Mrs. Knutson (1st Grade Teacher) is in 2nd place! Vote now to count as a double vote! She is a candidate in "America's Favorite Teacher Competition." Voting takes place online at: https://americasfavteacher.org/2026/megan-knutson
Please take a moment to vote for Mrs. Knutson!
Please take a moment to vote for Mrs. Knutson!
Upcoming:
TONIGHT - Family Reading Quest @ General Beadle 5-7pm
4/24 - Wichasa Yuonihanpi Wacipi @ South Middle School 5:30-8pm
4/27-5/1 - Book Fair
5/1 - KDG Screening by Appointment
5/18 - Field Day
5/19 - PBIS Field Trips
5/20 - Last Day of School
5/20 @ 9am - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
520 @ 2:30pm - Flag Retiring Ceremony
*** Lots of Field Trips - please sign up as a volunteer to join in on the adventures! https://www.rcas.org/o/rcas/page/volunteer-opportunities
TONIGHT - Family Reading Quest @ General Beadle 5-7pm
4/24 - Wichasa Yuonihanpi Wacipi @ South Middle School 5:30-8pm
4/27-5/1 - Book Fair
5/1 - KDG Screening by Appointment
5/18 - Field Day
5/19 - PBIS Field Trips
5/20 - Last Day of School
5/20 @ 9am - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
520 @ 2:30pm - Flag Retiring Ceremony
*** Lots of Field Trips - please sign up as a volunteer to join in on the adventures! https://www.rcas.org/o/rcas/page/volunteer-opportunities
Upcoming:
4/17 @ 6pm PTO Movie Night at South Middle School
Grade Level Field Trips - Sign up to be a Volunteer!!!
4/27-5/1 Book Fair
5/1 - KDG Screening by Appointment
5/18 - Field Day
5/19 - PBIS Field Trips
5/20 - Last Day of School
5/20 @ 9am - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
520 @ 2:30pm - Flag Retiring Ceremony
4/17 @ 6pm PTO Movie Night at South Middle School
Grade Level Field Trips - Sign up to be a Volunteer!!!
4/27-5/1 Book Fair
5/1 - KDG Screening by Appointment
5/18 - Field Day
5/19 - PBIS Field Trips
5/20 - Last Day of School
5/20 @ 9am - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
520 @ 2:30pm - Flag Retiring Ceremony
Our very own Mrs. Knutson (1st Grade Teacher) is a candidate in "America's Favorite Teacher Competition." Voting takes place online at: https://americasfavteacher.org/2026/megan-knutson
Please take a moment to vote for Mrs. Knutson!
Please take a moment to vote for Mrs. Knutson!
3rd-5th Grade Families are invited to join their student in class for breakfast this morning from 7:45-8:15am for our Kick Off to Testing!
Upcoming:
TODAY: Early Release @ 12:45 and $1 Sucker Sales
Mon: 3rd-5th Grade Family Breakfast @ 7:45am
Thurs: KDG Resource Fair @ 5pm
Fri: Free Family Movie Night @6pm
TODAY: Early Release @ 12:45 and $1 Sucker Sales
Mon: 3rd-5th Grade Family Breakfast @ 7:45am
Thurs: KDG Resource Fair @ 5pm
Fri: Free Family Movie Night @6pm
Happy Spring Break! 🌷No School 3/30-4/6, Return to School on Tuesday 4/7.
4/16 - KDG Transition Fair @ General Beadle (5-7pm)
4/17 - PTO Family Movie Night @ South Middle School (6-7:30pm)
Field Trip Season is coming up - please sign up as a volunteer to join us on Field Trips! https://www.rcas.org/o/rcas/page/volunteer-opportunities
4/16 - KDG Transition Fair @ General Beadle (5-7pm)
4/17 - PTO Family Movie Night @ South Middle School (6-7:30pm)
Field Trip Season is coming up - please sign up as a volunteer to join us on Field Trips! https://www.rcas.org/o/rcas/page/volunteer-opportunities
Reminder: Spring Break 🌸
Spring Break will run from March 30th through April 6th. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing break!
We look forward to welcoming students back on April 7th. See you then! 😊
Join us for the Title Schools Kindergarten Resource Fair on April 16 from 5:00–7:00 PM! 🎉
This is a great opportunity for incoming kindergarten families to explore resources, meet staff, and learn how to support your child’s successful start to school across the RCAS district. We can’t wait to welcome you!
This is a great opportunity for incoming kindergarten families to explore resources, meet staff, and learn how to support your child’s successful start to school across the RCAS district. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Upcoming:
Monday - No School
Tuesday->Friday: 5th Grade Starbase Field Trips - Important to be to school on time. (Ms. Gaffney: Tues/Wed. Mr. Tom: Thurs/Fri)
3/23-3/27: Fundraiser: Easter Mystery Eggs for 50 cents.
3/26: Family Reading Quest @ South MS
3/30-4/6: No School - Spring Recess
Monday - No School
Tuesday->Friday: 5th Grade Starbase Field Trips - Important to be to school on time. (Ms. Gaffney: Tues/Wed. Mr. Tom: Thurs/Fri)
3/23-3/27: Fundraiser: Easter Mystery Eggs for 50 cents.
3/26: Family Reading Quest @ South MS
3/30-4/6: No School - Spring Recess
WANTED - BABY PICTURES!
It is time to go through your photo albums and baby pictures. Will you please select one very clear, funny, cute, and/or embarrassing picture of your 5th grader as a baby or toddler and send it to school. Please write your child's name on the back and send it to school in an envelope. If you prefer, you can e-mail an attachment of the picture to keila.meverden@k12.sd.us . We will scan the picture and return it to you soon. We will be using the picture for our end of the year fifth grade promotion ceremony. Please have a picture to school no later than 3/13.
Our Promotion Ceremony will be on Wednesday, May 20th at 9:00am in the gym.
It is time to go through your photo albums and baby pictures. Will you please select one very clear, funny, cute, and/or embarrassing picture of your 5th grader as a baby or toddler and send it to school. Please write your child's name on the back and send it to school in an envelope. If you prefer, you can e-mail an attachment of the picture to keila.meverden@k12.sd.us . We will scan the picture and return it to you soon. We will be using the picture for our end of the year fifth grade promotion ceremony. Please have a picture to school no later than 3/13.
Our Promotion Ceremony will be on Wednesday, May 20th at 9:00am in the gym.
TODAY - Early Release @ 12:50pm and $1 Sucker Sales. Free Shoes @ Rapid City Academy 1-3:30pm.
Friday, March 6th
FREE Shoes for Kids
1:00 - 3:30 pm
Join us for the Kiwanis Sole-utions for Students~
When: Friday, March 6 from 1-3:30pm
Location: Rapid City Academy (625 Columbus Street, Rapid City, SD 57701)
Must be a student in a Rapid City Public School. Students must be present to receive shoes.
Questions: 605-431-8414
FREE Shoes for Kids
1:00 - 3:30 pm
Join us for the Kiwanis Sole-utions for Students~
When: Friday, March 6 from 1-3:30pm
Location: Rapid City Academy (625 Columbus Street, Rapid City, SD 57701)
Must be a student in a Rapid City Public School. Students must be present to receive shoes.
Questions: 605-431-8414
This Week's Schedule:
Thursday - Wear Green
Friday - Wear Crazy Socks
Friday - Early Release at 12:50pm
Friday - Sucker Sales $1 at 12: 50pm.
Friday - PTO Meeting @ 6pm at Alex Johnson Starbucks
Thursday - Wear Green
Friday - Wear Crazy Socks
Friday - Early Release at 12:50pm
Friday - Sucker Sales $1 at 12: 50pm.
Friday - PTO Meeting @ 6pm at Alex Johnson Starbucks
Today @ 9:30am - Families Invited to Digital Safety Presentation with Hollie Strand
This Week's Schedule:
Monday - Wear Pajamas
Tuesday - Wear red and white OR your favorite hat.
Wednesday - Wear wacky clothes.
Wednesday - 9:30am Families are invited to join the Digital Safety Presentation
Thursday - Wear Green
Thursday - PTO Meeting @ 6pm
Friday - Wear Crazy Socks
Friday - Early Release at 12:50pm
Friday - Sucker Sales $1 at 12: 50pm.
Monday - Wear Pajamas
Tuesday - Wear red and white OR your favorite hat.
Wednesday - Wear wacky clothes.
Wednesday - 9:30am Families are invited to join the Digital Safety Presentation
Thursday - Wear Green
Thursday - PTO Meeting @ 6pm
Friday - Wear Crazy Socks
Friday - Early Release at 12:50pm
Friday - Sucker Sales $1 at 12: 50pm.
Please join us on Tuesday 2/24 from 7:45-8:15am to enjoy breakfast and share your feedback!
Please take a moment to let us know what we are doing AMAZING on and if there is anything you feel we can improve on. We appreciate it! 😊
Penny Wars Start Today!!! Who is going to be the winner of the Pizza & Ice Cream Party!? Look for change in the couch cushions! Will you sabotage other classes?
Central High School - Tonight is the night for our Future Cobblers and the free Nintendo Switch 2 giveaway! Go Cobblers! 🎉🏀🎮
