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The Fall Parent and Family Event is Tomorrow (October 8th)! Full day - 1:30pm, AM half day - 10:30am, and PM half day - 2:30pm.

1 day ago, Shelbee Snyder
Family Engagement Flier

October is National Dropout Prevention Month!

Did you know that students who miss too many days in elementary school are more likely to miss in middle and high school?

This puts them at greater risk of dropping out of school. Students who attend are more likely to achieve academically and stay in school.

#AttendanceMatters #YourPresenceMatters

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Β‘Octubre es el Mes Nacional de la PrevenciΓ³n de la DeserciΓ³n Escolar! πŸŽ“

ΒΏSabΓ­as que los estudiantes que faltan demasiados dΓ­as durante la escuela primaria tienen mΓ‘s probabilidades de continuar faltando a clases en la escuela intermedia y secundaria?

Esto aumenta el riesgo de que abandonen sus estudios. Los estudiantes que asisten regularmente a clases tienen mΓ‘s probabilidades de tener Γ©xito acadΓ©mico y continuar con su educaciΓ³n.

#LaAsistenciaImporta #TuPresenciaImporta

1 day ago, South Sioux City Community Schools
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Happy National Instructional Coaches Recognition Day!

Today, we celebrate our incredible instructional coaches and the important role they play in supporting teaching and learning across our district.

From collaborating with educators and sharing resources to encouraging new ideas and helping navigate challenges, our instructional coaches are trusted partners who help strengthen instruction and support our teachers every day.

Much of their work happens behind the scenes, but their impact reaches far beyond the educators they work alongsideβ€”it ultimately reaches our students. ❀️

Thank you for your dedication, encouragement, and commitment to helping both our educators and students grow and succeed. We appreciate all that you do!

Help us celebrate our instructional coaches today! πŸ‘β€οΈ
#SSCCardinals #CardinalPride #InstructionalCoaches

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Β‘Feliz DΓ­a Nacional de Reconocimiento a los Coaches de InstrucciΓ³n!

Hoy celebramos a nuestros increΓ­bles coaches de instrucciΓ³n y el importante papel que desempeΓ±an apoyando la enseΓ±anza y el aprendizaje en todo nuestro distrito.

Desde colaborar con nuestros educadores y compartir recursos hasta fomentar nuevas ideas y ayudar a enfrentar desafΓ­os, nuestros coaches de instrucciΓ³n son aliados de confianza que ayudan a fortalecer la enseΓ±anza y apoyan a nuestros maestros todos los dΓ­as.

Gran parte de su trabajo ocurre detrÑs de escena, pero su impacto va mucho mÑs allÑ de los educadores con quienes trabajan: al final, ese impacto llega hasta nuestros estudiantes. ❀️

Β‘Gracias por su dedicaciΓ³n, apoyo y compromiso con el crecimiento y Γ©xito de nuestros educadores y estudiantes! Β‘Agradecemos todo lo que hacen!

Β‘AcompÑñenos hoy a celebrar a nuestros coaches de instrucciΓ³n! πŸ‘β€οΈ
#SSCCardinals #OrgulloCardenal #CoachesDeInstrucciΓ³n
2 days ago, South Sioux City Community Schools
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National Instructional Coaches Recognition Day decorative image
❀️ Happy National Custodial Workers Day! ❀️

Today, we celebrate the incredible custodians who work behind the scenes every day to make our schools clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for learning.

Their impact goes far beyond spotless hallways and classrooms. They are familiar faces our students know, valued members of our school communities, and an important part of creating spaces where students and staff feel cared for.
To our amazing custodial team: thank you for your hard work, your dedication, and all the little things you do each day that often go unseen but never go unappreciated. We are so grateful for everything you do for our schools! β€οΈπŸ–€

Happy National Custodial Workers Day!

#NationalCustodialWorkersDay #CardinalProud #ThankYouCustodians
6 days ago, South Sioux City Community Schools
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custodial workers day decorative image
❀️October is National Principals Month!

We know we may be a little biased, but we truly believe we have some of the very best.

Our principals are a group of leaders who are deeply devoted to the students they serve. Every day, they are looking for ways to help their students grow academically, support them emotionally, celebrate their successes, guide them through challenges, and make sure they know they have someone in their corner.

So much of what our principals do happens quietly behind the scenes, in conversations with students and families, in classrooms and hallways, and in the countless decisions they make with their students’ best interests at heart.

National Principals Month gives us an opportunity to make sure they know those efforts do not go unnoticed.

To our SSC principals: we see you, we appreciate you, and we are incredibly thankful for the heart, time, and dedication you pour into your schools and students each day.❀️

Thank you for leading with purpose, caring deeply, and always wanting the very best for our Cardinals.

Happy National Principals Month! πŸŽ‰

#NationalPrincipalsMonth #SSCCardinals #CardinalPride

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❀️ Octubre es el Mes Nacional de los Directores Escolares, y este mensaje nace del corazón.

Sabemos que quizΓ‘ seamos un poco parciales, pero sinceramente creemos que contamos con algunos de los mejores.

Ser director escolar significa mucho mΓ‘s que dirigir una escuela. Significa conocer a sus estudiantes, creer en ellos, celebrar sus logros y acompaΓ±arlos durante los dΓ­as difΓ­ciles. Significa apoyar a los maestros y al personal, escuchar a las familias, resolver situaciones que muchas veces nadie mΓ‘s ve y tomar innumerables decisiones cada dΓ­a teniendo siempre algo muy importante en mente: ΒΏquΓ© es lo mejor para nuestros estudiantes?

Y eso es precisamente lo que hace tan especiales a nuestros directores.

Ellos realmente se preocupan por sus estudiantes. Quieren verlos triunfar acadΓ©micamente, pero tambiΓ©n quieren que se sientan seguros, apoyados, valorados y reconocidos. EstΓ‘n presentes en los grandes momentos y tambiΓ©n en los pequeΓ±os: en las celebraciones, los desafΓ­os, las conversaciones en los pasillos y en todos esos momentos detrΓ‘s de escenas que quizΓ‘ nunca reciban reconocimiento.

Este mes queremos asegurarnos de que sepan que vemos esos momentos. Vemos su esfuerzo. Vemos el corazΓ³n que ponen en su trabajo. Y nada de eso pasa desapercibido.

A nuestros directores de SSC: Gracias por asumir una responsabilidad tan grande con tanto corazΓ³n. Gracias por creer en nuestros estudiantes, apoyar a nuestro personal y a nuestras familias, y por dar tanto de ustedes mismos a sus escuelas.

Estamos profundamente agradecidos por cada uno de ustedes y muy orgullosos de tenerlos al frente de nuestras escuelas y guiando a nuestros Cardinals. ❀️

Β‘Feliz Mes Nacional de los Directores Escolares!πŸŽ‰

#MesNacionalDeLosDirectores #SSCCardinals #CardinalPride
7 days ago, South Sioux City Community Schools
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decorative image of district principals for principals month

Check out our E.N. Swett newsletter to stay up to date with everything happening in preschool this month! It includes important information, upcoming events, and helpful reminders.
E.N. Swett October Newsletter

8 days ago, Shelbee Snyder
🩺 Health & Hearing Screenings | October 5–8

South Sioux City Community Schools will conduct Health & Hearing Screenings October 5–8.

πŸ‘“ Important: If your student normally wears glasses, please make sure they wear them to school on their scheduled screening day.

Monday, Oct. 5
Lewis & Clark Elementary | 8:00–10:00 AM
E.N. Swett Preschool | 10:30 AM–3:00 PM

Tuesday, Oct. 6
Covington Elementary | 8:00–11:30 AM
SSC Middle School | 12:30–3:00 PM

Wednesday, Oct. 7
Cardinal Elementary | 8:00–11:00 AM
SSC High School | 12:30–3:00 PM

Thursday, Oct. 8
Harney Elementary | 8:00–11:30 AM
Dakota City Elementary | 12:30–3:00 PM

Thank you for helping us make sure students are prepared for their screenings!
9 days ago, South Sioux City Community Schools
Health Screen Days Flyer more info in the text
Tomorrow is Picture Day!
17 days ago, Shelbee Snyder
Tomorrow is Picture Day!
We Declare a Penny War!
21 days ago, Shelbee Snyder
Penny War Flier
Penny War Flier - Spanish
🍎 Nominate an Outstanding Teacher for the 2027 Golden Apple Award!
Great teachers make a lasting differenceβ€”in their classrooms, in our schools, and throughout our community. ❀️
Do you know an outstanding teacher who goes above and beyond for their students? Now is your opportunity to recognize them!
The South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is accepting nominations for the 2027 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. Administrators, teachers, counselors, parents, and students are invited to nominate an eligible classroom teacher.
πŸ† The award recipient will receive:
β€’ Recognition at the Chamber Banquet
β€’ Recognition in the Dakota Star and through the Chamber
β€’ $1,000 in Chamber Gift Cards
πŸ“… Nomination Deadline: November 20, 2026
Help us celebrate the educators who make an impact every day! 🍎✨
English and Spanish nomination forms are included below.
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🍎 ‘Nomina a un maestro/a destacado/a para el Premio Manzana de Oro 2027!
Los grandes maestros dejan una huella duradera en sus salones de clase, nuestras escuelas y toda nuestra comunidad. ❀️
ΒΏConoces a un maestro o maestra que hace todo lo posible por sus estudiantes? Β‘Esta es tu oportunidad de reconocer su gran trabajo!
La CÑmara de Comercio y Turismo del Área de South Sioux City estÑ aceptando nominaciones para el Premio Manzana de Oro 2027 por la Excelencia en la Enseñanza. Administradores, maestros, consejeros, padres y estudiantes estÑn invitados a nominar a un maestro/a de salón elegible.
πŸ† El ganador/a recibirΓ‘:
β€’ Reconocimiento en la Cena de la CΓ‘mara
β€’ Reconocimiento en el periΓ³dico Dakota Star y a travΓ©s de la CΓ‘mara
β€’ $1,000 en Tarjetas Regalo de la CΓ‘mara
πŸ“… Fecha lΓ­mite para nominaciones: 20 de noviembre de 2026
‘Ayúdanos a celebrar a los educadores que marcan la diferencia todos los días! 🍎✨
Los formularios de nominaciΓ³n en inglΓ©s y espaΓ±ol se incluyen a continuaciΓ³n.
21 days ago, South Sioux City Community Schools
Golden Apple Award Nomination Form English
Golden Apple Award Nomination Form Spanish

E.N. Swett's Picture Day is on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026!

21 days ago, Shelbee Snyder
Picture Day on September 22nd, 2026
Homecoming tattoos in the office for $1!
23 days ago, Shelbee Snyder
Homecoming Tattoos Flier
πŸˆβ˜• CARDINAL COUNTRY, LET’S SHOW UP! β€οΈπŸ–€

Homecoming Game Day starts bright and early at Scooter’s Coffee in South Sioux City!

Join us Friday, September 18, from 7:00–8:00 AM for Β½ PRICE DRINKS and help South Sioux City take on a challenge before we take on Norfolk that night!

πŸš— THE GOAL: Beat 71 cars in 30 minutes!

Grab your morning coffee, show your Cardinal pride, and help us CRUSH that goal! Then, keep that Cardinal spirit going all day long as we get ready to cheer on South Sioux City vs. Norfolk! 🏈

πŸ“… Friday, September 18
⏰ 7:00–8:00 AM
β˜• Β½ Price Drinks
πŸ“ Scooter’s Coffee – South Sioux City

Let’s pack the drive-thru, Cardinal Nation! β€οΈπŸ–€
#CardinalPride #SSCCardinals #Homecoming2026 #GameDay #SouthSiouxCity #GoCards

23 days ago, South Sioux City Community Schools
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πŸ’»β€οΈ **Happy National IT Professionals Day!**

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible Technology team behind the screens at South Sioux City Community Schools!

From keeping our devices, networks and systems running to troubleshooting the unexpected and helping students and staff stay connected, our IT professionals play an important role in supporting learning across our district every single day.

A lot of their work happens behind the scenesβ€”but its impact can be seen in every classroom, office and school throughout SSC.

**Thank you to our Technology team for keeping SSC connected, supported and moving forward!**

Help us show our IT professionals some Cardinal appreciation today! β€οΈπŸ–€

#NationalITProfessionalsDay #ITProDay #SSCCardinals #CardinalPride
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πŸ’»β€οΈ Β‘Feliz DΓ­a Nacional de los Profesionales de TI!

Hoy celebramos al increΓ­ble equipo de TecnologΓ­a que trabaja tras las pantallas en las Escuelas Comunitarias de South Sioux City.

Desde mantener nuestros dispositivos, redes y sistemas en funcionamiento hasta solucionar problemas inesperados y ayudar a estudiantes y personal a mantenerse conectados, nuestros profesionales de TI desempeΓ±an un papel fundamental en el apoyo al aprendizaje en todo nuestro distrito, dΓ­a tras dΓ­a.

Gran parte de su trabajo se realiza tras bambalinas, pero su impacto se puede ver en cada aula, oficina y escuela de SSC.

Β‘Gracias a nuestro equipo de TecnologΓ­a por mantener a SSC conectada, apoyada y en constante avance!

Β‘AyΓΊdennos a demostrarles a nuestros profesionales de TI nuestro aprecio Cardinal hoy! β€οΈπŸ–€

#DΓ­aNacionalDeLosProfesionalesDeTI #DΓ­aDeLosProfesionalesDeTI #SSCCardinals #OrgulloCardinal
23 days ago, South Sioux City Community Schools
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Help Support Our Future Educators! ✏️

South Sioux City High School’s Educators Rising students are giving back through a School Supply Drive, and they need your help!

As part of their community service project, students will be collecting school supplies to help support our local schools and classrooms. Families and staff are invited to donate during Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 21 & 22.

πŸ“ Drop off donations at the Educators Rising table at South Sioux City High School.

Suggested donations include pencils, black pens, highlighters, paper, binders, notebooks, tissues, hand sanitizer, earbuds and backpacks.

❀️ Every donation helps our students make a difference right here in our community. Thank you for supporting Educators Rising and our SSC schools.

Questions? Contact Shawn Carlson at Shawn.Carlson@ssccards.org.
27 days ago, South Sioux City Community Schools
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Dear Families,

Welcome to a new month in preschool! Check out our newsletter to stay up to date with everything happening in preschool this month! It includes important information, upcoming events, and helpful reminders for our preschool families.
E.N. Swett September Newsletter
Thank you for partnering with us to support your child's learning and growth.

about 1 month ago, Shelbee Snyder
πŸ“š SSC Family Literacy Open House & Registration

Are you a parent of an SSC student interested in learning English and becoming more connected with your school and community? Or do you know an SSC family who could benefit from this FREE program? Join us or help us spread the word!

πŸ“… Thursday, September 10 | 4:00–5:30 PM
πŸ“ River Hills Church, 1101 5th Ave.

Come learn about the program, meet our team, ask questions, and register! Family Literacy offers FREE English classes, childcare while parents participate, information about school and community resources, and a FREE family dinner once a week.

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πŸ“š Casa Abierta e Inscripciones de AlfabetizaciΓ³n Familiar de SSC

¿Es padre o madre de un estudiante de SSC y estÑ interesado(a) en aprender inglés y conectarse mÑs con su escuela y comunidad? ¿O conoce a una familia de SSC que podría beneficiarse de este programa GRATUITO? ‘AcompÑñenos o ayúdenos a compartir esta oportunidad!

πŸ“… Jueves, 10 de septiembre | 4:00–5:30 p. m.
πŸ“ Iglesia River Hills, 1101 5th Ave.

Β‘Venga a conocer el programa, conocer a nuestro equipo, hacer preguntas e inscribirse! AlfabetizaciΓ³n Familiar ofrece clases de inglΓ©s GRATIS, cuidado infantil mientras los padres participan, informaciΓ³n sobre recursos escolares y comunitarios, y una cena familiar GRATIS una vez por semana.

ΒΏPreguntas? Llame al 402-494-1917.

about 1 month ago, South Sioux City Community Schools
family literacy flyer more info in body of message
family literacy registration event please find info in body of message
🚌 Safety Starts with Practice! As school gets started, students are practicing school bus evacuation procedures so they know what to do in the unlikely event of an emergency. These drills give students an opportunity to practice listening for directions, exiting the bus safely, and moving to a secure location. Just like fire drills at school, practicing ahead of time helps students and staff stay calm, confident, and prepared when it matters most. A big thank you to our transportation team and school staff for helping keep student safety at the center of everything we do! 🚌 ----- 🚌 ‘La seguridad comienza con la prÑctica! Ahora que comienza el año escolar, nuestros estudiantes estÑn practicando los procedimientos de evacuación del autobús escolar para saber qué hacer en el caso poco probable de una emergencia. Estos simulacros les brindan la oportunidad de practicar cómo escuchar y seguir instrucciones, salir del autobús de manera segura y dirigirse a un lugar seguro. Al igual que los simulacros de incendio en la escuela, practicar con anticipación ayuda a que nuestros estudiantes y personal se mantengan tranquilos, seguros y preparados cuando mÑs importa. ‘Un enorme agradecimiento a nuestro equipo de transporte y al personal de nuestras escuelas por ayudar a mantener la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes como una prioridad en todo lo que hacemos! 🚌
about 1 month ago, South Sioux City Community Schools
students practicing bus safety evacuation procedures
students practicing bus safety evacuation procedures
students practicing bus safety evacuation procedures
The safety of our students and staff is one of the most important factors to a successful school district. South Sioux City Community Schools is committed to ensuring our schools are safe and our staff is prepared. To enhance this, in 2017, we moved to a Standard Response Protocol (SRP) called "I Love U Guys". We feel this protocol will give us the tools to be even more prepared for weather events, fires, accidents, intruders and other threats to student and staff safety.

The Standard Response Protocol is based not on individual scenarios but on consistent response to any given scenario. SRP demands a specific vocabulary but also allows for great flexibility. The premise is simple - there are five specific actions that can be performed during an incident.

β€’ Secure is followed by the Directive: "Get Inside. Lock Outside Doors" and is the protocol used to safeguard students and staff within a building.

β€’ Lockdown is followed by "Locks, Lights, Out of Sight" and is the protocol used to secure individual rooms and keep students quiet and in place.

β€’ Evacuate is always followed by a location, and is used to move students and staff from one location to a different location in or out of the building.

β€’ Shelter is always followed by a type and a method and is the protocol for group and self protection.

β€’ Hold is a "hold" in the classrooms. Students and teachers are directed to stay in their rooms and clear the hallways. This is typically used for medical emergencies.

Throughout the school year, students will have the opportunity to participate in practice drills for each of the Standard Response Protocols. On Thursday, September 25th E.N. Swett students practiced evacuating the building. During an evacuation drill, students are provided the experience of going to our secondary site. Students did a wonderful job of following the protocol guided by our Building Safety Team.

Thank you for all your support and a wonderful start to the school year.


Mrs. Major and E.N. Swett Staff



La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal escolar son los factores mΓ‘s importantes a un exitoso distrito escolar. Las Escuelas de la Comunidad de South Sioux City estΓ‘n comprometidas a asegurar que nuestras escuelas estΓ©n seguras y que nuestro personal estΓ© preparado. Para realzar esto, en 2017 nos movimos a un Protocolo de Respuesta EstΓ‘ndar (SRP) llamado "I Love U Guys". Sentimos que este protocolo nos da las herramientas para estar aΓΊn mejor preparados para eventos del clima, incendios, accidentes, intrusos y otras amenazas a nuestros estudiantes y a la seguridad del personal.

El Protocolo de Respuesta EstΓ‘ndar estΓ‘ basado no en un escenario individual pero en respuesta consistente a cualquier escenario dado. SRP demanda un vocabulario especΓ­fico pero tambiΓ©n permite gran flexibilidad. La premisa es simple - hay cinco acciones especΓ­ficas que pueden ser ejecutadas durante un incidente.

β€’ Secure - Cierre es seguido por la directiva: "Entrar. Cierre las puertas exteriores" y es el protocolo usado para proteger a los estudiantes y el personal dentro del edificio.

β€’ Lockdown - Confinamiento es seguido por "Cierre, Luces, Fuera de Vista" y es el protocolo usado para asegurar salones individuales y mantener a los estudiantes tranquilos en un lugar.

β€’ Evacuate - Evacuar siempre es seguido por una ubicaciΓ³n, y es usado para mover a estudiantes y personal de un una ubicaciΓ³n a otra dentro o fuera del edificio.

β€’ Shelter - Refugio siempre es seguido por un tipo y mΓ©todo y es el protocolo para protecciΓ³n individual o de grupo.

β€’ Hold - Mantenerse en lugar es el "mantenerse en lugar" en su salΓ³n de clases. Los estudiantes y maestros son dirigidos a quedarse en sus salones de clases y despejar los pasillos. Esto se utiliza tΓ­picamente para emergencias mΓ©dicas.

A lo largo del aΓ±o escolar, los estudiantes tendrΓ‘n la oportunidad de participar en simulacros de prΓ‘ctica para cada uno de los protocolos de respuesta estΓ‘ndar. El jueves 25 de septiembre, los estudiantes de E.N. Swett practicaron la evacuaciΓ³n del edificio. Durante un simulacro de evacuaciΓ³n, los estudiantes tienen la experiencia de ir a nuestro sitio secundario. Los estudiantes hicieron un trabajo maravilloso al seguir el protocolo guiado por nuestro Equipo de Seguridad del Edificio.

Gracias por todo su apoyo y un maravilloso comienzo del aΓ±o escolar.


La Sra. Major y E.N. Personal de SWETT

about 2 months ago, Shelbee Snyder
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⚽ CARDINAL YOUTH SOCCER NEEDS YOU! β€οΈπŸ–€

Our Cardinal Youth Soccer League is getting ready to kick off, and we’re looking for parent and community volunteers to coach our 1st–5th grade teams!

You don’t have to be a soccer expert to make a difference. If you enjoy working with kids, encouraging teamwork, and helping young Cardinals build confidence and have fun, we’d love to have you on the sidelines! πŸ™Œ

One of the things that makes this league special is giving our students the opportunity to play alongside their classmates, represent their Cardinal community, and build friendships outside of the school day. Our volunteer coaches are a BIG part of making that experience possible. ❀️⚽

πŸ“£ What’s the commitment?
⚽ Grades 1–5
πŸ“… Six Saturdays: September 12, 19 & 26 and October 3, 10 & 17
⏰ Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes each Saturday

Whether you know the game well or simply want to be a positive role model for our kids, consider joining us as a coach!

πŸ‘‰ Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNg-TKbr-j_WMZP168m9UL4qW9kMl-v9Oj8M6iD6bwilFagQ/viewform

Questions? Contact:
πŸ“§ Jesse Castillo β€” jcastillo@flatwatercompanies.com
πŸ“§ Cristal De La Torre β€” cristal.delatorre@ssccards.org

β€οΈπŸ–€ Help us build Cardinal pride, one team at a time!
⚽ Go Cardinals!

about 2 months ago, South Sioux City Community Schools
volunteer coaches flyer see post for more details