Harrisburg School District is committed to educational excellence and ensuring that parents stay informed about important activities and events that enhance their child’s life. In an effort to improve parent and community engagement, Harrisburg School District is now using Peachjar to send digital flyers directly to our families. Digital flyers will be sent... READ MORE >

Staying Connected with District & Community Events Just Got Easier! 🍑 Harrisburg School District is getting ready to launch a new electronic flyer communication tool called “Peachjar.” To view school-approved digital flyers, parents can either visit their school's website and look for the Peachjar link, or simply check their email! NO ACTION will be required on... READ MORE >

PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Kristi Noem has proclaimed May 6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week in South Dakota. “In South Dakota teachers, I see dedicated professionals pushing their students to achieve the highest standards, so that they will learn how to think, not what to think,” said Interim Secretary of Education Dr. Ben Jones. “We have all been impacted by great teachers.... READ MORE >

The Teacher of The Year and the Classified Staff Member of The Year Awards are tremendous honors to the staff of the Harrisburg District; these awards are given to decidedly respected staff members that provide high standards for their students and don’t let them give up even when they are overcoming challenges. The recipients include staff members with... READ MORE >

HARRISBURG, SD, April 29, 2019– The South Dakota Department of Education Division of Career & Technical Education has selected the Harrisburg School District as a recipient of a $225,000 Workforce Education Grant. Combined with $250,000 in matching funds from the Sioux Empire Home Builders Care Foundation, the district plans to use this award to construct the Home... READ MORE >

The Harrisburg School District 41-2 will accept sealed bids for the sale of any or all of the following: 1. 2001 Dodge 3500- 116,568 miles, engine burns oil, transmission out 2. 2000 Chevy 1500- 151,048 miles, starts hard, rust 3. 2001 Chevy Tahoe- 193,179 miles, does not run, motor has no compression 4. 1996 Chevy Suburban- 164,305 miles, motor jumped... READ MORE >

CHERRY HILL, N.J. - Alumni Channel, a web provider of online alumni communities for schools and other non-profit organizations, announced today that the Harrisburg School District, has chosen the company's online community solution to develop closer relationships with its alumni. JoAnne VerMulm, Communications Director for the district, took action to begin... READ MORE >

Harrisburg School District No. 41-2 The following school board positions will become vacant due to the expiration of the present terms of the following school board members. Two (2), three-year terms for school board members, Ellingsen and Christopherson. Circulation of nominating petitions may begin on the... READ MORE >

If you’ve lived in Harrisburg for any length of time, this face may look familiar to you. As a bus driver for the Harrisburg School District for the past 50 years, George VanDenHul has transported many Tigers safely to and from school. “I moved to Harrisburg in ‘66, and started driving that fall.” His first routes for Harrisburg were about 35 miles long and went... READ MORE >

Harrisburg Public Schools will be registering children for Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten for the 2019-20 school year. Children must be five (5) by September 1, 2019 to be eligible. Registration will be Wednesday, February 13th, 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm (No Appointment Needed)Appointments will be set during registration for Kindergarten Assessments on March 26th... READ MORE >

As Harrisburg School District continues developing partnerships with businesses and community entities to provide students with experiences in a wide range of careers within a variety of industries, exciting developments are coming together. Stay tuned to local news and the district’s website for new career training opportunities for our Tigers! The expansion of... READ MORE >

The Harrisburg School District is seeking out area businesses to add to its growing list of intern opportunities for HHS students. Career Launch is a program established under the leadership of Governor Dennis Daugaard to increase student awareness about career opportunities in their communities and help meet South Dakota’s demand for a skilled... READ MORE >

When I was much younger (perhaps much, much younger), I was given some advice that “If you are standing still, you are falling behind.” I have followed this piece of advice for much of my life and career. In my mind, there is no place where this holds truer than in the field of education. How sad would it be if educators were not responsive to our ever-changing... READ MORE >

Since we already have seen that snow can come in October, I guess it is time to talk about winter preparedness.In the event of a need to either call off school, to start late, or to release school early we will utilize our parent notification system called Bright Arrow.We will also post on our official Harrisburg School District Facebook and Twitter pages as well... READ MORE >

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 12, 2018 - Recently, members of the Harrisburg School Board were presented their Bronze Level award for their participation in the Associated School Boards of South Dakota’s board recognition program: ALL, which stands for Act, Learn, Lead. ASBSD Executive Director Dr. Wade Pogany presented members of the Harrisburg School Board... READ MORE >

With unyielding community growth, overcrowding in four elementary schools, and the inevitable overcapacity at the high school as large classes advance in grades, the need continues to grow for a bond election to be held on Tuesday, October 16th. To ensure the district has space for the immense growth of students by the year 2020, a bond election must be held now... READ MORE >

As you may know, Infinite Campus is the main source of information on your student(s) with the Harrisburg School District. It is the place you go to check their attendance, grades, and registration information. We are excited to inform you Infinite Campus has two new and improved mobile apps: Campus Student (for students) and Campus Parent (for parents).... READ MORE >

We're excited to announce the launch of our new website and app! These two systems work in conjunction with one another and most of what is provided on the website is easily accessible on the app. The website and app will provide many more ways to get information out the community. The app can be downloaded on both iOS and Android devices. Search for "Harrisburg,... READ MORE >

HARRISBURG, SD - The Harrisburg School District will celebrate 125 years of Tiger Pride during the 2018/19 school year. A series of events will be organized to commemorate this special occasion, culminating in an all- school reunion during Harrisburg Days 2019. If you have historical photos or items from your time in the district, please contact JoAnne VerMulm at... READ MORE >

The Harrisburg School District is celebrating its 125th Anniversary during the 2018-19 school year. As part of the at celebration, administrators in the district were asked if they had to brand Harrisburg in one word, what would it be? This video is a compilation of their responses and may give viewers a better idea of how such a fast-paced district maintains its... READ MORE >

Harrisburg School District will now follow suit with many other school districts in the state and use an online-only platform for parents to complete the required annual information update for their children. Previously, a lengthy packet of paper was required to be completed at the beginning of each year for health, technology, and demographic information for each... READ MORE >