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Newell School District delays start of school year due to weekend flooding
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Newell School District pushed back the start of the school year to Tuesday after heavy rainfall caused flooding in the building. Officials said the flooding occurred over the weekend, and the district thanked everyone who came to help clean up the water. Officials said...
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Emily’s Hope warns about rising fentanyl dangers as students head back to school
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - As students across South Dakota head back to the classroom, safety-advocates are urging families to have a must-have conversation about fentanyl. Emily’s Hope provides a K-through-12 prevention curriculum designed to help families and educators recognize the warning signs of substance use before it is too late.
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Spearfish School District Weighs Costly Options For Aging West Elementary
The Spearfish School District is evaluating several options for the future of West Elementary School, a building that has served students since 1965. School officials say the facility faces several challenges, including aging mechanical systems, structural concerns, energy inefficiencies, drainage issues, and limited classroom space. Architects recently presented four potential...
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Parents Demand Criminal Charges After 'Physical Altercation' At High School Game
This is awful.
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High school Soccer season begins in KOTA Territory
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Spearfish Giurs started the season off against Tea, and hear from STM QB Noah Wald about the Cavaliers’ upcoming season. Plus, Hill City gets ready for their season to kick off as well. Star defensive end Karson Kolb talks about what it would mean to get past the second round of the state tournament.
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Spearfish School Declares Emergency After Water Main Break Destroys Middle School Gym Floor
The Spearfish School Board has declared an emergency following a major water main break that caused extensive damage at Spearfish Middle School and High School earlier this summer. District officials say a six-inch water main ruptured beneath the school’s mechanical room just before midnight on June 30, sending muddy water...
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New RCAS Teachers Prepare for First Day of School
RAPID CITY, S.D.— Rapid City Area Schools welcomed some new faces to their ranks Monday morning. The annual teacher orientation was held at Rapid City High School. New teachers were treated to breakfast before heading to the theater, where they learned about district policies and school curriculum. The orientation also gave the new hires a chance to meet the RCAS adminsitrators.
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Black Hills State University expands reduced tuition rates for military families
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Black Hills State University is expanding its reduced military tuition rates to give more military-connected students access to affordable in-person classes in Rapid City and Spearfish. The change, recently approved by the South Dakota Board of Regents, extends the reduced rates to eligible spouses and...
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Rapid City siblings selected to represent South Dakota in national Patriot Games
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Two Stevens High School student-athletes are preparing to represent the entire state of South Dakota on a national, televised stage. Kinsley Armstrong, 16, and her brother Kasen, 15, have been officially selected as South Dakota’s female and male competitors for the upcoming 2026 Patriot Games. Following a highly competitive, two-round national application process, the Armstrong’s are believed to be one of only two sibling duos in the nation chosen to compete together in the prestigious event.
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As the Douglas School District Expands, So Does Douglass Middle School
BOX ELDER, S.D — With the arrivAL of the B-21 aircraft next year, the Douglas School District expects significant growth to come to the Box Elder area. With an estimated 100 additional students entering the district each year, officials within the district realized they needed to upgrade and expand facilities. The first one of these expansions is at Douglas Middle School.
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Volleyball Earns Eighth Consecutive AVCA Team Academic Award
RAPID CITY, SD – For the eighth straight season, South Dakota Mines Volleyball has won the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award. To earn the prestigious award, the entire team must achieve a cumulative team GPA of at least 3.30 during the 2025-26 academic year. The Hardrockers compiled a 3.6 GPA during the 2025-26 academic year.
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Rapid City school bond forum gives residents first chance to ask questions face-to-face
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A public forum on Friday at the Double Tree on 5th Street in Rapid City continued the debate over a proposed $107 million Rapid City Area Schools bond, giving residents their first opportunity to question district leaders directly. The forum was hosted by the Black...
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After 53 years of rejecting school bond funding, RCAS takes another swing
In over half a century, Rapid City has passed zero bond votes to support improvements at public schools. Now, local education leaders say that bill may come due soon if this next effort fails. Cost concerns mean the RCAS, one of the largest school districts in the state, has consistently...
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New scholarship honors Hill City man’s legacy of perseverance
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Go Far Foundation has established a new scholarship honoring the life and legacy of Hill City man Spencer Coy Sandven. The Spencer Coy Sandven Memorial Perseverance Scholarship will award $500 annually to a student who has demonstrated resilience while pursuing a nontraditional educational pathway, including homeschooling, alternative or online high schools, GED programs, credit recovery and workforce development programs.
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Rapid City Public Library launches new pilot program to help prepare kids and families for kindergarten
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Rapid City Public Library is partnering with a Meadowbrook Elementary kindergarten teacher on a new pilot program designed to help families feel more confident before a child’s first day of kindergarten. The series held its first session this week, starting with a storybook...