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Aug. 14, 2026

Back-To-School Message from Dr. Graves

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Aug. 24, 2026

More Strides Made to Expand Farm to School Across South Dakota
The South Dakota Department of Education's Division of Child and Adult Nutrition Services is pleased to announce four additional awards for the Farm to School grant to advance local projects.

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Aug. 24, 2026

Content Standards up for Review
Career and Technical Education, World Language, and Library academic content standards are now under review. The first of four public hearings regarding the proposed standards will be held at the Board of Education Standard's Sept. 28 meeting in Aberdeen.

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Aug. 3, 2026

Covering the Cost of Reduced Price School Meals
Per HB 1082, as of July 1 public school districts are no longer allowed to charge families that qualify for reduced price breakfasts and lunches for those meals. The Child and Adult Nutrition Services team has provided detailed guidance to Food Service Directors and Business Managers on what steps to take to implement this change.

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