Chester
Chester, SD · Education
nwestiowa.com
School board member announces resignation
SIOUX CENTER—A tenured run on the Sioux Center School District Board of Education is coming to an end after board member Scott TeStroete announced his resignation at the end of the meeting Monday. 56-year-old TeStroete has served as a board member since 2013 and was up for re-election in...
dakotanewsnow.com
Festival of Bands returns to Sioux Falls with 5 area high schools set to perform
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Five Sioux Falls high schools will host the 39th Annual Festival of Bands USA on Saturday, October 3, bringing marching programs from across the region to the city. Bands from Jefferson, Lincoln, O’Gorman, Roosevelt, and Washington high schools host the festival and will...
teaweekly.com
School board discusses fuel purchasing options
Superintendent Tonia Warzecha presented information on fuel purchases for the district. She said they reached out to four companies for information. Right now CHS owns the bus fueling station that the district pays $125 per year to lease. They currently use Farm Gas Cooperative for heating fuel at a rate of $1.45 per gallon. The district got a quote from CHS for heating fuel for $1.27 per gallon plus the cost of leasing another tank. The board approved using CHS for bus fuel and heating fuel.
drgnews.com
SD High School Football Media Power Poll
Here is the latest media polls voted on around the state for high school football:. 1. Sioux Falls Jefferson (15) 1. Pierre T.F. Riggs (16) 1. Sioux Falls Christian (16) 2. Elk Point-Jefferson (7) 3. Deuel (1) 4. Clark/Willow Lake. 5. Winner. Class 9AA. 1. Parkston (16) 2. Platte-Geddes. 3....
Brookings Register
Brookings High School crowns homecoming royalty
BROOKINGS — Brookings High School crowned its lord and lady on Sept. 21 at Bell Auditorium as part of homecoming week activities. At left is Lady Quinn Ulvestad, and seated next to her is Lord Ezra Eidem. Ulvestad is the daughter of Erin and Jesse Ulvestad and is active...
SDSU Collegian
Students’ Association passes land acknowledgement
Ordinance 26-1-O passed during Monday night’s Students’ Association (SA) meeting, establishing a formal and acknowledgement for all SA Senate Meetings. The ordinance was created in collaboration with the American Indian Students’ Association (AISA). AISA Vice President Michael Hall said he was proud of the work done to represent the local indigenous community.
Lennox Independent
Orioles top Canton 22-14 in Homecoming Black and Blue Bowl
The Lennox High School football team celebrated Homecoming with a 22-14 victory over Canton Friday, Sept. 18, in the annual Black and Blue Bowl match-up. The victory improved the Orioles to 3-1 on the season and handed Canton its first loss of the year. Lennox opened the scoring in the...
sdpb.org
USF tallies massive nursing class as demand for RNs soars nationwide
The United States needs healthcare professionals, and South Dakota is no exception. While one South Dakota university reports a 72 percent bump in nursing majors over the last year, school leadership says now is a critical time for curious learners to consider furthering healthcare education. The American Association of Colleges...
dakotanewsnow.com
Freeman varsity homecoming football game canceled due to player shortage
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Freeman Flyers’ varsity homecoming football game has been canceled after opponent Canistota lacked enough available players to field a team, according to a Facebook post from the Freeman School District. Homecoming festivities will continue as planned. A junior high game is...
sdpb.org
South Dakota Prep Media Football Polls - September 21, 2026
The South Dakota Prep Media Football Poll for the week of Sept. 21 is listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes are listed in parentheses. Class 11AAA. 1. Sioux Falls Jefferson (22) 4-0 110 2. 2. Brandon Valley 3-1 88...
sfsimplified.com
HS Football, simplified: Don't say we didn't tell you about Jefferson
First things first, this newsletter is brought to you by CorTrust Bank. Simplified: In the Sioux Falls Simplified preview story about Jefferson that came out on Aug. 3, we said that the Cavaliers likely won’t open the season ranked No. 1, but they could very likely be there at the end. Well, sure enough, Jefferson opened the season ranked No. 3, and is now No. 1. BRB patting ourselves on the back over here...
moodycountyenterprise.com
Heartland Energy supports Colman-Egan school addition
COLMAN, S.D. – A growing student population is bringing new energy to the Colman-Egan School District, and a recent expansion is helping make sure there is room for students to learn, grow and thrive for years to come. Heartland Energy is supporting the school’s investment through its Growth Incentive...
KELOLAND
Christina Berger is South Dakota’s Teacher of the Year
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Thursday, Christina Berger of Harrisburg’s Liberty Elementary was honored as South Dakota’s Teacher of the Year. Berger is a teacher with 22 years of experience, including eight years at Liberty, and is currently working with 3rd graders. KELOLAND interviewed Berger for her thoughts on the award and her teaching philosophy. […]
siouxfalls.business
DSU leaders highlight national security mission during government visits
This piece is sponsored by Dakota State University. Dakota State University recently welcomed congressional and government leaders for a series of discussions highlighting how the university is applying its expertise to serve South Dakota, the region, and the nation. The visits showcased a vision that connects DSU’s educational mission, applied...
Argus Leader
Vote for Argus Leader Athlete of the Week from Sept. 14-19
We're nearly midway through the South Dakota high school football and volleyball seasons, with cross country and soccer still trucking on also. Here are the nominees for the Argus Leader's high school Athletes of the Week for Sept. 14-19. ArgusLeader.com readers vote to decide this week's winner. Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25. Athletes are listed in alphabetical order by last name. Boys Rowen Becker, Jr., Sioux Falls Lutheran Becker had a monster day at QB for Sioux Falls Lutheran in the Eagles' big road upset of 9AA's No. 2 team, Bon Homme. The junior went 12-for-19 passing for 213 yards and two touchdowns, while adding 24 rushes for 159 yards and three scores on the ground. He led the Sioux Falls Lutheran offense to 420 yards of offense in the 34-21 win. Sam Donohoe, Sr., O'Gorman Donohoe was all over the field defensively for an O'Gorman team that limited Sioux Falls Roosevelt to six points. The senior linebacker recorded 12 tackles, an assisted tackle for a loss and an interception with an 11-yard return. Cason Mediger, Sr., Sioux Falls Jefferson Mediger piloted the Sioux Falls Jefferson offense to a win at Brandon Valley in a battle
Volante
Gestring outlines USD’s future in State of the University address
Last week, President Sheila Gestring delivered her State of the University address to the Coyote community. In her speech, she recognized the progress the university has made within the last year and discussed her goals and plans for the future. After thanking and recognizing new additions to the USD faculty,...