1121 Ball Park Road • Sturgis, S.D. 57785
(605) 347-2386
Chantal Ligtenberg, Principal
Katy Jutting, Assistant Principal
Welcome Letter from Mrs. Ligtenberg!
Welcome to Our House!
Sturgis Elementary prides itself in building strong relationships to strengthen our school community. Our focus is to Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Kind.
Sturgis Elementary is home to the Lions, Jackrabbits, Monkeys, Lemurs, Elephants, Deer, Eagles, Panthers, Bears and Dogs!
The house system is a school within a school model in which students and staff are sorted into houses, meeting monthly, in order to build relationships and create a sense of community. “House Champions” are awarded monthly, based on student earned points, and given a popcorn party with the principals.
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Email the main Office if student is going to be tardy or absent.
School Hours:
Please do NOT drop off students before 7:45 a.m. as there is no supervision prior to that time.
Kindergarten: 8:10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. dismiss through main doors
1st Grade: 8:10 a.m. – 3:05 p.m. dismiss through 1st grade doors
2nd Grade: 8:05 a.m. – 3:05 p.m. dismiss through west doors
3rd Grade: 8:05 a.m. – 3:05 p.m. dismiss through main doors
4th Grade: 8:05 a.m. – 3:05 p.m. dismiss through 1st grade doors
School Cancellations
On mornings when school is cancelled, every attempt will be made to notify the following radio and television stations by 6:00 a.m. - 6:30 a.m.:
KBHB, KOTA, KAT, FOX, KIMM, KKMK, KKLS, KRCS, KSQY, KIQK, KTOQ, KDDX, KZZI, KDSJ, and television stations KOTA, KEVN, KNBN and KELO.
As an overlay to the announcements as listed above, parents will be notified by an automated telephone call. In addition, both the district website and social media outlets, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter will run the announcement.
A Parents Right To Know
What do I know about my child's teacher? The federal education law put in place by the Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires that all parents in a Title I school be notified and given the opportunity to request information about the professional qualifications of classroom teachers and paraprofessionals instructing their child. You may also request information on the level of achievement and academic growth of the student, if applicable and available, on each of the State academic assessments. If you are interested in this information, you may send your request to the building principal who will provide a timely response.
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