Sisseton Elementary School fourth grade classes (Mrs. Abaquita and Ms. Sarsaba) attended education day at SWO Tribal Headquarters today. We were met by Joey Bird, had a Dakota Language learning session, attended Tribal Council - our very own Josiah Bagola sang a prayer song to begin our time together, students had an opportunity to ask questions, share their name and greet the council members, a tour was given, 'sweep the teepee' game, and pizza lunch. Thank you to all that made this day possible. A special thank you to Joey Bird for leading and teaching us and to Dr. Johnson for your dedication and support for our learners and families.
about 7 hours ago, April Moen
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Congratulations to students and staff nominated and awarded for WAVE values month of February. The award winners are recognized for daily exhibiting characteristics of well prepared, always safe, value respect and eager to learn each day. Thank you for your daily yes to shine bright for you and others. YOU make a difference at our school and will for your future. Fourth graders attended literacy day at Sisseton Wahpeton College, they met the president, dean of students, educators, were read to, completed a craft, and had lunch. Several commented they plan to go to college there. It is in our community, available and can begin during the bridge program in high school. Staff took advantage of a professional development night with Gerry Brooks at Wilmot, SD. It was attended by over 300 educators around the area. Thank you to our special Easter surprise! Thankful and Grateful for so much. Above all we are thankful for our children and your yes to education each day. Happy Easter!
5 days ago, April Moen
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A special surprise visitor at school today😊 Happy Easter to all!
6 days ago, April Moen
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Today we celebrate our incredible paraprofessionals—thank you for the care, patience, and dedication you show our students every day. Your impact does not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for all you do to support learning and build strong relationships in our schools! 👏🍎
8 days ago, Sisseton School District
Today we celebrate our incredible paraprofessionals—thank you for the care, patience, and dedication you show our students every day. Your impact does not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for all you do to support learning and build strong relationships in our schools! 👏🍎
Thank you Wilmot School District for the invite to Gerry Brooks tonight. The team of educators that attended had an outstanding time connecting together as well as with other educators from the surrounding areas. The presentation from Gerry is one they won't forget. Thank you again!
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Reminder: No School on Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026.
9 days ago, Sisseton School District
Reminder: No School on Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026.
Moonlight Bowling! All students that daily choose to be well prepared, always safe, value respect and eager to learn attended this event Friday. Thank you to all staff that made this occur for our students, you are appreciated.
12 days ago, April Moen
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Thank you Sisseton Wahpeton Community College for the first of two literacy events with our fourth graders. The students spent time with college students building relationships, read together, made duct tape flower pens and had subway for lunch. In addition, they had a presentation from the school president and academic dean about college opportunities for each of them at SWC in the future. Thank you to all that made this day possible.
12 days ago, April Moen
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Celebration this week- we had the opportunity to celebrate all learners with perfect(all day everyday) and good attendance (2 days or less) for 3rd Quarter. This is an outstanding and gives each learner the best opportunity to learn, grow and achieve now and for the future. Thank you parents/guardians and family members for your daily commitment for child(ren) and education. Together we get to make a difference, one day - moment at a time. Attendance and consistency matters.
12 days ago, April Moen
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Preschool visited Sisseton Dental Clinic this week and celebrated St. Patrick's Day! Thank you to all that made this possible for our little ones. They daily live all school values and are able to learn all that is presented to them because they do. Thank you parents/guardians/family members, Miss A and Nora for your 'yes' to expect the very best for each of them everyday.
20 days ago, April Moen
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Celebrations at Westside this week. Mrs. Lagapa's class met 20 perfect attendance days and had their pizza party, Mr. Nevada and Mr. Albert work together in PE teaching basketball skills, Morning Meeting each day continues to start the day strong with greeting one another, social emotional learning and game activity as a class family, several students all dressed in pink one day, staff meeting - professional development - continue to collaborate to clarify curriculum and instruction as a team for our learners to have the highest quality opportunities to learn, JOM Volunteer Haley Amos led Dakota Language Bingo with kids - they loved it! Honor Choir well prepared to sing at Christian Women's Club invite this week! Thank you Miss Z and all for investing in Honor Choir. It was outstanding. Happy Spring Break!
21 days ago, April Moen
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Reminder: No School on Thursday and Friday, March 19-20, 2026. Enjoy your break, and we will see you all on Monday, March 23, 2026.
23 days ago, Sisseton School District
Reminder: No School on Thursday and Friday, March 19-20, 2026. Enjoy your break, and we will see you all on Monday, March 23, 2026.

We get to and choose to celebrate big wins and small wins each day.
Fourth and second grade have become reading partners for additional practice and time together, Mrs. Ziemer reads a story with discussion to strengthen social emotional learning with classes during library time, celebration of birthdays occur daily-Happy Birthday to YOU!, small group cooperative learning and discussion about the Stamp Act (4th grade), outstanding staff support our learners each day to build a culture for learning, a safe place to learn, grow and achieve.
Congratulations to our January W.A.V.E learners, nominated and recognized for daily living all school values.
Last but not least in anyway. We get to link arms together for all of this to be a daily BIG WIN! STATE CHAMPION for CHILDREN BIG WIN!
Education is a team effort and we thank you in advance for what you begin at home with all learners at a young age. When values, boundaries, respect and responsibility are present, safety for learning occurs! Thank You!
We get to do this one day at a time serving others for all learners to be safe, grow and achieve. 😊

24 days ago, April Moen
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Last week preschool visited the post office after their community learning unit about communication, writing letters and how we send and receive mail. Thank you to Miss A for organizing this field day opportunity and to our local post office, mailmen/women who made this time together meaningful for our learners!
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Sisseton Public Schools will start at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026. Breakfast will not be served. Buses will run where able.
25 days ago, Sisseton School District
Sisseton Public Schools will start at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026. Breakfast will not be served. Buses will run where able.
The Title VI /Federal Programs / IPP Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the HS/MS Multipurpose Room. The public is invited to attend.
30 days ago, Sisseton School District
The Title VI /Federal Programs / IPP Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the HS/MS Multipurpose Room. The public is invited to attend.

Parents/Guardians:: Are you looking for additional Support?
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The Cook Center provides support to Sisseton School District parents and their children through mental health education and therapeutic support services. Parent Guidance offers education and therapeutic support to empower and give you hope as you support your child’s mental health.
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about 1 month ago, April Moen

Read Across America Week concluded with pajama day! We will continue to focus on skills for reading and notice how our children treasure time with an adult and a book! Take the time and READ! READ! READ!

about 1 month ago, April Moen
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Preschool Police Officers, Teachers and Doctors in training. Tammy Cronauer volunteers at Westside - we are thankful for you! Mrs. Hillestad caught on camera in the take a break area between class😀 Outstanding STEAM teacher and she definitely can TAB when needed😀 SRO Zastoupil read to our learners today! Grateful for all our students and staff at Westside!
about 1 month ago, April Moen
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Read Across America March 5 What I Want to Be When I Grow Up! Our community and communities where our children choose to be in time will thrive as we saw today they have hopes and dreams to be in service careers or caring for others in some capacity. Our learners shined bright today! We also celebrated another class with 20 perfect attendance days. On time all day everyday! It matters for each one and makes a difference now and for their future.
about 1 month ago, April Moen
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