Since we had students that attended the first meeting and are interested in the beginning Ham Radio Classes:
📡 Beginner’s Class – Tuesday, March 11th @ 5 PM
Join us at the South Annex Building (709 Jensen Hwy, former ambulance building) for an introductory session perfect for youth and community members who want to explore ham radio and its many benefits.
🎓 HamCram Class & License Exam – Saturday, March 15th @ 8:30 AM
Need a license fast? Our one-day HamCram session will prepare you for the Technician License exam in just a few hours! Plus, students 18 & under can take the course completely FREE, including study materials, test fees, and even a starter radio.
Our parents and guardians rock! The sign up to help provide a meal for the secondary teachers during Parent Teacher Conference nights is full.
PTA
Middle/High School Teacher Conferences Meal
It's time for conferences again! The Hot Springs PTA is providing a meal for our wonderful teachers on Monday, February 24 as they shift from a full day of teaching to meeting with parents all evening.
PTA is providing pulled pork sandwiches and sides, but we need help with the drinks and desserts.
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Please drop off your items on Monday, Feb. 24 in the Middle School office before 12:00 (noon).
Thank you so much for your help!
Parents of seniors:
Tanya Antijunti, Admissions Specialist from Western Dakota Tech and Andrea Powers from Southern Hills Economic Development, will host a FAFSA work station for seniors and their parents at the parent teacher conference on Monday February 24th from 4:30 to 7 PM.
If your senior is your oldest and you have not helped fill out a FAFSA yet, or if this is your youngest and appreciate the help, please plan to use this free 1:1 help to get this task on a senior's to-do-list done. We thank SDED and WDT for providing our families their time.
Our 7th grade STEM students became automotive engineers! 🚗💥
Their challenge? Build a tiny car out of just 2 pieces of paper and unlimited glue that can protect a raw egg in a crash. They designed and tested their cars, sending them down a ramp to smash into a wall. The goal was to have the fastest car and keep the egg safe! 🏎🥚
Watch to see which designs held up and which ones... cracked under pressure!
Link: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGfxwzROF4/6xv5RaT05NCU7YCHAcHmXQ/watch?utm_content=DAGfxwzROF4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h84707e06bc
Information for seniors:
TRADE SCHOOL APPLICANTS: SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR CAN MAN TRADE SCHOLARSHIPS IS MARCH 15TH, 2025
Good morning,
For your information, the 2025 Can Man Trade Scholarship applications are available right now online at https://www.canmanfund.com
Please feel free to share this information with any eligible person you know who might be preparing for a trade certification. Eligibility guidelines are included on the application.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MARCH 15TH, 2025
Dusty Pence, President
CAN MAN TRADE SCHOLARSHIP
canman@goldenwest.net
605-890-1515
WWW.CANMANFUND.COM
Parents of middle and high school students. Parent Teacher conferences are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday from 4:30pm - 7:30pm. Please take time to come in and discuss your child's progress with his/her teachers. Your partnership is key to your child's success. If these dates do not work, please email your child's teachers to ask any questions or share any concerns that you may have. The end of third quarter is closing in and we want to recognize even more students for their excellent academic achievement.
A double header tonight. Both girls and boys are hosting Red Cloud tonight. We welcome the players, fans, and community of Red Cloud to our gym. Go Bison!!!
FAFSA – Would you like assistance completing the FAFSA or to learn more about scholarships? I invite you to attend Parent Teacher Conferences on February 24th and 25th in Tay’s Gymnasium. There will be a FAFSA station available to assist you. Today, students were provided with a “PRO tips for completing the FAFSA” sheet today. It lists tips and documents needed
Thursday school breakfast: banana bread
Thursday school lunch: pizza
The first Educator Rising Chapter meeting scheduled for tomorrow will be rescheduled. Date and time TBD. Stay tuned for more information.
Good evening Bison families. If we don't have Spring fever after these bitterly cold days, I am not sure when we would. The temperatures are to be extreme again tonight and tomorrow morning. For this reason, the Hot Springs School District will be CLOSED again tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19th. We will plan on a normal start, full day on Thursday. As soon as possible, we will share plans on when/if these snow days can be made up. Please stay tuned for announcements for any activities that were scheduled for tomorrow. Again, stay warm and stay safe!
Dakota Dreams Career Exploration Camps for middle schoolers are back
The popular Dakota Dreams Career Exploration Camps for incoming 7th and 8th graders will be hosted again this summer! The free, five-day career camps will be held at Black Hills State, Dakota State, Northern State, South Dakota Mines, South Dakota State, and the University of South Dakota. While at camp, students will explore careers, meet professionals, and dive into hands-on activities that unleash creativity and ignite passion. Each university experience is paired with an experience at a nearby technical college. Each camp will accept roughly 100 participants. The deadline to apply is March 31. The application period is now open and will run through the end of March.
https://ourdakotadreams.com/elementary-middle-school/career-exploration-summer-camps/
This week only, save $8 on all long sleeve tees! Don't miss this opportunity to save on stylish Hot Springs School District apparel! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/114508
Our 10:00am Late Start for Tuesday, February 18th has now changed to NO SCHOOL. We hope to see everyone tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. Stay warm and stay safe.
Due to the cold temperatures and potential conditions of the roads tomorrow morning (Tuesday, February 18th), Hot Springs Schools will have a 10:00am late start. Busses will run two hours delayed from their original pick up times. Stay warm and most importantly, safe.
It is National FFA Week. So glad our students have the opportunity to be involved. Wednesday is Ag Teacher Appreciation Day. Thank you to Mrs. White.
Love when the band plays at home games.
Our parents and community are invited to a HSSD Community Discussion on February 25th from 6:30-8:00pm in the Elementary Cafeteria. Topics will include: bullying, student safety, and policy. Our goal is for an open and honest conversation ultimately helping determine efforts moving forward for school, home, and the community.
Bison win on this match. Thank you cheerleaders for being here.
