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Sept. 29, 2025

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.

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Sept. 29, 2025

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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Sept. 22, 2025

Content Standards up for Review
Mathematics and Health Education 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 Oct. 15 meeting in Aberdeen. Review the proposed standards and submit public comment.

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Sept. 11, 2025

Avon educator selected as
2026 South Dakota Teacher of the Year
Becky Haenfler, a middle school English Language Arts teacher at the Avon School District, has been named the 2026 South Dakota Teacher of the Year.

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