Episode 2 now available for download wherever you get your podcasts!
There is still time to apply online! The Free & Reduced Meal Application can qualify you for more than just meals. You could qualify for school-related scholarships and discounts on college and testing fees.
You can complete the Free & Reduced Meal Application through your Parent Portal account to ensure your child is ready for the first day of school. Once you’re logged in, click the More tab. PLEASE NOTE: If you filled out an application last year, you still need to complete one for this school year.
Questions? Contact Chris Beach, Child Nutrition Director 605-743-9031
With every new school built over the last 20 years, the school board and administration anticipated and planned for future growth. Our most recent growth challenges are in Harrisburg proper, where new subdivisions have accelerated already rising student enrollment. Liberty Elementary is at capacity. Three of the new developments are located in the Liberty school zone, increasing the need for additional space. Last year, the Tiger Reserve program was moved to Adventure Elementary to make more room at Liberty. Additionally, Head Start and Jr. Kindergarten was moved from Liberty to Freedom. There are also four new developments currently underway in the Freedom school zone which will also push Freedom closer to capacity in the near future.
The school board’s commitment has always been to build the right size at the right time, without raising the mill levy and imposing any new burdens on taxpayers. The District has been able to do this through the continued growth in property valuation with the addition of new neighborhoods and businesses coming into the community. Through the passing of bond elections, Harrisburg School District citizens have shown they value the District's foresight to stay ahead of growth and provide quality learning facilities for students. In order to maximize use of current facilities, address overcrowding, and ensure the right size is built at the right time without raising taxes, the District will be proposing a solution to build a new elementary school and convert Liberty to a joint use facility which would house Early Childhood grades and share spaces with the city of Harrisburg.
A public meeting will be held Tuesday, August 16th at 6:30 PM in the Liberty Band Room located through the District Office main entrance (Entrance E). We encourage the public to attend and subscribe to our new podcast, Harrisburg 41-2, which includes the topic of growth and will address our current needs in a future episode, released in the near future.
Elementary Parents:
Be on the lookout for a notification from your elementary school regarding your child's classroom placement on Monday, August 8th, and any other back-to-school communication coming your way! 🐾
Want to cheer at Tiger Bowl? Sign up for the 2022 Tiger Bowl Youth Cheer Camp! Click here to register at:
https://www.wearetigernation.org/tiger-bowl-2021-cheer-camp.html
Harrisburg School District just launched its official podcast: Harrisburg 41-2. In this podcast, you'll discover how a 629% increase in student enrollment over the past two decades has presented some unique challenges that have given rise to forward-thinking solutions, while also providing opportunities for the development of innovative student programs.
📈 In our first episode, learn how the District, which started in one K-12 building over 100 years ago, has grown to 13 buildings in the last two decades. Subscribe and listen to Harrisburg 41-2 wherever you get your podcasts. https://harrisburg412.buzzsprout.com
The District has added nearly 300 NEW students since last year! It is crucial to have accurate student enrollment numbers in order to hire enough staff and create schedules for students and teachers. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD NOW for the upcoming school year. Every registration counts! THANK YOU and welcome to HSD!
https://bit.ly/HSDRegister
NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF INFORMATION
The Harrisburg School District has determined that the personally identifiable Special Education documents that had been collected, maintained, or used for providing educational services for students that have graduated, left district or are no longer receiving services prior to 2017 will be destroyed on August 1, 2022.
The following applicable Special Education records or documents will be destroyed:
Psychological Evaluation, Educational Assessments, Occupational Therapy Assessments, Speech/Hearing/Language Assessments, Physical Therapy Assessments, Preschool Assessments, Medical Information, Prior Notices
Multidisciplinary Team Reports, Classroom Observation Reports, Referral Forms, Classroom Teacher Reports, Behavioral Assessments, Agency Progress Reports, Individualized Education Plans
If you would like to receive any of the above-mentioned items please call the Special Education Director’s office – 743-9028 prior August 1, 2022, to arrange a convenient time to obtain them. IF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE THE ITEMS WILL BE DESTROYED.
We are so thankful for our Garden helpers! This week our friend Eleanor has been helping water the garden - great job! If you'd like to help water and weed the garden, contact the Jenay in the office at Jenay.Hallickson@k12.sd.us.
If you've been by Journey lately, you've seen how our garden has grown! If you and your family would like to take a week to tend the garden, please contact Jenay in the office at jenay.hallickson@k12.sd.us to sign up for a week to water and weed! We'll even show you how!
Come and see the HHS Drama Club's Summer Performing Arts production of Descendants the musical! Shows are June 24 @ 7PM, and June 25 @ 2PM and 7PM. Tickets are available for purchase at the door. See you at the show!
Congratulations to the 2022 Journey 5th grade class. As they walk the hallways for the last time today it gives me great joy knowing that each of them has received a #goodnewscalloftheday during their Journey experience (according to my records). I’m proud of the Journey staff for searching and finding the best in our learners daily.
A reminder there will be a 2-hour Early Release tomorrow, May 19th, for the Last Day of School. Have a safe summer, Tigers! 🐾😎
Earlier this year, Mrs. Fischer’s 1st grade class participated in a coloring contest for the Sanford Poison Center. The theme was “Stop! Ask First!” and our very own Meera was one of the winners! She received a gift card and special recognition on the SDPoison.org website. For information on talking to children about poisons, check out this video: https://bit.ly/3sFzr7o .
This young lady was nominated for the #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay for being willing to lend a hand in the classroom and the first to volunteer. She is kind to classmates and friendly to staff. #OurLearners #BetterTogether
This young man was nominated for the #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay by Mr Bullerman for his work in planting the garden. He took care and effort to make sure his plants were in correctly and deep enough to ensure growth. #OurLearners #BetterTogether
This young lady was nominated for the #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay for being willing to lend a hand in the classroom and the first to volunteer. She is kind to classmates and friendly to staff. #OurLearners #BetterTogether
This young man was nominated for the #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay for being willing to lend a hand in the classroom and the first to volunteer. He is kind to classmates and friendly to staff. #OurLearners #BetterTogether
While free meals for all students were a welcome relief during the pandemic, these benefits will end at the of this school year. When the pandemic hit, the federal government funded a program that allowed all students—even those who were not previously eligible—to receive free meals. However, recently they have declined to continue funding this program.
If your child qualifies for free or reduced meals, they can still receive them, but you must take action to make it happen! If you are concerned that you may not be able to afford school meal prices, we urge you to fill out an application for free or reduced meal benefits as soon as possible. You can find a copy of this application on our website or contact Chris Beach, Child Nutrition Director. The process is simple and can be done online, but Chris is happy to answer any questions you may have. The District is always available to support families, so think about what option is best for you, and let us know if there is any way we can assist.
This young lady was nominated for the #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay by Mrs. Hatch for kindness toward staff and other learners. She has a contagious smile and a positive attitude for everyone she meets. #OurLearners #BetterTogether
