14 students in Mrs. Meagan Deutsch's Language Arts classes participated in the 5th grade AARP Grandparent of the Year essay contest, sponsored in part by SARSPA (Sisseton Area Retired School Personnel Association).
Congratulations to all participants including 1st place winner, Dane Klapperich, 3rd place winner, Milli Schaller, and 2nd place winner, Keziah Siriban.
Students and guests were treated to a pizza party, had the opportunity to read their essays aloud, and received certificates, candy bars, and t-shirts.
Please join us on Thursday, April 9, 2026, for the upcoming 5-12 spring concert, held in the Performing Arts Center at 7:00 p.m.
State Testing will continue after the Easter break. Please encourage your students to do their best!
Today we celebrate our incredible paraprofessionals—thank you for the care, patience, and dedication you show our students every day. Your impact does not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for all you do to support learning and build strong relationships in our schools! 👏🍎
Reminder: No School on Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026.
Congratulations to the Sisseton Middle School Interpers:. On Wednesday, March 25, the following students participated in the tournament in Arlington with wonderful results. This is the best overall performance of Sisseton Middle School!!!! We came back with 5 Superiors, 4 Superior Plus and 3 Superior Plus + Medal (within 2 points of a perfect score). Superior: Taylor Batie, Jasmine Biel, Madysyn Fuentes, Kyla Groos, and Cinder Hoffman. Superior Plus: Isaac Bergeson, Gavin Fryer, and Hank Iverson. Superior Plus + Medal: Vince Frace, Hali Knudsen, and Nathanael Oftana. Great job to those students and Coach Mrs. Moen.
Reminder: No School on Thursday and Friday, March 19-20, 2026. Enjoy your break, and we will see you all on Monday, March 23, 2026.
Driver's Ed Classes: Students who are or will be 14 by December 31 are eligible for Driver's Ed classes. Classes will be held June 3, 4, 5, 10, and 11. Students may pick up the registration form in the middle school office. Forms and the nonrefundable fee of $260 are due in the business office by March 27, 2026.
Sisseton Public Schools will start at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026. Breakfast will not be served. Buses will run where able.
SMS Art students in grades 5-8 had an Artist in Residency guest this week, Starr Chief Eagle! She worked with students on creating indigenous arts, including medicine wheels and miniature dancing hoops. At the end of the week, the entire middle school watched Starr's assembly, in which she shared many aspects of Native American culture. During the assembly, she had students join her on stage to dance with her. Then for the finale, she danced with her 22 hand-made hoops. Students enjoyed her residency and asked if she' would come back next year!
Congratulations to the Oral Interpers who participated in the first competition of the season!!! Here are the outstanding results by Sisseton Middle School:
Isaac Bergeson - Humor - Superior
Vince Frace - Humor - Superior Plus - medal
Hank Iverson - Humor - Superior
Hali Knudsen - Poetry - Excellent Plus
Kyla Groos - Humor - Superior
Nathanael Oftana - Humor - Superior Plus
Aubrey Ziemer - Poetry - Superior
Taylor Batie - Humor - Superior
Gavin Fryer - Poetry - Superior
Cinder Hoffman - Humor - Superior
Isaac Bergeson - Humor - Superior
Vince Frace - Humor - Superior Plus - medal
Hank Iverson - Humor - Superior
Hali Knudsen - Poetry - Excellent Plus
Kyla Groos - Humor - Superior
Nathanael Oftana - Humor - Superior Plus
Aubrey Ziemer - Poetry - Superior
Taylor Batie - Humor - Superior
Gavin Fryer - Poetry - Superior
Cinder Hoffman - Humor - Superior
The Title VI /Federal Programs / IPP Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the HS/MS Multipurpose Room. The public is invited to attend.
8th grade students Carmelo, Trey, and Dylan weren't afraid to express their creativity during this quarter's mug-making ceramics unit! Students were required to make mugs as demonstrated by Mrs. Monroe and highly encouraged to tap into their creativity with how they were put together. Well done, gentlemen!
Reminder: No School on Friday, February 13, 2026 (Staff Professional Development), or Monday, February 16, 2026.
Congratulations to Carla Santos, 6th grade Science teacher at Sisseton Middle School! She was named Outstanding Earth & Space Science Teacher by the South Dakota Science Teaching Association.
The Sisseton School District Native American Parent Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 25, from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Sisseton HS/MS Multipurpose Room.
All are invited to attend.
All are invited to attend.
The SMS Science Fair will be held in the Performing Arts Center on Tuesday,, February 10. There will be public viewing from 1:00-3:00 and 4:00-7:00 on Tuesday. Stop in during conferences to see what our 8th grade students have accomplished.
Reminder - Parent/Teacher conferences are this week:
Westside Elementary: Monday, February 9 & Tuesday, February 10, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
SMS/SHS: Tuesday, February 10 & Thursday, February 12, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Please contact your child's school for more information.
Westside Elementary: Monday, February 9 & Tuesday, February 10, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
SMS/SHS: Tuesday, February 10 & Thursday, February 12, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Please contact your child's school for more information.
Reminder - Parent/Teacher conferences are next week:
Westside Elementary: Monday, February 9 & Tuesday, February 10, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
SMS/SHS: Tuesday, February 10 & Thursday, February 12, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Please contact your child's school for more information.
Westside Elementary: Monday, February 9 & Tuesday, February 10, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
SMS/SHS: Tuesday, February 10 & Thursday, February 12, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Please contact your child's school for more information.
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held at Sisseton Middle School on Tuesday, February 10 and Thursday, February 12 from 4:00-8:00. We hope to see you there.
