Arlington, SD Education and More

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School Board Adopts BHS Handbook Changes

BROOKINGS (11-10-26) — At last night’s meeting, the Brookings School Board approves changes to the high school handbook aimed at addressing on absenteeism and truancy. Board President Teri Johnson outlined a few of the changes… “The changes would include clarifying that students must be inside their designated classrooms when the bell rings; counting unexcused tardies across all classes rather than separately for each class, with tardy counts re-setting at the beginning of each quarter; issuing warnings for the first four unexcused tardies; assigning a thirty-minute detention for the fifth unexcused tardy and each additional occurrence; allowing administration to restrict school privileges for students who accumulate five or more unexcused tardies.”

Brookings, SD · 1d

The Rapid City Post

Regents to consider reduced-credit degrees

BROOKINGS, S.D. – Some South Dakota Board of Regents schools are looking at implementing the first reduced-credit bachelor's degrees in the state, illustrating changing attitudes toward higher education and the perceived value of a four-year degree. Reduced credit degrees are being considered and implemented on a national scale. A study from RAND found that as…

South Dakota · 2d

Argus Leader

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SD high school football rankings: Top 5 for state championship games

Championship week is officially here, and we're just days away from having seven title winners crowned in the DakotaDome. These rankings are easier to make than ever with just two teams left per class. The teams are not ranked according to their seeds, but their listed opponents for the week are their opponents' playoff seed. Here's a look at our top five teams in each class of SDHSAA football heading into the final weekend of the 2026 season. All teams have their record and this week's opponent listed. Class 11AAA Sioux Falls Jefferson (11-0), vs. No. 2 Sioux Falls Lincoln Sioux Falls Lincoln (9-2), vs. No. 1 Sioux Falls Jefferson Brandon Valley (8-3), lost in semifinals Harrisburg (6-5), lost in semifinals O'Gorman (5-5), lost in quarterfinals This is the rematch that's felt inevitable since Sioux Falls Lincoln started getting hot in mid-October, but Brandon Valley put up quite the fight. The Patriots' and Lynx's semifinal was one of the best high school football games you'll watch, so consider those teams 2a and 2b. But Jefferson has been No. 1 for quite a while, and beating the Cavaliers will be quite the upset. Class 11AA Pierre (11-0), vs. No. 3 Watertown

Sioux Falls, SD · 1d

KELOLAND

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Report: School district recommends closing Renberg Elementary

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls School District is recommending the closure of Renberg Elementary, the school located at the most northern part of the district. A report detailing the district’s recommendation to the school board says students that live in northern SFSD neighborhoods are being bused to schools that are closer, Marcella […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 2d

Northeast Radio SD News

Watertown School District Tops South Dakota Averages in Math, English and Science on 2025-26 Report Card

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School District 14-4 surpassed South Dakota state averages across English language arts, mathematics, and science on the newly released 2025-26 State Report Card, Assistant Superintendent Derek Barrios reported to the School Board on Monday night, Nov. 9.

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Renberg community reacts to elementary closure decision

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Sioux Falls School Board has voted to close Renberg Elementary at the end of this school year. Renberg is the lowest-enrolled school building in the district and currently serves 87 students. The closure has been considered for more than a year. In...

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Northeast Radio SD News

Watertown Parent Calls for Homecoming Van Safety Committee at School Board Meeting

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - During the K-12 public input Session of the Watertown School District 14-4 Board of Education meeting on Monday night, Nov. 9, a Watertown High School parent and alumnus asked the board whether it plans to form a collaborative committee of students, parents, and faculty to evaluate future homecoming parade traditions and safety surrounding homecoming vans.

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HS Football, simplified: Dome-ward bound

First things first, this newsletter is brought to you by CorTrust Bank. Simplified: The No. 1 and No. 2 ranked teams will face off in the 11AAA title bout at the DakotaDome this week as Sioux Falls Jefferson and Sioux Falls Lincoln advance. Here's how it went down. Jefferson blows...

Sioux Falls, SD · 2d

Northeast Radio SD News

Watertown School Board Approves $24,500 Concept Design Contract for Northeast Technical High School Addition and Remodel

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Ten years after taking ownership of the Northeast Technical High School building and land to position the facility for a future remodel, the Watertown School Board voted unanimously Monday night, Nov. 9, to approve a $24,500 preliminary concept design contract with CO-OP Architecture.

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University of South Dakota President Announces Retirement

University of South Dakota President Sheila K. Gestring announced she will retire June 21, 2027, concluding nine years leading the institution. Gestring became USD’s 18th president in June 2018 after serving as chief financial officer and vice president for finance. During her presidency, the university navigated the COVID-19 pandemic, expanded opportunities in Sioux Falls and reported record enrollment and fundraising. USD enrolled more than 10,000 students for three consecutive years.

Vermillion, SD · 1d

KELOLAND

Jefferson prepares for 11AAA state championship

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Jefferson won in dominant fashion on Friday over Harrisburg, 58-22 in the 11AAA semifinals, and punched the Cavaliers ticket to the championship game, where they will take on the Lincoln Patriots. Lincoln won in dramatic fashion on Friday in overtime against Brandon Valley, 37-34, largely in part to heroics from […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 1d

dakotanewsnow.com

Three Dakota State faculty members named among the world’s top 2% of scientists

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Three Dakota State University faculty members have been named to the 2026 Stanford-Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists list. The researchers are Abeer F. Alkhwaldi, assistant professor of information systems in the College of Business & Information Systems; Abid Mehmood, associate professor of computer science in the Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences; and Peng Guo, associate professor of theoretical physics in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Sioux Falls, SD · 2d

Northeast Radio SD News

Watertown Schools Honor Educators and Staff Ahead of American Education Week

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Ahead of the Watertown School District’s observance of American Education Week from Nov. 16–20, Watertown Education Association President Susie Hooth addressed the School Board on Monday night, Nov. 9, to recognize the daily contributions of teachers, support staff, and administrators across the district.

Watertown Public Opinion

Watertown, Pierre meet in state championship for second time in three years

VERMILLION — South Dakota's Class 11AA football teams have spent all season unsuccessfully trying to prove they can compete with perennial power Pierre. Watertown is the last team standing with a chance to change that. The third-seeded and fourth-rated Arrows (8-3) are set to take on the top-seeded, top-rated and defending state champion Governors (11-0) at 7:30 p.m. in the state Class 11AA championship game at the DakotaDome. It's a rematch of the 2024 state title game, which Watertown won 14-13. It's the only time since 2017 that Pierre hasn't ended up on top in the division. "It's not impossible," Watertown head coach John Hodorff said. "I would say we're definitely a different team than when we played Pierre first time and I'm sure Pierre's also better." Watertown lost to Pierre 55-14 under a steady drizzle on Sept. 18 at the Allen Mitchell Athletic Complex in Watertown. The Arrows have since won six of seven games — losing only their homecoming game 23-22 in two overtimes to Mitchell. Here's more on the state championship matchup: Pierre's successful run The Governors are playing in their 13th state Class 11AA championship game since the state's high school football playoffs began in 1981

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Hawks make seventh straight trip to SoDak 16 after region wins

Colman-Egan returns to the SoDak 16 for the seventh straight year with hopes of earning a spot at the State Tournament next week in Sioux Falls. The Hawks won both of their Region 3B contests this past week – over Canistota and Bridgewater-Emery – and after being reseeded as number 3, will now take on number 14 Castlewood next Tuesday at Madison High School. First serve is 7 p.m.

Sioux Falls, SD · 1d

thedakotascout.com

New state football championship contract looms for South Dakota high schools

Holding state football title games at the DakotaDome on the campus of the University of South Dakota is likely to soon cost more. By the end of the year, the South Dakota High School Activities Association hopes to have a new rental contract guaranteeing use of the indoor gridiron in Vermillion as the $50,000-a-year deal it's been operating under for the last 15 years nears its end.

South Dakota · 2d

SDSU Collegian

Headed to New York City

South Dakota State University’s Advertising Club will travel to New York City in 2027 to attend Ad Week. Ad Week is the nation’s annual premiere advertising conference. It’s a chance for industry professionals and others to connect and hear from agencies, brands, influencers and industry leaders. The event is in midtown Manhattan and takes place over the course of four days: Sept. 27-30, 2027.

Brookings, SD · 1d

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SDSU Agriculture College Awards More Than $650,000 in Scholarships

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — More than 280 South Dakota State University students were awarded scholarships totaling more than $650,000 during the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Scholarship and Recognition Banquet on Nov. 5 in Brookings. The annual event recognized students from every department within the college....

Brookings, SD · 2d

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