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Roosevelt football seeking culture shift this season
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The high school football season continues this week with the 11A and up classes kicking off including Roosevelt in 11AAA. Roosevelt went 1-8 last season with their lone win coming over Rapid City Stevens. This year, the Rough Riders hope they can turn that record around and win a few […]
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Rapid City school start the year with upgrades
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO)– For Superintendent Dr. Thompson, this is her second year in the district, and she is looking to continue her momentum from last year. “We really need to work not only within our building, but with parents and the community on that engagement piece, making sure that we get kids here every day. And then working with them and making sure that we’re meeting their individual needs.” RCAS Superintendent Dr. Jami Jo Thompson said.
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South Dakota school district creating different path to graduation
For high school students who aren’t thriving in a traditional classroom, a South Dakota school district is trying a different approach. Gold Prospect Academy is a new alternative high school in the Lead-Deadwood school district in the Black Hills. It offers a mix of online and in-person classes designed to meet each student's needs. Superintendent Erik Person is also the academy's director. "Some of our students are underserved, and we end up having some students slipping through the cracks, or maybe open enrolling to other districts, or taking a homeschool route, when really, an alternative education format would really serve some of those students well," Person said. Person said certified staff members will support online learning, and students can access electives and career and technical programs at Lead-Deadwood High School. They can also participate in extracurricular activities. Applications are available on the school district's website , and students can still apply to enroll this year. Person said while this kind of alternative school isn't a new concept, the school district's smaller size allows for more flexibility. Person explained each student will have a personalized learning plan that best fits their needs. Person added this can work well for people who
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Roosevelt football seeking culture shift this season
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The high school football season continues this week with the 11A and up classes kicking off including Roosevelt in 11AAA. Roosevelt went 1-8 last season with their lone win coming over Rapid City Stevens. This year, the Rough Riders hope they can turn that...
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Local teacher honored by state
Hill City’s career and technical education (CTE) teacher Travis Santistevan was recently honored by his peers for all the work he does to advance CTE. Santistevan was awarded both the Trades and Industry Division Teacher of the Year and the South Dakota Association for Career and Technical Education (SDACTE) Teacher of the Year honor.
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Rapid City Area Schools welcomes students and new construction as school year begins
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City Area Schools students returned to the classroom this morning. Superintendent Dr. Jami Jo Thompson said it is one of her favorite days of the year. Thompson is entering her second year as superintendent. She said she is looking forward to making an impact...
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BHSU honors students get new pathway to USD law school
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Black Hills State University honors students interested in a career in law will have a new way to earn a spot in law school before finishing their undergraduate degrees. BHSU and the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law have established the Honors Law...
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Hill City High School ranked third-best in South Dakota by U.S. News and World Report
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Hill City High School has been ranked the third-best high school in South Dakota by U.S. News and World Report. Hill City was the highest-ranked high school in western South Dakota. It ranked behind Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls and Brandon Valley High School in Brandon.
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South Dakota Mines students, staff and faculty can get free Dahl memberships
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota Mines students, faculty and staff will soon have another way to get involved in Rapid City’s arts scene and it won’t cost them anything. The Rapid City Arts Council and South Dakota Mines are teaming up to provide free annual memberships...
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Spearfish adding flashing school zone signs near two elementary schools
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Drivers in Spearfish will soon see new flashing school zone signs near two elementary schools as the city works to improve safety during student drop-off and pickup. The Spearfish Public Works Department is installing new “15 MPH When Flashing” signs with amber lights around Mountain...
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South Dakota Mines students move in as new school year gets underway
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota Mines welcomed new students to campus during move-in day on Thursday. Just under 500 first-time freshmen and about 75 to 80 transfer students moved in, according to Joe Dlugos, dean of students at South Dakota Mines. Upperclassmen, members of athletic teams and members...
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Students in Rapid City still have time to take advantage of Planet Fitness’ Summer Pass
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Planet Fitness Summer Pass Program runs through the end of the month, giving teens 14-19 years old an opportunity to work out for free. Interested students can go to the Planet Fitness, located at 1845 Haines Avenue, to sign up. KOTA Territory News spoke...
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Move-In Day at Black Hills State University
SPEARFISH, S.D. - Move-in day kicked off Friday in the dorms for Black Hills State University freshmen. While numbers have not been released yet, school officials did confirm that this is the largest group of freshmen the school has welcomed in about ten years. "We have six weeks of activities planned for them, so we're really hoping students will stick around instead of taking off on the weekends and really enjoy those activities," BHSU Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs John Allred said. "We have something every day, whether it's from clubs or from our student union or from different activities. We're really trying to help them acclimate and feel at home, and we want them to really be able to see themselves successful here."