Joe Foss at Axtell Park

The first day of school is just over a month away! More info on open houses to come soon, but for now, please save these dates! If you haven't yet completed the Annual Student Information Update, please do so here. https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration
See you soon!

SFSD and Neighbors Partner to Develop Lincoln Commons

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Last Friday we got a first hand tour of Hospital! 🏥👩‍⚕️
Thank you Sarah for being our wounderful tour guide and to Avera for letting us tour!

Wow! SFSD is so grateful to the Sioux Falls STORM, LEVO, and media partners KELOLand TV for supporting Operation Hope & Caring where $18,417 was raised to support elementary schools that don't have PTAs/PTOs. We had a great time at the game and especially enjoyed the WIN! ❤️

Tonight is THE night! Come out to support SFSD elementary schools without PTAs/PTOs as the Sioux Falls STORM take on the Green Bay Blizzard. It's also Star Wars night, so wear your gear and bring your lightsaber to this fun family event sponsored by LEVO Credit Union!

The Weather Service indicates the greatest threat of severe weather did not materialize in Sioux Falls. We will begin our bus routes at approximately 3pm, so there will be a slight delay in getting elementary and middle school students home. High School dismisses at normal time.

Due to the weather 4-30-24, SFSD will hold all elementary students who walk or ride the bus until the system passes. We expect the system to arrive about 2:45pm and be done around 3pm. Busses will not leave the elementary schools until it is safe to do so. This will also cause a delay in middle school bus routes, so plan accordingly. If wx is still an issue at high school dismissal time, we will encourage students to wait to leave until the system passes. Thank you.

Weather may cause some challenges at school dismissal time today. SFSD will make plans with your child's safety as our highest priority. If there are changes, parents/guardians will be contacted immediately. We ask that you please monitor your phone and email closely.

Football & Star Wars Fans Unite! Fri, May 3-7:05pm Sioux Falls STORM take on the Green Bay Blizzard to support Operation Hope & Caring, a fundraiser for SFSD elementary schools without PTAs. Wear Star Wars gear, grab a light saber, and get in on the fun!

Honoring a legacy! We are thankful for all Jan did for Joe Foss, education, and our community!

The legacy of educator, lawmaker and volunteer Jan Nicolay For more than four decades, Jan Nicolay has been a force in education. Her passion was helping kids who faced challenges for one reason or another.

Jan Nicolay Day!

Educator Jan Nicolay honored as she battles cancer A group of teachers, students, friends and family gathered at Axtell Park School in Sioux Falls Wednesday afternoon to send a message to a long-time educator battling cancer in hospice care.

Diamond and Ava attended Mayor TenHaken’s State of the City Address this morning! It was wonderful to hear how Sioux Falls is “Taking care of today for a better tomorrow.”

Today we toured Sioux Falls Public Safety Campus!
We had a great tour lead by Chad and we were all in awe of the brand new facilities! Thanks for letting us tour!

Please join us for the Sioux Falls School District’s Native American Honoring Ceremony on Monday, May 13, 2024.
This will be a night to honor our 8th grade and senior students as they complete their middle and high school years.

🗳️ Help shape the future! Five candidates are vying for two open seats on the Sioux Falls School Board. Learn about them and make time to get to the polls on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/elections

College Fair at Joe Foss Next Tuesday! 🏫
We will have 2 year schools, 4 year schools and Military present for students to meet with!

REMINDER! There is NO SCHOOL Friday, March 29th - Monday, April 1st for Spring Break. We hope you enjoy the long weekend and we'll see everybody back in class on Tuesday, April 2nd!

Tonight, the Board voted for students to make up ONE of two previously missed school days due to weather. The dates missed were January 8 & 9, 2024. The Board approved the last student attendance day be moved from Wed, May 22 to Thurs, May 23, 2024. Update your calendars now!

Plans are in the works for SFSD students and staff to bring electronic devices home over the weekend in the event that winter weather presents challenges on Monday. Refresh your memory now about the new remote learning plan by using the QR code on the image. We'll keep you posted if there are any schedule changes for Monday.

We had another successful job fair today!
Thank you to all the businesses that showed up and thank you to our local Department of Labor for helping organize it all!
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Please help us congratulate Dr. Kirk Zeeck!

So proud of our students!

Vision & Voice a 'safe spot' to share stories Joe Foss students are getting ready to show off their art and poetry.

Join us this Friday for Vision and Voice!
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Our talented students will be working hard on their projects this week with our guest artists, Joan Zych, Kim Bartling, and Maddie Lukomski, to tell their individual stories through art and/or poetry.

Please join us on Friday March 8th- details below!

Starbucks has been a generous partner of the Education Foundation’s, and we were able to provide 120 staff members at Axtell Park with a reusable cup/mug! Coffee fuels educators!

Enjoy the long weekend, we will see you on Wednesday!

Our students had the opportunity to visit CTE Academy’s career fair today.
Thank you CTE Academy for hosting such an amazing event! Our students all left with smiles and positive reviews.

Tuesday, Feb 20 is a NO SCHOOL day, so be sure to stop by Oscar Howe Elementary for the second Community Health & Wellness fair, put on by the Community Learning Centers! There are lots of activities for kids, tons of community vendors, and amazing prizes for all!

Student leadership is a strong element in what we call 'The SFSD Experience.' We encourage school and community connections that provide value and growth for each learner. Dozens of clubs and teams are available to support student growth and one of them is celebrating their national recognition week. Congratulations to all of our FCCLA Members!
WHEREAS, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), the national nonprofit, family-focused, intracurricular student organization for Family and Consumer Sciences students through grade 12, helps youth assume their roles in society through Family and Consumer Sciences education in the areas of personal growth, family life, college readiness, career exploration, leadership, and community involvement; and
WHEREAS, The organization extends classroom learning through chapter service projects that develop leadership and employability skills and helps young men and women learn how to plan, make decisions, carry out program evaluations, and take action through working with other youth and adults within their school, community, and state; and
WHEREAS, FCCLA offers members an opportunity to work together for everyday purposes for the improvement of themselves, as well as their families, careers, and communities, and
WHEREAS, The week of February 12 through 16, 2024, has been designated national FCCLA Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dr. Jane Stavem, hereby proclaim the week beginning February 12, 2024, as national FCCLA Week in the Sioux Falls School District and urge all students and staff to acquaint themselves with the activities and values of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, to show interest in, and provide support and encouragement to the students who are working to achieve knowledge and experience that will help prepare them for future responsibilities as active and concerned adult members of society.