News
March 24, 2020 COVID-19 Update
Wednesday, April 1
Dear Rapid City Area Schools Families, Staff, and Students, The Rapid City Area Schools will remain closed through May 1st. This decision was made with the utmost care and aligns with guidelines and recommendations from Governor Noem’s office ...
Covid 19 information hub
Thursday, March 19
Please Click: COVID 19 Information Hub Newsletter RCAS Pandemic Response Plan
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RCAS Shoutout
Two RCAS teachers selected as Presidential Awardees by White House
RCAS teachers Leah Oxner and Kimberly Webber were selected to receive a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)! Mrs. Oxner currently teaches math at West Middle School. Ms. Webber currently works at Black ...
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 ...
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RCAS Shoutout
Whitnee Pearce
Meet Whitnee, RCAS’ new Director of Diversity, Equity and Outreach! Whitnee Pearce comes to RCAS from Oglala Lakota College. She has worked there for several years as an English professor where she won the tribal college system’s ...
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. ...