Central High School

District Opener – Building Closure Notice

On Monday, August 18, all Rapid City Area Schools buildings will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 10:30 a.m. for our annual District Opener event. This is a special tradition where all RCAS staff gather to celebrate the start of the new school year and align for success. We appreciate your understanding as we take this time to connect, inspire, and ring in the new year together.

Color Change at Central!

A quick update on the Central High School Remodel Project: the blue ductwork has been painted red! This update not only brings a fresh new look to the space—it now matches Central’s school colors!

Goodbye, Green Carpet! Big things are happening at Central High School this summer! The Central High School Remodel Project is underway, with exciting improvements being implemented across the building. Here’s what’s included: ✅ Library Remodel – A full refresh with a new design, updated flooring, and brand-new furniture, furnishings, and equipment. (Furnishings will be added later this fall.) ✅ C & D PODs – Home to Social Studies, Language Arts, and Math classrooms, these areas are getting new flooring (goodbye orange carpet!) and a fresh coat of paint in hallways and classrooms. ✅ Choir Room – Removal of the old acoustic curtains and installation of sleek new acoustic wall panels, plus a fresh paint job to brighten the space. Even better? The project engineer is a proud Central High School alum—bringing this transformation full circle! We’ll be sharing photos and more updates soon. Stay tuned!

Summer School 2025 – Registration Now Open! We are excited to announce that registration for Summer School 2025 is now open! This program is available exclusively for high school students and offers an excellent opportunity to catch up on credits, stay on track for graduation, or explore new academic interests. Registration Dates: 🗓️ May 1st – May 29th, 2025 Please be sure to register during this window, as no late registrations will be accepted. Program Highlights: • Designed for current high school students • Flexible course offerings • Supportive learning environment • Opportunities to earn credit or strengthen understanding in key subjects Here is the Link to register: [https://forms.gle/uiePMmx1azau2z8h8 If you have any questions, please contact Rapid City Alternative Academy (605) 394-4048 Principal Jessica Kanta Jessica.Kanta@k12.sd.us We look forward to supporting your educational journey this summer!

🌸 Spring Break Reminder! 🌸 Rapid City Area Schools will be on Spring Break from April 14–21. There will be no school during that week as students and staff take a well-deserved break! 📅 Classes will resume on Monday, April 22. We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing, and refreshing break! 💐☀️

Our December staff appreciation event! A huge thank you to The Elks Theatre for hosting our staff! 😊

🌟 8th Grade Career Fair! 🌟 A huge thank you to all the businesses and community members who joined us for our 8th-grade Career Fair! Events like these are valuable because they allow students to explore different career paths, ask questions, and start dreaming about their future possibilities. Your willingness to connect with our young learners helps spark their passions. Here's to our student's bright futures and many more successful partnerships with our community. Thank you for investing in our students!

Scarecrow making at Valley View Elementary! Ms. Macziewski's Jr. Kindergarten class teamed up with a fourth-grade class to assemble some great fall scarecrows. The older students helped the younger ones with the project, and everyone worked together to get it done. 🍂

Congratulations to Ms. Moen a kindergarten teacher at Rapid Valley Elementary for winning the 1 Plus 1 Giveaway from NewsCenter1 Media Group! ⭐️🎉