Hot Springs School District

Bison R' Back

We are excited to invite parents & students to the Bison R\' Back Night on Thursday, August 18, from 5:00-7:00. Come with your family, look at your student’s schedule, and meet your student’s teachers. Food will be served over at the football field concession stands from 5:00-7:00. Come check out the bouncy castles and community booths. 6th-12th Grade Families: The new Secondary Administration team would like to invite all parents & students for a brief introduction in the Case at 5:00 pm. Following that meeting, at 5:30, we would like all Freshmen (9th Grade) students and parents to stay for a brief orientation. Sixth grade students will have orientation on the first day of school.

First Day of School August 22, 2022

The first day of school for ALL 1st through 12th grade students will be August 22, 2022. Kindergarten students will be attending on either Monday or Tuesday from 8:00 to 3:45. All Kindergarten students will attend Wednesday and Thursday 8:00-3:45. There will be NO early release or staggered start for students. See time below. Elementary: 8:00-3:45 Middle/High School: 7:50-3:47 NOTE: If heat becomes excessive, early release will be considered and parents will be notified.

McKinney-Vento Education Homelessness: Know Your Rights

If you have questions regarding knowing your rights about Homelessness, check out the brochure. Please give the school a call to be referred more information or e-mail the counselor.

Athlete of the Week

Click the "More Info" button to find out who our Athlete of the Week is

District ARP/COVID Plan

The district's application for funds received from the American Rescue Plan (Covid relief funds) is now available under the Quicklinks dropdown menu above. Click the link to this announcement for the Spanish version.

Links to Athletics/Activities Schedules

The district now has 2 websites you can follow for information on Bison athletics and activities. Click the link here to take you to our athletics webpage for more information.

Bison Sports Broadcast on NFHS Network

Thanks to our broadcast sponsors Fall River Health Services, all broadcasts to Bison sports and other events on the NFHS Network will be free to all viewers. Automated cameras are mounted in the Case Auditorium and at Woodward Field/Dave Scott Stadium to capture all of the action.

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Athletic Physical Packet for 2022-23 Posted Date: 06/22/2022

The SDHSAA has provided their Pre-Participation Packet for students interested in participating in SDHSAA events. This packet contains information for physicals for the upcoming sports season. . . .

Hot Springs Schools “Continue to Learn” Plan Posted Date: 01/18/2022

At their August regular monthly board meeting, the school board approved the administration’s recommendation to begin the school year at Tier 1, a slight change from the Tier 2 the district was in . . .

Fall River Health Services Broadcast Partner on Bison Broadcasts Posted Date: 09/24/2021

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Project Stand Up to Report Illegal Drug Use Posted Date: 12/17/2020

Project Stand Up is a coordinated effort among law enforcement officials and healthcare providers statewide to standup to illegal drug use in South Dakota. Texting a tip is simple- just text ‘drugs’ . . .

School Board Reviews Updated Covid protocols, all schools at Tier 1 -Face to Face Instruction

At the regular meeting of the Hot Springs Board of Education on Monday night, January 17, the Board Covid logo reviewed with school nurse Greg Gunwall the current Covid protocols that are in place at the CDC and the SD Department of Health. Below is a summary of protocols currently in place:

Most common symptoms of Covid in our youth according to the CDC is:

Fatigue                                 Headache
Trouble sleeping              Muscle and/or joint pain
Cough                                   Low grade fever

If you test positive:

Quarantine for 5 days and if fever free on day five may return to school on day 6. Must wear a mask through day 10

Close contact of someone who is positive

Unvaccinated students and staff:

Must quarantine for 5 days and may test for virus on day 5. May return to school on day 6 if no fever present on day 5. Must wear a mask through day 10.

Fully Vaccinated students and staff:

May remain in school if no symptoms present. Must wear a mask through day 10. Testing is suggested at day 5 but not required.

Definition of Fully Vaccinated
Moderna and Pfizer vaccines were administered within the last 6 months.
Or
Johnson and Johnson vaccine administered in the last 2 months.
Or
Have received a booster vaccine.

Testing can be completed at the school by appointment with School Nurse Greg Gunwall. Please call 695-745-4264 if you have any questions. For the most up-to-date statistics on the coronavirus in South Dakota, go to the Dept of Health “Covid Dashboard” for current statistics and information.

Hot Springs Schools Mobile App Now Available

The mobile app for Hot Springs Bison is now available on both the Apple Store and Google Play Store. Search "Hot Springs Schools" and look for the Bison logo to download a free version of the apps.

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The app will allow you to stay in touch with events and activities at the school as well as notifications, news, and quick links to items and apps your students use.

If there are more links or information you would like to see on our app, please let us know by calling our main number at 605-745-4145.

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