Will your child be five on or before September 1, 2026? If so, it's time to register for Kindergarten! Registration in the Harrisburg School District is now open. Start your Tiger off on the right foot this upcoming school year and get them registered now! 🐾 https://bit.ly/HSDKinderReg
🏆 Each year, the Harrisburg School District recognizes outstanding members of the HSD Elementary/Secondary Teaching Staff for excellence in their roles during the current school year. Staff, parents, and community members are encouraged to nominate exceptional educators for this honor.
If you know an Elementary or Secondary Teacher you would like to see recognized, please take a few minutes to complete the nomination form.
Nominations close Sunday, January 18th. https://bit.ly/49xrCpc
🏆 Each year, the Harrisburg School District recognizes outstanding members of the HSD Elementary/Secondary Teaching Staff for excellence in their roles during the current school year. Staff, parents, and community members are encouraged to nominate exceptional educators for this honor.
If you know an Elementary or Secondary Teacher you would like to see recognized, please take a few minutes to complete the nomination form.
Nominations close Sunday, January 18th. https://bit.ly/49xrCpc
The sheriff’s department has notified the district office that we are cleared to resume normal operations. Thank you for your patience and trust.
On Monday, December 15, at approximately noon, the district was notified of a situation in the city limits of Harrisburg. Our schools within city limits and the Freshman Academy went into a shelter-in-place. District faculty, staff, and parents were notified. Throughout the situation, we remained in communication with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department and our school administrators. Student and staff safety is our top priority.
‼️ Today's the day! Dine in or take out today, Dec. 8, at Krav'n in Sioux Falls! 🍽️
Krav’n will donate 10% of all dine-in and takeout sales to Hungry Hearts, directly benefitting Harrisburg School District students.
Today is GivingTuesday. ♥️ A reminder that small kindnesses make a big impact.
Our HSD Angel Fund helps qualified students access meals when financial hardship stands in the way. Your gift fills a tray. It eases worry. It makes sure every student eats. https://bit.ly/HSDAngelFund
If you’re looking for a way to give today, this is one that goes straight to kids in our schools. ♥️ #GivingTuesday
Come cheer on the Tigers! 🏀🐾
Krav’n to Give Back? Mark your calendar!
🗓️ Dine in or take out next Monday, Dec. 8, at Krav'n in Sioux Falls!
Krav’n will donate 10% of all dine-in and takeout sales to Hungry Hearts, directly benefitting Harrisburg School District students.
Harrisburg School District is seeking sponsors for the Giving Tree, our annual program that helps local students and families during the holidays. Every donation goes directly to Harrisburg students in need. https://bit.ly/HSDGivingTree
A reminder, there will be no school from Wednesday, November 26th, through Friday, November 28th.
Join us for our next Foundation Friday on December 12 as we focus on Achievement and Arts. You’ll hear how students learn and lead through vocal music, explore Project Lead the Way (PLTW) pathways in health science, engineering, and cyber security, and tour facilities as we navigate the benefits of movement through wellness. We’ll review the Annual Report and wrap up with a panel featuring learners and staff in each area. 🔗 REGISTER: https://bit.ly/42vNIWb
DOE seeks nominations for 2026 SPED Staff of the Year
The department’s Office of Special Education Programs is accepting nominations for the 2026 SPED Staff of the Year award (https://forms.gle/opekEPdTMPdPPFMu8). Parents or guardians may nominate SPED teachers, SPED directors, speech/language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, school psychologists, or paraprofessionals who made an outstanding impact in their child’s education and have served in their profession for three or more years. Nominations are due Jan. 9 and the announcement will be at the South Dakota SPED Conference in Sioux Falls on March 4. Please share this information with your school community. Contact Stacy Holzbauer (Stacy.Holzbauer@state.sd.us) with questions.
As we recognize outstanding staff during American Education Week, this shoutout goes to Lisa Norris, Special Education Instructional Coach. A colleague shared how her enthusiasm, expertise, and growth-minded approach help teachers recognize their own strengths and move toward their goals. With more than 90 educators mentored, her impact reaches classrooms across the district and strengthens learning for students at every level. We are #TigerProud! 🐾 #AmericanEducationWeek 🇺🇸
