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School is Back in Session

August 24, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The 2016-2017 school year is set to begin on Wednesday, August 24th. As a reminder to the school year starting again, the school zone speed limits are 15 mph.

This year’s school year will see two new teachers to Dell Rapids St Mary. Joni Smith returns to St Mary and will teach K-12 vocal music, 5-12 band, and be student council advisor. Marsha Weiland will teach K-2 reading class.

Dell Rapids will have eight new teachers this year. They are Michelle Wharton (4th Grade), Sarah Anderson (4th Grade), Maddie Merriam (4th Grade), Amanda Button (5th/6th Grade Special Education), Bryan Timperley (5th/6th Grade Band), Mark Honerman (5th Grade Science and Language Arts), Natalie Eggers (5th Grade Social Studies), and Peggy Hancock (Special Education).

Along with the new staff, the three projects of the new locker rooms, new science rooms, and new entrances are nearly complete.

Public School Registration and Open House

August 2, 2013 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The 2013-2014 school year is fast approaching, and the Dell Rapids public schools will be holding registrations on Monday, August 5th, and Tuesday, August 6th. Along with the registrations, open houses set for Monday, August 19th. The first day of school is Tuesday, August 20th.

Monday, August 5th:

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Senior registration
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Junior registration

Tuesday, August 6th:

7:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m.: Elementary registration
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: 5th grade registration
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Sophomore registration
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: 6th through 8th grade registration
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Freshman registration

Monday, August 19th:

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.: Elementary Open House
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: 5th Grade Open House
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: 6th-8th Grade Open House (schedules, lockers, and home room assignments handed out)