Our upper elementary students are involved in this Reading "race."








On February 11th, Hot Springs 11th graders will take a mock ACT test. The South Dakota Department of Education has made the ACT the official state test for all juniors. In previous years, all South Dakota 11th graders took the Smarter Balance test, which is the same test 3rd-8th graders took. Due to this change, we want to best prepare our 11th graders and our school for success. Our hope is that the mock test will help our students have a better sense of the type of questions they will face and have a better sense of the amount of time each section of the test will last. The data and information we gather from this mock exam will help us make any necessary adjustments before the actual ACT exam, which will take place in March.

https://www.facebook.com/blackhillsreads/

Preschool & Kindergarten Screening

This year we have made the decision not to mail report cards after first semester. We will mail report cards at the end of the school year. You can see your student's first semester grade on the parent portal. If you have any trouble accessing the parent portal, you can contact Sheila Siebenthal at 605.745.4146.


Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30PM
Agenda can be found on the school website here: https://www.hssd.k12.sd.us/page/school-board

Neva A
Micah D
Grayson H
Teagan F
Cora M
Nolan S
Kadlin H
Londyn V
Cora A
Jaxon E
Lilly P
Casen H
Alain R
Bryan O
Abby S
Sophia P
Sahen S
Alexis U
Autumn S
Taryn V
Slyvia W
Ryder W
Brody W
Keagan B
Camryn B
Karlie M
Kash B
Camryn B
Karlie B
Kash B
Shayna M
Farrah C
Emmalene P
Cooper N
Ruby R
Ava Q
Autumn B
Hazen R
Caleb K
Kamryn S
Holden L
Presley T
Sierra O
Harper W
Sarah R
Aryanna R
Thad V
Braxton W
Cale W
Jonathon C
Francis C
Riyahn H
Clancy K
Kiana L
Luke P
Lyzzet R
Donovan S
Katie S

The next phase of the Elementary Playground has officially broken ground. The Hot Springs School District once again would like to thank all of those that contributed to this fundraiser and donations for this project. It's going to be great!



Here are a few updates from the Department of Labor and Regulation to help kick off the new year. 😊
January Calendar- https://aptg.co/yV3_sM
The January Calendar highlights events taking place across the state on college campuses, as well as career exploration opportunities for middle and high school students. While we do our best to keep this information current, event dates are subject to change.

This year parents, students, and community members can upload pictures that they feel could enhance our yearbook. The community has taken many pictures and events and activities, and these could help create an amazing yearbook. All pictures will be properly vetted for appropriateness prior to use.
Did you take pictures at any Hot Springs Bison activities or events? Would these images enhance our yearbook? Please share, and the yearbook club may choose your pics to include in the 2025/2026 Yearbook. GO BISON!!
Link:
https://community.lifetouch.com/invite?code=HOTSPRINGS.BISON-26
Invite code:
HOTSPRINGS.BISON-26

