Greetings, Class of 2025! Winter break is almost here! The semester will come to an end quickly when we return from break. The break is also a great time to get caught up on missing assignments and study for upcoming finals. But most importantly, take some time to relax, have fun, and spend quality time with friends and family.  Best wishes this holiday season!
Important Dates
December 11:  Grocery Bag Bingo for students, families, and staff! 5:30pm in the Naasz gym
December 13: GRADTime
December 18: January 1: Winter Break
After we return to school in January, you will only have ONE WEEK before finals!
·         If you have an A in your class by the end of December 15th, you do not need to take the semester test for that class!
·         All your missing work needs to be turned in by the end of the day on January 5th.  (This means you can work on it over the break, but it is due the first week back to school!)
Dual Enrollment

Registration for Spring Semester Opens November 1st

Why consider dual credit? – Dual credit can save you both time and money and you can explore careers! Normally three college credits would cost you approximately $950. Dual enrollment the classes are currently $150 per three credit hours (one class) at one of the public colleges in South Dakota. Students can take dual credit during your junior year, junior summer, and/or senior year.

Click the link to apply and/or for more information:

Western Dakota Technical College

  • Note: If you have a question about WDT’s dual enrollment or need assistance with the application, please make an appointment with  Jessica Weishaar from WDT in the Cobbler Career Center.  She has office hours in the Cobbler Career Center!
  •  If you plan to attend WDTC and qualify for tuition assistance, please complete the attached Dual Enrollment Funding Assistance Form by December 15th.
Check your mail! All SD high school juniors are scheduled to receive “A Junior’s Guide to College Prep” booklet in the mail by the end of this week. The guide is full of great tips for applying to college. Each state and technical college is also featured in the guide. Check out the online version here: https://issuu.com/l-sdigitalteam/docs/odd_11th_grade_booklet?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ

Scholarship Opportunity

Horatio Alger National Scholarship Programs for Juniors NOW OPEN

What is the Horatio Alger State Scholarship Program? $10,000 state scholarships are awarded to eligible students in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. The program specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. For more information and to apply: https://horatioalger.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-US-HAA-Scholarship-Marketing-Flyer-8.5×11.pdf