MOVE 4 60!Updated Information coming soon! Please join us every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 7am-8am starting February 13th to Move 4 60! Big Stone City School is excited to offer Walk Club/Spikeball Club every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 7am-8am. Come for 1 day or both days each week. There will be Yogurt Parfaits, fruit and milk for breakfast those mornings for you to enjoy after your walk for $2.50 each.
We want to offer a safe and warm place to walk and exercise for everyone in the community. Open to the public! **If school is closed or late, Walk Club will NOT take place. ***This program is in sponsorship with Big Stone School, Fuel Up to Play 60 and the Midwest Dairy Council. Quick Links
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BIG STONE CITY SCHOOL RANKS A TOP LEVEL SCHOOL
The 2017 South Dakota Report Card, a review of schools' performance based on multiple indicators, was formally released last week. Incredibly, Big Stone City School ranks a top level in the state! Big Stone City Elementary School was given the classification of Status School for being in the top 10% of the state. Big Stone City Middle School was given the classification of Exemplary School for being in the top 5% of the state. To view these reports, click on the following links. |
Brrr! It's getting cold outside! Be sure to send warm clothing along with your child. (hats, mittens, snowpants, snowboots)
UPCOMING EVENTS
SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
Monday, December 27 - 6:00 pm
LOOKING AHEAD
November 30th - Mid-Term Quarter 2
December 17th - Music Program at 2:00 and 7:00
December 18th - Preschool Christmas Programs at 6:00 and 7:00
December 20th-January 1st - No School
January 2nd - School Resume
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Big Stone City School Awarded Grant
The 2016 South Dakota Legislature made available $1 million in funds to be used for the Classroom Innovation Grant. The purpose of this grant program is to provide funding for developing teacher training and classroom access to innovative technology. 48 schools applied and 18 were selected. Big Stone City School was awarded $50,000 to be used over the next two school years. These funds will be used to increase the engineering component of our K-8 curriculum though training and purchasing of new materials such as LEGO robotics kits, Make-Makey kits, MacBooks, and I-pads. In addition, in order to be find success in todays ever changing technological world it is important for our students to be engaged in learning through both traditional and digital methods. Teachers will receive training on various digital platforms that will be used to the engage students in creating, communicating, and managing in a digital setting.
We are excited for this opportunity to learn and grow for both our students and staff.
The 2016 South Dakota Legislature made available $1 million in funds to be used for the Classroom Innovation Grant. The purpose of this grant program is to provide funding for developing teacher training and classroom access to innovative technology. 48 schools applied and 18 were selected. Big Stone City School was awarded $50,000 to be used over the next two school years. These funds will be used to increase the engineering component of our K-8 curriculum though training and purchasing of new materials such as LEGO robotics kits, Make-Makey kits, MacBooks, and I-pads. In addition, in order to be find success in todays ever changing technological world it is important for our students to be engaged in learning through both traditional and digital methods. Teachers will receive training on various digital platforms that will be used to the engage students in creating, communicating, and managing in a digital setting.
We are excited for this opportunity to learn and grow for both our students and staff.
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Big Stone City School
655 Walnut Street Big Stone City, SD 57216 Phone: 605-862-8108 Fax: 605-862-8640 |
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