Preventing suicide among veterans, active duty military

South Dakota is working to prevent suicide among veterans and active duty military. Persistent stress can affect anyone, and those who have served or are currently serving may be at greater risk for suicide than others.

 

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Gift Kicks Off “Operation: Mobility” for Disabled Access

The South Dakota Parks and Wildlife Foundation received a gift from the Steve Peterson Family of Salem, South Dakota. The gift is in memory of their wife and mother, Cathy. This donation is the lead gift to the Foundation, kicking off “Operation: Mobility,” a fundraising campaign to purchase up to 30 all-terrain track chairs and trailers to be distributed throughout the state of South Dakota.

 

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Helping to build positive behaviors

In the Upper Elementary/Middle School (UE/MS) we have continued our focus on our DV CARES program. This tiered program stems from a research-embedded and data-driven system called PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support), which is nationally recognized and utilized in schools across the state of South Dakota, and throughout the United States. The premise of this program is that students…

 

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Social studies standards are meaningful, challenging, empowering

As an experienced classroom educator, I am excited about the potential of the proposed social studies standards. They provide a framework for students to gain critical knowledge, vocabulary, and understanding in key areas of history, government, geography, and economics. A strong foundation in social studies is necessary to prepare productive citizens for the future. These standards are both…

 

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Noem accepting spring intern applications

Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Office spring 2023 internship program. Student interns will work with staff on various projects depending on interests and strengths.

 

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Dakota Valley Middle School Honor Roll

6TH GRADE HONOR ROLL Madelyn Acton Landen Adams Daniel Barnhart Alexis Bauer Charles Bomgaars Callie Bourne Isabel Bradshaw Aaron Bruns Avaunna Buck Tia Buckley Isabella Cardona Cade Carlson Ava Castillo Evan Christensen Levi Cohrs Raegan Collette Sophie Deacon Nyemal Deng Grayson Duhaime Zachary Ensz John Galles Olivia Groves Kale Hamilton Alexis Harlan Riley Hughes Hanson Jacobson Kenzi Jenks…

 

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CONGRATULATIONS

Class A state volleyball play started on Thursday, Nov. 17 at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls.

 

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Sioux City North KOA Holiday receives major award

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the world’s largest family of family-friendly, open-tothe- public campgrounds, is pleased to announce that the Sioux City North KOA Holiday Campground has earned the 2023 KOA President’s Award and the KOA Founder’s Award. These prestigious awards were presented Tuesday, Nov. 16 at Kampgrounds of America, Inc.’s Annual International Convention in Orlando, FL.

 

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Security cameras to be installed in school parking lot

As a way to enhance the viewing of Dakota Valley’s property, additional security cameras are being installed in the high school parking lot. The Dakota Valley School Board decided to approve a quote from ECI on Nov. 14.

 

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