Due to facilities closing and to ensure safety of all athletes, we will be cancelling all practice this week.
1st high school volleyball practice will now start Monday, August 17th at 2 pm!
Any questions contact Coach Morrison.
cell: (605) 828-1860
email: kelsey.morrison@k12.sd.us
Please see the attached message about changes to the start of the 2026-27 school year due to the heavy storm.
The first day of school has been postponed, and classes will begin on Monday, August 24, 2026.
The first day of school has been postponed, and classes will begin on Monday, August 24, 2026.
With the aftermath of last nights storm, and the possibility of getting a similar storm tonight, football practice has been canceled this week.
We will begin on Monday, August 17th at 5:00pm.
Any questions contact my cell phone or email.
605-454-2508
spencer.blom@k12.sd.us
Due to no electricity we will be postponing high school volleyball practice scheduled for tomorrow -Thursday, August 13th. I will keep you updated, any questions contact Coach Morrison. cell: (605) 828-1860 email: kelsey.morrison@k12.sd.us
Today's cross country practice is cancelled, we will plan on a practice at 4:00 pm on Thursday and practice Friday at 10:00 am, meet in the high school lobby.
Any questions contact Coach Krogman
Cell: 605-840-2872
Email: Casey.emery-krogman@k12.sd.us
Go Tigers!
Staff In-Service has been cancelled for the remainder of the week. WRSD administration will keep everyone posted as we assess the damage from last night's powerful storm. We will get through this together as a community! - Supt. Krogman
White River high school cross country practice begins on Monday, August 10th at 4:00 PM.
All students must have a sports physical on file with the school to participate.
Any questions contact coach Krogman
Cell: 605-840-2872
Email: Casey.emery-krogman@k12.sd.us
Go Tigers!!
Please see the attached flier for a fun end-of-summer opportunity in Rosebud.
Back to School Shopping? Save 20% by using code SAVE20 on all of your WR Tiger gear at our Team Store, but hurry the offer ends on August 6.
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/south_dakota/whiteriver/white-river-school-district-47---1
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/south_dakota/whiteriver/white-river-school-district-47---1
High School football practice begins on Thursday, August 13th at 7:30am!
Every student athlete must have a sports physical on file with the school in order to participate!
Any questions contact Coach Blom:
cell: (605) 454-2508
email: spencer.blom@k12.sd.us
REMINDER: Student registration begins today in the Community Events Center. Please stop in and get your students registered for the 2026-27 school year. Go Tigers!
2026-27 Coaching Opportunities:
HS Asst. Volleyball Coach - $1,925
MS Asst. Volleyball Coach - $1,025
MS Head Girls Basketball Coach - $1,425
MS Head Boys Basketball Coach - $1,425
WR 4th/5th Grade Basketball Coaches (2) - $725
To apply, please contact Superintendent Krogman at 605-259-3135 or louie.krogman@k12.sd.us
HS Asst. Volleyball Coach - $1,925
MS Asst. Volleyball Coach - $1,025
MS Head Girls Basketball Coach - $1,425
MS Head Boys Basketball Coach - $1,425
WR 4th/5th Grade Basketball Coaches (2) - $725
To apply, please contact Superintendent Krogman at 605-259-3135 or louie.krogman@k12.sd.us
Reminder: Student registration will be held on August 3-5 in the HS Gym. Please get your children registered for the upcoming school year. Go Tigers!
Facilities Update: The Don Barnhart Gym will be closed for the remainder of the week as our maintenance team refinishes the floor.
FB CHEER TRYOUTS 8/10/26
Anyone interested in football cheer will need to attend a mandatory tryout practice on Monday, August 10th at 9:00 am in the multi-purpose room. Judged tryouts will be held at 11:00 am, also on Monday, August 10th. You must attend the mandatory tryout practice at 9:00 am in order to participate in the tryout at 11:00 am. Reminder Athletes must have a physical on file before participating in tryouts or practice.
If you have any questions please contact Coach Driesbaugh.
cell: (605) 891-9879
email: Richelle.Driesbaugh@k12.sd.us
WRSD student registration will be held on August 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 10th from 8:00-4:00 pm in the high school gym. Parents/guardians, please attend to get your students registered for the 2026-27 school year. For your convenience, the enrollment packet can be filled out before registration at https://tinyurl.com/2ustyrb2
Go Tigers!
Go Tigers!
Facilities Update: The WRMS and MS gym will be closed tomorrow through Monday as our maintenance team refinishes the floor.
Elementary School Supply List for 2026-27
WHITE RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT 47-1
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
July 13, 2026, at 6:30 PM
Community Events Center- Janklow Room
A. ROUTINES--ORDER
A-1 CHAIRMAN CALLS THE MEETING TO ORDER
A-2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
A-3 ROLL CALL
A-4 ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS
A-5 APPROVE AGENDA
B. Old Business
B-1 Approval of the Minutes
Approval of the Financial Reports
Approval of payment of Accounts Payable for June 2026
Approval to Transfer Money
Approval to approve Supplemental Budget
B-2 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION—is placed first on the Agenda to accommodate (1) a school patron who wishes to address the Board; or, (2) a patron who wishes to present a proposal or concern; or, (3) to a patron who has provided the Board Chairman with a written grievance prior to the meeting which has not been resolved after the school patron has worked through the school organization. (Working through the organization means the school patron has met with the staff member, as appropriate; and with the principal, as needed; and/or, then with the superintendent.)
If these meetings have been held and the grievance remains unsolved, the Board will deal with the written grievance at its meeting. If not, the Board shall proceed, without interruption, with the other business of the Board.
Personnel matters of a controversial nature, which would include students, teachers, or other persons, shall not be discussed by the Board in open session with a school patron. A school patron may request an executive session with the Board. (An executive session may be granted at the Board’s discretion; and, only after the Board’s business is concluded. This is an accommodation to other school patrons who are attending this meeting.)
Anyone wishing to speak to the Board must be acknowledged by the Board Chairman. This will permit the meeting to be handled in an orderly manner. Speakers are requested to identify themselves and their topic and are asked to limit their remarks to five (5) minutes. Thank you for your attendance, interest, and participation.
- Supt. Krogman will update the Board and Public on Open Meeting Policies and Procedures
NEW BUSINESS
B-4 Appoint Stan Knispel to the school board (one-year term) B-8 Nominate/Elect Vice-Chairman
B-5 Signing of Oath of Office B-9 Custodian of Accounts
B-6-7 Nominate/Elect Chairman B-10-13 Conflict of Interests
B-14 Consolidated Application
C. Budget Hearing
C-1 Approve the 2026-27 Budget
D. PERSONNEL AND OTHER ACTION ITEMS
D-1 Approve – 2026-27 Parent/Student Handbook D-22 Travel Requests
D-2 Pay Bills D-23 Event Worker Pay
D-3 Time, date, and Place for Meetings D-24 Facility Rental Fees
D-4 Set Travel and Per Diem for Board D-25 SPED Comprehensive Plan
D-5-6 Board Committees
D-7-21 Adopt Standing Board Authorizations/Routine Business
E. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
- Facilities and HR Updates
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION(s) per SDCL 1-25-2 (1) as needed
This space is reserved for any motions following the executive session
G. ADJOURNMENT
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
July 13, 2026, at 6:30 PM
Community Events Center- Janklow Room
A. ROUTINES--ORDER
A-1 CHAIRMAN CALLS THE MEETING TO ORDER
A-2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
A-3 ROLL CALL
A-4 ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS
A-5 APPROVE AGENDA
B. Old Business
B-1 Approval of the Minutes
Approval of the Financial Reports
Approval of payment of Accounts Payable for June 2026
Approval to Transfer Money
Approval to approve Supplemental Budget
B-2 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION—is placed first on the Agenda to accommodate (1) a school patron who wishes to address the Board; or, (2) a patron who wishes to present a proposal or concern; or, (3) to a patron who has provided the Board Chairman with a written grievance prior to the meeting which has not been resolved after the school patron has worked through the school organization. (Working through the organization means the school patron has met with the staff member, as appropriate; and with the principal, as needed; and/or, then with the superintendent.)
If these meetings have been held and the grievance remains unsolved, the Board will deal with the written grievance at its meeting. If not, the Board shall proceed, without interruption, with the other business of the Board.
Personnel matters of a controversial nature, which would include students, teachers, or other persons, shall not be discussed by the Board in open session with a school patron. A school patron may request an executive session with the Board. (An executive session may be granted at the Board’s discretion; and, only after the Board’s business is concluded. This is an accommodation to other school patrons who are attending this meeting.)
Anyone wishing to speak to the Board must be acknowledged by the Board Chairman. This will permit the meeting to be handled in an orderly manner. Speakers are requested to identify themselves and their topic and are asked to limit their remarks to five (5) minutes. Thank you for your attendance, interest, and participation.
- Supt. Krogman will update the Board and Public on Open Meeting Policies and Procedures
NEW BUSINESS
B-4 Appoint Stan Knispel to the school board (one-year term) B-8 Nominate/Elect Vice-Chairman
B-5 Signing of Oath of Office B-9 Custodian of Accounts
B-6-7 Nominate/Elect Chairman B-10-13 Conflict of Interests
B-14 Consolidated Application
C. Budget Hearing
C-1 Approve the 2026-27 Budget
D. PERSONNEL AND OTHER ACTION ITEMS
D-1 Approve – 2026-27 Parent/Student Handbook D-22 Travel Requests
D-2 Pay Bills D-23 Event Worker Pay
D-3 Time, date, and Place for Meetings D-24 Facility Rental Fees
D-4 Set Travel and Per Diem for Board D-25 SPED Comprehensive Plan
D-5-6 Board Committees
D-7-21 Adopt Standing Board Authorizations/Routine Business
E. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
- Facilities and HR Updates
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION(s) per SDCL 1-25-2 (1) as needed
This space is reserved for any motions following the executive session
G. ADJOURNMENT
The gyms/weight room will be closed to everyone July 1-7, 2026, due to the Summer Moratorium.
The SDHSAA Summer Moratorium is from July 1 to July 7. This is a time period restricting access to White River athletic facilities, including the weight room. Please see the SDHSSA rules below. SDHSAA Moratorium Rules: a. From July 1 - July 7 annually, no contact may take place between student-athletes and their coaches. This period shall be known as the summer “moratorium.” This restriction on activity includes any team contact, individual contact, private lesson, open gym or other situation wherein coaches will interact with student-athletes in an activity setting for any SDHSAA-Sanctioned Activity wherein coaching, guidance or supervision is provided. b. Coaches must abstain from any activity with their student-athletes during this time that could fall under the auspices as previously listed in this section. i. Clarification One – Coaches cannot schedule any team activity for their players, including camp participation, open gyms, conditioning programs or outside entities providing instruction, during the moratorium period. ii. Clarification Two – Coaches must make every attempt to not participate in any situation that could fall under the definitions as listed previously in this section. iii. Clarification Three – Coaches and Schools must refrain from allowing non-school personnel access to facilities, equipment or resources during the moratorium.
The SDHSAA Summer Moratorium is from July 1 to July 7. This is a time period restricting access to White River athletic facilities, including the weight room. Please see the SDHSSA rules below. SDHSAA Moratorium Rules: a. From July 1 - July 7 annually, no contact may take place between student-athletes and their coaches. This period shall be known as the summer “moratorium.” This restriction on activity includes any team contact, individual contact, private lesson, open gym or other situation wherein coaches will interact with student-athletes in an activity setting for any SDHSAA-Sanctioned Activity wherein coaching, guidance or supervision is provided. b. Coaches must abstain from any activity with their student-athletes during this time that could fall under the auspices as previously listed in this section. i. Clarification One – Coaches cannot schedule any team activity for their players, including camp participation, open gyms, conditioning programs or outside entities providing instruction, during the moratorium period. ii. Clarification Two – Coaches must make every attempt to not participate in any situation that could fall under the definitions as listed previously in this section. iii. Clarification Three – Coaches and Schools must refrain from allowing non-school personnel access to facilities, equipment or resources during the moratorium.