South Sioux City
Community Schools
BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION 2026-2027
Everything you need to prepare for the new school year can be found below.
📢 BACK-TO-SCHOOL CHECKLIST
Before the first day of school, be sure to:
✅ Complete ParentVUE Enrollment Verification
✅ View Your School Supply List
✅ Review Student Handbooks & Forms
✅ Attend Open House
✅ Download the SSC Schools App
📌 School supply lists can be found at the end of this page.
📅 IMPORTANT DATES
Open House (All Buildings)
August 11, 2026
3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet teachers, tour the building, locate classrooms, drop off supplies, and learn about the upcoming school year.
First Day of School for Kindergarten – 6th Grade & 9th Grade
August 13, 2026
Noon (12:00 PM) Dismissal
First Full Day of School for All K-12 Students
August 14, 2026
School Calendars
2026-2027 District Calendar (K-12)
2026-2027 Preschool Calendar
📚 STUDENT HANDBOOKS & FORMS
Please review the following resources before the school year begins:
Handbooks for 2026-2027 (Coming Soon)
Student Handbook Receipt and Field Trip Permission Form (Coming Soon)
📰 NEED TO KNOW SUMMER MAILER
South Sioux City Community Schools households receive a printed copy of the Summer Mailer by mail each summer. For your convenience, electronic versions are also available below:
[26-27 Summer Mailer English Version]
[26-27 Summer Mailer Spanish Version]
The Summer Mailer contains important back-to-school information, including school contacts, calendars, schedules, programs, and other resources to help families prepare for the upcoming school year.
🏫 NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION
Welcome to South Sioux City Community Schools!
If your student is new to the district, please contact our Central Registrar as soon as possible to begin the registration process. Registering early helps ensure your student is enrolled, scheduled, and ready for the first day of school.
Please do not wait until August to register.
New Student Registration Information
Paulina Aldana
Central Registrar
South Sioux City Community Schools
210 West 39th Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
Phone: 402-412-2823
Fax: 402-494-3916
Email: Email Paulina Aldana
🍎 NUTRITION SERVICES
Free & Reduced Meal Applications
Apply for Free / Reduced Lunch Here (Faster More Convenient)
Printable Application (English & Spanish combined with directions) (A copy can be picked up at any school office if you dont have access to a printer)
Manage your student's meal account online:
Add funds
Check balances
Monitor purchases
The online application is quick and simple. If you prefer a paper application, you can print/complete/return this Free/Reduced Lunch Application (English & Spanish combined with directions), or stop by the District Office to pick one up. [Free/Reduced Lunch Application in]
South Sioux City Community Schools uses MySchoolBucks, a secure online payment system that allows families to conveniently manage their student's meal account from a computer or mobile device.
🚌 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES & BUS REGISTRATION
🚌 Need Transportation for the 2026–2027 School Year?
South Sioux City Community Schools partners with First Student to provide safe and reliable transportation services for district students.
Online bus registration closed on June 15, 2026. Families who are still interested in transportation services may contact the Transportation Department to inquire about availability.
Pat Bernstrauch
📞 402-241-4080
📧 Email Pat Bernstrauch regarding transportation registration, payments, fees, or route information.
Please note that transportation services are limited and are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Important: Transportation is not available for students attending Cardinal Elementary or Harney Elementary, as these schools serve their surrounding neighborhoods.
Important Information
The third student and any additional students in the same household ride free.
Family maximum rates apply as shown above.
Transportation registration is required prior to the start of service.
💻 TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION
Chromebook Insurance (Grades 6-12)
To help protect against the cost of accidental damage, families may purchase District Chromebook Insurance for $25 per student per year.
Insurance can be purchased:
In person at the Technology Help Desk
Additional information regarding coverage and responsibilities can be found in the Chromebook Insurance Agreement.
STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE
Voluntary Student Accident Insurance Plans are available for families who wish to purchase additional coverage.
STAY CONNECTED
STAY CONNECTED WITH THE SSC SCHOOLS APP
Stay connected with South Sioux City Community Schools wherever you are by downloading the SSC Schools App.
With the SSC Schools App, you can:
Receive important school and district alerts
Access news, announcements, and event information
Communicate with teachers and staff through Rooms
View school calendars and important dates
Receive messages in your preferred language through automatic translation
To ensure you never miss an important update, be sure to enable notifications after downloading the app.
Download the SSC Schools App:
Visit (insert link to comms page) for additional resources and information.
FOLLOW SSC SCHOOLS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Stay connected and celebrate the great things happening across South Sioux City Community Schools.
Follow us for:
School and district news
Student achievements
Event reminders
Photos and videos
Important announcements
Facebook Pages:
South Sioux City Community School District
Cardinal Elementary – SSC
Covington Elementary
Dakota City Elementary
E.N. Swett Elementary
Harney Elementary
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
South Sioux City Middle School Cardinals
South Sioux City High School
Instagram:
@ssccardinalnews
Our social media channels are a great way to stay informed, engaged, and connected with the Cardinal community throughout the year.
Have a communication suggestion, feedback, or an idea to share? We'd love to hear from you.
Communications Department
Lance Swanson – Email Lance Swanson
Zaira Torres – Email Zaira Torres
Be Kind, Be Respectful, Be Better Every Day!
✏️ SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS
School supply lists for Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School students are available through TeacherLists below.
High School Students: Because all students are provided a Chromebook, there is no district-wide high school supply list. Teachers will inform students of any additional materials or supplies needed for specific courses during the first days of school.