Our 5th graders put their teamwork skills to the test as they worked together to build a LEGO Monster! Next they’ll use coding to program their monsters and teach them how to use a color sensor. We can’t wait to see these little monsters come to life!
🍎 Nominate an Outstanding Teacher for the 2027 Golden Apple Award!
Great teachers make a lasting difference—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.
🏆 The award recipient will receive:
• Recognition at the Chamber Banquet
• Recognition in the Dakota Star and through the Chamber
• $1,000 in Chamber Gift Cards
📅 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. ❤️
¿Conoces a un maestro o maestra que hace todo lo posible por sus estudiantes? ¡Esta es tu oportunidad de reconocer su gran trabajo!
La Cámara de Comercio y Turismo del Área de South Sioux City está aceptando nominaciones para el Premio Manzana de Oro 2027 por la Excelencia en la Enseñanza. Administradores, maestros, consejeros, padres y estudiantes están invitados a nominar a un maestro/a de salón elegible.
🏆 El ganador/a recibirá:
• Reconocimiento en la Cena de la Cámara
• Reconocimiento en el periódico Dakota Star y a través de la Cámara
• $1,000 en Tarjetas Regalo de la Cámara
📅 Fecha límite para nominaciones: 20 de noviembre de 2026
¡Ayúdanos a celebrar a los educadores que marcan la diferencia todos los días! 🍎✨
Los formularios de nominación en inglés y español se incluyen a continuación.
Great teachers make a lasting difference—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.
🏆 The award recipient will receive:
• Recognition at the Chamber Banquet
• Recognition in the Dakota Star and through the Chamber
• $1,000 in Chamber Gift Cards
📅 Nomination Deadline: November 20, 2026
Help us celebrate the educators who make an impact every day! 🍎✨
English and Spanish nomination forms are included below.
_________
🍎 ¡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. ❤️
¿Conoces a un maestro o maestra que hace todo lo posible por sus estudiantes? ¡Esta es tu oportunidad de reconocer su gran trabajo!
La Cámara de Comercio y Turismo del Área de South Sioux City está aceptando nominaciones para el Premio Manzana de Oro 2027 por la Excelencia en la Enseñanza. Administradores, maestros, consejeros, padres y estudiantes están invitados a nominar a un maestro/a de salón elegible.
🏆 El ganador/a recibirá:
• Reconocimiento en la Cena de la Cámara
• Reconocimiento en el periódico Dakota Star y a través de la Cámara
• $1,000 en Tarjetas Regalo de la Cámara
📅 Fecha límite para nominaciones: 20 de noviembre de 2026
¡Ayúdanos a celebrar a los educadores que marcan la diferencia todos los días! 🍎✨
Los formularios de nominación en inglés y español se incluyen a continuación.
Don't forget to purchase your tattoos for only $1 each. Students can purchase their Homecoming Tattoo after school in the Harney Office.
5th Grade Field Trip
Sept. 18
Bring a lunch (if you signed up to bring one), a water bottle (with water), walking shoes, light jacket and backpack.
Sept. 18
Bring a lunch (if you signed up to bring one), a water bottle (with water), walking shoes, light jacket and backpack.
Early out today
More Twin Tuesday Pictures
Wednesday = Spirit Day and Early Out (2:05)
Wednesday = Spirit Day and Early Out (2:05)
Mismatch Monday & Twin Tuesday
Wednesday = Spirit Day (Wear SSC colors)
Wednesday is also an early out. Dismiss at 2:05.
🏈☕ CARDINAL COUNTRY, LET’S SHOW UP! ❤️🖤
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 ½ PRICE DRINKS and help South Sioux City take on a challenge before we take on Norfolk that night!
🚗 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! 🏈
📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 7:00–8:00 AM
☕ ½ Price Drinks
📍 Scooter’s Coffee – South Sioux City
Let’s pack the drive-thru, Cardinal Nation! ❤️🖤
#CardinalPride #SSCCardinals #Homecoming2026 #GameDay #SouthSiouxCity #GoCards
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 ½ PRICE DRINKS and help South Sioux City take on a challenge before we take on Norfolk that night!
🚗 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! 🏈
📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 7:00–8:00 AM
☕ ½ Price Drinks
📍 Scooter’s Coffee – South Sioux City
Let’s pack the drive-thru, Cardinal Nation! ❤️🖤
#CardinalPride #SSCCardinals #Homecoming2026 #GameDay #SouthSiouxCity #GoCards
💻❤️ **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 scenes—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! ❤️🖤
#NationalITProfessionalsDay #ITProDay #SSCCardinals #CardinalPride
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💻❤️ ¡Feliz Día Nacional de los Profesionales de TI!
Hoy celebramos al increíble equipo de Tecnología 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 desempeñan un papel fundamental en el apoyo al aprendizaje en todo nuestro distrito, día tras día.
Gran parte de su trabajo se realiza tras bambalinas, pero su impacto se puede ver en cada aula, oficina y escuela de SSC.
¡Gracias a nuestro equipo de Tecnología por mantener a SSC conectada, apoyada y en constante avance!
¡Ayúdennos a demostrarles a nuestros profesionales de TI nuestro aprecio Cardinal hoy! ❤️🖤
#DíaNacionalDeLosProfesionalesDeTI #DíaDeLosProfesionalesDeTI #SSCCardinals #OrgulloCardinal
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 scenes—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! ❤️🖤
#NationalITProfessionalsDay #ITProDay #SSCCardinals #CardinalPride
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💻❤️ ¡Feliz Día Nacional de los Profesionales de TI!
Hoy celebramos al increíble equipo de Tecnología 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 desempeñan un papel fundamental en el apoyo al aprendizaje en todo nuestro distrito, día tras día.
Gran parte de su trabajo se realiza tras bambalinas, pero su impacto se puede ver en cada aula, oficina y escuela de SSC.
¡Gracias a nuestro equipo de Tecnología por mantener a SSC conectada, apoyada y en constante avance!
¡Ayúdennos a demostrarles a nuestros profesionales de TI nuestro aprecio Cardinal hoy! ❤️🖤
#DíaNacionalDeLosProfesionalesDeTI #DíaDeLosProfesionalesDeTI #SSCCardinals #OrgulloCardinal
🍎 Apples, apples everywhere! 🍎
Our students have been busy creating some apple-themed artwork, and we just had to share their creativity! From bright red apples to fun and imaginative designs, these little artists really know how to make an apple look AMAZING!
Our students have been busy creating some apple-themed artwork, and we just had to share their creativity! From bright red apples to fun and imaginative designs, these little artists really know how to make an apple look AMAZING!
🚌 Bus Safety in Action! 🚌
Our students are learning and practicing important bus safety skills to help keep everyone safe on the way to and from school. We’re so proud of them for listening, learning, and practicing! ⭐
Our students are learning and practicing important bus safety skills to help keep everyone safe on the way to and from school. We’re so proud of them for listening, learning, and practicing! ⭐
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.
📍 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.
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.
📍 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.
Thank you Tyson for your donation of school supplies to Harney Elementary
Way to go Harney Heroes! These students did awesome in August and were chosen for the Cardinal Spotlight Award.
They also enjoyed "Pizza with the Principal"
📚 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!
📅 Thursday, September 10 | 4:00–5:30 PM
📍 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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📚 Casa Abierta e Inscripciones de Alfabetización Familiar de SSC
¿Es padre o madre de un estudiante de SSC y está interesado(a) en aprender inglés y conectarse más con su escuela y comunidad? ¿O conoce a una familia de SSC que podría beneficiarse de este programa GRATUITO? ¡Acompáñenos o ayúdenos a compartir esta oportunidad!
📅 Jueves, 10 de septiembre | 4:00–5:30 p. m.
📍 Iglesia River Hills, 1101 5th Ave.
¡Venga a conocer el programa, conocer a nuestro equipo, hacer preguntas e inscribirse! Alfabetización Familiar ofrece clases de inglés GRATIS, cuidado infantil mientras los padres participan, información sobre recursos escolares y comunitarios, y una cena familiar GRATIS una vez por semana.
¿Preguntas? Llame al 402-494-1917.
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!
📅 Thursday, September 10 | 4:00–5:30 PM
📍 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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📚 Casa Abierta e Inscripciones de Alfabetización Familiar de SSC
¿Es padre o madre de un estudiante de SSC y está interesado(a) en aprender inglés y conectarse más con su escuela y comunidad? ¿O conoce a una familia de SSC que podría beneficiarse de este programa GRATUITO? ¡Acompáñenos o ayúdenos a compartir esta oportunidad!
📅 Jueves, 10 de septiembre | 4:00–5:30 p. m.
📍 Iglesia River Hills, 1101 5th Ave.
¡Venga a conocer el programa, conocer a nuestro equipo, hacer preguntas e inscribirse! Alfabetización Familiar ofrece clases de inglés GRATIS, cuidado infantil mientras los padres participan, información sobre recursos escolares y comunitarios, y una cena familiar GRATIS una vez por semana.
¿Preguntas? Llame al 402-494-1917.
🚌 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! 🚌
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🚌 ¡La seguridad comienza con la práctica!
Ahora que comienza el año escolar, nuestros estudiantes están 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 más 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! 🚌
Attendance Matters!
Today is Pajama Day
These students rolled out of bed and came to school in pajamas.
Tomorrow is Bright Colors Day
Today is Pajama Day
These students rolled out of bed and came to school in pajamas.
Tomorrow is Bright Colors Day
Fabulous readers!
We take safety very seriously at Harney Elementary! This week, students participated in two scheduled fire drills to practice what to do in the event of a fire.
Our students did a GREAT job staying calm, following directions, and safely exiting the building. We are so proud of them! 👏🚒
Our students did a GREAT job staying calm, following directions, and safely exiting the building. We are so proud of them! 👏🚒
🌟 Making Good Choices Pays Off! 🌟
When students make good choices, their names are entered into a weekly drawing. At the end of each week, each teacher draws a name, and the lucky winner gets to visit the Guidance Counselor and choose a special prize from her treasure chest! 🎁
Here is one of our lucky winners this week! 🎉
Way to go! Keep making those great choices! ⭐👏
When students make good choices, their names are entered into a weekly drawing. At the end of each week, each teacher draws a name, and the lucky winner gets to visit the Guidance Counselor and choose a special prize from her treasure chest! 🎁
Here is one of our lucky winners this week! 🎉
Way to go! Keep making those great choices! ⭐👏
