Longtime Sioux City teacher reflects on 30 years in music…

Veteran music teacher Eleanor May-Patterson has a unique way of calling her class to order. “I say, “Bow’s up!'” she explained, literally placing her musical bow, vertically, on top of…

SCCSD Music Education Program Receives National Recognition

The Sioux City Community School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. This is…

#SuccessorySaturday – West High

West High School students recognize educators who help them succeed. Kristin Ortmann, Orchestra Teacher: “Thank you for supporting me throughout school. You are always…

FedEx Office Donates $100,000 in Printing to Future Ready Schools…

Leader in printing services and solutions reaffirms commitment to education and equitable learning for all students FedEx Office, a world-class provider of convenient, state-of-the-art…

SCCSD Students Selected for 2021 Iowa All-State Jazz

Congratulations to the following students from the Sioux City Community Schools on their selection for the 2021 Iowa All-State Jazz. The Iowa All-State Jazz Festival will occur on Saturday, June…

Siouxland tubist selected as alternate for Carnegie Hall youth orchestra

A North High School sophomore first picked up a tuba when he was a 5th grader. A few years later, he ranks as one of only two students age 14-17…

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Mar 31

Achievements

East High Debate Team Earns State Championship Title at Iowa Forensic League Tournament

The Sioux City East High School debate team earned the state championship title at the Iowa Forensic League Tournament this month. The success did not…

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Mar 31

#SCCSD Staff Members of the Month

#SCCSD March Staff Members of the Month

Amy Oleson, 4th-Grade Teacher @ Perry Creek Elementary “Mrs. Oleson creates a positive and engaging learning environment in her classroom. Students often…

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Mar 30

Achievements

Two SCCSD schools earn PBIS honors, Spalding Park Environmental Sciences recognized as “Paramount”

The Iowa Department of Education has awarded schools statewide for their work on implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). PBIS is a multi-tiered system…

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Mar 30

Academics

Kindergarteners at Morningside STEM Elementary explore force

Kindergarteners at Morningside STEM Elementary have spent the last two weeks discovering the science of push and pull forces to design their very own playground.

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Students at Morningside STEM Elementary showcase Push and Pull Projects to District leaders.

Mar 27

#SuccessorySaturday

#SuccessorySaturday – Loess Hills Computer Programming Elementary

Loess Hills Computer Programming Elementary School students recognize educators who help them succeed. Adam Jerome, TAG Coach: “Thank you…

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Successory Saturday Notes from our Students

Mar 25

Achievements

Christine Tomlinson Appointed to the National K-12 EBSCO Advisory Board

Christine Tomlinson, teacher librarian at North High School, has been appointed to the prestigious K-12 EBSCO® Advisory Board. The advisory board is dedicated to the…

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Mar 22

Academics

Leeds Elementary School hosts virtual program to plant the seed of literacy for kids

Some homework requires worksheets while others involve workbooks. However, Katelyn Hames’ take-home assignment included a link to a video and a packet of seeds. Katelyn,…

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