Lincoln High School

Teacher killed in derecho lives on in scholarship awarded to former student with strong ties

By Jill Callison | May 15, 2023

In life, she made a profound impact on this student. Now, in her teacher’s legacy, a scholarship will support the young woman’s future.

From drum majors to band directors, friends took parallel paths in building nationally recognized bands

By Submitted | November 2, 2022

Their bond has made these former bandmates — now band directors — more like brothers as they both lead their students to national success.

Off the court, high school basketball standout proves worthy role model

By Jill Callison | September 28, 2022

“He picked up every single kid’s trash.” Meet this standout on the basketball court who makes an even bigger impression off of it.

From Sioux Falls to Carnegie Hall, high school senior prepares to take the stage

By Jill Callison | February 2, 2022

According to Gavin Sturm, no beginning musician greets the fifth grade band director with the words “I want to play the euphonium.” Instead, the “honor” of hefting the tuba-like instrument goes to a student who […]

School news: Scenes of holiday season, McTeacher of the Month

By Pigeon605 Staff | December 20, 2021

Amazing things happen in our schools every day — if you know where to look! Do you know some school news others would love? Let us know at info@pigeon605.com. Congratulations to Josh Thomas, a third […]

School news of the week: Basketball buddies, art week, ‘golden moments’

By Pigeon605 Staff | September 20, 2021

Amazing things happen in our schools every day — if you know where to look! Do you know some school news others would love? Let us know at info@pigeon605.com. We love the “golden moments” program […]

20 years after Sept. 11, 2001, new generation emerges

By Jodi Schwan | September 8, 2021

Here’s one way to put the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in context: Not only has the defining day become part of U.S. history curriculums, but most first-year history teachers this year […]

School news of the week: High-fives, brand-new schools, outstanding JROTCs

By Pigeon605 Staff | August 30, 2021

Amazing things happen in our schools every day — if you know where to look! Do you know some school news others would love? Let us know at info@pigeon605.com. Congratulations to the Lincoln High School […]

After unconventional high school years, here’s where Sioux Falls seniors are going next

By Megan Raposa | June 2, 2021

Students from the graduating class of 2021 will take their South Dakota roots across the country — and world — when they start college in the fall. We got data from 630 students between Sioux […]

School news you’ll love: World-class color guard, sowing seeds of science

By Pigeon605 Staff | April 19, 2021

Amazing things happen in our schools every day — if you know where to look! Do you know some school news others would love? Let us know at info@pigeon605.com. Wow, that’s how to start strong. […]

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