This year’s event brought together 155 elite teams from across the U.S. and around the world, including China, Kazakhstan, and South Korea. Every team earned its spot through top performances at prior competitions, making this an incredibly high-level event.
Our Harrisburg teams rose to the challenge:
🔹 7686X – Phoenix Rising (Caleb B, Connor A, Miles B, Jayden Y) advanced to the Semifinals in their division and earned the Build Award for outstanding robot design and construction.
🔹 7686A – The Islanders (Ben M, Caleb A, Parker S, Ezra D) had an incredible run—placing 3rd in Skills, winning their division, and ultimately being crowned US Open Tournament Champions!
This marks the first time in Tiger Robotics history that we’ve brought home the Tournament Champion title from the US Open.
Harrisburg High School’s FFA Freshman Food Science team presented on their preparations for the Food Science Career Development Event (CDE). Through this experience, students learn about careers in the food and agriculture industry while developing skills in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. As part of the competition, the team created a snack product called Bloom & Dip, inspired by a Nutella-and-go-style snack. Their dip is made with sunflower butter and cocoa and highlights South Dakota commodities, including sunflowers, honey, and dairy through whey protein. We are proud of these students for representing Harrisburg FFA and exploring the science behind the foods we enjoy every day!
Amanda was one of five finalists for this prestigious recognition. As one of our Speech-Language Pathologists serving students and staff at Journey Elementary, she consistently demonstrates dedication, professionalism, and a deep commitment to student success.
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South Middle School’s Leadership Council shared that the Leadership in Action program has a positive impact on the overall school climate by promoting kindness and inclusion. Students and staff are actively helping create a more connected and supportive school community.
Thank you to the Harrisburg Education Foundation for hosting Foundation Fridays and for continuing to spotlight the incredible work happening at HSD every day. If you haven’t attended yet, join us! These sessions offer a meaningful window into our programs, our people, and the future our students are building. We are #TigerProud of the learning on display! 🐾 📅 Our next Foundation Friday – February 6 – will highlight Advanced Programming, Special Populations, and HHS’s Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources CTE program. 🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/FoundationFridays
At tonight’s board meeting, Mrs. Slaba presented on a collaboration between the Tiger Reserve and the High School ASL (American Sign Language) 3 class. The first unit of the year focuses on learners who demonstrate courage in the face of challenges. During this unit, the high school reached out to partner with us, and we were thrilled to work together on this meaningful collaboration. We are #TigerProud! 🐾
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🐯Registration for our Future Tigers Volleyball Camp is open!🏐
Boys and Girls in grades K-5 are welcome to join the fun, learn new skills, and spend time with the 4-peat State Champs! 🏆
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Every family deserves to feel warm this winter. The HSD Clothing Closet offers free, gently used clothing for all ages.
🧤 Open the second Monday of each month at the Heritage Community Building.
🧤 Learn more or schedule an appointment: harrisburgdistrict41-2.org/page/hsd-clothing-closet
