Students in Mrs. Santo's 6th grade science class have been learning about the parts of a microscope and how it works. Then they looked at slough water to find microorganisms. It looks like we have some future scientists in our classrooms!



Homecoming parade - Any student who will be leaving before the Homecoming parade must have a PARENT/GUARDIAN come to the middle school office to sign them out.

Homecoming Parade Information: Students who wish to leave after the Homecoming parade will need a signed permission slip. If parents/guardians want to pick up their child before the parade, they will need to stop in the middle school office to sign them out.

It's Homecoming week! Here are the dress-up days for the middle school. We hope our students join in the school spirit!

No School on Monday, September 2, 2024 due to the Labor Day holiday.

Student Picture Days:
Westside Elementary - September 24
SMS/SHS - September 25
Online ordering is available closer to picture day: tyragefroh.hhimagehost.com
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.


Happy 1st Day of School

Join the Sisseton School District for our Back-to-School Activities!
Community Picnic - August 19, 5-7pm, SHS/SMS Lunchroom
Sign up for door prizes sponsored by community businesses.
Westside Elementary Open House - August 19, 3-4:30 pm
Sisseton Middle School Open House - August 19, 4-6 pm
Sisseton High School Freshman Orientation - August 19, 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 reoccurring 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 sissetontechhelp@k12.sd.us
Campus Parent Online: https://sis2.ddncampus.net/campus/portal/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. If you have questions about the free/reduced meal application, please call 605-742-2112.
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. If you need assistance accessing your parent account, please email sissetontechhelp@k12.sd.us. Campus Parent Online: https://sis2.ddncampus.net/campus/portal/sisseton.jsp
School will be starting soon. ALL students will start on the first day. Please be aware that we have changed our start and end time.

Join the Sisseton School District for our Back-to-School Activities! Community Picnic - August 19, 5-7pm, SHS/SMS Lunchroom
Sign up for door prizes sponsored by community businesses.
Westside Elementary Open House - August 19, 3-4:30 pm
Sisseton Middle School Open House - August 19, 4-6 pm
Sisseton High School Freshman Orientation - August 19, 6 pm, PAC

Welcome back! Please read the letter below for important back to school information for Sisseton Middle School. We're excited to see you soon!

The SD Department of Health is hosting a Back to School vaccination clinic at Sisseton Middle School on Tuesday, August 6, for any incoming 6th-grade student or any other student needing to complete updated school vaccinations.
Please call 605-910-5548 with any questions or to schedule your child's appointment. More information on South Dakota student immunization requirements: https://doh.sd.gov/topics/immunizations-vaccinations/immunizations-required-for-sd-school-entry/

SMS Back to School Information

Fall Athletics Parent Information Meeting Thursday, August 1st, 6:30 pm in the Multipurpose room.

The SD Department of Health is hosting a Back to School vaccination clinic at Sisseton Middle School on Tuesday, August 6, for any incoming 6th-grade student or any other student needing to complete updated school vaccinations. Please call 605-910-5548 with any questions or to schedule your child's appointment.
More information on South Dakota student immunization requirements: https://doh.sd.gov/topics/immunizations-vaccinations/immunizations-required-for-sd-school-entry/

The SD Department of Health requires 6th-grade immunizations for all incoming 6th-grade students, as well as any students transferring into grades 7-12 who have not received these updated immunizations.
For more information, contact the SD Department of Health or your medical provider.
https://doh.sd.gov/topics/immunizations-vaccinations/immunizations-required-for-sd-school-entry/

Fall Athletics Parent Information Meeting
Thursday, August 1st, 6:30 pm in the Multipurpose room.

Sisseton School District staff celebrated the end of the school year and recognized staff members with 10, 20, 30, and 40 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!
2023-24 Years of Service Recipients:
Brenda Hinman - 35 years (retiring)
Teddy Winburn - 33 years (retiring)
Trish Aadland - 24 years (retiring)
Joe Just - 40 years
Darrell Dobbs - 30 years
Kara Hansen - 30 years
Jennifer Fisher - 20 years
Tammy Meyer - 20 years
Bruce Baumann - 10 years
Mary Christopherson - 10 years
Eric Dahl - 10 years
Jackie Gil Ortiz - 10 years
Paige Hagenson - 10 years
Nora Nebrida - 10 years
Allison Rolstad - 10 years
Thank you to all of our staff members for making a positive difference in the lives of our students!


