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

Missing 10% of a 4-day week = 14.6 days absent ~ can cause more challenges for students.

Please remember there is a 5 minute window before and after the time the bus can come. So if the stop time is 7:18 am, students need to be at the stop no later than 7:13 am.

The (Pass Creek) bus will be stopping on Montgomery Street in the mornings before school at 7:20am. Remember there is a 5 minute window - students need to be there by 7:15 a.m. And no change to the afternoon bus run/stop. The bus stops directly in front of the stairs going up to the Armory from Montgomery.

This year, CSD will not be providing free breakfast for all students. Meal prices, however, have been reduced to what they were in the 2022-23 school year. CSD encourages families to look into the free & reduced meal program. Info for food service is available at https://www.csd.k12.sd.us/o/csd/page/csd-meal-program. Contact your school for more info.

We are thrilled to announce the return of the Special Olympics! 🎉 This initiative is all about ensuring our students with disabilities have equal access to sports, fostering inclusivity and community spirit.

We're eager to collaborate with our amazing community on fundraising efforts and to bring families together in support of our athletes. Keep an eye out for upcoming dates, items for purchase, and meetings where we’ll gather more information from families interested in getting involved.

Looking to get your child involved (disability or not) use this link (or QR code on flyer) to access our sign up sheet this year!

Click here: https://forms.gle/UVXctSJvn3cNkcTr8

Hermosa activity bus. Pick up at the Hermosa School at 3:00 and will leave from Custer at 6:30 pm.

The bus will run Monday – Thursday. It will pick up the Hermosa MS football players at the school at 2:45 (because the driver needs to be back in Custer for an after-school run). For the return trip, the bus will leave from Custer at 6:00 pm sharp. It will pick up at the high school (5:40pm), then the armory (5:50), then the football field (6:00pm).

Activity passes (tickets) are available at the HS & the admin. offices. Activity passes are accepted at all regular home season games, in addition, to regularly scheduled CSD plays and concerts.

Passes will be sold during the first few home games of volleyball and football.

Prices remain the same as in the past several years:

*Family Passes: $80 maximum – for parents & all K-12 students in the same household.

Purchased individually the prices are as follows:

*Adults (including college-age students) - $40 per pass

*High School 9-12: - $30 per pass

*Middle School 6-8: - $20

*Elementary K-5: - $20

(grandparents, adult children, or college-age students are not eligible for the family pass.)

* Complimentary senior citizen passes for Custer County Residents who are age 60+.
These are also available at all school offices.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Custer School District 16-1 Career and Technical Education facility has officially taken place!

This exciting new building east of the existing Custer High School will be approximately 18,000 square feet and feature spaces for wood and welding shops, classrooms, an art room, and a Family and Consumer Science room. Additionally, the existing high school will undergo updates to modernize a few classrooms.

The project is expected to be completed in about 14 months.

Classroom Happenings:

Juniors and Seniors,

The CHS Junior Class Post Prom Fundraising Committee would like your input on the 24-25 Post Prom activities.

Please complete the following survey that was emailed to you by Mrs. Moore, by Monday, September 30th.

• The Homecoming Dance will be Thursday, Sept. 26th, after the volleyball game in the HS Commons. $3/person, $5/couple. This is a semi-formal attire event.

Organizations:

• The school library Book Club will be having an ‘interest meeting’ Wednesday, October 2nd, in the library during Wildcat time. All grades are welcome. We will have snacks and enjoying a good book chat.

• Any students interested in being part of FFA this year please come see Mrs. Treloar in the elementary school Room 119 or send her an email @ Rebecca.griffin@k12.sd.us with your information so I can add you to the official roster.

Seniors:

• Seniors who still have permission forms out for your dual credit classes, those must be turned in by the end of the day TODAY, if you would like to leave campus during those hours beginning next week.

Homecoming 2024 - “Home Sweet Home!”

Thursday, September 26

Theme: Home Sweet Home

• Dress in your best purple and gold!

Schedule of Events:

9:00am - Lip Sync

11:00am - Lunch

12:30pm - Pep-Rally - All Students grades 5-12th

1:15pm - Release for Parade Line-up

1:10pm - Load Bus for Parade - drop off in lot across from the Old Pine Social - K - 4th Grade at Elementary

1:30pm - Parade - Parade will begin and will follow approved route*.

Approx. 2:00pm - Parade will end.

Approx. 2:30pm - Release for the day - All Students & Staff

5:00pm - Soccer v. Belle Fourche - Custer Soccer Field

6:00pm - Football Game

Custer was awarded a Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) grant for grades 7-8 for the 2024-25 school year. This is the same grant that Custer Elementary & Hermosa schools have had for several years. Staff with Lunchtime Solutions Inc. (LSI), our food service provider, will deliver a serving of fresh fruits or vegetables to every 7th and 8th grade student every day in the classroom. The grant stipulates that one snack is provided for every student every day, and will start Sept. 3! Click here to learn more about the FFVP: https://www.fns.usda.gov/ffvp/factsheet

• 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/

Click here for the latest CES Newsletter

Click here for the CES Facebook Page - follow for more school information & announcements!

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Only school paddle locks can be on lockers. Locks can be purchased in the office for $5.

• Sept 23 – 26: Homecoming Week; Pep Rally & Parade on Thursday, 9/26
  

• September 26th: Jr Kindergarten dismissed at 11:30 am by Door B

• Oct 7th: Title I Family Fun Night 5:00 – 6:30 pm, clean up 6:30-7:00

  Oct 8th: Student Council meeting at 7:35 am in Mrs. Webster’s room

  Oct 10th: Kindergarten to Little Harvester’s Pumpkin Patch. Leaving at 8:30 returning at 2:00 pm.

  Oct 17th: End of first Quarter

  Oct 18th: AM Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00 – 11:30 / 12:00-4:00 certified staff in-service

  Oct 21st: Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00 – 7:30 pm

  Oct 21st-24th: Delta Dental

  Oct 22nd: Girl Scouts visiting with students during lunch

  Oct 22nd: Student Council meeting at 7:35 am in Mrs. Webster’s room

  Oct 28th: Student of the Month Assemble - Caring

  Oct 29th: Maturity Visit

Custer School District is proud to announce its first-ever, all-day early education option, specifically designed for children ages 3, 4, and 5, who miss the kindergarten cut-off. This innovative program marks a significant step forward in our approach to early childhood education, emphasizing an all-together approach, and ensuring every child has a sense of belonging from the very start of their educational journey.

The new program caters to both typically developing children and those with diagnosed disabilities, fostering an environment where all students can thrive together. We are committed to providing a supportive atmosphere that embraces diversity in developmental needs.

One of the key aspects of this initiative is affordability. Families of typically developing children, based on income qualifications, can access this program at an affordable rate. This ensures that financial constraints do not hinder any child from benefiting from high-quality early education.

"This new all-day early education option represents our dedication to supporting families in our community," said Nicole Wells, a collaborative member of developing the all-day option within the Custer School District. "We believe that early education should be accessible to all children, regardless of their developmental differences or financial circumstances. By creating this all-together and nurturing environment, we aim to empower every child and support their families in achieving their goals."

Custer School District is excited to launch this program and looks forward to welcoming children and families into this supportive educational environment. For more information about enrollment and program details, please contact Nicole Wells at nicole.wells@k12.sd.us for the Custer area and Forrest Paris at forrest.paris@k12.sd.us for Hermosa.

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

We want to welcome our newest teacher to the Hermosa Staff, Ms. Kayden Kursave.

Where are you from?

I have lived around the Rapid City area most of my life. I even attended Hermosa Elementary School for a few years. I completed high school in Timber Lake South Dakota. From there I moved to Spearfish to obtain a teaching degree at Black Hills State University.

Why did you want to teach here?

When I went to school in Hermosa I loved the community. I always wanted to return to the Custer School District because the people are welcoming, kind, and willing to help wherever they can. In 2023, I student taught in two different classrooms, and I still had the same feelings about this town.

What are you most looking forward to?

Now that I am back in this community, I am looking forward to impacting students the same way I was impacted. Each student is greeted with a big smile and shown how much they each mean to our school. I want to help students reach their greatest potential. Each student is unique, and I value what every student brings to our classroom, school, and district. While I could teach anywhere, there is no other place I would rather be than right here in the Custer School District.

Anything else you’d like to say or let people know?

I would just like to add that I am forever grateful to the people in this community. Not only did you help me when in need, but you also cheered me on as I achieved my biggest dreams and goals in life. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your love, support, guidance, and wisdom.

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/

Click here to see CSD's Library Coordinator, Doris Ann Mertz's, Library Report for 2023-24

CES PRESCHOOL INSTRUCTOR Apply Online

Coaching Openings - Apply Online

Current employees send letter/email of interest to AD Joey Kortemeyer joey.kortemeyer@k12.sd.us all others must complete an application.

1. HOSA Advisor - $2,745 - starting fall 2024
2. HES Boys Basketball Coach - $1,961 – starting winter 2024
3. HES Track Coach - $1,961 – starting spring 2025
4. Prom Advisor - $510 – starting spring 2025

SUBSTITUTE CLEANERS - needed at all schools to fill-in for staff when needed. Must complete CSD classified application packet and complete a criminal background check. $17/hr DOE.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS - needed at all schools. Must complete CSD substitute application packet, submit proof of highest level of education, and complete a criminal background check prior to starting. Contact the CSD Admin. Office for a packet, or apply online at CSD.k12.sd.us, which will include the fingerprint/background check materials. Minimum requirement, HS graduate. Pay range $110/day-$135/day. Retired CSD Teachers start at $135/day. **Paraprofessional substitute pay is $15/hr.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Custer School District, 527 Montgomery St., Custer, SD 57730. PH: 605.673.3154 FAX: 605.673.5607, Mon.-Thurs., 8-3 p.m. and Fridays closed.

NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Custer School District 16-1 does not discriminate on the basis of race or color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), disability, sexual orientation, age, religion and creed, military/veteran status, or marital status, in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities: and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For inquiries concerning the District’s compliance with Title VI or the Age Discrimination Act please contact the Superintendent of Schools, 527 Montgomery St., Custer, SD, 57730, (605) 673-3154; for Title IX please contact the Activities Director, 1645 Wildcat Lane, Custer, SD, 57730, (605)673-4473; or for Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) act please contact the Special Education Director, 527 Montgomery St., Custer, SD, 57730, (605) 673-3154. For further inquiries contact the South Dakota Regional Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Dept. of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO, 64106, phone (816) 268-0550, TDD (800) 877-0599, Fax (816) 268-0559, e-mail: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov

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. ~ 8-3 p.m. & Fridays ~ closed

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