The next RHS Teacher Spotlight is of Mrs. Lauren Meyers from the World Language Department.
First day of school is Thursday, August 24. Here are some reminders! #WeAreRoosevelt #WeAreOne
RHS Teacher Spotlight is of Mr. Michael Mitchell from the Science Department!
Welcome to the first installment of Roosevelt Teacher/Staff Spotlights. We will have a number of teacher and staff spotlights over the next few weeks/months. The first one is Casey Gore, who is joining our Applied Arts Department. Enjoy!
Roosevelt High School has picture retakes scheduled for Wednesday, August 30. Students who were not able to attend Rider Charge will take their school pictures during this time.
SFSD congratulates its valued partner Steve Hildebrand of Promising Futures! Steve recently received the Community Service Award from the Associated School Boards of SD for his work to remove economic barriers so all students can see their bright futures ahead. Thank you, Steve!
Back-to-school paperwork just got easier! There's a new, fast, phone-friendly way to fill out the Free/Reduced Meals Application! You'll be notified immediately. Use the QR code or the link to complete it TODAY! Bonus points if you also complete your student registration! 🙂
Do you have a question for us? We've made the process of finding answers much simpler with our Let's Talk! communication tool. We now have our own Let's Talk! page where you can submit questions directly, and it's easy to navigate! Let's Talk! can be found on our school's homepage at either the "contact us" tab at the top or the blue "Let's Talk" tab on the side of the page.
Freedom Reigns! Happy Independence Day!
The Power of Partnership is highlighted, once again, to help SFSD families get connected to affordable internet. The SF Area Community Foundation is investing $50,000 to enroll households in the Affordable Connectivity Program (AFP). SD Voices for Peace leads the effort.
Voices for Peace is working with SFSD schools to inform families of this program. An enrollment specialist will continue to meet families during school events like parent-teacher conferences, success nights, etc. Eligible families should enroll today! GetInternet.gov
Calling all income eligible SFSD children who will be 4-yrs-old by September 1, 2023! We're recruiting students for FREE preschool with an event on July 5 or 6, 8am-4pm, at the SFSD Learning Lab on the Southeast Tech Campus - 2205 N. Career Ave. Tell your neighbors and friends!
What's for breakfast? What's for lunch? All students can eat FREE this summer by visiting one of our Summer Meal Sites. Check the schedule to find out where and when meals are available in your area!
On Tuesday, May 16, we held our Inaugural Air Force Junior ROTC Awards and Change of Command Ceremony. We recognized 26 cadets from Roosevelt High School and their hard work over the course of the 2022-2023 school year! We ended changing command from Cadet Herson Skyberg to Cadet Emma Day. These students have set the tone and expectations for our future Corp of cadets! They have done an amazing job and we are so proud of them! #AFJROTC #JROTC
With only a couple days left in the school year, it's time to start thinking about summer plans! SFSD has a wide variety of Summer School classes available. Registration ends this Friday, May 26th. Find all the info you need here: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/summer-school
Congratulations to the following Roosevelt teachers who were recipients of the Public School Proud Grants through the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation:
Julia Blashack - Theatre
Claire Brothers - Physical Education
Michell Clayberg & Sarah Fink - Joint venture between the RHS Library and English Department
Semester Tests for the Sioux Falls School District are Thursday, May 25 and Friday, May 26. Roosevelt High School semester test schedule is pictured.
Congratulations to the class of 2023! Over 1,600 students walked across the stage yesterday to receive their diplomas. We wish you well on your next steps, whatever those may be! See more photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAEAYF
The 2023 RHS Student Literary Magazine is now available for viewing on our school news site. This digital magazine is filled with student poetry and writing paired with student art and photography. The entire magazine was designed by our Roosevelt newspaper staff and is available for reading and download. Check it out!
https://rhsnationalist.com/
New podcast episode is live! On this episode of Spotlight, Superintendent Stavem sits down with Michael Grismer, a high school senior from Roosevelt HS and a member of the class of 2023. Michael is an exceptionally bright student with high academic achievements and a passion for learning. This conversation covers a little bit of everything, from Michael's success as a student, to how school districts can cultivate a passion for learning, to the future of AI and it's role in education. Join Dr. Stavem and Michael in this fascinating conversation that offers up a look at the Sioux Falls School District from the viewpoint of a student. As we close the book on another school year completed, the topics we cover here give us a moment to reflect on the past and look towards the future.
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/RqCGRHTrUzb
We want YOU here!
The Sioux Falls School District is looking to fill their Custodian, Clerical, and American Sign Language Interpreter/Tutor roles. Visit the links below to learn more about each position and apply!
🧹Custodian: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3836
💻Clerical: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx?jcat=clerical
👋American Sign Language Interpreter/Tutor: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=5525
