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  • Twenty-One Sioux City Community School District Buildings Earn EPA ENERGY STARs

    Feb 13, 2020No Comments

    Twenty-one buildings from the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD) have earned 2019 ENERGY STARs for superior energy performance. This is the 6th year schools from the District have earned an ENERGY STAR Certification, reflecting a legacy of continued energy savings. The honor is given by the federal government for superior performance in energy efficiency.   … READ MORE

  • “My Life, My Choices” event teaching 7th graders about real-life situations

    Feb 13, 2020No Comments

    SIOUX CITY, Iowa — More than 1,300 Siouxland 7th graders flocked to Long Lines Family Rec Center for a 3-day community-driven event. “My Life, My Choices” is an opportunity for these young students to learn real-life situations through interactive stations and learn how they would make decisions in tough situations. Topics included healthy relationships, underage drinking, … READ MORE

  • East Middle Jazz Band performs at Whispering Creek Retirement Community

    Feb 06, 2020No Comments
    While high schoolers were performing at Morningside on Wednesday, Sioux City’s East Middle School Jazz Band made music for a different crowd. The band performed for residents at Whispering Creek Retirement Community on Wednesday. The students said performances like this help them practice in front of a live audience. Folks at Whispering Creek said anytime ... READ MORE

  • Sioux City students to be recognized for MLK-inspired art

    Feb 03, 2020No Comments
    Every time Esmeralda Sebastian Benitez looks down, she sees the colors of the rainbow. That's probably because the North High School student uses her knees as a palette for her paints. "My parents complain that I always have dried paint stuck on my clothes and in my hair," Esmeralda said, showing off paint splashed on ... READ MORE

  • Snow day activities at East Middle School

    Jan 24, 2020No Comments
    Sioux City students didn’t have a snow day Thursday, but some were still enjoying some snow-day activities. Students at East Middle School went sledding during their physical education classes Thursday. After speeding down the hill, students got hot chocolate to help warm them up. An East Middle School P.E. teacher says it’s a great chance ... READ MORE

  • #SuccessorySaturday – East Middle

    Jan 20, 2020No Comments
    East Middle School students recognize educators who help them succeed. Olivia Terzo, Teacher: “Thank you for helping me stay healthy and active. I am thankful for all of the fun activities you plan for us.” Abby Leusink Sheppard, Teacher: “Thank you for always giving me good advice. You see the best in everyone and that ... READ MORE

  • #SCCSD December Staff Members of the Month

    Dec 13, 2019No Comments
    Congratulations to all honorees – we appreciate your hard work and dedication! Jessica Jorgensen, Teacher @Sunnyside Elementary School “Mrs. Jorgensen has been a vital member of our Sunnyside team for a number of years. She works diligently to provide the best possible educational experiences for our students and communicates effectively with all of our staff ... READ MORE

  • 2019 War Eagle Human Rights Award recipients honored

    Dec 11, 2019No Comments
    An honor Tuesday morning, for two Siouxland recipients. One organization and one individual were honored with the 2019 War Eagle Human Rights Award. The award recognizes them for their extraordinary work that has positively improved countless lives in Sioux City and the Siouxland area. "I think it's important to call out individuals and organizations that ... READ MORE

  • Seaboard Triumph Foods and local students make blessings bags for 60 children

    Nov 26, 2019No Comments
    With some help from the Sioux City Community School District, Seaboard Triumph Foods made Blessing Bags for 60 children, who are homeless, poverty-stricken or facing other hardships. The bags provide the children and their families with essential supplies and holiday gifts they may not be able to buy on their own. In each bag is ... READ MORE

  • Sioux City Community School District Students Selected for Opus Honor Choir

    Nov 14, 2019No Comments
    Several Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD) students earned the honor to participate in the thirty-third annual Opus Honor Choir Festival. Close to 2,600 students earned nominations by their directors. Students submitted a recorded audition and 720 students earned a place in one of four Opus Honor Choirs. The 2019 Opus Honor Choirs will perform ... READ MORE