South Sioux City

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 Alumni Tournament 👉 https://register.htgsports.net/default.aspx?id=13297 🔗 Early Bird Registration cost closes April 18th 🤝 Who’s taking the trophy home this year? 👀 #GoCards

The SSC High School Jr/Sr Prom is set for April 26th, 2025 -Grand March is at 4:30pm in the Mini-Dome. -Dance is at 8pm at the Cottonwood Conference Center -Tickets go on sale April 14th and will be $20 pre-sale and $25 at the door. 

Attention Cardinals we have some BIG NEWS! Our Brand-New Website is LIVE! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the soft launch of our brand-new website https://www.ssccards.org/, our newly upgraded, user-friendly website designed to better serve our students, parents, and staff! But wait—there’s more! 📱✨ Stay connected anytime, anywhere by downloading the SSC Cards app! Be sure to turn on notifications 🔔 so you never miss an important update. It's everything SSC Cardinals, in your pocket! 💻 Explore our new site today: ssccards.org 📲 Get the SSC Cards App now: ➡️ Android: https://aptg.co/qH7Ydm ➡️ iPhone: https://aptg.co/glJSmv We can’t wait to hear your feedback! Let us know what you think, and help us spread the word. #SSCCards #NewWebsite #StayConnected #NeverMissAnUpdate #EverythingSSCInYourPocket

South Sioux City Community Schools will be closed on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, due to poor weather conditions. All classes, activities, and preschool sessions are canceled. We encourage everyone to stay safe and monitor official district channels for any further updates. No habrá clases en las Escuelas Comunitarias de South Sioux City el miércoles 5 de marzo de 2025, debido a las condiciones del clima. Todas las clases, actividades y sesiones de preescolar están canceladas. Manténganse seguros y sigan monitoreando los canales oficiales del distrito para cualquier actualización.

South Sioux City Community Schools will operate on a two-hour late start on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, due to predicted weather conditions. Morning preschool classes will be canceled. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed. Las escuelas comunitarias de South Sioux City comenzarán a funcionar con dos horas de retraso el miércoles 5 de marzo de 2025 debido a las condiciones climáticas previstas. Se cancelarán las clases de preescolar por la mañana. Continuaremos monitoreando la situación y brindaremos actualizaciones según sea necesario.

Due to predicted winter weather conditions, all after-school activities have been canceled for the safety of our students, staff, and families. This is for TODAY (Tuesday, March 4, 2025). We encourage everyone to exercise caution and prioritize safety as weather conditions are expected to deteriorate. Please stay tuned for any further updates via our official communication channels. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. ____ Debido a las condiciones climáticas invernales pronosticadas, se han cancelado todas las actividades extraescolares para la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias. Esto es para HOY (martes 4 de marzo de 2025). Alentamos a todos a tener precaución y priorizar la seguridad, ya que se espera que las condiciones climáticas se deterioren. Estén atentos a las actualizaciones adicionales a través de nuestros canales de comunicación oficiales. Gracias por su comprensión y cooperación.

Reminder- There will be No School for PK-12 from March 6th-10th due to Spring Break. Recordatorio- del 6 al 10 de marzo no habra clases para los estudiantes de PK al grado 12 por vacaciones de primavera.

Connecting with Our Community! We’re so grateful for the opportunity to connect with our parents! Our incredible Liaisons Ubah (Somali Community Liaison) and Heidy (Hispanic Community Liaison) were at Tyson Foods during shift change today, making themselves available to support SSC Schools’ families—answering questions and sharing valuable resources. We understand how busy our parents' schedules can be, which is why partnerships like this mean so much! Thank you, Tyson Foods, for allowing us to engage with families in meaningful ways. For more information or to connect with our amazing liaisons, please reach out! They are always eager to support our parents and students and are an incredible resource in our district. More information here: https://www.ssccards.org/page/bilingual-community-liaisons #SSCCommunity #CardinalPride #WeAreSSC #FamilyEngagement #WeAreHereForYou #BuildingConnections _______________ ¡Conectando con nuestra comunidad! ¡Estamos muy agradecidos por la oportunidad de conectarnos con nuestros padres! Nuestras increíbles Enlaces Comunitarias Ubah (Enlace Somali) y Heidy (Enlace Hispana) estuvieron hoy en Tyson Foods durante el cambio de turno, poniéndose a disposición para apoyar a las familias de las escuelas de SSC, respondiendo preguntas y compartiendo recursos valiosos. Entendemos lo ocupados que pueden estar los horarios de nuestros padres, por eso asociaciones como esta significan tanto. Gracias, Tyson Foods, por permitirnos interactuar con las familias de maneras significativas. Para obtener más información o para conectarse con nuestros increíbles enlaces, ¡comuníquese con nosotros! Siempre están ansiosos por apoyar a nuestros padres y estudiantes y son un recurso increíble en nuestro distrito. Mas Informacion Aqui: https://www.ssccards.org/page/bilingual-community-liaisons #ComunidadSSC #OrgulloCardenal #SomosSSC #ParticipacionFamiliar #EstamosAquiParaTi #EnlacesComunitarios

High Ability Program Review/ Think Tank Update! On February 11th, our High Ability Program Review/Think Tank team held its second meeting, diving deeper into ways we can enhance support for our high ability learners. Key takeaways from our discussion: ✅ Insights from Dr. Melissa Frans (Crete) on best practices for high ability services ✅ A review of enrichment opportunities and program strengths ✅ Collaborative brainstorming on areas for growth and future improvements Thank you to everyone involved in this important work! Your dedication makes a difference in ensuring all students reach their full potential. #HighAbilityLearners #GiftedEducation #SupportingStudents #WeAreSSC #CardinalPride ________________ Actualización/revisión del programa de alta capacidad/grupo de expertos! El 11 de febrero, nuestro equipo de revisión del programa de alta capacidad/grupo de expertos celebró su segunda reunión, en la que se profundizó en las formas en que podemos mejorar el apoyo a nuestros estudiantes de alta capacidad. Conclusiones clave de nuestra discusión: ✅ Perspectivas de la Dra. Melissa Frans (Crete) sobre las mejores prácticas para los servicios de alta capacidad ✅ Una revisión de las oportunidades de enriquecimiento y las fortalezas del programa ✅ Lluvia de ideas colaborativa sobre áreas de crecimiento y mejoras futuras ¡Gracias a todos los involucrados en este importante trabajo! Su dedicación marca la diferencia para garantizar que todos los estudiantes alcancen su máximo potencial. #AprendicesDeAltaCapacidad #EducaciónParaSuperdotados #ApoyoAEstudiantes #SomosSSC #OrgulloCardenal

Wishing Our Educators a Fantastic Trip to Texas! We are so proud of Principal Mike Andreasen and our amazing team of Harney Elementary educators as they travel to Texas to represent South Sioux City and Nebraska at the 2025 National ESEA Conference! They will be accepting the National ESEA Distinguished School award, learning, and connecting with fellow educators from across the country. This recognition is a testament to their dedication to student success and excellence in education. Safe travels, and congratulations on this well-deserved honor! #CardinalPride #ESEADistinguishedSchool #HarneyElementary #EducationExcellence #ESEAConference

South Sioux City Community Schools will operate on a two-hour late start on Tuesday (02/18/25), Wednesday (02/19/25), and Thursday (02/20/25) due to extreme weather conditions. Morning preschool classes will be canceled on all three days. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed.

This is a bilingual post/Esta es una publicacion bilingue. Exciting news from our district! Our superintendent, Dr. Rony Ortega, and legislative board chair, Mrs. Marla Grier, recently traveled to the state capitol to advocate for SSC. They had the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about education with our new Senator, Glen Meyer. Together, we’re working toward stronger support and brighter futures for our students! #Collaboration #EducationalAdvocacy #EducationMatters ________ ¡Noticias emocionantes de nuestro distrito! Nuestro superintendente, el Dr. Rony Ortega, y la presidenta de la junta legislativa, la Sra. Marla Grier, viajaron recientemente al capitolio estatal para abogar por nuestro distrito de SSC. Tuvieron la oportunidad de participar en debates significativos sobre educación con nuestro nuevo senador, Glen Meyer. ¡Juntos, estamos trabajando para lograr un apoyo más sólido y un futuro más brillante para nuestros estudiantes! #Colaboración #AbogaciaEducativa #LaEducaciónImporta

Cardinal Preschool Registration for 4-year olds for the 2025-2026 School Year is Now Open! The last day to register is Friday, February 21st! Please find all the information in the attached flyers. _____________ ¡Ya está abierta la inscripción para niños de 4 años en el preescolar Cardinal para el año escolar 2025-2026! ¡El último día para inscribirse es el viernes 21 de febrero! Encuentre toda la información en los folletos adjuntos.

An inspiring morning at our PD paraprofessional training! It’s all about fostering engagement and building skills to support our students’ success. Grateful for the dedication of our team! #ProfessionalDevelopment #EngagedLearning #Teamwork #WeAreSSC

Today, district custodial staff participated in a training with Eakes. Staff learned about proper chemical usage and safety, spot cleaning and carpet extraction. Custodial staff do an excellent job maintaining a clean and safe learning environment for our staff and students.

School will start two hours late today (12/16/24) due to poor weather / road conditions. There will be no morning preschool classes. Please listen to local media outlets for updates to weather conditions and school closings. Thank you. #CardPride #GoCards #icy #LateStart

Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce the return of our engagement sessions at Tyson Foods! This initiative brings together representatives from our district to help Tyson employees stay connected with their children’s education in our schools. On Wednesday, we kicked off this effort with a fantastic team, including our superintendent, representation from the Communications and Community Engagement department, Registration department , EL/Newcomers department, and one of our bilingual community liaisons. 📅 Dates for upcoming visits can be found on our district’s Upcoming Events section or listed on our webpage at this link: https://www.ssccardinals.org/programsservices/communications/communications-parent-engagement-sessions.html This effort aligns with our strategic goal to enhance community engagement, and we couldn’t be more excited to partner with Tyson to support our families and students. 💬 Let’s keep building these strong connections—because it truly takes a village to ensure success for every child!

This morning, we celebrated our amazing students of the month at the Middle School! We’re so proud of their hard work, dedication, and positive impact on our school community. Here are some highlights from the celebration—join us in congratulating these outstanding students! #MiddleSchoolStudentOfTheMonth #CardinalPride #WeAreSSC

This is a bilingual post./Esta es una publicación bilingüe. Congratulations to our FBLA Chapter and Arath De La Torre! We are thrilled to share that our FBLA chapter recently had the incredible opportunity to compete at the UNO Business Competition, showcasing their hard work, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit. A special shoutout goes to Arath De La Torre, who placed in the Top 5 in Entrepreneurship! We couldn’t be prouder of Arath and all our FBLA members who represented our school with excellence and ambition. Thank you for making us proud! 💼💡 #FBLA #Entrepreneurship #CardinalPride #WeAreSSC #FutureLeaders _______ ¡Felicitaciones a nuestro capítulo de FBLA y a Arath De La Torre! Estamos encantados de compartir que nuestro capítulo de FBLA recientemente tuvo la increíble oportunidad de competir en la Competencia de Negocios UNO, mostrando su arduo trabajo, dedicación y espíritu emprendedor. ¡Un reconocimiento especial para Arath De La Torre, quien se ubicó entre los 5 mejores en emprendimiento! No podríamos estar más orgullosos de Arath y todos nuestros miembros de FBLA que representaron a nuestra escuela con excelencia y ambición. ¡Gracias por hacernos sentir orgullosos! 💼💡 #FBLA #Emprendimiento #OrgulloCardenal #WeAreSSC #FuturosLíderes

We are proud to announce that the students listed below have been honored by The Believers & Achievers Program! This prestigious program, sponsored by the NSAA and Currency, recognizes Nebraska high school seniors who demonstrate excellence in citizenship, school involvement, and community service. Here’s how the program works: 🔹 Nominations: Schools nominate up to four seniors, including at least one student of color. 🔹 Selection: Nominees are judged on their academic achievements, activities, and contributions to their school and community. 🔹 Finalists: In October, 48 outstanding students are named finalists. 🔹 Scholarships: Eight finalists are awarded $500 scholarships to support their college education. 🔹 Recognition: Finalists are celebrated at NSAA State Championships and featured on a poster distributed statewide. We are thrilled to celebrate the hard work and dedication of these remarkable students. Congratulations to all the honorees! #BelieversAndAchievers #StudentSuccess #CommunityLeaders #CardinalPride #WeAreSSC