
It is a BIG Day! One month from today the 23-24 school year begins! Sisseton Elementary School supply lists are attached - if a supply of any item is low or unavailable purchase a lesser amount to start the year.
Registration/Enrollment for ALL New and Transfer students is August 1-4, 2023.
The Westside Office reopens August 1,2023.
Enjoy the remaining days of summer!
We look forward to seeing one month from today!



Immunization Information to be Well Prepared for school!
Westside Office reopens August 1, 2023
Registration for incoming Kindergarten/New/Transfer students begins August 1st!


Westside Summer Information. School Supply List is also on the website under Documents.




Visit Sisseton Memorial Library for their summer reading program! Keep reading this summer!


Employment Opportunities at Sisseton School District. Join our team! To see current job listings, go to https://www.sisseton.k12.sd.us/page/employment


Sisseton School District staff celebrated the end of the school year and recognized staff members with 10, 20, 30, and 40 years of service to the district, as well as those retiring from the Sisseton School District. Thank you to all district staff for being a part of the important and worthwhile work of educating students in the Sisseton School District!
2022-23 Years of Service Recipients:
Gayle Pearson - 35 years (retiring)
Linda Hagenson - 33 years (retiring)
Teddy Winburn - 32 years (retiring)
Michelle Greseth - 17 years (retiring)
Joyce Wood - 7 years (retiring)
Sharon Prendergast - 40 years
Bobbi Almos - 30 years
Meagan Deutsch - 20 years
Rachel Lykins - 10 years
Deliah Lehrke - 10 years
Joann Curran - 10 years
Trent Bestland - 10 years
Current district staff members who had Miss P as a teacher also gathered for a picture.
Thank you to all of our staff members for making a positive difference in the lives of our students!




Join our team! Employment Opportunities at Sisseton School District. To see current job listings, go to https://www.sisseton.k12.sd.us/page/employment


Free Summer Meals will be available for any child ages 18 and under. Children do not need to be enrolled or reside in the district to receive a summer meal, nor are there any eligibility requirements. Meals will be available on weekdays from May 30 - August 11. The program will be closed from July 3 - 4. Lunch will be served from 11:30-12:45, and snack will be served from 3:15-3:45. "To-go" meals will NOT be available this summer. Both lunch and snack will be served at Westside Elementary. All children are welcome to utilize this service. Adult meals are available for $4.35


Congratulations Mrs. Pearson on your retirement! You will be missed yet not forgotten! We wish you the very best as you move forward to this next chapter of your life!





READ, READ, READ this summer! An opportunity for this is through Sisseton Memorial Library Reading Program!


Please provide feedback on the Sisseton School District Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan and ARP/ESSER III Plan. This feedback will be presented to the Sisseton School Board prior to board renewal of the plans at the June 2023 board meeting. ARP Plans must be reviewed every six months, per Federal guidelines.
Current Plan Link: https://5il.co/1jqnv
Updates will include information based on updated guidance from the CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/parent-faqs.html) and the SD DOH (https://doh.sd.gov/COVID/)
This survey will close at 4:00 p.m. on May 26, 2023.

2023-24 Kindergarten Readiness and Registration at Westside!
Incoming Kindergarten Learners and Parents/Guardians
Attend together anytime from 4:30-5:45pm
The Kindergarten Readiness learning session for you and your child will be 15 minutes with registration (paperwork) to complete before or after the learning session. You and your child will have an opportunity to tour the areas your child will be learning in next year. We look forward to seeing you!



Westside had the opportunity to have Phil Baker lead us in song and dance Thursday, May 18! Thank you Sisseton Arts Council and Sisseton Schools for your support for our children to have authentic learning opportunities throughout the year.









Information for Sisseton City Rec/Baseball/Softball


2023 Westside Awards
May 22 & 23
Sisseton Performing Arts Center




The last day of school is May 23, 2023.


Congratulations and a HUGE SHOUT OUT to Mrs. Archer's 2nd Grade Class!
First class at Westside this semester to have 10 PERFECT ATTENDANCE DAYS - On TIME and ALL DAY (NO EARLY PICKUPs) this is AMAZING!
Thank you parents/guardians and family members for placing a high emphasis on your child's education and the school/work ethic to be punctual. In addition, this builds stamina to fulfill one's entire work day. This is a strong work ethic for life! Well done!




Last day for Edgewood Community Visit this year!
Thank you to all that made this possible.
Parents/Guardians contact Miranda at Edgewood if you would like to visit this summer.
The residents love it!
Reading/Bingo/Relationships with the Residents.
Make memories this summer!






Last Day for Community Visits today!
Thank you Tara for calling Bingo!
Parents/Guardians - an opportunity for you with your children is to contact Tekakwitha and Edgewood this summer and visit! Spend time Reading with the Residents!


Beautiful day for 4th Grade to visit our resident friends. Bingo Day!









