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Sept. 21, 2026

Board of Education Standards Meeting Sept. 28
in Aberdeen
Among other items, the board will hold the first of four public hearings on academic content standards in the areas of World Language, Library, and Career and Technical Education. Find out more about the content standards under review.

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Sept. 14, 2026

Time to Get Crunching!
Schools are invited to participate in the South Dakota Crunch Off, an annual statewide event to celebrate Farm to School, local producers, and nutritious foods by crunching into local foods through October 31. Help South Dakota win this year's Crunch Off by registering the most "crunches" in our region.

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Sept. 11, 2026

Four Schools Proclaimed as South Dakota's 2026 Blue Ribbon Schools
South Dakota Blue Ribbon Schools are selected based on longitudinal data that demonstrate high proficiency in English Language Arts and math and success in attendance and high school graduation.

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Sept. 9, 2026

Recognizing South Dakota's Four Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Scholarship Recipients
This scholarship recognizes exemplary students enrolled in an American Indian tribe who have demonstrated strong commitments to learning, leadership, and service.

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