Todd County School District

TCHS Track Season Training has begun. https://youtu.be/BI2ySwvs3uc?si=-va9ikYh3ZCjC8ae

Bus Route Update 3/11. B 39 will be picking up St. Francis and West St. Francis. B1 will replace b-57 on the Okreek route this morning. - TCSD Transportation 605-856-3509

For this week's Iyokpiya Waunspepi we have Kansas Middletent. Listen as he shares words of encouragement for Indigenous youth and shares the story of the Turtle Warrior. Visit the link below to view this weeks video! https://youtu.be/xYA9cKKR2Xo?si=mY5iV-IHVOt5hWsV

🎉 Join us for Family Game Night! 🎮 📅 Date: Thursday, March 14th ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Todd County Elementary School Activities Include: Activity Booths: Explore interactive stations featuring exciting games and learning experiences. Games: Get ready for friendly competition with classic board games, card games, and more! Learning: Discover fascinating facts and insights through engaging presentations. Bags for Kids: Special game night bag filled with surprises. Raffle Items: Enter our raffle for a chance to win awesome prizes! Interactive Presentation of Lakota Games by Mike Marshall: Learn about traditional Lakota games and their cultural significance. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled evening! Bring your family and friends for a memorable time. See you there! 🌟🎲🎁

📢 Event Announcement! 🎉 Join us for an exciting gathering at the Commons Room in the SGU Multi-Purpose Building on March 21, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. 🕓 OYÁTE CIRCLE presents Disability Training for Native Families. Join us to advocate for our people with disabilities and their families. The focus will be on effective communication with service providers to access disability services. Disabilities covered include physical, emotional, mental, and behavioral health challenges. 🌟 All Are Welcome! 🌟 🍽️ Evening Meal Will Be Served 🍽️ 🎁 Door Prizes await lucky attendees! 🎁 Don’t miss out on this fantastic event! Mark your calendars and spread the word. Let’s come together for a memorable time! 🙌 For further information contact: Alicia Dickson-Boyd, Transition/Student Supports at 605-856-3513, Ext. 2426

Join us this Friday, for this week's Iyokpiya Waunspepi with Kansas Middletent. Kansas Middletent is a Gates Millennium Scholar who is an enrolled member of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe. He comes from the Middletent Family and the Spotted Hawk Family. He currently lives on the Lower Brule Reservation with his family where is has been an educator and advocate on topics of Indigenous education, health, suicide awareness and prevention, parenting, teen dating, and perseverance/resilience. He uses the power of storytelling to build resilience in others. Listen as he shares words of encouragement for Indigenous youth and shares the story of the Turtle Warrior.

Attention parents and guardians of Todd County School District! This is a friendly reminder that students will have school this Friday, March 8th. Please make sure your children are prepared for their classes and assignments. We appreciate your cooperation and support in ensuring our students' academic success. Thank you!

There will be no after-school activities this evening, at all TCSD schools, Thursday 2/29.

There will be no after-school activities this evening, at all TCSD schools, Wednesday 2/28.

There will be no school at He Dog Elementary today, February 28th. If you have questions please call the district office at 605-856-3501.

Congratulation to Unique on the 4th Place Finish @ the 2024 South Dakota State A Wrestling Tournament

Bus Route Update 2/27. Our Mission area and Sunrise buses will be running 10-15 minutes late this morning. Please keep an eye out for the bus! TCSD Transportstion 605-856-3509

The regularly scheduled board meeting for tonight has been moved to 4:00 PM, due to the power outage the the meeting will not be live-streamed.

Due to the power outage, we will be dismissing students at 3:30 at from our Mission schools TCMS, TCHS, TCES, TCAS and Resource center. There will be no activity buses.

Due to a power outage, phones are down at our offices and schools in Mission.

Join us today for a virtual storytelling session with **Dallas Chief Eagle**, a recognized master of the Lakota hoop dance. Dallas has been changing the way people, especially young people, think, feel, and move through his teachings. Dallas Chief Eagle from Martin, SD is a hoop dancer and hoop dance teacher who won the 2023 "Outstanding Support of the Arts to Native Nations with Lands in South Dakota" Award from the Arts South Dakota and the South Dakota Arts Council. Use the link to watch on your YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWS1Wf6ytBQ

*UPDATED*Bus Route Update 2/23! B-39 will be replacing B-54 on the Parmelee and Uppercut Meat Route and will then pick up South Side Antelope. B-34 will be replacing B-58 for Saint Francis, West SF, and Two Strike. B-55 will pick up the Mission area and Sunrise and will be running 15 minutes later than usual. Please contact TCSD Transportation with any questions at 605-856-3509.

Bus Route Update 2/22! B-39 will be replacing B-54 on the Parmelee and Uppercut Meat Route and B-38 will be replacing B-58 for Saint Francis and West SF. Please contact TCSD Transportation with any questions at 605-856-3509.

Join us this Friday for a virtual storytelling session with **Dallas Chief Eagle**, a recognized master of the Lakota hoop dance. Dallas has been changing the way people, especially young people, think, feel, and move through his teachings. Dallas Chief Eagle from Martin, SD is a hoop dancer and hoop dance teacher who won the 2023 "Outstanding Support of the Arts to Native Nations with Lands in South Dakota" Award from the Arts South Dakota and the South Dakota Arts Council. Join him virtually on 2.23.24 as he performs "Grandpa Rock".

See you tonight! We will be hosting our Mid Quarter Check In Night for Families today Feb. 21 from 4:30-7:30pm at TCMS. Our staff is looking forward to connecting with families about your student's growth! We will also be hosting our Family Chat from 6:00-7:00pm. You can choose to join us in person in the TCMS Library or connect from home using the zoom link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9729025006?omn=86715553326#success