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!
Mitakuyepi, Parent-Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, November 21st from 4 to 8 pm. There will be early dismissal at 3:15. Please come and visit the teacher and get an update on your child's progress. Please come and support your child's education.
Mitakuyepi, the Norris Elementary Christmas program will be on Tuesday, December 17th, at 2 p.m. in the Norris Elementary gym. Please come and support your child for their Christmas program. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
The Black Pipe Singers at Sinte Gleska University performing for the
Wicoicage Ohunka Woyuonihan: Building Bridges: Honoring Generations of Stories.
We are honored and privileged to have Leksi Duane Hollow Horn Bear with us and his support.
The kiddos did a phenomenal job! Way to go Black Pipe!
Oyate ki wica ki unlowanpi! We sing for the People!
Dear Parents and Guardians: I have wonderful news to share!
The Black Pipe Singers have been cordially invited to perform the Lakota National Anthem for the high school football State championship game on Friday, November 8th at 7 pm.
It will be televised on KELOLAND/ NBC, PBS (Public Broadcasting), live stream, FaceBook live, and it will be on YouTube.
This is the first time in history that they have allowed an elementary drum group to perform the Lakota National Anthem at the state championship. We are Lakota strong and Lakota proud! Go Black Pipe Singers!
Dear Parents, Guardians, and relatives:
The Black Pipe Singers are the host performance at Sinte Gleska University:
Wicoicage Ohunka Woyuonihan
Building Bridges: Honoring Generations of Stories.
It will be at the Multipurpose building on November 1st from 2-6 pm.
We are super proud to be collaborating with Sinte Gleska University and are honored to perform for the university! Go Black Pipe Singers!
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Thursday, October 31st, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe will be having a Trunk Treat in Rosebud at all the Tribal entities from 11 am to 3 pm. Norris Elementary students will be attending this Trunk Treat. Please have them wear their costumes or bring them to school.
The big bus will be leaving Norris at 11 am. Students will return around 1 pm. Classroom parties will start at 2 pm, Parents if you have goodies or snacks for your child and their class, please bring the treats to school by 1:45 for your child to hand out. Thank you!
Happy Halloween!