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Grief and Loss are the topics of this month's Family Forum Series - an online program to strengthen families with a partnership between SFSD and Avera Behavioral Health. Watch for the link Tuesday at 6pm or join us at sf.k12.sd.us. Click Students & Families, then Counseling.
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Congratulations to the WHS Powerlifting Team for their 1st place finish in the South Dakota State AA tournament on Saturday! #WarriorStrong
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Congratulations to the WHS Girls Basketball team on their State AA Championship this past Saturday! Go Warriors!
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Students, interested in attending a 6-session Translators of Culture/Minority Youth Advocacy Youth Leader training series? Please see the attached document for more information.
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ATTENTION WHS STUDENTS!! Going to the Girls Basketball Game on Friday against RHS? Be one of the first 100 WHS students and you will not only get free admission but a sandwich a halftime from Chick-Fil-A!!!!!
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To allow extra time for safe transportation, Sioux Falls School District schools will be opening 2 hours late on Friday, February 24th 2023. Please check your email for more information on how this may impact your family.
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Due to the ongoing winter storm, there will be no school in the Sioux Falls School District Thursday, February 23, 2023. School and District offices WILL open at Noon Thursday.
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No School for Sioux Falls School District Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023 due to winter weather.
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Congratulations to WHS Senior Noah Spain for being named National Merit Finalist! By earning the Finalist distinction, Noah is in the top 1% of high school seniors in the nation. After graduation Noah plans to study Computer Science at the University of Texas -Dallas. Congratulations Noah!
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Always wanted to be in a musical? Here is your chance. All students are invited to audition for the Spring Musical: The Addams Family. Auditions will be held on Friday, February 24th, after school in the auditorium. Come see Mr. Aukerman in A115 for an audition form. This musical has larger speaking and solo parts and smaller chorus parts, so all experience levels are welcome!
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Parents of teens and preteens won't want to miss this month's featured Family Forum topic. Vaping is on the rise among young people and carries some costly concerns. Join us Tuesday, Feb 21 at 6pm at sf.k12.sd.us, click Students & Families, then Counseling or watch for the link.
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SFSD sends a HUGE Thank You to our School Resource Officers from the SF Police Department! SROs establish relationships with students and staff to keep schools safe!
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Every day is a GREAT day in SFSD classrooms! Thursday was extra special as Supt. Stavem and Board Member Marc Murren surprised six educators by naming them finalists for the Dr. John W. Harris Teacher of the Year Award! Please join us in congratulating these amazing educators!
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Congratulations to Angelica Mercado-Ford, WHS debate coach, for earning the highest ranking from the National Speech and Debate Association!!
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It's time! JK and Kindergarten registration for the 23-24 school year is NOW OPEN! Parents of children who will be five (5) on or before September 1, 2023
and live in Sioux Falls School District boundaries can learn more at:
https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration
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SFSD loves our school counselors! Join us in thanking them this week (and every week) for "Helping Students Dream Big!"
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Interested in playing on the WHS Girls Golf Team? There will be a informative meeting in Mrs. Kool's room, A203, at the start of 4A of Warrior Halftime on Wednesday, February 8th. Hope to see you there!
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CONGRATULATIONS to the following WHS Band students that made All State Band this year:
Brianna Deaver
Charley Larsen
Alexis Lawrence
Austin Lawrence
Natalia Loaeza
Gentry Owen
Maegan Questad
Esther Rabenberg
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HAPPENING TOMORROW! ❗📣❗
Students and families have the opportunity to learn how to get started in the field of Cybersecurity and Technology by attending the Cyber Academy open house on Tuesday, January 31st from 4-7:30 pm at the CTE Academy!
This is a great opportunity to learn how to get started in the field of Cybersecurity and Technology by taking college-level courses while in high school.
Presentations at 5pm and 7pm will explain how students can get started and the program's benefits.
Reminder, this event is open to anyone and everyone!
Can't wait to see you there!
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Anatomy & Physiology students will attend the annual USD Cadaver Lab on March 23, 2023. Parent chaperones are needed and invitations to chaperone will be emailed to parents mid-February. Permission slips for students to attend will be sent home at that time also.
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