SFSD will have a 2-hour late start on Tuesday, January 16. Tuesday is the first day of the second semester so please check your Infinite Campus for your new schedule.
Dangerous weather conditions mean all activities/events for SFSD students for the
evening of Fri., Jan 12 and all day Sat., Jan 13, 2024 are being postponed.
RHS's Air Force JROTC December Cadets of the Month for are Ethan Weber and Zenna Kanengeiter. Ethan has done a lot of work behind the scenes trying to get social activities started and tracking events for the corps. Zenna has been to every color guard practice and has already participated in several! Both doing stellar jobs!
Congratulations Ethan and Zenna!
No School Today - Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Sioux Falls Public Schools are closed Monday, January 8, 2024 due to weather.
Juniors and Seniors - You still have time to apply for Leaders of Tomorrow. Applications close on Friday, January 5.
About Leaders of Tomorrow:
The Leaders of Tomorrow program is a unique opportunity for students to develop essential leadership skills that will benefit them today and in the future. Through a 16-week journey of skill development and relationship building, students will be guided by community members from Think 3D, working in collaboration with our school staff.
Program Details:
• Meeting Schedule: Thursdays - Once a week
• Start Date: End of January
• Time: Open Lunch (Food will be provided)
• Location: TBD
• Duration: 16 weeks
Why Leaders of Tomorrow?
This program is designed to equip you with the skills needed to navigate the challenges of today's world and become a confident leader in your community. The experiences and knowledge gained during these 16 weeks will undoubtedly contribute to your personal and academic success.
Apply Now: https://forms.gle/zLw2HyBu8sMtGHCv8
Come support Roosevelt Basketball this Friday and Saturday at the Presidents Bowl Basketball Classic!
https://www.rhs.sf.k12.sd.us/o/rhs/article/1378582
Don't forget to get your Early Bird Tickets to the Presidents Bowl Basketball Classic!
https://www.rhs.sf.k12.sd.us/o/rhs/article/1378582
Reminder: No School starting Friday, December 22, 2023 through Tuesday, January 2, 2024. We wish you a wonderful break that allows for rest and relaxation.
We'll see you back here on Wednesday, January 3.
Thank you to our generous student body, the first ever NHS Movie Night was a success! The RHS National Honor Society was able to donate over $700 in toys to the Sanford Children's Hospital for the holidays! Thank you to our Rider family for making this happen.
Join us for the first ever Presidents Bowl - Basketball Classic at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls.
Friday, December 29 - Varsity Game Schedule
* Girls: Lincoln vs. Roosevelt at 11:00AM
* Boys: Lincoln vs. Roosevelt at 1:00 PM
Saturday, December 30 - Varsity Game Schedule
*Girls: Roosevelt vs. Washington at 4:00 PM
*Boys: Roosevelt vs. Washington at 6:00 PM
All Session Pass is available for purchase until Friday, December 22. Daily passes will be available.
Thank you to Graham Stauffacher for the grapic.
On Friday, students from Garfield Elementary visited Roosevelt and met with our Student Council. They learned from each other about what it takes to be a good leader.
The Nationalist, RHS Newspaper, had over 70 submissions for it's Fall Photo Contest. Here are some of the top photos chosen. Please go to the link to view all of the winners and submissions. Thank you to all who participated! https://rhsnationalist.com/
Student Council and the RHS community really showed up for our "Charge for Charity" week last week. These kids are nothing short of amazing and such great role models in their classrooms and in the world. Hundreds of dollars will be donated to Veterans Community Project and the RHS pantry. And, this morning, LifeScape picked up 30 personalized gifts for their residents and were so grateful for RHS' efforts. #WeAreRoosevelt #WeAreOne ❤️💛
Mr. Nordin's Sociology class invited SRO's Officer Ragland and Officer Bruxvoort to talk to them. They talked about their jobs, the reasons they decided to be police officers, the basics of the criminal justice system and the importance of keeping order in society. It was a great experience for all.
Get your tickets now for the Presidents Bowl Basketball Classic! https://www.rhs.sf.k12.sd.us/o/rhs/article/1378582
Today is a beautiful December day, but we know it can't last forever in South Dakota! Make sure you and your student(s) know how to access Canvas for remote learning when weather that keeps kids home can be predicted in advance.
Congratulations to Air Force JROTC Cadets of the Month! JROTC presented four cadets with Cadet of the Month certificates and swag bags! Two were CoM from October and two were from November 2023. These individuals have impressed us with their drive, dedication to AFJROTC, and marked improvement in their attitude and behavior. These four have really gone above and beyond our expectations! They have really started to show some leadership potential, and have embraced our mission of creating citizens of character.
October CoM 100 Level - Ethan Dorale
October CoM 200 Level - Nicholas Zelasko
November CoM 100 Level - Addison Nichols
November CoM 200 Level - Abbigail Stapleton
There is 🚨 ONE WEEK LEFT 🚨for SFSD high school students to get their applications in for the 2nd annual TEDx Youth Sioux Falls event! Last year's event saw 15 amazing students share their stories on that iconic red dot, and we're hoping to match (and exceed!) that energy for 2024. Applications will be accepted until December 15th, 2023. We're looking forward to hearing all of the ✨💡ideas worth sharing! 💡✨ https://youtu.be/NCNyDKm0UvM
Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6CE6mTOzKyMF4gIa5IlOvxl83MRaBu5E0mSc7yoa-M8DyPA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1HeZ7NZF5Jx5pnReD3-H3HQ6AirHts64IJD3iI3Cui3cevX09sHMou5KE
Sioux Falls School District kicked off the newest sport this fall, E-Sports. Coaches for the SFSD team are Valerie VanHeuveln, SF Washington, and Jonathan Halleen, Ben Reifel Middle School. Roosevelt participants are: Dawson Aberson, Brandon Sailor, Jacob Markley, Ben Foutz, and Gabriel Turner. Practices and games will be played at CTE Academy. Currently, there are 14 teams in the State that are involved in E-Sports Programs through Fenworks, the platform which teams are ranked. SFSD has two Rocket League teams and one League of Legends. First competition for Rocket League will be on Thursday, December 7 against Leola. League of Legends will have their first battle against Hot Springs on Monday, December 11.
