Hau Mitakuyepi, I hope this message finds you safe and well. We have a regular week of school. Parents, please continue doing a great job of sending your children to school. We are now in the second week of the 4th quarter. We have only 7 weeks remaining. Every teaching moment counts! The coming weeks will be busy with end-of-the-year testing and activities. We will keep you posted with Parent letters and Thrillshare! Please keep doing a wonderful job of sending your children to school. Thank you, Parents and Guardians.
We appreciate you! Go Eagles!
Hau Mitakuyepi, I hope this message finds you safe and well. We have great news to share with you. The President of South Dakota State University, Barry Dunn, along with a team of doctorates and a group of Student-Teachers, will be here on Monday, March 31st. Along with the Rosebud Sioux Tribal President, Madam Kathleen Wooden Knife, in attendance. We will be having an honoring at 1 pm. All parents and community members are welcome! The Black Pipe Singers will be performing. We are collaborating with SDSU to promote teachers at Norris/Black Pipe School and our district. This will be the first University President to visit Norris Elementary! We are Black Pipe, Corn Creek, and Red Leaf strong, and Black Pipe, Corn Creek, and Red Leaf proud! Go Eagles!
Hau Mitakuyepi, We have a regular week of school this week, marking the start of the fourth quarter. We have nine weeks of school left before we dismiss for the summer. Parents, please continue doing a great job sending your children to school.
The Black Pipe Singers did an awesome job representing the school, community, and school district in Sioux Falls for the Avera Corp. So proud of all the singers! Go Eagles!
Hau Mitakuyepi! We have a regular day of school on Friday, March 21st, 2025. Make-day.
The day and buses will run as normal. So this is a full week for the students. M-F.
Thank you parents for allowing Delta Dental to help the children.
The end of the 3rd quarter is Friday, March 21.
The Black Pipe Singers will be performing in Sioux Falls for the Avera Corp. (hospital) on Thursday and Friday, March 20-21st. This is a first of its kind pilot program to help with the Traditional enrichment for our Indigenous Hospice and terminally ill patients. We are honored and proud that we were selected to provide these services for our elders. We hope to build a lasting relationship with Avera Corp. and the Sicangu Oyate to help improve the care for our People! History in the making! Go Eagles!
Hau Mitakuyepi, friendly reminder about the time change. It is now spring forward with the clocks. School will resume as scheduled Monday, March 10, 2025. Parents and Guardians, this is the last two weeks of the 3rd quarter. Please continue doing a great job by sending your child to school! The students are making great gains. Have a great night and see everyone tomorrow!
Go Eagles!
Hau Mitakuyepi, friendly reminder! We have a regular school day tomorrow Friday, February 21, 2025. The schedule and buses will run as normal. Please send your child to school.
Go Eagles!
Hau Mitakuyepi, friendly reminder, the school will be dismissing today at 3:15. Parent/Teacher conferences will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm. Please attend to get up-to-date information about your student's educational progress. See you tonight at the conferences!
Hau Mitakuyepi, we will be having a Hearing Screening on Thursday, February 6 here at Norris Elementary starting in the morning, around 9 am. If you have any concerns with your child's hearing, please note. If you have any questions feel free to contact the school at 605-462-6455. Thank you.
Hau Mitakuyepi, Norris Elementary is having a Rockin 2025 dance for grades 2-5 from 6-8 in the Norris Eagles gym. Parents, if you need assistance or help getting your child to the dance, please call Mrs. Charging Hawk to arrange a time to pick them up. We have 3 aunties and a grandma who will be at the school at 5 pm to do the girls' hair. If you would like your daughter or granddaughter to have their hair done, please bring them early.
This is the first dance at Norris Elementary in 100 years. We are so proud of our students and Black Pipe School.
Hau Mitakuyepi, I hope this message finds you safe and well! Your child is testing all week for the Iready mid-year assessment. Please ensure that your child is going to bed early. They will seem overly tired coming home at the end of the day. Thank you parents for your understanding and continuous support.
Norris Elementary dance for 2-5 grades will be held on January 30th from 6-8 in the Norris Eagles gym.
Ms. Marla Ferguson-Community Chairwoman for the Black PIpe community, has volunteered to help the girls do and fix their hair. If you would like your daughter/granddaughter's hair dolled up, please contact Marla at 605-441-6090.
Hau Mitakuyepi, Norris Elementary, will hold a social dance/Parent night on January 30th from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Norris Eagels gym. This dance is for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Kindergarten and 1st graders will have a social dance with their teachers in the classroom the day of.
We encourage you to bring your child for an evening of fun and socializing! John Miller-Millerman Entertainment will be providing the music and entertainment.
The students will go home after school, and their parents will bring them back at 6 p.m. for the dance. The theme is Norris Rocking 2025! Thank you for your support!
Hau Mitakuyepi, Due to the frigid temperatures, Superintendent Krogman has called a 10 am late start on January 21. Please be patient with the bussing. Thank you.
Stay warm and safe! Go Eagles!
Hau Mitakuyepi, I hope this message finds you warm and safe! School will resume tomorrow on Tuesday, January 21. We will also have a regular day of school this week on Friday, January 24th. The schedule will run as normal. Please bundle up your children!
Stay warm! Go Eagles!
Hau Mitakuyepi, Happy New Year! I hope this message finds you warm and safe.
School will resume tomorrow Monday, January 6th. Please have your child rested and ready for school. Routes and times will proceed as normal. It is to be cold in the morning, please bundle up. Go Eagles!
Hau Mitakuyepi, our Christmas program for Norris Elementary is on Tuesday, December 17th, at 2 p.m. Please come and celebrate the holidays with your children here at school.
Go Eagles!
Hau Mitakuyepi, here is the Christmas program line-up. Our Christmas program will be on Tuesday, December 17th at 2 pm. Parents and Guardians, please attend and watch your child's performance. We are excited to show you what we have learned and entertain you with the Christmas spirit! Parents, thank you for being awesome!
Hau Mitakuyepi, our buses will be running a little short on time tomorrow. We will be there to pick your child up. We may be a few minutes behind with the wind. Please bundle the students up with their new coats and hats. See you in the morning. Thank you for understanding.
Go Eagles!
Hau Mitakuyepi, I hope this message finds you safe and well. Friendly reminder: School will resume tomorrow, Monday, December 2. The temperature will be in the single digits in the morning. Please bundle our children up! If your child needs a coat, please contact Mrs. Crystal Charging Hawk at the school. 605-462-6455. Have a wonderful evening! Thank you for sending your child to school! Go Eagles!
Hau Mitakuyepi, this is a friendly reminder that there will be an early dismissal on Wednesday, November 27th, at 12:30 for the Thanksgiving break. There will be no school on Thursday, November 28th. Students will return to school on Monday, December 2nd. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Go Eagles!
Mitakuyepi, Parents, and relatives:
Norris Elementary will be hosting the White River School Board meeting tonight at Norris Elementary. We will feed at 6:30 and the meeting starts at 7 pm. Please come and show your support for the school and community. Hope to see you there! Go Eagles!