On December 11th, Johnson O’Malley representatives from the Oglala Sioux Tribe will be here from 9am to 4pm to assist in filling out the Johnson O’Malley registration forms for Native American students grades K-12. They will be in the Indian Education Office in the high school.
You or your student must be an enrolled member of a Tribe. This is not specific to the Sioux Tribe, it can be any Tribe within the U.S. Please bring proof of enrollment.
If you have any questions, please call the Johnson O’Malley office at: 605-867-5977.
Students seem to have a bit more energy today. Bison students know how to "bring the energy" and still work hard in the classrooms.
December breakfast and lunch menus.
Breakfast https://5il.co/31tow
Elem lunch https://5il.co/31tot
MS and HS lunch https://5il.co/31tou
Good Monday (AND December) morning to our families. Let's make this month a great one. There are not too many school days in this month however it includes the last few weeks of second quarter AND first semester. It is important for our students to keep working towards their goals. Elementary students: hit those targets that are set for you. Middle and High Schoolers: Strive to achieve those grades that you set out to when school started.
Happy Thanksgiving Hot Springs Bison Families.
https://youtu.be/Od_h0BiSL_c?si=urtW2Wig1zqc5Uz1
(For many, Thanksgiving is all about the food! These kids try old Thanksgiving favorites from the last 100 years, like pickled walnuts and oyster shooters. It is most entertaining to watch them try some of these foods!!)
We are sharing this for a film director that reached out to us. It sounds like an amazing opportunity for two of our students. It would be amazing to know two stars!!!! Please direct any questions to Sam Mizrahi-Powell.
From Mr. Mizrahi-Powell: The film is called Daisy Hole and it’s a small independent short film, but with a big impact. The film is surreal folktale about a brother and sister who become lost and separated from their mother in the Great Plains. The story is a personal and honest tale about childhood, motherhood, and life.
We plan to shoot the film this upcoming Spring, when the plains (hopefully) become a little greener. Likely, we will film in the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands, but are still scouting other plains and ranches around the area.
We are looking to cast two children for the leading roles in the film. A boy and a girl from about ages 3-8, although, all elementary school kids should feel welcome to apply! The characters in the film are sensitive, anxious people, and so we encourage all types of kids to apply, no matter how quiet or outspoken.
No previous acting experience is necessary. We’re looking for real kids, real people!
Families/kids who are interested or who know someone who might be interested in speaking with us should send an email with a brief description of themselves (and a photo) to daisyholefilm@gmail.com
We plan to submit the finished project to film festivals all across the nation!
My website is sammizrahipowell.com
People can go there to learn a bit more about me and my films (which are available to watch for free there). My film Pursuit Of A Jigsaw was purchased by a production company ALTER, which has millions of subscribers on YouTube, and that film can be seen there as well (although I’d say it’s PG13 and could be a little creepy to younger kids)
This is not your typical classroom experience:
Special thank you to Bart & Mykelsi at Fall River Feedyard for giving a tour to our Hot Springs FFA members today. Students were able to tour facilities, learn about how the animals are processed coming into the feedyard, the technology and equipment used, and the nutrition of the animals.
Save 30% sitewide Black Friday - Cyber Monday with the Hot Springs holiday spirit wear sale! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments, all with home delivery guaranteed by December 23rd! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/114508
December breakfast and lunch menus
https://www.hssd.k12.sd.us/page/food-service-department
Just added to the scholarship list for our high schoolers to consider applying for.
GE-Reagan Foundation scholarship program
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program offers college scholarships of up to $40,000 for high school seniors nationwide who showcase leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Easy to apply and will change students’ lives.
Important Dates
October 15, 2024: Application Opens
January 3, 2025 11:59 a.m. PST: Application Closes
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-tDNXmEl2t96Zy8Luq-wekZeQvwOaYIvbJGbdhtZvzY/edit?usp=sharing
The Administration Office will be closed starting at 11:00am on Wednesday November 27th through Friday November 29th for the Holidays. From all of us at Hot Springs Schools we would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Happy Monday Bison families. Let's make today and tomorrow great days. We hope that our families know how much we appreciate them and wish each a great Thanksgiving break.
SCHOOL BOARD OPENING SY24-25
Opportunities for our high schoolers for post-secondary. December and January calendar from DOL.
https://5il.co/31nk0
Happy Thursday to our Bison Families. We are over the midway point of second quarter already. Take time this weekend to discuss with your student(s) how they are doing working towards their academic goals. If you need to discuss anything with our teachers please reach out to them. We want all of our students to reach their goals.
Contest for grades 3-12. It's be great to see a student from South Dakota on the list of winners. Not one from last year. What would be even better would be a student from Hot Springs, South Dakota.
https://doe.sd.gov/teachsd/emails/112024/Story-5.html
Hot Springs School District has some of the best special education staff! Parents, this is your chance to nominate a teacher, para, speech/language pathologist/assistant, occupational therapist, physical therapist, or a school psychologist for the amazing work they do with your child. To nominate someone, please see the details below.
A good day to order pizza. All purchases from Pizza Hut today will benefit the school district. Pizza Hut donates a portion of their sales to the PTA every month. It is always the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Grab your pizza, wings, and pasta throughout today.
Wrestling anyone? Come support our middle schoolers today at home.
Look what our Ag Structures class made for student use! Absolutely amazing!!!
