White River School District 47-1

Welcome back, everyone! School will begin tomorrow. We look forward to having all of the students back in the building. Go Tigers!

Reminder: The first day of school will be Monday, August 24, 2026. Have a great weekend!

Please see the attached welcome message from WR Elementary principal, Ms. Stoddard!

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.

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!!

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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

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

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