Sioux Falls School District

Task force ranks 38 Sioux Falls School District improvements — starting with Whittier

By Jodi Schwan | June 3, 2026

“We need to do something about Whittier, and they said that.” Then, this task force prioritized 37 more projects in the Sioux Falls School District.

Pilot program bringing mental health care into Sioux Falls schools shows early success

By Jodi Schwan | May 4, 2026

“We believe this could be a blueprint for the future success of kids.”

Sioux Falls School District announces 2026 Facilities Task Force

By Pigeon605 Staff | April 6, 2026

The Sioux Falls School District has announced the members of a task force that will help guide its long-term facility planning.

Sioux Falls School District to begin process of identifying facility needs, including Whittier replacement

By Jodi Schwan | January 26, 2026

A task force is being formed to evaluate facility needs of the Sioux Falls School District, including the need to replace Whittier Middle School.

City’s newest school aims to create a place that reflects namesake’s passion for service

By Jill Callison | August 18, 2025

Come with us for a look inside Sioux Falls’ newest elementary school – and at what will set it apart when it opens this week.

New addition will bring hands-on ag learning, enhanced construction program to CTE Academy

By Jodi Schwan | March 19, 2025

A new barn about to start construction will serve as an unconventional sort of classroom in the Sioux Falls School District.

Sioux Falls School District names new superintendent

By Pigeon605 Staff | January 6, 2025

A longtime leader in the Sioux Falls School District will serve as its next superintendent.

Sioux Empire United Way’s Coins for Kids receives rare gold coin

By Pigeon605 Staff | December 18, 2024

The Sioux Empire United Way’s Coins for Kids fundraiser just received an especially memorable gift.

New marketing campaign aims to improve student attendance

By Pigeon605 Staff | August 26, 2024

The message: Show up. How the Sioux Falls School District is trying to combat chronic absenteeism.

As students return to class, area schools work on, complete major building projects

By Pigeon605 Staff | August 19, 2024

School districts across the Sioux Falls region have some big projects in various stages of completion. Here’s a closer look.

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