Cuts jeopardize Head Start
National mandated cuts to the South Dakota Head Start program funding will mean fewer students enrolled in that program. Exactly how many fewer in Day County is still unclear.
Faulkton graduation begins on somber note
Faulkton High School Principal Craig Cassens opened graduation ceremonies with a somber announcement. Senior classmate Kaitlin Heitmann was recovering from serious injuries following a Saturday morning car accident near her rural Faulkton home.
Contract still not settled for Britton-Hecla
Representatives of the Britton-Hecla Board of Education (BHEA) met with a mediator from the Department of Education last week but have still not come to a contract agreement.
Faulkton student has made a splash already. What happens after graduation?
Kyle Ortmeier has had one heck of a year.
Britton-Hecla student faces charges after accidental school shooting
A shooting on Britton-Hecla School property last week Wednesday has left a student facing charges, and has forced some changes in school policy.
What helps school lunch changes go down easier?
Some schools have had an easier time implementing school lunch changes than others. Here are some of the possible reasons why.
Golf seasons delayed due to snowy conditions
Golf programs across the state have been delayed this spring. The Britton-Hecla and Langford Area golf programs are no exception. They have pretty much been put on hold due to snow and cold conditions.
Day County sheriff and school adminstration respond to HB1087, the school sentinel bill
Gov. Dennis Daugaard recently signed into law a bill that gives schools the option of arming teachers or volunteers. Local administrators and law enforcement are wary of the idea.
Central Prairie Fire Birds basketball coop has uncertain future
More questions than answers remain after recent meetings regarding the future of the Central Prairie Fire birds basketball coop.
In February, a public meeting was held to inform patrons of the Medina School Board’s discussions regarding a basketball coop that would include Pingree-Buchanan.
Clark School going forward with tax freeze opt-out proposal
A public meeting was held March 4 at the Clark High School gym to discuss the proposed opt-out of the tax freeze for the 2013-2014 school budget.
With approximately 75 interested patrons in attendance, the Clark School Board, through the school’s administration, presented the financial picture of the district, and then answered the questions from the public.