Thankful Thursday - we are thankful for our school custodians! Beyond grateful for all they do each day!
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
Westside Preschool Program is an outstanding team of young learners well prepared, always safe, they value respect and are eager to learn each day!
This week we get to celebrate fourth grade learners Andrew Currence, Owen Currence, Sophie Crooks and Priscilla DeMarrias for zero office referrals and an average of 96% attendance their educational career at Westside Elementary School! Principal Moen and the recognized learners made positive principal calls home and prizes were awarded provided by SRO Lindsey Zastoupil. Congratulations to each of you and your parents for instilling an emphasis to be at school, well prepared, always safe, to value respect and eager to learn! We are proud of you!
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.
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.
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.
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.
No School for Students
Friday, September 19, 2025
Staff Professional Development Day
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.
Who: Sisseton Public School Students, grades 1-12
What: Auditions for You Look Marvelous!
When: September 22nd at 3:45 pm
Where: Sisseton Performing Arts Center
Performance on September 26th at 7:00 pm
Please contact Heather.McCleerey@k12.sd.us with any questions
What: Auditions for You Look Marvelous!
When: September 22nd at 3:45 pm
Where: Sisseton Performing Arts Center
Performance on September 26th at 7:00 pm
Please contact Heather.McCleerey@k12.sd.us with any questions
Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
October 6, 2025
7-7:30pm
Student Picture Days:
SMS/SHS - September 23
Westside Elementary - September 24
Online ordering is available one week before picture day 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.
SMS/SHS - September 23
Westside Elementary - September 24
Online ordering is available one week before picture day 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.
Positive Principal Post - Celebration Calls Home! Fourth Graders Bria Carlson, Rylee Cordie, Brylee Chanku, and Carlton Crawford are recognized this week for no office referrals and an average together of 92% attendance their career at Westside! We are proud of each of you for daily choosing to be a Westside WAVE Learner! Thank you parents/guardians for instilling Well Prepared, Always Safe, Value Respect and Eager to Learn with your children. Together we get to continue to prepare and expect our children to meet their highest potential as they learn, grow and achieve for the future.
Homecoming Week at Westside!
Thank you Dacotah Bank for candy and the bags for candy! SHS Cheerleaders saved the day and delivered candy to the kids! Thank you!
Unfortunately, today's homecoming parade has been cancelled due to the weather. The homecoming football game is still scheduled for 7:00 p.m. tonight.
Parents may still pick up MS/Elementary students before 2:40. If not picked up, students will still be dismissed this afternoon at 2:40 (HS/MS) and 2:50 (WS).
2025 Westside Parade Information
2025 Westside Spirit Week!
Positive Principal Phone Calls this week to celebrate Tayden Brooks, Toshina Bowker, Zayda Biddell, and Amirah Allery. Fourth graders recognized this week as Well Prepared, Always Safe, Value Respect and Eager to Learn learners at Westside. During their years at Westside they have had good attendance and zero office referrals. We are proud of you and your families for who you are each day! Thank you for shining bright! We look forward to sharing our next positive principal phone call post!
Permission granted to post photo.
Happy Labor Day Weekend!
The information below is the district's communication app to communicate with your child's teacher.
School phone, email and scheduled meetings are also ways to communicate.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to set up Apptegy Rooms. The communication between a child's teacher and the parent/guardian establishes a strong foundation early in the school year for all children to be Well Prepared, Always Safe, Value Respect and Eager to Learn!
https://www.sisseton.k12.sd.us/o/ssd/page/rooms
End of Day Pick Up Procedure at Westside - Thank you School Resource Office Lindsey Zastoupil for your assistance with the visuals and support during drop off and pick up each day. Slow and Sure to all! Thank you in advance for following the crossing guards and staff during drop off and pick up each day.
