Rough Rider Times

Attendance: (605) 362-2885

Activity Office: (605) 362-2866

Counselors: (605) 362-2868

Main Office: (605) 362-2860

Fax: (605) 362-2883

Website: http://www.sf.k12.sd.us/roosevelt/home
Location: 6600 W 41st St, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, USA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfroosevelthighschool/

We at Roosevelt High School are excited to welcome students back from the holiday break! With the new year comes the opportunity to finish the first semester strong and prepare for the challenges of the second semester. The first major milestone of the month will be semester finals, scheduled for Wednesday, January 8th, and Thursday, January 9th. These exams provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate their hard work and academic growth over the past semester.

Following finals, students will enjoy a break from classes on Friday, January 10th, which is designated as a Teacher Work Day for planning and preparation. The second semester begins on Monday, January 13th, offering a fresh start for everyone. Later in the month, there will be no school on Monday, January 20th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day—a time to reflect on and appreciate Dr. King’s legacy and the values he championed.

As we transition into the second semester, we encourage everyone to aim high and achieve great things academically and in extracurricular activities. Everyone in the RHS community plays a vital role in fostering a positive and motivated environment for our students. RHS is a great place to be, and we appreciate all the support for our school and for your children. We are committed to helping them learn and develop skills to succeed in the future.

January also brings a variety of exciting events in fine arts and athletics. From athletic competitions to performances by the choir, band, and theater groups, there are numerous opportunities to celebrate and support the talents of Roosevelt’s students. Be sure to check the school calendar for details about these events.

Stay connected with Roosevelt High School by visiting our website and following us on social media for updates, announcements, and resources. Together, we can make this semester a rewarding experience for everyone. Here’s to a successful start to 2025—a year of growth, achievement, and pride for the Roosevelt High School community! We are Roosevelt! We are One!

January 8 & 9 - Semester Finals

January 10 - No School

January 20 - No School - Senior pictures are due for the Yearbook

Class of 2025 – Here are the dates / times on all upcoming events pertaining to the Seniors.

Found also on the Counselor’s website: https://sites.google.com/k12.sd.us/sfroosevelt/home/students/seniors

April 9 - AD Room - Prom info / Upcoming Deadlines Auditorium

April 9 - Before/after school/lunch - Cap/Gown delivery Staff entrance

April 11 - Deadline for Graduation speeches Email Mrs. Agar

April 26 - 7:00 PM - Grand March/Prom Main Gym/Commons

May 14 - AD Room - Graduation Presentation Auditorium

May 18 - 7:15 PM - Graduation Arena

We are looking forward to a great year. Please stop by either of our rooms if you have any questions.

Mrs. Agar (Room A119) Mrs. Leonard (Room A150)

The Class of 2025 graduation is fast approaching, and we need your help to make the Senior Party a night to remember!

Here’s what to do next:

👉 Click here to register and find ways to stay involved!

1. Register Your Senior for the Senior Party.
2. Volunteer to help create an unforgettable event.
3. Learn How You Can Be Involved in this milestone celebration.

Let’s work together to give our seniors the send-off they deserve. Don’t wait—start today!

SALSA (Serve and Learn Student Association) allows you to meet new friends, earn volunteer hours for scholarship applications, and make a difference in your community. At the January meeting on January 7th in the Choir Room at 3:20:00 PM, we will hear from Andy Wingert, the volunteer coordinator at the St. Francis House, about how volunteers help move people from homelessness to hope. Join us and learn more about our next large group volunteer outings, Feeding South Dakota and St. Francis House. We will also be introducing our new hours database, Get Connected.

Join SALSA to volunteer this month!

SALSA Meeting: January 7th at 3:20:00 PM in the Choir Room.

Speaker: Andy Wingert with the St. Francis House SALSA-Wide Events: Feeding South Dakota January 20th and St. Francis House January 25th.

For any additional questions feel free to contact the SALSA Specialist at salsa@helplinecenter.org or 605-274-1409.

Lunch deposits can be made here:

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home

Free & Reduced lunch application here:

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Boarding the Bus:

Do not wave down the Yellow school buses. Simply be standing at the stop location and the bus will come to you. If nobody is standing at a stop location, the bus will not come to a complete stop at that location. It will drive on past. However, we will not leave a bus stop before it’s listed loading time.

Discipline Statement:

The School District’s “Rules of Student Conduct and Discipline” apply to bus Stops and on school Buses. Students need to remain seated while in route.

The HS Tripper route buses will be equipped with camera’s to monitor activity on these buses. Students removed from the bus for discipline issues will not receive refunds for their bus pass. For a full list of Sioux Falls School District Policies.

The high school “Tripper” bus routes will be done by School Bus Inc. High School students riding the “Tripper” buses will load/unload on YELLOW school buses. Stop locations have changed as well.