At the April 2 School Board Work Session, the Cell Phone Committee shared updated recommendations for student cell phone use. One change was made for high school students:
- Elementary: No change. Students may not use cell phones during the school day. Use on the bus is discouraged but not disciplined unless inappropriate.
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Middle School: No change. Students may not use cell phones during the school day.
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High School: Phones remain off during class. New for 2025–2026: phones will not be allowed in the hallways during the school day. Use is still allowed in the lunchroom during a student’s lunch period.
These updates support a more focused learning environment for all students.
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Important Update:
Starting July 1, 2025, SFSD will no longer be using the paid version of the two-way communication tool known as Remind. The cost for this service had been paid for through pandemic funding, which no longer exists. Further, the cost is increasing from $60,000 to well over $100,000 and is not in line with current budget realities.
National Interpreter Appreciation Day was May 7th, and while we missed the date in last week’s District Dialogue, we didn’t want to miss the chance to recognize the vital role our interpreters play in the Sioux Falls School District!
Interpreters are the voice between worlds, bridging languages and cultures with care and compassion. They are essential, not just to our work, but to the lives, stories, and communities they touch.
THANK YOU to all interpreters for powering connection and building understanding. We appreciate you!
32 million Americans have food allergies, including 1 in 13 children, about two per classroom.
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Food allergies happen when the immune system reacts to something it wrongly sees as harmful.
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9 top allergens cause most reactions: peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, and sesame.
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There’s no cure, strict avoidance is the only prevention.
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Even tiny traces of an allergen can cause a serious reaction.
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Reactions can happen within minutes or up to 2 hours after exposure.
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Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening reaction that needs immediate epinephrine and a 911 call.
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People at risk should carry two epinephrine devices and an emergency action plan.
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Food allergies are rising and are a growing public health issue.
By staying informed and taking simple precautions, we can help protect students with food allergies every day! Learn more and find free safety resources at: www.foodallergyawareness.org
June is just around the corner! Register for this fun event that gives back!
We are excited to announce that TeamMates has been selected as one of 10 nonprofit organizations to participate in this year's Health Connect Human Race, a community fundraising event supporting causes across the Sioux Empire!
The Human Race includes a 5K run and a 1 mile fun walk at Sertoma Park on Saturday, June 7th at 9 am. When you register, you get to choose a non-profit to support and 75% of your registration fee will go directly to TeamMates when you select them.
This is a fun, family-friendly way to get active and make a difference for the mentoring matches that benefits students across all grade levels!
We hope to see you there!
