After five months since students were last in a classroom, some semblance of normalcy is returning to the area this week. School activities have begun and classes will begin this week.
Dell Rapids St Mary will be back in the classroom starting on Thursday, August 20th. They did not alter their school start date this year. Teachers are having in-service on Tuesday, August 18th and Wednesday, August 19th. An open house is also being held on Tuesday, August 18th. A copy of their “Return to Learn” plan can be found by clicking here.
Dell Rapids public school pushed their start date back a couple of days to Monday, August 31st. Dell Rapids will have scheduled open house times on Thursday, August 27th and Friday, August 28th. A copy of their “Return to Learn” plan can be found by clicking this link.
Activities have started for both schools. Sports teams are now in pre-season practice time or have already had contests. The Garretson/Dell Rapids girls soccer team has already played two matches (Vermillion and Groton) and are currently 0-1-1. The Dell Rapids boys golf team have three tournaments in consecutive days on August 17th (West Central), 18th (Madison) , and 19th (Dakota Valley).
The start of this school year has not been without a hiccup. Dell Rapids St Mary announced on Monday, August 17th their football game scheduled for Friday, August 21st at Estelline was cancelled by Estelline/Hendricks due to positive Covid tests. Athletic Director Casey Michel is currently looking for a replacement game for Friday. If they are able to find a game, Big Sioux Media will share those details.