Hot Springs School District 23-2

Look what our Ag Structures class made for student use! Absolutely amazing!!!

Cold Days Summer Fun.

Safe2Say South Dakota is a statewide tip line that allows South Dakota students, school staff, and community members to safely and anonymously report sensitive information that concerns their safety, or the safety of others, including mental health concerns. How it Works Safe2Say South Dakota operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Anyone with information about a potentially dangerous situation can call the toll-free number at 1-844-3SD-SAFE/1-844-373-7233, make a web report by clicking the Submit a Tip Online button, or by downloading the mobile app and making a report from a smartphone or digital device. A trained Safe2Say analyst will interact with the person reporting the safety concerns and forward the information to a multi-disciplinary team consisting of school officials, law enforcement, and mental health professionals. Safe2Say South Dakota was created to ensure that South Dakota schools and students remain safe. With Safe2Say South Dakota, our schools and communities are able to anonymously report student safety concerns in a safe and secure fashion. Why Say Something Research on those willing to do harm to themselves or others is startling. We know that in over 80 percent of school shootings, someone other than the attacker knew, but failed to report it. We also know that four out of five teens who have attempted suicide, have given clear warning signals that go unreported, and in the majority of cases, teens with mental health needs do not receive needed care. Safe2Say South Dakota Mission Our goal is to create a climate where students feel comfortable sharing sensitive information about a potentially dangerous or threatening situation, with a focus on early intervention and prevention. Get Involved Safe2Say South Dakota encourages you to come forward as soon as you think there is a threat to you, someone you know, your school, or hometown. When you see something, say something, with an anonymous tip that can bring much-needed help, any time, any day. https://safe2say.sd.gov/

High School Seniors: Applications for Dakota Corps Scholarships now available!!!! DECEMBER 15th DEADLINE. Eligible South Dakota students may apply now for a Dakota Corps Scholarship, which is designed to support students who are committed to pursuing higher education in South Dakota and remaining in the state to work in a critical need area. Critical need occupations currently identified include: Teaching K-12 (special education, foreign language, vocal or instrumental music, ESL or ELL) and Teaching Secondary (math, science, language arts, career and technical education), as well as several other career choices. Interested students should visit the Board of Regents’ website to learn more.

Thank you to Kiwanis and the American Legion for their sponsorship in bringing the Delta Dental vans to Hot Springs. With their sponsorship, 58 students were seen in the 3 1/2 days that they were here AND $44,318 worth of dental work was provided.

This week is Substitute Appreciation Week. The Hot Springs School District appreciates all that our substitutes do for our students and staff.

High School Seniors. What an amazing opportunity!!!!! DAVIS BAHCALL SCHOLARS PROGRAM Explore the modern world of STEM research on a four-week, once-in-a- lifetime, all-expense- paid opportunity that connects science-curious students with peers and mentors. Scholars receive a $2,000 learning stipend. They spend a week in the Back Hills, including an underground tour of Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF). They then travel for two weeks to Midwest institutions such as Fermiab, finally traveling to a national laboratory abroad. Requirements LEARN MORE AND APPLY sanfordab.org/dbs • High School seniors and first-year undergraduates are eligible to apply. (must be 18 or older by June 14, 2025) • Be a current student or graduate of a South Dakota public, private, homeschool, or postsecondary institution • Have a demonstrated interest in science, with the intent of pursuing an advanced degree in a math, science, engineering or technology field

If there are members in the community (youth groups, 4H, ...) that have interest in becoming trained by the National Archery in the Schools Program, please use the QR code and/or reach out to Teresa Mazzocchio.

Thank you 5th graders for coming to the School Board meeting tonight. You did an amazing job at singing for us.

High Schoolers- this would be a great opportunity to take advantage of .

Scholarship Opportunity for Seniors: High school seniors and current college students who are attending/planning to attend a post-secondary institution in South Dakota or North Dakota for an agricultural degree/career path are encouraged to apply for Agtegra Cooperative's scholarship program! Eligibility Requirements: • 3.0 minimum GPA • Must plan to or attend a 2- or 4-year post-secondary institution in South Dakota or North Dakota • Must plan to pursue an agricultural degree/program or career field after college graduation • Must be a U.S. citizen Application Deadline: January 17, 2025 Interested students can find the application and submission form on Agtegra's website: https://www.agtegra.com/our-communities/scholarships. Contact scholarships@agtegra.com with any questions. Alexis Scherbarth | Southwest Career Ready Advisor DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND REGULATION Rapid City Job Service | 2330 N Maple Ave #1 | Rapid City, SD 605.391.7796 | dlr.sd.gov | Like/Follow @SouthDakotaDLR

In honor of Veterans Day, South Dakota public schools proudly recognize and support the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. Their sacrifices and dedication have upheld the values and freedoms we cherish, and we are deeply grateful for their commitment to protecting our nation. Our schools are committed to instilling respect and appreciation for veterans among our students, helping them understand the importance of service and dedication. We invite our community to join us in expressing heartfelt gratitude and respect for our veterans. Thank you to all our veterans for your service and sacrifice. https://youtu.be/rrRzVCNXcrM https://youtu.be/bhxwyegZqCI

Thank you Larry Pratt for the message today. We appreciate your service. We appreciate your willingness to share your story with a packed gym. Honor. Duty. Service. "You are the future of this town"

We honor our Veterans.

Adonis, who is eight today, sharing his passion for singing and drumming. https://youtu.be/-zGeN6QngnE

Do you ever wonder what impact phones have on our children? Jonathan Haidt, a researcher from New York University, shares trends on what he has found with educators. The video is an hour long, but it gives important information. As a school community, we can use it to guide conversations and decision on how to best help our students. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1MDQChO9Xg

Looking for those high schoolers that are curious to whether entering the teaching profession would be right for them. We hope to provide an opportunity to these students starting second semester. Stay tuned for more information about Educators Rising Chapters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jit1uytY1Qk&list=PLkUH7Q9xWfE9OQhxvi0nMIvfjIdtiK-B4&index=22

A couple reminders. Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences are tonight and tomorrow morning. You should have received an email reminder for when you scheduled your conference(s). If you did not or have not scheduled one yet, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher. The Scholastic Book Fair is set up and ready too. Also a reminder of the community event tomorrow morning from 10-12 in the Bison Center.

Hot Springs Veterans Day Program.

Good morning. If you have election signs in your yard and are planning to dispose of them, we would be grateful to take those to repurpose for school signage. They can be dropped off at the bus barn. There will be a tub outside that you can put them in. Thank you ahead of time for those that are able to help in this way.