District Dialogue

This past weekend saw the final conclusion of the spring sports season for high school sports. That conclusion saw three of the four high school girls softball teams in the state tournament. The final game for the top spot was between Washington and Jefferson, and the Jefferson girls were able to come through as state champs!

In addition to this positive SFSD representation, Lincoln high school had an amazing showing at the state track meet, with both the boy's team AND the girl's team taking home state titles! Congratulations to everyone on another successful season of good sportsmanship and lifelong lessons learned. Onward to fall sports!

The Connections program was started in the late 1990's. It's gone through some changes in structure, and is now used as a tool to help middle school students ease the transition into high school. Upperclass students serve as mentors to freshman, and almost 60% of students involved say that they have met and made good friends through the program. 462 students are enrolled in Connections, representing almost a quarter of the class of 2029! The program is as strong as ever, and will continue to help students ease any and all anxieties they may have as they take the next steps in their educational journeys.

While many think of the Sioux Falls School District as serving mainly students in kindergarten through 12th grade, there are crucial services families can access before their young ones even step foot into a classroom. The Birth to Three program provides families with services that are personalized, research-based, and grounded in respect for each child's unique journey. These services can include speech language support, occupational therapy, physical therapy, cognitive development strategies, and coaching for parents. Learn more in the video below!

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Additional personal savings will be key to having a financially successful retirement. Learn more about how the SDRS Supplemental Retirement Plan (SRP) can help you save more for your retirement so you can achieve your financial goals. Information will also be presented on the SDRS Special Pay Plan (SPP), an additional personal savings program funded by an employee’s termination pay.

Register Online: https://state-sd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EIyz8xYqT1SGVp_OMdRb-g

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Build on your budgeting and savings skills and increase your awareness of the many challenges we encounter during our careers and into retirement. Be empowered to take charge of your finances and be more prepared for retirement.

Register Online: https://state-sd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C5nplzOSRgi5ymiR3z47OQ

AllOne Health (previously SandCreek), our Employee Assistance Program, is free, confidential, and available to ALL Sioux Falls School District employees and their family members. As a part of their extensive list of offerings, AllOne Health offers FREE monthly webinars that cover a variety of topics. Below are a couple upcoming ones!

To register for a AllOne Health account, visit https://allonehealthmemberportal.mylifeexpert.com/ and click the “Sign Up” link just below the Log In button. Enter siouxfalls as your company code and complete the signup process! A confirmation email will be sent to complete the registration.

Effective communication within teams is crucial for achieving personal and professional goals. In this session, participants will dive into team dynamics through discussions, hands-on exercises, and insightful debriefs. We’ll explore proven strategies for fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts, while learning how to apply these concepts in real-world scenarios. By the end of the seminar, participants will walk away with practical tools and resources to inspire their teammates, enhance teamwork, and ensure seamless collaboration to achieve shared objectives.

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 | 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Register Online!

AllOne Health can help you reduce stress, improve mental health, and make life easier by connecting you to the right information, resources, and referrals.

All services are free, confidential, and available to you and your family members. This includes access to short-term counseling and the wide range of services listed below:

• Mental Health Sessions
• Life Coaching
• Financial Consultation
• Legal Referrals
• Work-Life Resources and Referrals
• Personal Assistant
• Medical Advocacy

Click HERE to learn more about these services!

Get started today at www.sandcreekeap.com using company code: siouxfalls

Wondr has helped millions of people just like you achieve their weight-loss goals. Through short weekly videos, you'll learn it's not what you eat but when, why, and how that can help you improve your health. You’ll master science-backed strategies to feel energized, stress less, and sleep better. No fads, no drastic diets - just practical skills that let you enjoy every season’s flavors and festivities all year round!

Get Started Today at wondrhealth.com/SFSD

Wondr Health is available to employees and spouses on the District’s medical plan. There is no cost to participate.

Below are new opportunities posted within the last week. Be sure to check them out and apply online (at the link provided) if you’re interested! Please note, most job postings are open until filled. If you click on a link and receive an error message (“No matching records found”), it may mean the position has been filled. To view all Sioux Falls School District openings, please visit https://sf.schoolspring.com/.

• Assistant Varsity Football Coach at Washington High School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5200035
• Middle School Football Coach at Edison Middle School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5201028
• Performance Dance Coach at Edison Middle School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5201042
• Assistant Track and Field Coach at Edison Middle School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5201047
• Assistant Football Coach - Freshman at Lincoln High School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5204995
• Livestream Coordinator at Roosevelt High School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5208666

• 10 Month Clerical - Class II - 1.0 FTE at Axtell Park: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5208410
• Purchasing Clerical - Class IV - 1.0 FTE at Central Services: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5209208

• Custodial Engineer - Grade KX - 1.0 FTE at Marcella LeBeau Elementary (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY): https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5208814
• Elementary Custodian - Grade KX - 1.0 FTE at Marcella LeBeau Elementary (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY): https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5208824
• Elementary Custodian - Grade KX - 1.0 FTE at Marcella LeBeau Elementary (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY): https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5208830

Elementary

• Special Education / Lunch Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Discovery Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5192531
• Special Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Discovery Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5192552
• Special Education Support Professional - 0.78125 FTE at Discovery Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5192605
• Special Education Support Professional - 0.4375 FTE at Discovery Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5192633
• Junior Kindergarten Enrichment Specialist - 1.0 FTE: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5193271
• Special Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Renberg Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=51941
• Early Childhood Lunch Education Support Professional - 0.3 FTE at Anne Sullivan Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5197520
• Early Childhood Education Support Professional - 0.75 FTE at Laura B. Anderson Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5200817
• Special Education Support Professional - 0.65625 FTE at Laura B. Anderson Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5200843
• IEP Facilitator - 1.0 FTE at Marcella LeBeau and Renberg Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5207110
• Early Childhood Education Support Professional - 0.7 FTE at the Learning Lab: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5208755
• Special Education Support Professional - 0.8125 FTE at Terry Redlin Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5208894
• RISE Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Susan B. Anthony Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5215732
• Special Education Support Professional - 0.59375 FTE at Laura B. Anderson Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5216580
• Early Childhood Education Support Professional - 0.7 FTE at R.F. Pettigrew Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5131021
• Special Education Support Professional - 0.9 FTE at Horace Mann Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5217553

Middle School

• RISE Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Ben Reifel Middle School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5198224
• RISE Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at George McGovern Middle School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5200040
• Staff Support Substitute at Whittier Middle School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5200938
• In School Suspension Instructor - 0.875 FTE at Edison Middle School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5204748

High School

• High School Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Axtell Park: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5193962
• Behavior Facilitator - Structured Teach - 0.875 FTE at Axtell Park: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5194074
• RISE Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Lincoln High School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5195176
• Building Substitute Teacher at Roosevelt High School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5208711
• RISE Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Roosevelt High School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5207087
• Student Support / 504 Facilitator - 0.875 FTE at Roosevelt High School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5208621

• Child Nutrition General Worker - 0.75 FTE at Child Nutrition Services: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5200028

• Educational Sign Language Interpreter - 1.0 FTE: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5191004
• Speech Language Pathologist - 1.0 FTE: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5144225

• Junior Kindergarten Academy Teacher - 1.0 FTE: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5193267
• Kindergarten Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Oscar Howe Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5195202
• 4th Grade Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Horace Mann Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5200784
• Special Education Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Terry Redlin Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5204988
• Special Education Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Rosa Parks Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5194090
• Early Childhood Literacy Coach - 1.0 FTE: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5214398

• Reading Intervention Teacher - 0.47 FTE at Patrick Henry Middle School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5190956
• 6th Grade Math Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Patrick Henry Middle School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5200926

• Chemistry Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Lincoln High School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5201011
• Assistant High School Band Director - 1.0 FTE at Washington High School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5204698

• Early Childhood Birth to Three Special Education Teacher - Extended Contract - 1.0 FTE at the Learning Lab: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5194011
• Special Education Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Rosa Parks Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5194090
• Special Education Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Terry Redlin Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5204988
• Early Childhood Literacy Coach - 1.0 FTE: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5214398
• Special Education Resource Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Oscar Howe Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5218564

Questions? Contact Kate Rovang at kate.rovang@k12.sd.us.

Happy summer! As your children have more free time on their hands, it can be overwhelming to maintain their day-to-day activities and your outside responsibilities. Consider the following tips:

Schedule fun.

Together with your children, come up with your summer “bucket list” or list of activities the family wants and can afford to do this summer. Put some plans on the calendar.

Resist the urge to overschedule.

When it comes to summer, childcare and work schedules, having a consistent routine is important, it’s also imperative to allow time for unstructured downtime to avoid burnout and recharge.

Create some structure and set boundaries.

Enjoy being freed from the tight structure of the school year, but also provide your kids security. Aim to keep the same bedtime routine, care habits, maintain the same chore schedule, etc.

Watch for stress.

Be alert for symptoms of stress in your family. Step back and ask yourself, “What’s happening here and how can we get ourselves under control?” Remember, it can take time for some children and adults to adapt to a change in patterns or lack of routine.

Learn more about these tips and discover ways to take care of your wellbeing here: Surviving Summer Guide

Adapted from AllOne Health, Kumon.com, The Center for Parenting Education, and Verywell Family