Middle School

🍎 Happy American Education Week! 🍎

This week, we celebrate the incredible team of professionals who support our students and make our schools thrive. From paraeducators and office staff, to bus drivers, teachers, food service teams, maintenance support, and student service professionals — each of you plays a vital role in helping our students succeed every day.

Your dedication, kindness, and behind-the-scenes work do not go unnoticed. You create safe, welcoming schools, support learning in countless ways, and keep everything running smoothly for our students and families.

Thank you for all you do for our students, our schools, and our community. We are truly grateful for you! 🍎

💡 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 2025-26 Free and Reduced Meal Application. If a current, valid application is not on file, families are responsible for meal charges until an application is approved and eligibility is confirmed.

📋 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.

💳 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

Need help with logging into Campus Parent? Email sissetoncampus@k12.sd.us

The Sisseton School District Native American Parent Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 19, from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Sisseton HS/MS Multipurpose Room. All are invited to attend.

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

School picture retakes are Thursday, November 6. Any student who wishes to have a retake must return the complete packet and pay $10. Students who missed the original picture day may pick up a form in the office. There is not a fee for students taking pictures for the first time.

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

Sixth grade students learned about Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) this month and made sugar skull designs to celebrate the Hispanic holiday! Students were encouraged to add symbols such as marigolds and butterflies, but also to make their design as unique as themselves. Great work 6th grade!

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

Learning about photosynthesis the fun way! Our 6th graders had fun discovering chlorophyll through a leaf rubbing activity.

Sisseton Middle School 8th graders, along with students from neighboring schools, recently took part in a Health Career Camp held in our practice facility — sponsored by IHS, CDP, SWO, and SWC. Students rotated through hands-on stations to explore careers in healthcare: performing mock dental procedures, practicing CPR and intubation, learning trauma care and lab science, and even stepping into a virtual hospital using VR goggles! The day gave students not only new skills, but also inspiration for future careers in healthcare.

🥗 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

Sisseton Middle School Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Tuesday, Oct. 7 and Thursday, Oct. 9. Due to athletic events being held at the same time, some teachers will have an adjusted schedule.

Make plans to attend Parent Teacher Conferences at Sisseton Middle School on Tuesday, Oct. 7 or Thursday, Oct. 9. Conferences will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room. We hope to see you there!

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.