Due to forecasted winter weather that could make travel dangerous, two semi-final volleyball matches involving Sioux Falls Public Schools and West River schools will be played on Wednesday, Nov 9, 2022. The SDHSAA has approved this one-time schedule change for the safety of athletes, coaches, and fans traveling across the state. The games to be played in the eastern half of the state remain scheduled for Thursday. Please check with your schools/coaches for any additional information.
Wednesday, Nov 9
SF Washington vs. Douglas – Wednesday @ 5:30pm
RC Stevens vs. SF Roosevelt – Wednesday @ 4:30pm (MTN time)
Thursday, Nov 10
SF Jefferson vs. Brookings – Thursday @ 7pm
SF Lincoln vs Watertown – Thursday @ 7pm

As the Rough Rider Football Season is coming to a close, we would like to send our sincere gratitude to our Chain Gang! Thank you for your dedication to Rough Rider Football!

Roosevelt High School participated in the Sioux Falls Native American Day Parade on Monday, October 10, 2022.


Roosevelt's AFJROTC celebrated the 75th Birthday of the United States Air Force on Monday, September 18. The Alpha "Raptors" and Bravo "Blackbirds" were proud to recognize the long and honorable heritage of the Air Force.




HOMECOMING FRIDAY REMINDERS! All students are encouraged to wear their WE ARE ONE t-shirts. Let's end Homecoming Week with cardinal filled hallways.
LUNCH FRIDAY: Student have the option for school lunch or to purchase a food truck meal ($5 cash) during the lunch periods. We will not have Open Lunch. Students with wristbands will receive a ticket before their lunch period from Student Council.
FOOTBALL GAME: RHS Rough Riders play the Harrisburg Tigers at Howard Wood Field at 5:00 PM. Tickets are $3 for students without an Activity Pass and $5 for adults. The wristbands DO NOT work for game entrance. In addition, there will be student tailgating in the home parking lot at 3:30 PM with pizza provided by the Roosevelt Booster Club.
RIDERFEST AND DANCE: Following the football game, the Student Council will host RiderFest at Roosevelt from 8:00-11:00 PM. Students will need their school ID and $5 or a wristband to enter. Students can enjoy music from DJ Jer, open gym, karaoke, games and more. The SDSU Ice Cream Truck will be available as well starting at 8:30 PM. Dress is casual.
Let's have a GREAT end to Teddy's World Tour Homecoming 2022. Go Riders!




Congratulations to Roosevelt's National Merit Semi-Finalists: Ava Steffen and Quentin Dorale!

The first Cancer Awareness Club meeting of 2022 was today. We have 87 students participating. AMAZING!

Roosevelt Marching Band rehearsing into the evening hours in preparation for their first competition in Marshall, MN this weekend. Pictured is Brock Kruger, who leads the ensemble as one of the drum majors.

Congratulations to RHS's 2022 Homecoming Royalty! Back: Dashawn Sykes, Linus Ng, Caden Patzwald, Jack Radel, Michael Grismer and Jack Radel. Front: Hailey Thuss, JaLeigha Kambeitz, Faith Petersen, Alexa Brockmueller, and Ava Steffen.

Roosevelt show choir, Capital Harmony, in choreography retreat building their 2023 show, “The Crown.”
