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COVID-19 Update for Families (March 17)
Tuesday, March 17
It has been an unprecedented week for our nation’s schools, and next week promises to be more of the same. As we all continue to navigate what lies ahead in the coming weeks, we want to thank you ...
RCAS response to COVID-19 (March 13 update)
Monday, March 16
Dear Rapid City Area Schools Staff and Families, The past several days, I, along with a number of key RCAS staff have spent an incredible amount of time discussing, planning and conferring with health experts about what ...
Raider Park receives 20 fruit trees from Urban Orchard Project
Wednesday, May 29
In late April, approximately 35 volunteers, many of which were former, current and, future Rapid City Stevens Raider students, gathered to plant 20 fruit trees at the Tom Pfeifle Trails at Raider Park. The park was selected to ...
Delta Dental Mobile gives RCAS students reason to smile
Wednesday, May 29
More than 50 elementary students from schools throughout the district received free dental care thanks to the Delta Dental Mobile! Students were evaluated, received sealents, fluoride, x-rays, education, toothbrushes, floss and more. Restorative work was done on 29 ...
Big changes coming to RCAS’ two comprehensive high schools in the fall of 2020!
Wednesday, May 29
The Rapid City Area School District is launching a pathways approach that will provide all students with access to career-connected learning experiences. This approach will help students develop a plan that leads graduates to a successful transition beyond ...
Rapid City Area Schools Nutrition Manager Wins Regional Recognition
Thursday, April 25
The national, non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) has named Janelle Peterson, SNS, School Nutrition Manager for Rapid City Area School District, SD, the Midwest regional Director of the Year. The award recognizes the extraordinary contributions of school nutrition ...
Central High School hosts Rapid City Advanced Placement Writers’ Conference
Monday, March 18
Nearly 200 students and 11 guest presenters gathered for the Rapid City Advanced Placement Writers’ Conference on March 8th at Central High School. The event was hosted by the language arts teachers from Central and Stevens High Schools. ...
RCAS science bowl teams earn top honors at regional competition
Monday, March 18
A shout-out to our Science Bowl teams and their advisers – Michael Grizzaffi and Sam Steinken. The Stevens and Central teams competed at Science Bowl Regionals in Huron on February 16th. Raiders Science Bowl reigns as Region Champions and National ...
Stevens senior earns top technology award for third year in a row
Monday, March 18
Rapid City Stevens senior Haley Erickson received the top place NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing in our area for the third year in a row! The Aspirations in Computing (AiC) award honors women in grades 9 through ...
