In an era abuzz about the teacher shortage and how it is affecting schools across South Dakota, one Native American scholarship recipient aims to make a difference by achieving a teaching certificate in the coming year. Continue reading “Native American Scholar Aims for Teaching Certificate”
Author: St. Joseph's Indian School
At St. Joseph's Indian School, our privately-funded programs for Lakota (Sioux) children in need have evolved over 90 years of family partnership, experience and education. Because of generous friends who share tax-deductible donations, Native American youth receive a safe, stable home life; individual counseling and guidance; carefully planned curriculum based on Lakota culture and individual student needs and tools to help build confidence, boost self-esteem and improve cultural awareness. All of this helps children to live a bright, productive, possibility-filled future.
St. Joseph’s Alum Is Changing the World, One Haircut at a Time
The slogan for Chelsea Wilson’s “RezKutz” business is, “Your satisfaction is my goal,” and it’s something she lives out through the satisfaction of giving back to the school she attended from 1st through 8th grade: St. Joseph’s Indian School.
Chelsea recently offered two three-hour hair cutting sessions for boys in 1st through 12th grades. Continue reading “St. Joseph’s Alum Is Changing the World, One Haircut at a Time”
Thiyóšpaye Challenge Welcomes Spring to St. Joseph’s Indian School
A ripple of colorful ribbon skirts caught the breeze in contrast to the winter-dull grass and signaled, “Something special is going on here.” That’s right! Recently, students at St. Joseph’s Indian School were busy welcoming spring by giving equal energy to academic, cultural, linguistic and athletic pursuits in the school’s first Thiyóšpaye* Challenge. Continue reading “Thiyóšpaye Challenge Welcomes Spring to St. Joseph’s Indian School”
A Note of Thanks to Rec Center Donors
It started where a lot of dreams begin — on paper. When we were dreaming about the Recreation (Rec) Center Renovation and Expansion at St. Joseph’s Indian School, we started sketching and making notes about what this new space could be and what it would mean for the Lakota (Sioux) children at our school. Continue reading “A Note of Thanks to Rec Center Donors”
Students Earn Extra Cash by Painting and Selling Pictures for Youth Art Month
Lakota students at St. Joseph’s Indian School decided to put their creative talents to use in hopes of earning a little bit of extra cash during Youth Art Month. All students had the opportunity to paint any picture in art class using an oil pastel, watercolor technique.
Hannah, St. Joseph’s Indian School art teacher, explained she chose this technique and project so students could be more independent while working on their paintings. Continue reading “Students Earn Extra Cash by Painting and Selling Pictures for Youth Art Month”
St. Joseph’s Indian School Student Takes Third Place at State Free Throw Contest
Jevjuan rested his toe precisely in front of the free throw line. He had one more shot to shoot before he could allow any thoughts to enter his mind. He took a few dribbles, a few breaths and stared at the hoop. One final shot was all that he had left. He brought the orange, perfectly round ball up to his chest and followed through with one fluid motion, flicking his wrist and holding it. Jevjuan held his breath, frozen like a statue while he watched the ball and net collide. Listening to that satisfying sound he has heard so many times before … Swoosh … Nothing but net.
Jevjuan’s body relaxed as he wiped the sweat from his brow. However, he knew the competition was not over and he was heading into a tie-breaker round. Continue reading “St. Joseph’s Indian School Student Takes Third Place at State Free Throw Contest”
St. Joseph’s Alum Earns South Dakota Basic Law Enforcement Certification
On Friday, March 1, 2024, Richard Two Two Sr., Chief of Police for Kimball, S.D., received his South Dakota Basic Law Enforcement Certification, one of 42 students graduating the course run by the South Dakota State Attorney General’s Office. Continue reading “St. Joseph’s Alum Earns South Dakota Basic Law Enforcement Certification”
“I Hate Winter Day” Caps “Read Across America” Week at St. Joseph’s
This winter hasn’t been the worst in recent history, but that didn’t keep students at St. Joseph’s Indian School from blowing up a blizzard of activity on Friday, March 1, the school’s annual “I Hate Winter Day.” The day capped another annual celebration at the school: “Read Across America Week.” Continue reading ““I Hate Winter Day” Caps “Read Across America” Week at St. Joseph’s”
St. Joseph’s Indian School Donors Can Trust the Platinum Candid/GuideStar Seal
Candid, a leading assessor of nonprofit organizations, recently announced that, for the second year running, St. Joseph’s Indian School achieved the Platinum GuideStar Seal of Transparency for providing comprehensive information about the school’s programs, success measures and services. Platinum is the highest possible rating for a nonprofit organization. Continue reading “St. Joseph’s Indian School Donors Can Trust the Platinum Candid/GuideStar Seal”
Catholic Schools Week Celebrated at St. Joseph’s Indian School
Beginning January 28, St. Joseph’s Indian School joined other Catholic schools across the country in celebrating Catholic Schools Week. Continue reading “Catholic Schools Week Celebrated at St. Joseph’s Indian School”