
Earlier this year, Mrs. Fischerโs 1st grade class participated in a coloring contest for the Sanford Poison Center. The theme was โStop! Ask First!โ and our very own Meera was one of the winners! She received a gift card and special recognition on the SDPoison.org website. For information on talking to children about poisons, check out this video: https://bit.ly/3sFzr7o .

This young man was nominated for the #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay for being willing to lend a hand in the classroom and the first to volunteer. He is kind to classmates and friendly to staff. #OurLearners #BetterTogether

This young lady was nominated for the #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay for being willing to lend a hand in the classroom and the first to volunteer. She is kind to classmates and friendly to staff. #OurLearners #BetterTogether

This young man was nominated for the #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay by Mr Bullerman for his work in planting the garden. He took care and effort to make sure his plants were in correctly and deep enough to ensure growth. #OurLearners #BetterTogether

This young lady was nominated for the #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay for being willing to lend a hand in the classroom and the first to volunteer. She is kind to classmates and friendly to staff. #OurLearners #BetterTogether

While free meals for all students were a welcome relief during the pandemic, these benefits will end at the of this school year. When the pandemic hit, the federal government funded a program that allowed all studentsโeven those who were not previously eligibleโto receive free meals. However, recently they have declined to continue funding this program.
If your child qualifies for free or reduced meals, they can still receive them, but you must take action to make it happen! If you are concerned that you may not be able to afford school meal prices, we urge you to fill out an application for free or reduced meal benefits as soon as possible. You can find a copy of this application on our website or contact Chris Beach, Child Nutrition Director. The process is simple and can be done online, but Chris is happy to answer any questions you may have. The District is always available to support families, so think about what option is best for you, and let us know if there is any way we can assist.


This young lady was nominated for the #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay by Mr. Bullerman for her teamwork and collaboration in class. She approaches projects with a goal in mind and executes a plan well with others. #OurLearners #BetterTogether

This young man was nominated for the #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay by Ms. Soukup for taking responsibility for his learning by working inter-independently with peers. He models integrity and is willing to help others when asked. #OurLearners #BetterTogether

This young lady was nominated for the #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay by Mrs. Hatch for kindness toward staff and other learners. She has a contagious smile and a positive attitude for everyone she meets. #OurLearners #BetterTogether

Brooks was nominated for the #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay by Mrs. Hatch for kindness toward staff and other learners. Brooks is willing to lend a hand when needed and is a positive light in the classroom. #OurLearners #BetterTogether

This young lady was nominated for the #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay by Mrs. Hatch for her willingness to help wherever needed. She is kind to her classmates and the staff and has a positive attitude in class. #OurLearners #BetterTogether

This young lady was nominated for the #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay by Mrs. Parmenter for taking responsibility for her learning by persisting, working hard, and being flexible. #OurLearners #BetterTogether


This young man was nominated for the #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay by Mr. Bullerman for making good choices for learning by managing impulses, staying focused, and on-task to complete work. His mom was thrilled to hear he's finishing the school year strong. #OurLearners #BetterTogether




This young man was nominated by Mrs. Hatch for the #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay for being a good role model for his class when there was a substitute teacher. He was on-task, focused, and respectful. #OurLearners #BetterTogether

This young lady was nominated by Ms. Julius for the #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay for her persistence and striving for accuracy during testing. She manages her impulses and has a great attitude! #OurLearners #BetterTogether

Many thanks to @SiouxFallsFire for bringing the Childrenโs Safety House to Journey for our 3rd Graders today! Take this opportunity to talk to your learners about how to escape a fire in your home and find a safe meeting place.




This young man was nominated for the #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay for his persistence and focus during class. He is making good decisions for his learning by avoiding distractions and getting his work finished. #OurLearners #BetterTogether

This young lady was nominated for the #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay by Ms. Julius for demonstrating kindness to peers and staff throughout her class and CoHort. #OurLearners #BetterTogether

his young lady was nominated for the #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay by Mrs. Johnson for taking responsibility for her learning by managing her impulses and making good choices for her learning. #OurLearners #BetterTogether

This young lady was nominated for the #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay by Mrs. Johnson for taking responsibility for her learning by striving for accuracy and taking her time to complete her assignments. #OurLearners #BetterTogether