Education What we learned from a safety audit of Sioux Falls schools Sioux Falls' public school buildings scored highly in a safety audit conducted earlier this year, according to data presented to school board members this week.
Education School District considers closing Renberg Elementary after next year The Sioux Falls School Board this week discussed the pros and cons of closing the district's smallest elementary school.
Education Why Sioux Falls schools are readying to fight for funding School officials in Sioux Falls are ready to advocate for sufficient state funding and fight against specific aspects of property tax reform that they say would hinder schools' ability to serve students.
Education How Sioux Falls schools are prepping for the next big construction bond The Sioux Falls School District is getting ready to put together its next big list of building projects in the coming year, and that'll include more planning on a new Whittier Middle School. Here's a look at what's coming next.
Education Who's enrolled in Sioux Falls' public schools The Sioux Falls School District saw slightly fewer students this year, but overall there's an increase in diversity, an increase in the number of students receiving special education services, and about half of kids qualifying for free or reduced lunches.
Education What's next for Christ the King Elementary? Less than a month after the Catholic school system announced the closure of Christ the King Elementary, there's a chance the school will stay open after all thanks to the work of several parents and more than $100,000 in pledges to financially support the school.
Education How federal changes could impact kids' access to free lunch Changes to eligibility requirements for federal food assistance programs will mean some families will need to jump through a few extra hoops to ensure their kids can still receive free lunches.
Education How folks are fighting to save Christ the King Elementary from closure Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools this week announced plans to close Christ the King Elementary at the end of the current school year.
Education How community partnerships are supporting mental health in schools A new partnership between the Sioux Falls School District, Avera Health and the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation will embed licensed therapists in local schools to help address kids' mental health needs.
Education What educators want parents to know as school starts again Sioux Falls Simplified asked local teachers for their advice and what they wish parents knew as they're sending their kids back to school.
Education Get a look at Sioux Falls' newest school: Marcella LeBeau Elementary Marcella LeBeau Elementary is the 24th elementary school in the district. Here's a look inside.
Education USD medical school announces move to Sioux Falls South Dakota's only medical school is relocating to the state's largest city.
Education Your simplified guide to school supply shopping Whether you're looking to score the best deal, support local businesses or find environmentally sustainable school supplies, Sioux Falls Simplified did the research so you don't have to
Education How a federal funding freeze is impacting Sioux Falls schools Sioux Falls schools are facing a potential $3.5 million shortfall after the Trump administration late last month announced plans to withhold nearly $7 billion in education funding nationally.
Education Sioux Falls' new superintendent wants to hear from you The Sioux Falls School District has a new leader as of this week, but he's a very familiar face around town.
Education How new programs – and a new building – will support middle schoolers after class When Sioux Falls middle schoolers head back to class this fall, many of them will have new options for free after-school activities. Sioux Falls Simplified checked in on progress with a pilot project launching this fall on new Community Learning Centers geared toward older kids.
Education What $3 million in budget cuts will mean for schools The Sioux Falls School District is planning to cut $3 million and still run a deficit in the coming year, but soon-to-be Superintendent Jamie Nold said no one will lose their job as a result.
Education Why school board members want you to vote, call your reps "I know that it can be easy to just not vote," Board Member Dawn Marie Johnson said. "It's easy to skip over those days and be like, 'oh, oops, it was today,' but this is the direct result of us not engaging in our voting system."
Education How Sioux Falls schools are using microtransit Thousands of kids in Sioux Falls rely on buses to get them to and from school, but a much smaller group of kids need rides to and from various district programs.
Education How schools are talking about AI in the classroom The Sioux Falls School District is starting to explore how teachers are using artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom, and administrators are drafting a document to offer guidance on if – and how – students should be allowed to use AI in their schoolwork.
Education Why school officials are speaking out against vouchers Several South Dakota school officials are voicing their opposition to state legislative proposals to create programs to fund scholarships for kids to attend private schools or other alternative instruction like home-schooling or microschools.
Education How Sioux Falls is looking to expand before- and after-school options for kids The Sioux Falls School District is looking at ways to make sure older students have access to after-school clubs, tutoring support and recreation.
Education Here's a look at the makeup of Sioux Falls schools Sioux Falls schools are seeing more diversity, more elementary kids eligible for free lunches and fewer kindergarteners. Here are a few main takeaways from demographic and enrollment reports presented to the school board Monday.
Education This Sioux Falls school is building a barn Sioux Falls high schoolers will soon have a new facility where they can learn about caring for farm animals, maintaining a tractor, horticulture and all things urban agriculture.
Education Get a look at progress on the new Marcella LeBeau Elementary School School board members this week got an update on the progress and next steps for Marcella LeBeau Elementary.
