Superintendent Newsletter October
October 27,2024
Mahpíya Lúta Students Shine at Hé Sápa Wačhípi Na Oškáte
Caden takes 26th at State! WAY to GOOOOO Caden
Maȟpíya Lúta Middle School Cross Country Team
Finishes Season on a High Note with Championship Titles and Individual Honors
All Nations Quarterfinals - Mahpiya Luta at Todd County
Maȟpíya Lúta takes the win in the first round of playoff with 32-24!
MLO VS Pine Ridge this Friday
Maȟpíya Lúta Middle School B-Team Volley Ball
The team has dominated the court all season without losing a single match, and their momentum carried them through to a triumphant victory in the B-Team Tournament, securing the championship title.
Photo Credit: Michelle Carlow
The Maȟpíya Lúta C-Team Volleyball
The girls finished their season on a high note, claiming the Consolation Championship. Although the girls were forced to forfeit their first match, they quickly rebounded and made the most of their opportunity to compete.
ACT College Readiness
\This Tuesday is the big day – ACT Testing Day! Here's what you need to know:
🕗 When: Tuesday morning – be sure to arrive on time and well-rested.
📍 Where: Test location will be in the HS Library
📑 What to Bring:
- Photo ID
- Approved Calculator
- Pencils (No. 2)
- Water bottle for hydration!
🌟 Tips for Success:
- Get a good night’s sleep before the test.
- Eat a hearty breakfast to fuel your brain.
- Stay calm and focused – you’ve got this!
Good luck, and remember that this is just one step in your journey. We're all rooting for you! 💪✨
Events this week
Maȟpíya Lúta Middle School Dance
Wednesday October 30
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Maȟpíya Lúta Middle School Honor Roll Pizza Party
Thursday October 31
Maȟpíya Lúta Elementary
Itóǧin Kithuŋpi Carnival
Wednesday October 30
4:30 to 7:00
Maȟpíya Lúta High School
Thursday October 31
Costum Contest
Parent Night for Volleyball and Cross Country
Parent night: Volleyball and Cross Country this Tuesday October 29
PARENTS WILL BE HONORED BETWEEN THE JV AND VARSITY MATCHES AGAINST HOT SPRINGS
Heads up on a calendar change for the Buffalo Harvest
Reminder that on the November 15 Buffalo Harvest :Kinder - 8th grade go home at 1:00
HS students stay until 3:30
Wopila Wednesday:
This Wópila Wednesday will feature 8th Graders
Wóphila Wednesday offers students the chance to bring a parent or relative to lunch! The goal is to highlight recipes with indigenous ingredients and share the significance of cultural foods with students.This initiative is in collaboration with Sean Sherman, owner and visionary of The Sioux Chef in Minneapolis, and the Maȟpíya Lúta Food Sovereignty Program
Opportunities at Mahpíya Lúta Owáyawa
Contact us at 605-867-5888
Spirituality
Our Spirituality defines who we are; it is a choice to learn about and celebrate the beauty of Catholic and Lakȟota customs, practices, and values.
Spiritual and Cultural Events Policy:
All staff and students (in attendance) will attend spiritual and cultural activities during the school day.
Parents who do not want their child to attend a spiritual or cultural activity may check their student out from school with no attendance penalty for the time of the spiritual activity.
Upcoming Spirituality Events
October 30: MLHS Inipi at 5:00 PM