Families and students grades 5-12 are invited to an evening of Youth and Family Wellness Activities, tomorrow, November 12th from 5:00-7:00 pm in the White River Don Barnhart Gymnasium. The evening will consist of talking circles, small movement activities and learning coping skills. A healthy snack will be provided. The evening will end with a positive affirmations activity. Go Tigers!
Veterans Day Program link https://youtube.com/@whiterivertigertv1824?si=fJ201Q51bdrk3yVG
The Veterans Day Ceremony will be held today at 2:00 pm in the Community Events Center. Please join us in recognizing and showing our appreciation to all veterans. Go Tigers!
The White River School District would like to invite the public to our annual Veterans Day Ceremony tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Events Center.
BLOOD DRIVE 11/17/25
Blood drive will be in the Don Barnhart gymnasium on Monday, November 17th from 11:35 AM - 3:30 PM.
Please contact Morgan Kinsley at (605)441-6310 or morgan.kinsley@k12.sd.us to get an appointment scheduled. Thank you!
Blood drive will be in the Don Barnhart gymnasium on Monday, November 17th from 11:35 AM - 3:30 PM.
Please contact Morgan Kinsley at (605)441-6310 or morgan.kinsley@k12.sd.us to get an appointment scheduled. Thank you!
MS GBB VS LYMAN 11/10/25
Middle school girls basketball will play vs Lyman today, B game will start at 4:30 pm followed by the A game in the middle school gym.
Good luck Tigers!
Middle school girls basketball will play vs Lyman today, B game will start at 4:30 pm followed by the A game in the middle school gym.
Good luck Tigers!
MS GBBB AT WINNER TOURNEY 9/8/25 Middle school girls basketball 'B' and 'A' teams will play at the Winner tournament today. Good luck Tigers!
TIGERS FOOTBALL ANFC CHAMPIONSHIP 11/7/25 Tigers football will play for the 9B All Nations football conference championship today vs McLaughlin at The Dome in Vermillion. Kickoff will be at 4:00 pm! Livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/live/hVHRDgVbEpY?si=99LEoXvfsb5YBbOe Good luck Tigers players and coaches!!
School will dismiss today at 12:30 pm. Good luck to the WR Tigers as they play in the ANFC Championship at 4:00 pm in Vermillion. Go Tigers!
WHITE RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT 47-1
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 2025, 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. 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.
- Student Recognition: LNI Golf Champions, WRHS Cross Country State Qualifiers, and the WRMS Students of the Month
C. ROUTINES--BUSINESS
C-1 Approve Minutes, Financial Reports, Payment of bills
D. PERSONNEL AND OTHER ACTION ITEMS
D-1 Principals’ Reports
D-2 Travel Reports
D-3 Approve MGM Coalition conducting the Youth at Risk online survey for grades 6-12
E SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
1. Facilities Update
2. State Data
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION(s) per SDCL 1-25-2 for personnel, student, and legal
- This space is reserved for any motions following the executive session
G. ADJOURNMENT
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 2025, 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. 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.
- Student Recognition: LNI Golf Champions, WRHS Cross Country State Qualifiers, and the WRMS Students of the Month
C. ROUTINES--BUSINESS
C-1 Approve Minutes, Financial Reports, Payment of bills
D. PERSONNEL AND OTHER ACTION ITEMS
D-1 Principals’ Reports
D-2 Travel Reports
D-3 Approve MGM Coalition conducting the Youth at Risk online survey for grades 6-12
E SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
1. Facilities Update
2. State Data
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION(s) per SDCL 1-25-2 for personnel, student, and legal
- This space is reserved for any motions following the executive session
G. ADJOURNMENT
Friendly reminder, there is school tomorrow. Please make sure your child is in attendance. School will dismiss at 12:30 pm, and the WR Tiger football team plays at 4:00 pm for the ANFC Championship in Vermillion. Go Tigers!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH
📣 FRIDAY MORNING TIGER SEND-OFF 🐅🏈
It’s early, but let’s make this special for every group that gets to experience it.
Law enforcement will escort them all the way to the Little White, so join the caravan!
Tiger Nation, show up loud with Tiger pride!🔥🐅🏈
Wrestling Program Announcement
The SDHSAA Board of Directors has officially approved a wrestling co-op between White River and Todd County for students in grades 7–12.
Please click the link below for the full announcement and additional details:
https://www.whiteriver.k12.sd.us/article/2529776
If you have any questions, please contact:
Eldon Marshall
(605) 259-3135, ext. 1203
eldon.marshall@k12.sd.us
HS VB VS EDGEMONT AT BENNETT COUNTY (REGION 7B - 2ND ROUND) 11/4/25
The #4 Lady Tigers will play vs #5 Edgemont tonight at Bennett County in the 2nd round of the Region 7B tourney.
Match 1 - #2 Bennett County vs #8 New Underwood will start at 5:00 pm (mountain), the Lady Tigers will play 15 minutes after Match 1.
Region 7B bracket can be found here: https://gobound.com/sd/sdhsaa/volleyball/2025-26/brackets/h20250617020018970b5a379748d0f45
Livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/@bennettcountywarriorslive8037
Doors will open at 4:15 pm (mountain)
Admission (set by SDHSAA):
Adults - $6.00
Students (K-12) - $4.00
GOOD LUCK LADY TIGERS!
The #4 Lady Tigers will play vs #5 Edgemont tonight at Bennett County in the 2nd round of the Region 7B tourney.
Match 1 - #2 Bennett County vs #8 New Underwood will start at 5:00 pm (mountain), the Lady Tigers will play 15 minutes after Match 1.
Region 7B bracket can be found here: https://gobound.com/sd/sdhsaa/volleyball/2025-26/brackets/h20250617020018970b5a379748d0f45
Livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/@bennettcountywarriorslive8037
Doors will open at 4:15 pm (mountain)
Admission (set by SDHSAA):
Adults - $6.00
Students (K-12) - $4.00
GOOD LUCK LADY TIGERS!
Upcoming Hearing Screening Schedule:
Norris on Tuesday, November 4, for grades K, 1st, 3rd, and 5th.
White River on Thursday, November 6, for grades PK, K, 1st, 3rd, 9th, and 12th.
If you DO NOT want your child to participate in the hearing screenings, please get in touch with the school that your child attends.
Congratulations to Elijah Haukaas for achieving Cross Country Class B All-State this year!
Awesome job Elijah!!
Awesome job Elijah!!
White River and Norris Schools will dismiss at 12:30 pm on Friday, November 7.
Good luck to the WRHS Football Team as they play for the 9B ANFC Championship on Friday in Vermillion!
Good luck to the WRHS Football Team as they play for the 9B ANFC Championship on Friday in Vermillion!
Congratulations to our Tigers football players and coaches for defeating Tiospa Zina today! Tigers will play for the All Nations 9B Championship vs McLaughlin next Friday, November 7th at The Dome in Vermillion. Kick off will be at 4:00 pm.
Great job Tigers!
HS FB VS TIOSPA ZINA 10/31/25 Tigers football will play Tiospa Zina today in White River, kick off will be at 4:00 pm. Winner advances to the All Nations State 9B championship game next Friday, November 7th at Vermillion! Admission (set by SDHSAA): Adults-$7.00 Students-$5.00 (WR activity passes will not work) Tiger TV livestream: https://youtube.com/@whiterivertigertv1824?si=fJ201Q51bdrk3yVG Good luck Tigers!
HS VB REGION 7B 11/4/25
The Region 7B volleyball bracket is out! The #4 Lady Tigers will play vs #5 Edgemont on Tuesday, November 4th at Martin, start time is yet to be determined.
Region 7B bracket here:
https://gobound.com/sd/sdhsaa/volleyball/2025-26/brackets/h20250617020018970b5a379748d0f45
Good luck Lady Tigers!
The Region 7B volleyball bracket is out! The #4 Lady Tigers will play vs #5 Edgemont on Tuesday, November 4th at Martin, start time is yet to be determined.
Region 7B bracket here:
https://gobound.com/sd/sdhsaa/volleyball/2025-26/brackets/h20250617020018970b5a379748d0f45
Good luck Lady Tigers!