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Lakota (Sioux) summer school students at St. Joseph’s Indian School recently traded desks for fresh air during a special visit to the Medicine Wheel Garden at the Aktá Lakota Museum & Cultural Center. This special lesson came with sunshine, drum music and a chance to harvest sacred plants. Continue reading “Learning from the Land: Harvesting Sage and Sweetgrass”
Some journeys shape students long before they return home. For four St. Joseph’s Indian School students, a week in Milwaukee, Wisc., became more than a trip. It became a chance to see themselves as part of something larger — a wider SCJ family woven together by faith, learning and shared purpose. Continue reading “Students Explore Faith, Service and Discovery at Summer Institute”
Every summer, the St. Joseph’s Indian School Bookmobile hits the road with a purpose: bringing free books, needed supplies and friendly visits to Native American children, families, current students and alumni throughout South Dakota.
Over the course of the summer, the Bookmobile traveled Continue reading “Pedal to the Metal: St. Joseph’s Bookmobile”
As fireworks brighten the sky each 4th of July, we’re reminded how even a brief spark can lift our eyes, warm our spirits and bring people together. But long after the last shimmer fades, another kind of light remains — one that doesn’t crackle or roar, yet guides us just the same. Continue reading “Light That Lasts Beyond the Fireworks: A St. Joseph’s Indian School Prayer”
For decades, Rising Eagle Day Camp (REDC) has been an important part of summer for Lakota (Sioux) children and their families. But in today’s world, where screens and technology are increasingly part of everyday life, summer camp matters more than ever. Continue reading “More Than Summer Fun: Why Rising Eagle Day Camp Matters”
On the last day of school, Thursday, May 21, Lakota (Sioux) students at St. Joseph’s Indian School spent the afternoon enjoying all kinds of outdoor games and activities during our annual Field Day event. From long jump and obstacle courses to parachute games and water activities, students were laughing and running all afternoon long. Continue reading “Best Day Ever: Field Day at St. Joseph’s Indian School”
Finals week can feel like a marathon made entirely of late‑night study sessions, too much coffee and the occasional bundle of nerves that come and go throughout college. But for more than 30 St. Joseph’s Indian School alumni currently in college, this spring brought a bright, unexpected boost: a cheerful care package from St. Joseph’s Indian School. Continue reading “Small Packages, Big Impact: St. Joseph’s Sends Heartfelt Finals Week Care Packages”
Learning took on a whole new form for our fifth-grade students during a special week with the STARBASE Program at St. Joseph’s Indian School. STARBASE — short for Science and Technology, Academics, Reinforcing, Basic Aviation and Space Exploration — certainly has a long name, which is why the acronym is so helpful! Through hands-on STEM activities focused on science, technology, engineering and math, Lakota (Sioux) students spent the week discovering just how fun learning can be. Continue reading “Fifth Graders Blast Off with STARBASE STEM Adventures”
Ten seniors supported by St. Joseph’s Indian School crossed the stage at Chamberlain High School on May 16, celebrating a graduation shaped by culture, community and years of hard work. Continue reading “Ten St. Joseph’s Indian School Seniors Graduate”
At St. Joseph’s Indian School, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Day was honored in an educational way this year, helping our Lakota (Sioux) students better understand the importance of safety, awareness and speaking up. Continue reading “Staying Safe on the World Wide Web: MMIR Day at St. Joseph’s Indian School”