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May 28, 2023
Kudos to Kristen Eilders (Elementary Social Studies Curriculum Facilitator) " Kristen shows obvious care for social studies and meeting the needs of all learners. She is supporti...
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May 26, 2023
Turissa Moreland, Math Teacher @ East High School
"Ms. Moreland continually works hard for the best interest of her students. Whenever you walk into her classroom, students a...
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May 19, 2023
Kudos to Jody Vondrak (Special Education Teacher | Morningside STEM Elementary School) "Jody Vondrak is retiring in May after teaching for 38 years. 32 of those years have been wit...
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May 19, 2023
Kudos to Nicole Ruhrer-Johnson (Teacher | East Middle School)
"Mrs. Johnson is my daughter's "person" at East Middle. She makes her feel comfortable, has increased her confidence...
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May 19, 2023
Kudos to Shelli Jepsen (Teacher | East Middle School) "Mrs. Jepsen always incorporates fun into all of her activities. She is so creative and thoughtful and goes above and beyond t...
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May 17, 2023
Each Sioux City Community School District high school will hold a graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 27 at the Tyson Events Center.
Ceremonies will be held at the following t...
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May 11, 2023
With 1,000 years of combined service in the field of education, 48 Sioux City Community School District employees were honored and celebrated at a retirement dinner held Wednesday...
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May 2, 2023
Sioux City, Iowa - March 2023 was a magical month for Mackenzie Crawford. The East High School student not only graced the stage at the legendary Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn...
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April 28, 2023
Vicky Behrens, Paraeducator @ East High School
"Vicky carries out her role with conscientiousness and diligence. We can count on Vicky to be reliable, helpful, and supportive...
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April 21, 2023
Sioux City, Iowa - “Crazy lucky.”
It’s the way Sioux City native and West High School alum Graham McGaffin describes his current position in conservation. Earlier this year, a...
April 17, 2023
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Period poverty is what UNICEF says has a negative effect on teenage girls when it comes to schooling. It is when they cannot afford to buy menstrual products o...
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April 5, 2023
The Sioux City Community School District will offer driver's education this summer at all three district high schools.
The summer session will begin on Thursday, June 1, and fi...
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April 5, 2023
Kudos to Stacey Verzal (Second Grade Teacher | Riverside Elementary School) "Stacey does so much for her students at Riverside. She is always coming up with new ideas or ways to b...
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April 5, 2023
Kudos to Tim Hodgins (Bus Driver | Operations & Maintenance) "Tim was our bus driver to and from a recent music competition and was incredible! He helped our students and educator...
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April 5, 2023
Kudos to Angie Blatchford (Infrastructure Tech | Educational Service Center) "Kudos to Angie is an understatement! Angie is an awesome "Desktop Computer Doctor!" She's been doctor...
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March 31, 2023
Mark Larson, Social Studies Teacher @ East High School
"This year, Mr. Larson organized Chili Day and Soup Day for the staff at East High. It brought everyone together for so...
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March 30, 2023
Sioux City, Iowa -- Kilee Watson has done what most football fans only dream of. She’s been to two Super Bowl games, not as a fan in the stands but on the field.
The East High ...
March 23, 2023
***Notice is given that a majority of the members of the Board of Directors may gather in Orlando, FL on March 30 – April 4 to attend the National School Boards Association Annual...
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March 23, 2023
Sioux City, Iowa – Sixteen Sioux City Community School District schools have received Energy Star Certification for achieving strict EPA energy performance standards. Energy Star-...
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March 22, 2023
Kudos to James Cline (Assistant Principal | North Middle School) "Mr. Cline is an amazing principal! My son is autistic and has been at North Middle School since sixth grade. Mr. ...