Morgan Matzen

The only early childhood education (ECE) center run by a public school district offering free preschool tuition opened in Yankton this fall.

A new high school is opening up in Sioux Falls next year.

Of the students enrolled in the SFSD, 54.7% are white, and 45.3% reported a diverse background.

While at the Center, students must continue receiving an education, which the Sioux Falls School District is required to provide.

Helmets will feature the Lakota word for Coyote, “Sungmanitu,” on the sides, as well as tribal flags and a red stripe representing the Oceti Sakowin.

Lewin said the SFPD postponed the event due to the rain so “everybody can enjoy the events more, and we can get more kiddos out to the event.”

The board of directors for the Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools announced Oct. 10 that Christ the King Elementary School will close in spring 2026.

This new policy will go to a second reading by the board at its next meeting, Dec. 10-11 at the University of South Dakota, before it’s adopted.

Here’s how districts across the state have hardened or heartened their schools during the last decade to keep students and staff safe all school year long.

Hook issued a notice of dismissal Oct. 6 after Gestring sent him a letter Oct. 3 withdrawing the university’s intent to terminate his contract.