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Oct. 6, 2025

suicide awareness and prevention
Approved youth suicide prevention and
awareness trainings available

SDCL 13-42-71 requires employed, certified educators to complete at least one hour of approved youth suicide awareness and prevention training every five years of which verification is conducted through accreditation reviews.


Oct. 2, 2025

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Two South Dakota Students Named
U.S. Presidential Scholars

Each year, the U.S. Department of Education announces the names of the Scholars to honor high school students for their outstanding academic, artistic, and technical accomplishments, as well as their meaningful contributions to their communities.


Sept. 29, 2025

Congratulations
Five South Dakota Students Awarded Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship honors enrolled members of federally recognized American Indian tribes who demonstrate strong personal character, cultural involvement, leadership, and a clear vision for their future educational and career goals.


Sept. 29, 2025

CPR Survey
Complete annual CPR survey (public schools only) by Oct. 10
As announced previously, per SDCL 13-3-91, school districts are required to incorporate into their curriculum the skills necessary to perform hands-only CPR and awareness in the use of an AED and to provide information regarding the grades and courses in which the skills are being taught.


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