We would like to extend out congratulations to Amber Sierra, winner of the Indian education 506 form drawing!!! Those who turned in the 506 Indian Education form to the school had their name put into a drawing for $125.00. Thank you to all who responded.
Do you have questions about these forms? Please contact Mr. Klinkhammer or Jeanie Dumire at 605-745-4147.
Do you have questions about these forms? Please contact Mr. Klinkhammer or Jeanie Dumire at 605-745-4147.
Parents, Community, and Students.
It is that time of year to invest a few minutes of your time to recognize the endless impact that one of our staff members have had on you, your child, or the community. Please see the opportunities below to recognize one of our support staff members (custodian, food service, paraprofessionals, maintenance, secretary, librarians) and one of our teachers in the district.
Support Staff Member of the Year:
Nominate a classified staff member for the Support Staff of the Year Award that makes a tremendous impact on our students, takes pride in their work, goes above and beyond, and makes our schools a better place. To nominate a staff member for the Hot Springs Support Staff of the Year Award, complete this form by January 15, 2026.
https://forms.gle/z3AUsKrbvuoVJEp66
Teacher of the Year:
Do you know a teacher who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference? The classroom teacher is the backbone of the American educational system. No one person has a greater impact on the education of a child than does the teacher who creates the primary learning and instructional environment. Nominate a teacher for the Hot Springs Teacher of the Year Award.
To nominate a teacher for the Hot Springs Teacher of the Year Award, complete this form by January 15, 2026.
https://forms.gle/2woA9LoPh53PJNpaA
It is that time of year to invest a few minutes of your time to recognize the endless impact that one of our staff members have had on you, your child, or the community. Please see the opportunities below to recognize one of our support staff members (custodian, food service, paraprofessionals, maintenance, secretary, librarians) and one of our teachers in the district.
Support Staff Member of the Year:
Nominate a classified staff member for the Support Staff of the Year Award that makes a tremendous impact on our students, takes pride in their work, goes above and beyond, and makes our schools a better place. To nominate a staff member for the Hot Springs Support Staff of the Year Award, complete this form by January 15, 2026.
https://forms.gle/z3AUsKrbvuoVJEp66
Teacher of the Year:
Do you know a teacher who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference? The classroom teacher is the backbone of the American educational system. No one person has a greater impact on the education of a child than does the teacher who creates the primary learning and instructional environment. Nominate a teacher for the Hot Springs Teacher of the Year Award.
To nominate a teacher for the Hot Springs Teacher of the Year Award, complete this form by January 15, 2026.
https://forms.gle/2woA9LoPh53PJNpaA
The Hot Springs School District would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our Central Office will be celebrating the holidays with their families as well. The offices will be closed December 24th through December 26th and December 31th through January 2nd. Have a safe and happy holidays!
We are still missing quite a few Parent Survey Forms. If you have not turned in your form, please do so by this Friday, January 30th to your child's building secretary or at the Administration office. These form are needed to qualify for the Impact Aid 7003 grant used for a variety of needs throughout the district. Please help us to qualify for this grant. If you have any questions, you can contact our Administration office at 605.745.4145.
This letter was sent home with students. Impact Aid funding is very important to the Hot Spring School District. The funding is used for many general fund expenditures such as expanding our preschool program and/or bus routes and building improvements. If you work and/or live on Federal Property, this paperwork will help increase the total amount of Impact Aid that the school district receives. Some examples of Federal organizations that would qualify would be the Veterans Home, Veterans Affairs, Forest Service, National Grassland, Wind Cave, Angostora Dam, Indian Health, Pine Ridge Hospital, Pine Ridge Reservation, Prairie Wind Casino. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Wendy Bilbruck or Kyley Cumbow at the Central Admin Office. These forms can also be scanned and emailed to wendy.bilbruck@k12.sd.us or kyley.cumbow@k12.sd.us Link to the form: https://aptg.co/fkzzk-
Holiday Sale Details:
• 20% Off Sitewide through 12/22/25
• Store remains open after Christmas
• Part of every order supports Hot Springs School District
Holiday Sale Promotion Materials:
• Store Link: https://1stplace.sale/114508
• 20% Off Sitewide through 12/22/25
• Store remains open after Christmas
• Part of every order supports Hot Springs School District
Holiday Sale Promotion Materials:
• Store Link: https://1stplace.sale/114508
From SD Retailers and ProStart:
The gingerbread contest had 15 entries this year and they were all excellent. The students displayed some very creative and skillful designs and made it very difficult for the judges to select the winners.
These teams took the top honors for 2025!
1st Place: SF CTE: Josie Bonnema and Allyra Dorhout
2nd Place: Harrisburg: Isabelle Carlson and Leia Rombough
3rd Place: Hot Springs: Adysin C and Oakley S
Pictures can be found on our SD ProStart Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/SouthDakotaProstart
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Seanna Regynski
Membership Director & Education Coordinator
(605) 224-5050 | sdra.org
The gingerbread contest had 15 entries this year and they were all excellent. The students displayed some very creative and skillful designs and made it very difficult for the judges to select the winners.
These teams took the top honors for 2025!
1st Place: SF CTE: Josie Bonnema and Allyra Dorhout
2nd Place: Harrisburg: Isabelle Carlson and Leia Rombough
3rd Place: Hot Springs: Adysin C and Oakley S
Pictures can be found on our SD ProStart Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/SouthDakotaProstart
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Seanna Regynski
Membership Director & Education Coordinator
(605) 224-5050 | sdra.org
January Menus
BREAKFAST: https://aptg.co/GJMbVp
ELEM LUNCH: https://aptg.co/q2xJSd
SECONDARY LUNCH: https://aptg.co/MDx2Bx
BREAKFAST: https://aptg.co/GJMbVp
ELEM LUNCH: https://aptg.co/q2xJSd
SECONDARY LUNCH: https://aptg.co/MDx2Bx
Congratulations to Mrs. Vande Stroet and our music students on a wonderful Winter Concert.
Jolliest of Mondays to you!!!!
Home events:
MS/HS Music Concert Tuesday evening - The Case
Varsity Wrestling Friday starting at 1:00, Saturday at 9am - The Case
MS/HS Music Concert Tuesday evening - The Case
Varsity Wrestling Friday starting at 1:00, Saturday at 9am - The Case
Today’s the day for the exciting “FREE” 🏀 Hoop Shoot event hosted by the Elks in Hot Springs! 🥳1pm at the Case Auditorium.
This event is for ages 8-13, with a chance to win prizes, and the top 2 in each age division advance to State, where hotel/meal are covered and an end-of-year banquet awaits!
Let’s come together to support the Elks, who have continuously supported our youth sports and education!! Hope to see some of you there!
HSSD PTA: We are doing a holiday lunch on Tuesday, December 16th for all of the Hot Springs teachers and staff. PTA has six parents making a variety of chilis and PTA is providing all of the toppings and a salad bar. We are asking for help with donations of soda and treats. If you can help please sign-up using the link below! Please bring your items to any of the offices by 9:00 Tuesday morning. Thank you!
Hot Springs K-12 PTA: Teacher Holiday Lunch : https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D49A8A82BA4FA7-61219167-teacher?fbclid=IwY2xjawOoE_JleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeQeDmE8BeQHR5Czex4nav9BJDSttwJVMfSFweFxihWsGiq1rPaapGiDtcH04_aem_SDIEOm-ioicbMkQGVuWEPQ#/
Hot Springs K-12 PTA: Teacher Holiday Lunch : https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D49A8A82BA4FA7-61219167-teacher?fbclid=IwY2xjawOoE_JleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeQeDmE8BeQHR5Czex4nav9BJDSttwJVMfSFweFxihWsGiq1rPaapGiDtcH04_aem_SDIEOm-ioicbMkQGVuWEPQ#/
School Districts Awarded Grant to Advance Statewide Literacy Initiative
Pierre, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Education awarded 28 school districts the Elevating Literacy Across South Dakota (ELA-SD) Grant.
The ELA-SD Grant is funded from the federal Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant, awarded to the department last year. The ELA-SD grants provide resources to assist school districts in the effective implementation of the state’s comprehensive literacy plan, known as the South Dakota Literacy Framework. This framework is deeply rooted in the robust evidence that supports the Science of Reading (SoR) approach. Through high-quality implementation, ELA-SD will enhance literacy outcomes for all South Dakota students and address persistent achievement gaps.
“The Science of Reading is a focal point of South Dakota’s initiative to move literacy forward,” said Secretary of Education Dr. Joseph Graves. “It deepens our understanding of how the brain learns to read, the necessary skills readers must develop to become proficient readers, and the appropriate methods teachers must use to effectively teach our students the gateway skill of learning to read.”
The purpose of the ELA-SD grants is to create a comprehensive literacy program to advance literacy skills, including pre-literacy skills, reading, and writing, for children from birth through grade 12, with an emphasis on disadvantaged children, including children living in poverty, English learners, and children with disabilities. This includes strengthening foundational reading instruction – especially phonics - particularly in the early grades, to ensure all students build the skills necessary for lifelong literacy success.
The following school districts have been awarded the ELA-SD grant:
Aberdeen;
Belle Fourche;
Bennett County;
Chamberlain;
Clark;
Colome;
Eagle Butte;
Edgemont;
Flandreau;
Henry;
Hot Springs;
Huron;
Iroquois;
Leola;
Marion;
Oglala Lakota County (OLC);
Rapid City Area;
Sioux Falls;
Sisseton;
Summit;
Todd County;
Tripp Delmont;
Wagner Community;
Waverly;
White Lake;
Willow Lake;
Wilmot; and
Woonsocket.
To learn more about the ELA-SD Grant and the literacy initiative in South Dakota, visit the Moving Literacy Forward in South Dakota webpage at www.doe.sd.gov/literacy/.
Pierre, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Education awarded 28 school districts the Elevating Literacy Across South Dakota (ELA-SD) Grant.
The ELA-SD Grant is funded from the federal Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant, awarded to the department last year. The ELA-SD grants provide resources to assist school districts in the effective implementation of the state’s comprehensive literacy plan, known as the South Dakota Literacy Framework. This framework is deeply rooted in the robust evidence that supports the Science of Reading (SoR) approach. Through high-quality implementation, ELA-SD will enhance literacy outcomes for all South Dakota students and address persistent achievement gaps.
“The Science of Reading is a focal point of South Dakota’s initiative to move literacy forward,” said Secretary of Education Dr. Joseph Graves. “It deepens our understanding of how the brain learns to read, the necessary skills readers must develop to become proficient readers, and the appropriate methods teachers must use to effectively teach our students the gateway skill of learning to read.”
The purpose of the ELA-SD grants is to create a comprehensive literacy program to advance literacy skills, including pre-literacy skills, reading, and writing, for children from birth through grade 12, with an emphasis on disadvantaged children, including children living in poverty, English learners, and children with disabilities. This includes strengthening foundational reading instruction – especially phonics - particularly in the early grades, to ensure all students build the skills necessary for lifelong literacy success.
The following school districts have been awarded the ELA-SD grant:
Aberdeen;
Belle Fourche;
Bennett County;
Chamberlain;
Clark;
Colome;
Eagle Butte;
Edgemont;
Flandreau;
Henry;
Hot Springs;
Huron;
Iroquois;
Leola;
Marion;
Oglala Lakota County (OLC);
Rapid City Area;
Sioux Falls;
Sisseton;
Summit;
Todd County;
Tripp Delmont;
Wagner Community;
Waverly;
White Lake;
Willow Lake;
Wilmot; and
Woonsocket.
To learn more about the ELA-SD Grant and the literacy initiative in South Dakota, visit the Moving Literacy Forward in South Dakota webpage at www.doe.sd.gov/literacy/.
Choir students visited Pine Hills last week to share some Christmas Cheer.
Parents, great news! Our Hot Springs School District Last Chance spirit wear sale has been extended one extra day! You now have until tonight to place your order and still get guaranteed Christmas delivery. Don’t miss your final chance to save 30% sitewide on the biggest sale of the year! Order now! https://1stplace.sale/114508
Seven school days until Christmas Break. Now would be a great time to log into Parent Portal and support your child by making sure that they have no missing work and that grades seem to be appropriate for them. Please reach out to teachers if you have any questions or concerns.
OPEN POSITION: Elementary Paraprofessional needed. $16.00 – $16.75/hour DOE. Schedule will be 8 hours per day, following the school calendar, during the school year. Full benefits available. Applicants can apply online at hssd.k12.sd.us. For more information, please contact Kristian Knutson at kristin.knutson@k12.sd.us. Position is open until filled.
NEEDED! Student Teacher Second Semester 2026. Position would be for a Middle School Math Teacher. Start date January 5, 2026 through May 29, 2026. Contact Secondary Principal, Kain Klinkhammer at kain.klinkhammer@k12.sd.us for more information.
NEEDED - Long Term Substitute for Middle School Math Teacher. Start date January 5, 2026 through May 29, 2026. Contact Secondary Principal, Kain Klinkhammer at kain.klinkhammer@k12.sd.us for more information. Apply online at www.hssd.k12.sd.us under Menu > Quick Link Pages.
New Opening - Middle School Math Teacher. Start date January 5th. Contact Secondary Principal, Kain Klinkhammer at kain.klinkhammer@k12.
