Pictures are Tuesday, Sept. 23 at the middle school. If your student has lost their picture form, you can go online and order at tyragefrohphotography.accessmyevent/schools2025

Please join us for a Parent Advisory Meeting. All parents of middle school students are invited to attend this sharing session.

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.


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

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.


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).

SMS art students recently had the opportunity to take part in the Pop-up Art Show held in Sisseton last weekend Their art teacher, Mrs. Alexis Monroe also took part. We are proud of our art students and the art department at SMS!










Here is information for the parade dismissal on Friday.

Here are the Homecoming Dress-up Days for SMS. Show your school spirit!

September is a busy month with fall activities in full swing. Here are some important events to put on your calendar.

Join the Sisseton School District for our Back-to-School Activities happening today!
Community Picnic - August 18, 5-7pm, SHS/SMS Lunchroom. Sign up for door prizes sponsored by community businesses.
Westside Elementary Open House - August 18, 3-4:30 pm
Sisseton Middle School Open House - August 18, 4-6 pm
Sisseton High School Freshman Orientation - August 18, 6 pm, PAC
Community Picnic - August 18, 5-7pm, SHS/SMS Lunchroom. Sign up for door prizes sponsored by community businesses.
Westside Elementary Open House - August 18, 3-4:30 pm
Sisseton Middle School Open House - August 18, 4-6 pm
Sisseton High School Freshman Orientation - August 18, 6 pm, PAC

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/parents/sisseton.jsp
Free and reduced meal applications are also found online (https://5il.co/1wojy) or available in any building office. You may drop these off at any of the office locations as well.
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 incurred until an application is approved and eligibility qualifications are met.
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/parents/sisseton.jsp
Free and reduced meal applications are also found online (https://5il.co/1wojy) or available in any building office. You may drop these off at any of the office locations as well.
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 incurred until an application is approved and eligibility qualifications are met.
If you have questions about the free/reduced meal application, please call 605-742-2112.
Join the Sisseton School District for our Back-to-School Activities! Community Picnic - August 18, 5-7pm, SHS/SMS Lunchroom
Sign up for door prizes sponsored by community businesses.
Westside Elementary Open House - August 18, 3-4:30 pm
Sisseton Middle School Open House - August 18, 4-6 pm
Sisseton High School Freshman Orientation - August 18, 6 pm, PAC
Sign up for door prizes sponsored by community businesses.
Westside Elementary Open House - August 18, 3-4:30 pm
Sisseton Middle School Open House - August 18, 4-6 pm
Sisseton High School Freshman Orientation - August 18, 6 pm, PAC

The SD Department of Health is hosting a Back to School vaccination clinic at Sisseton Middle School on Monday, August 18, for any incoming 6th-grade student or any other student needing to complete updated school vaccinations. Students transferring into grades 7-12 who have not attended a public school in South Dakota must also meet South Dakota school-based immunization requirements.
Please call 605-910-5548 with any questions or to schedule your child's appointment. Walk-ins are welcome. More information on South Dakota student immunization requirements: https://doh.sd.gov/topics/immunizations-vaccinations/immunizations-required-for-sd-school-entry/
Please call 605-910-5548 with any questions or to schedule your child's appointment. Walk-ins are welcome. More information on South Dakota student immunization requirements: https://doh.sd.gov/topics/immunizations-vaccinations/immunizations-required-for-sd-school-entry/

Sisseton athletic registration is now online. For more information, please visit https://5il.co/3mkeh and https://5il.co/3mkei

Dear Parents/Guardians of upcoming Kindergarten and 6th grade students, We are less than one month away from the start of a new school year! This is a friendly reminder to schedule your child's required immunizations. Please call your child's physician's office today to schedule an appointment. Don't forget to ask for an updated immunization list and kindly bring to the school office to have on file.
Coteau Des Prairies Clinic - 605-698-7681
Indian Health Service - 605-698-3794
Roberts County Public Health office - 605-910-5552
Coteau Des Prairies Clinic - 605-698-7681
Indian Health Service - 605-698-3794
Roberts County Public Health office - 605-910-5552


The Volunteer Community Network (VCN) is holding two webinars on Internet Safety for Parents and Communities. This is presented by SAAG Toby Russell, South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation and South Dakota ICAC Task Force Commissioner.
The presentation will cover various aspects of Internet Safety for parents and community members. The presentation will begin by reviewing the history of the South Dakota Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)Task Force and will review statewide statistics regarding the efforts of the South Dakota ICAC Task Force. Next, the presentation will cover various risks that children face online. The remainder of the presentation will focus on various methods and techniques to connect, learn, and engage with your children regarding Internet Safety. In addition, there will be a discussion on parental monitoring applications and other preventative methods for parents.
Two sessions are available: June 10 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Central Time) and June 12 from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Central Time). Please note that times on the attached sheets are listed in Eastern Time.
June 10th Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4464886269926778970
June 12th Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/881532795028120670
For further information, please contact tammychase.vtt@gmail.com


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 Middle School Awards Day Program will be held Friday, May 16 at 9:00 in the Performing Arts Center. Please join us to celebrate our students.

