she provides for students at Westside!
The Sisseton Special Education Department is recognizing staff who go above and beyond for the students they serve. Congratulations to our Staff Star, Shelly Peterson. Shelly is a Special Education paraprofessional at Sisseton Middle School, and we appreciate the support she provides for students at SMS!
THANK YOU to our school librarians for sharing the love of reading with our students!
The Sisseton School District will start at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Breakfast will not be served. Buses will run where able.
