After a month-long delay, the Mitchell School Board has elected Brittni Flood as president and Shawn Ruml as vice president, securing leadership through July 2026. The board approved a $220,000 boring machine purchase for Mitchell Technical College, bids for two student-built houses, and first readings of updated sexual harassment and weapons policies
The Mitchell Board of Education will once again attempt to elect a president and vice president after a July vote deadlocked between current president Brittni Flood and member Terry Aslesen. Business manager Craig Bruening has been leading meetings in the interim.
When classes begin August 20 at the new Mitchell High School, students will be welcomed by a campus filled with natural light, modern classrooms, and upgraded athletic facilities. A standout safety feature is a raised crosswalk at the main entrance, designed to slow traffic and improve accessibility for those with mobility challenges.
The Mount Vernon School District is seeking voter approval for a $400,000 general fund opt-out to replace its current $200,000 opt-out, unchanged since 2010. The increase, approved by the school board in June, is intended to address rising operational costs, including salaries, insurance, and utilities.
Project S.O.S. is hosting 9 backpack giveaway events at The Banquet in Sioux Falls to help students gear up for school. Advance registration is required.
The Mitchell School District launches a free after-school program this fall for K-5 students, offering academic help, fun activities, snacks, and family nights.
South Dakota teachers are earning just over $56,000 on average in 2025, falling short of the nearly $60,000 pay target set two years ago. Despite a small bump in national ranking—from 49th to 46th—progress remains slow. The Teacher Compensation Review Board met Monday to address ongoing pay gaps, teacher shortages, and school capacity issues.
Back-to-school shopping is starting early in South Dakota as families aim to stretch their budgets amid rising costs and looming tariffs. At Sioux Falls’ Empire Mall, parents are turning to online deals, couponing, and reusing supplies to save money.
Cornerstones Career Learning Center received welcome news as federal funding has been secured, allowing its adult education and workforce training programs to continue through the end of the fiscal year. With service locations in Aberdeen, Huron, Mitchell, Yankton, and Vermillion, Cornerstones provides essential support to South Dakotans seeking career advancement, GED completion, and job readiness skills.
Mitchell High School has announced that the first day of school will be Wednesday, August 20. Registration Day is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30, with sessions from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.