Five Siouxland high school students are among 16,000 semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. The seniors will have the chance to continue in the…
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Kudos to Rebecca Rieken (Principal | West High School) “Over the years, I have observed remarkable individuals that strive to make…
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Research has shown therapy dogs can reduce stress and provide emotional support. That’s why one local school will soon welcome a therapy dog of its…
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Dear Staff, Parents, and Guardians, In assessing the most recent COVID-19 data, and based on discussions with Siouxland District Health and the earlier unanimous vote of our Board of Directors, the Sioux City Community School District has determined it is safe to transition into the full On-Site Learning model beginning next week. The District is closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. On Tuesday, September 8, all students that are currently attending school two days a week under the Hybrid Model will now begin attending school full-time (Tuesday through Friday the week of September 8 and Monday through Friday each week after). Here’s a link to the District calendar so you can plan for all instructional days. Tuesday, September 8 through Friday, September 11, and every Tuesday through Friday following, school hours will be:
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Next week, Sioux City Community Schools will resume in-person learning for the first time since March. Many modifications have been made to school buildings, classrooms,…
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Dear Parents and Guardians, It is hard to believe school begins next week. I am eager to have our students engaged in learning – both…
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The free summer meals program for children in Sioux City is over. This comes as the first day of school is on the horizon. The…
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The 2020-2021 academic year is quickly approaching. Click here for important information and tips to help prepare your child for the start of school.
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It's estimated about 1,500 households in Sioux City will need internet service for the new school year. Now, the district is working to get them the devices and "hot spots" so students can learn virtually under the district's hybrid learning plan. The school district has bought MiFi Hotspots to distribute. "T-Mobile is the company that won the mobile quote for our mobile devices and they are able to deliver them in the first week of September," said John Pritchard of the SCCSD.
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Dear Parents/Guardians and Staff, We have spent the summer listening, planning, and preparing for the new school year. Now, with the first day of school…
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Elementary Schools 2020 Back to School Night Who: 1 – 5th Grade Students & One Parent/Guardian Per Child Date: Thursday, August…
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The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading announced that it’s recognizing Sioux City with Pacesetter Honors for its work in 2019. “We applaud the civic leaders…
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Even though she just graduated with honors from East High School, Nicole Essig is called “mom” by some of her closest friends. “If your car…
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The Sioux City Community School District recognizes the immense value and importance of recognizing our recent graduates in-person. While graduation ceremonies in 2020 look a little…
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Dear Parents/Guardians, As we make plans for the start of the 2020-21 school year for the Sioux City Community School District, we are committed to keeping…
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Because principal leadership is key to student success, the National Association of Elementary School Principals recognizes accomplished elementary and middle-level principals from across the nation and abroad as a part of its annual National Distinguished Principals (NDP) program. Amy Denney, a Sioux City Community School District principal for Perry Creek Elementary, earned this esteemed honor and is invited to a two-day event in Washington, D.C., in October to be recognized for her outstanding leadership. Denney has led Perry Creek Elementary and Clark Early Childhood Center in Sioux City since 2016. Earlier this year, Denney was also recognized as the 2020 Iowa Principal of the Year by the School Administrators of Iowa...
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