Harrisburg School District

Dear Friends of the Harrisburg School District, As we begin a new school year, I am filled with gratitude, pride, and excitement for what lies ahead. Entering my second year as H...

During Teacher Appreciation Week, the Harrisburg School District Education Foundation proudly recognized the incredible work happening in classrooms every day—and invested in it ...

Voters elected Mike Knudson to another term on the Harrisburg School District Board of Education and selected Tara Young to fill the seat being vacated by Linda Kirchhevel. Knudso...

Harrisburg School District is proud to recognize Nichole Drexler as the Special Services Staff Member of the Year, honoring her outstanding commitment to students, staff, and fa...

Harrisburg School District is proud to recognize Jen Balster as the Support Staff Member of the Year for her exceptional service, compassion, and lasting impact on the Freedom E...

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program is one of the nation’s highest honors for graduating high school seniors, established in 1964 by executive order to recognize students who d...

HARRISBURG, S.D. — The Harrisburg School District is offering the SUN Meals To-Go Program this summer to help ensure children in the community continue to have access to nutritiou...

Pierre, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Education proudly announced the 2027 Regional Teachers of the Year. One teacher from each region across the state has been selected ...

We would like to inform you of upcoming road closures in our area as part of the Willow Street construction project. Please review the details below and plan accordingly. Plainsid...

The Harrisburg School District is proud to announce that Mr. Travis Lape, Director of Teaching and Learning, has been named the South Dakota ASCD Curriculum Leader of the Year. S...

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 term for school boar...

At the heart of every exceptional elementary classroom is a teacher who understands that learning begins with belonging. For Christina Berger, that belief has guided a 21-year car...

In every school, there are educators who do more than teach, they transform spaces, elevate experiences, and shape lives. At Harrisburg High School, that educator is Eve Langerock...

On behalf of the Harrisburg School District, it is my sincere pleasure to congratulate Vera Okken, Zara Nwadibia, and Kennedy Cauwels on being named National Merit Scholarship Fin...

February 4, 2026, Pierre, SD - The School Administrators of South Dakota (SASD) held a luncheon at the Ramkota Convention Center to recognize the eleven Outstanding Administrators...

MINNEAPOLIS, S.D. – The HHS Marching Tigers marched away with top honors at the Youth In Music Marching Band Championships, earning the Class A Championship title and finis...

Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) have announced more than 16,000 Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. The list is drawn from over...

Linda Kirchhevel is the Director of Talent & Leadership Development at Sanford Health, and currently serves as the Vice Chairperson on the school board. In July, Linda began her 1...

Mr. Hutton and his wife grew up on a farm/ranch setting, and says, “we missed the outdoor space. An opportunity came up to move to an acreage outside of Harrisburg, so we did it....

Mike Knudson has served on the Harrisburg School Board for over a decade and is a commercial broker at Van Buskirk Companies. “Over my 12 years on the board, I am proud of how we...