As the month comes to an end, we want to celebrate and recognize our school principals for their outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to our students, staff, and families.
Our principals play an essential role in creating positive school environments, supporting student success, and encouraging growth in both students and staff. Their leadership, compassion, and countless efforts—both seen and unseen—make a meaningful difference in our schools every day.
💙 Thank you to our Sisseton School District principals for all you do to support, inspire, and lead our school communities!
👏 Happy National Principals Month!
Picture Retakes will be Tuesday, November 10. Anyone who wants retakes must return the complete package and pay a $10 fee for retakes.
Each station provided hands-on experiences and insight into the important roles healthcare professionals play in their communities.
The six stations included:
1. Laboratory: Students learned about the work of laboratory professionals, including demonstrations of blood draws and other laboratory procedures.
2. Stop the Bleeding: Students learned techniques for controlling bleeding and had the opportunity to practice applying a tourniquet.
3. Dental: Students gained hands-on experience with dental procedures, including removing plaque, cleaning teeth, and practicing tooth extractions.
4. Nursing: Students used virtual reality technology to explore the human body and learn about its different bones.
5. Physical Therapy: Students tested their grip strength and balance while learning about the responsibilities of physical therapists and how they help people improve movement and mobility.
6. Grant County Ambulance and Asniyapi Mobile Van: Students toured an ambulance and a mobile health unit to learn more about the services they provide. They also received a brief lesson on how to assist infants who may be choking.
The Health Career Camp provided students with a valuable opportunity to learn about healthcare careers, participate in hands-on activities, and explore the many ways they could make a difference in the health and well-being of others.
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.
Friday, October 9, 2026
SHS/SMS @ 12:35 P.M., WS @ 12:45 p.m.
~No School ~ Monday, October 12, 2026
Here is the calendar of events for October.
📋 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
Sixth grade social studies students are starting off their studies of Ancient Civilizations by analyzing artifacts from prehistoric times. They have been learning about how social scientists look at artifacts, mostly found in caves and as cave art, and then coming up with a hypothesis of what life was like thousands of years ago. This week, students took on the role of archaeologists and studied their "cave art", collaborated with their classmates, and came up with their own theories of life during prehistory.
Reminder: No School on Friday, September 25, 2026 (Staff Professional Development)
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.
