CUSTER WILDCATS JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

Custer High School’s entrepreneurship class visited Magnum Enterprises in Rapid City last week to learn how the nation’s leading seller and manufacturer of rubber band guns operates.
Owner Dan Smith guided us through the manufacturing process, shared the history of his business, the lessons he has learned along the way, and offered advice for students interested in starting their own businesses.
We were especially grateful that he took the time to let students make their own Arrowcopter and sent everyone home with a rubber band gun, all made in Rapid City using American-made materials.

“A a huge thank you goes out to the VFW and Corey Virtue (VFW member and Custer School Board Member) for the generous donation they made to our students who will get to travel to Washington D.C. in March to experience our nation’s capital.”

Congrats to the CHS State Wrestling participants and coaches! You had a great season!
Extra congrats to the list of CHS placers:
* Savannah Bell - 2nd Place
* Jessica Hite - 4th Place
* Riley Scott - 3rd Place
* Riley Trout - 8th Place
* Zayden LaPlaca - 8th Place

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Friday Morning Breakfast Club

Date: Friday, March 13 & 27 , 2026

We will be having Friday school this Friday. This is an opportunity for students to come in and make up and work they have missing. Some students may be assigned to Friday school due to having more than 2 missing assignments, excessive tardies, or other behavior issues.

PIE (Parents Involved in Education) Meeting:

Date: March 18, 2026 at 5:00PM

All parents are encouraged to attend our monthly PIE meetings. It’s a great opportunity to get involved, meet other parents, and hear about upcoming projects and initiatives. This month a tour of the new CTE building will be the only thing on the agenda-see you there.

Reminders

• Health & Safety: As we enter cold and flu season, please remember to keep your child at home if they are feeling unwell. Your cooperation helps us keep our school community healthy.
• Attendance: Regular attendance is crucial for your child’s success. Please ensure that they arrive on time and are ready to learn.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community.

ATTENTION: Parents of college-bound Juniors and Seniors: The Library has a new webpage with resources you and your student may find useful in the ACT section. One page is full of “ACT Prep Resources” for the students. The “Why Does It Matter” page highlights scholarship opportunities offered through the Board of Regents and South Dakota universities, along with information on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) for students interested in attending one of the 160 colleges across the 16 Western states. Christmas Break may be a good time to start preparing for the ACT and refining post-graduation plans.

https://www.csd.k12.sd.us/page/csd-library

Access much information and for our students taking the ACT-released items and study information.

Activity passes (tickets) are available at all school offices. Activity passes are accepted at all regular home season games, in addition, to regularly scheduled CSD plays and concerts.
Passes will be sold during the first few home games of volleyball and football.

*Family Passes: $85 maximum – for parents & all K-12 students in the same household.

Purchased individually the prices are as follows:

*Adults (including college-age students) - $45 per pass

*High School 9-12: - $35 per pass

*Middle School 6-8: - $25 per pass

*Elementary K-5: - $25 per pass

(grandparents, adult children, or college-age students are not eligible for the family pass.)

* Complimentary senior citizen passes for Custer County Residents who are age 60+.

These are also available at all school offices.

Parents Involved in Education at Custer Jr/Sr High School will meet on the following dates at 5:00PM in the Custer Jr/Sr High School library:

September 17, 2025

October 15, 2025

November 12, 2025

January 21, 2026

February 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

April 15, 2026

NAEP Testing 8th Graders Only-March 4, 2206

Pre ACT/Plan-9th Grade March 24, 2026-AM

Pre ACT/Plan-10th Grade March 24, 2026-PM

ACT-11th Grade March 25, 2026-AM

Smarter Balanced-April 2026

Highmark Federal Credit Union has an exciting offer for its members and the best part about it is that it directly benefits CHS Activities!

ATTENTION Custer students, parents, faculty, and fans: Open a free

checking account at Highmark and get a free Wildcats Spirit debit card.

Plus, we'll make a contribution to CHS Activities each time you swipe your

Wildcats debit card.

All three of our checking accounts come with:

• No minimum deposit

• No minimum balance

• The convenience of online & mobile banking

• Free Wildcats debit card

Thank you!!

MISSION STATEMENT: To Educate Every Student to His or Her Potential

VISION STATEMENT: To provide the highest educational program possible through positive leadership, quality academics, and an array of opportunities for social, emotional, physical, and character development, so graduates:

• A) Go on to compete in the marketplace

• B) Understand the importance of community involvement.

• C) Enjoy life-long learning

Email: tobey.cass@k12.sd.us
Website: https://www.csd.k12.sd.us/CusterJrSrHigh
Location: 1645 Wildcat Lane, Custer, SD
Phone: 605-673-4473