Super Simplified Stories
- More middle-schoolers in after-school care. Data shared with the Sioux Falls School Board shows that in the first few months since launching Community Learning Centers at three middle schools, enrollment has gone from about 130 kids to more than 550. Funding permitting, the goal is to expand these after-school programs to all middle schools in the coming years. See the full board report here.
- A new building at Southeast Tech. Southeast Technical College last week announced a $2 million grant from Wells Fargo to the school's foundation to fund the construction of the new Wells Fargo Homebuilding Lab, which will provide students with real-world experience in residential construction, according to a news release from the school. Learn more here.
- Ski season is here. Great Bear Ski Valley will officially open for season pass-holders this afternoon, and you can save money by booking your lift ticket online in advance. The park is expected to open to the public on Thursday. Details here.
- Build kids' confidence.* KidStrong Sioux Falls will celebrate its opening this week with a ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday and official opening on Monday, Dec. 15. KidStrong is a science-based kids training program that builds strong, confident and high-character kids through weekly classes led by highly trained coaches. You can learn more here.
*Denotes a paid partnership
