CUSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT TIDBITS

Kris Frueh - Hermosa School Educator of the Year

Breanna Lende-Hanson - Custer Elem School Educator of the Year

Skylair Jaure - Jr/Sr HS Educator of the Year

These educators were nominated for this annual award. Nominations were open to colleagues, students, parents, and the community. The CSD Teacher of the Year will be announced at the CSD Annual Staff Awards Recognition & Retirement dinner at Crazy Horse Memorial on April 4.

All families are encouraged to complete school meal applications at the beginning of each school year by submitting an application directly to the school or district office. Applications can be submitted electronically within the Infinite Campus Parent Portal (select “more” then “meal benefits”). Applications are reviewed by district officials before granting free or reduced price benefits. Families who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, or participate in other federal assistance programs, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) are automatically eligible. Families earning at or below current Income Eligibility Guidelines, could be eligible for free or reduced-priced meals.

• March 28-April 1 - Spring Break
  
• Fri., April 5 - scheduled snow make-up day, if needed
• Fri., April 19 - scheduled snow make-up day, if needed
• Fri., May 3 - scheduled snow make-up day, if needed
• May 18 - 2024 CHS Graduation - 2 p.m.
• May 23 - last day of school

New Staff:

▶️Dawn Brende ~ CES SpEd Paraprofessional
▶️ Scott Briley ~ CES SpEd Paraprofessional

▶️ Brian Albers - FFA Advisor

▶️ Jacque Hagen - HES Track Coach

▶️ Gage Winkler - Custer Jr HS Track Coach

▶️ Nicole Wells - Special Olympics Coordinator

Changes in Assignment:

▶️ Rhonda Pauly - HES Behavior Technician in training

▶️ Angie Dailey - CES Behavior Technician in training

▶️ Julie Cartwright - CES Behavior Technician in training

▶️ Russell Evans - CHS Head Football Coach

▶️ Brandon Hubler - CHS Assistant Football Coach

▶️ Peter Johncour - CHS Assistant Football Coach

▶️ Dave Williams - Jr HS Assistant Football Coach

Seniors:

You must provide a senior picture and baby picture for the yearbook and graduation slideshow ASAP. Please email Ms. Halliday at catherine.halliday@k12.sd.us.

Classroom Happenings

• Join us for the 5th Career Cafe of the semester feature Josh Fish, the Plant Supervisor for Range, a telecommunications co-op that provides voice & internet services mainly in Montana & Wyoming, along with small parts of South Dakota & Colorado. He oversees 13 technicians that install & maintain those voice and internet services across the state of Wyoming. They perform different tasks from burying cable, repairing cable, splicing cable, installing new facilities & removing old facilities. See you in the library at 8am on Wednesday, April 10th!
• Media day for all spring senior athletes will be RESCHEDULED to Tuesday, April 2nd during 7th period. Please meet in the conference room in your jersey and bring any props you want to use.

• Mrs. Winkler's marketing students are putting together a video for the class of 2024 to play at graduation. All seniors are encouraged to send video clips and images from their senior year to include in this video. Please email videos/images to Mrs. Winkler.

• The high school library Book Club will be meeting every Tuesday morning during Wildcat time. All are welcome! Snacks and a great book chat guaranteed!
• Juniors – Please sign up to help with decorating for prom. Sign-up on Ms. Bowen’s door.

Academics:

• Registration for Fall Dual Credit Courses opens April 1st. Please see Mrs. French with questions.
• If you signed up for the ACT on Saturday, April 13th you need to get your picture uploaded by Friday, April 5th. You also need to print off your ACT ticket and give it to Mr. Petz as soon as you can. Stop by the office if you need help or have any questions.

SPORTS:

• Track athletes – **Please join the Team App**
• All cheerleaders, see your e-mail for Banquet information for voting.

The Library will offer ACT Prep classes for all interested students on most Friday mornings, beginning now through April 12th. Any high school student may attend the sessions. Juniors are highly encouraged to attend the sessions and take the ACT test on April 13th. The April test is one of the three tests per year that ACT offers an option to purchase test results for an additional $32. If students wish to take the test again in their Senior year to improve their scores, they can have their actual test, answers, and answer key to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Any seniors who plan to take the ACT in December can arrange with Mrs. Mertz to prepare for the sections in which they wish to improve their scores. Students may sign up for ACT Prep in the Library.

• Custer Jr/Sr HS Newsletter
• Custer Jr/Sr HS Facebook
• Custer Jr/Sr HS Counselor's Corner Website
• Custer Jr/Sr HS Student Council Facebook
• Custer Jr/Sr HS Choirs Facebook
• Custer Wildcat Booster Club Facebook
• Custer FFA Facebook
• Custer Youth and Alumni Foundation Facebook

Assistant Principal/Activities Director: Joey Kortemeyer - joey.kortemeyer@k12.sd.us

Custer Jr High Assistant Principal, AD & Counselor: Dusty Petz - dustin.petz@k12.sd.us

Administrative Assistant: Kelli Moore - kelli.moore@k12.sd.us

Location: 1645 Wildcat Lane, Custer, SD, USA
Phone: (605) 673-4473
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CusterJrSrHigh/

Hello, Wildcat Fans,

• Click HERE for Custer Jr/Sr High School Activities Schedules.
  

• Live Streaming -- As always, if you are unable to attend in person, varsity games can be found on You Tube. Just search Custer Wildcats Live and it should take you to the game links.

HIGH SCHOOL EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: APRIL 2024

FRIDAY, APRIL 5TH:

• TRACK AT QUEEN CITY CLASSIC-SPEARFISH: 9:00 AM
• SPRING PLAY IN CUSTER: 7:00 PM

• SPRING PLAY IN CUSTER: 7:00 PM
  

• JV TRACK AT SPEARFISH: 11:00 AM
• GIRLS GOLF AT SPEARFISH INVITATIONAL: 10:00 AM

THURSDAY, APRIL 11TH:

• GIRLS GOLF AT HOT SPRINGS QUAD: 3:00 PM

• TRACK-O-RAMA AT RAPID CITY: 9:00 AM

SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH:

• TRACK AT CENTER OF THE NATION IN BELLE FOURCHE: 9:00 AM

TUESDAY, APRIL 16TH:

• JV TRACK AT RAPID CITY: 9:00 AM
• GIRLS GOLF AT HART RANCH: 9:00 AM

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17TH:

• FRESHMAN IMPACT AT CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL: 7:00 AM

THURSDAY, APRIL 18TH:

• TRACK HOME: CUSTER INVITATIONAL MEET: 9:00 AM
• GIRLS GOLF AT BELLE FOURCHE INVITATIONAL: 10:00 AM

FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH:

• TRACK AT PIERRE LEGION RELAYS: 11:00 AM

SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH:

• CHS PROM

TUESDAY, APRIL 23RD:

• TRACK AT BELLE FOURCHE FOR NORTHERN HILLS QUALIFIER: 11:00 AM
• GIRLS GOLF AT DOUGLAS INVITATIONAL: 9:00 AM

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24TH:

• LARGE GROUP CHOIR CONTEST: TBA

THURSDAY, APRIL 25TH:

• GIRLS GOLF AT STURGIS INVITE: 9:00 AM

SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH:

• TRACK AT BLACK HILLS CLASSIC IN STURGIS: 9:00 AM

MONDAY, APRIL 29TH:

• GIRLS GOLF HOME FOR CUSTER INVITATIONAL: 10:00 AM

TUESDAY, APRIL 30TH:

• JV TRACK AT STURGIS MEET: 10:00 AM

MIDDLE SCHOOL EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: APRIL 2024

THURSDAY, APRIL 4TH:

• TRACK AT HOT SPRINGS: 11:00 AM

SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH:

• TRACK AT SPEARFISH: 9:00 AM
  

THURSDAY, APRIL 11TH:

• TRACK HOME: 11:00 AM
• MIDDLE SCHOOL FESTIVAL CHOIR IN STURGIS: TBA

TUESDAY, APRIL 16TH:

• TRACK AT HOT SPRINGS RELAYS: 1:00 PM

FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH:

• TRACK AT LEAD/DEADWOOD: 9:00 AM

FRIDAY, APRIL 26TH:

• TRACK HOSTS BLACK HILLS CONFERENCE MEET: 9:00 AM

TUESDAY, APRIL 30TH:

• TRACK AT RAPID CITY SIOUX PARK: 8:00 AM

Congratulations to CHS Football Coach Russ Evans on receiving the SD Class 11A Assistant Coach of the Year Award presented by the SD Football Coaches Association (SDFBCA). Coach Evans was recently named Head Coach of the CHS Wildcats Football program! Congratulations, Coach & GO WILDCATS!

Need a Unique Gift Idea?

Custer Area Arts Council - CHS Theatre Seats Project

Sponsor a seat for $100 and get an engraved plaque on the back of the seat:

• BUY A SEAT PLAQUE TO HONOR YOUR FAVORITE THESPIAN, MUSICIAN, DANCER, LOVED ONE, CHS GRADUATE OR CLASS, OR ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS!

• The funds are then used for theatre improvements.
  

Donor plaques are $500 and are on not on the back of the seats, but on a large donor board.

501c3 Tax Deductible Contribution.

Make checks payable to Custer Area Arts Council.
Mail to: Custer Area Arts Council

25088 Shamrock Rd – Custer, SD 57730

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Dates:

• March - Fairness
• March 27th: Yearbook orders due
• March 28th & April 1st: No school, spring break
• April 4th: Staff Dinner at Crazy Horse
• April 8th: Wear CES Shine Shirt
• April 8th & 9th: 6th Grade state testing

6W- 8:00-8:40/10:00-10:40 (if needed 1:30-2:20 Monday Only)

6Y: 11:15-12:10/ 1:00- 2:20 (if needed 2:40-3:00 Tuesday Only)

• April 10th & 11th: 6th Grade state testing

6W: 8:00-8:40/10:00-10:40 (if needed 1:30-2:20 Monday Only)

6Y: 11:15-12:10/ 1:00-2:20 (If needed 2:40-3:00 Tuesday Only)

• April 10th – 16th: Scholastic Book Fair
  
• April 10th & 11th: Scholastic Book Fair open after school
• April 11th: 4th grade field trip to Jewel Cave 9:45-3:00
• April 15th: Family Fun Night 5:00 – 6:30
• April 17th: Jk/Kg field trip to Custer State Park 8:30-3:00
• April 25th: 2nd grade field trip to Mammoth Site 8:30-2:00
  
• April 29th: 5th & 6th Grade Band and Choir Concert at 7:00 pm in the Jr/Sr High theatre

May

• May 1st - Snow Make Up Day
• May 16th - Kindergarten Program at 7pm @ CHS Theatre
  
• May 18th - Graduation
• May 23rd - Last Day of School
  

Administrative Assistant Cindy Heyne - cindy.heyne@k12.sd.us

Location: 1415 Wildcat Lane, Custer, SD, USA
Phone: 605-673-4483
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CusterElementarySchool/

Hermosa Family Newsletter - LOTS of Important information included in newsletter!

Hermosa Facebook Page - please follow for updated daily announcements

Hermosa Spirt Wear Store

The Hermosa Hornets 1st Grade Class, under the leadership of Hermosa Teacher Sandy Crown, has been crowned South Dakota State Reading Champions in the Primary Conference (K-2). This championship came as a result of reading the most minutes per team over four weeks during READBowl 2024: The World Championship of Reading, a global reading competition put on by Read With Malcolm, the Youth Literacy Initiative of NFL Super Bowl Champion and children's book author Malcolm Mitchell.

The seventh annual competition was held from January 8 (the day of the College Football National Championship Game) through Super Bowl Sunday. "Winning a state championship is always prestigious," said Mitchell. "However this year is especially notable, as there were more than 280,000 students, from all 50 states and 14 countries on the reading field for the big game this year. I am so proud of every student who competed and congratulate our state and national champions. Training for READBowl 2025 begins now."

Overall, students from across the globe read for more than 180 million minutes during READBowl 2024. Mitchell, who struggled to read through school and into college, has made it his mission to reach kids and help them read to a better future.

"Your 1st Grade Hornets were on the National Leaderboard during three weeks of the conference. They were 25th in the nation one week, 32nd another week, and ended the Reading Bowl at 17th in the Nation! Their class will win a classroom library set for their victory. Congratulations to Mrs. Crown and her 1st Grade Readers."

• May 16 @ 1:30 and 6:00 - Spring Pops Concert and Band Concert

• March 28th - Easter Break Begins
  

• April 2nd - School Resumes
• April 3rd - Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
• April 4th - Librarian Appreciation Day
• April 5th - Potential Snow Make-up Day
• April 8th - School Board Meeting @ Hermosa 6:00
• April 9th - State Testing Begins
• April 10th - 8th Grade Field Trip
• April 12th - Friday Opportunity 5th-8th Grade 8:00-12:00

Upcoming Hornet Activities

• Apr. 4 - Track @ Hot Springs 11AM
  
• Apr. 6 - Track @ Spearfish 9AM
• Apr. 11 - Track @ Custer 9AM
• Apr. 12 - Track @ Belle Fourche 9AM
• Apr. 16 - Track @ Hot Springs (Relays Only) 1PM
• Apr. 19 - Track @ Lead 9AM
• Apr. 26 - Track @ Custer (BH Conference) 9AM
• Apr. 30 - Track @ Rapid City (7th/8th) 8AM
• May 4 - Track @ Sturgis 8AM
• May 9 - Track @ Edgemont 9AM

Administrative Assistant: Jennifer Conley - jennifer.conley@k12.sd.us

Website: https://www.csd.k12.sd.us/Domain/11
Location: 11 4th Street, Hermosa, SD, USA
Phone: 605-255-4345
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HermosaSchool/

Date: January 11, 2024

According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 34CFR300.573, school districts must notify parents when the information contained in their child’s special education records is no longer needed to provide public educational services to the child. This is public notification to parents or eligible students (students who are of legal age except where guardianship or conservatorship has been established) of the District’s intent to destroy all special education records, except for archival information such as name, grades, attendance records, classes attended, grades completed and number of years completed for its own records based upon federal law, for those students ages 21 and older.

Parents or eligible students have the right to request your records. Please contact the Special Education office by March 31, 2024, if you wish to your records. If the Special Education Department is not contacted by this date, these records will be destroyed.

Custer School District 16-1

Special Education Department

527 Montgomery Street

Custer, SD 57730

Telephone 605-673-2171

Request for copies must be received by April 4, 2024. These records will be destroyed after April 4, 2024.

The Mission of Custer School District is to Educate Every Student to His/Her Potential.

Superintendent Mark Naugle - mark.naugle@k12.sd.us

Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Jennie Anderson - jennie.anderson@k12.sd.us

Click here for all staff listing

Administration Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. ~ 7:30-4:30 p.m. & Fridays ~ 8 a.m. ~ 1 p.m.

Website: www.csd.k12.sd.us
Location: 527 Montgomery Street, Custer, SD, USA
Phone: 605-673-3154
Facebook: www.facebook.com/custerschooldistrict