November calendars will be sent home today.
Connie Kaltenbach
November 5, 2025
Oglala Lakota County, SD – In response to recent rumors circulating in the community, Oglala Lakota County School District officials confirm that Red Shirt School will remain open and continue serving students in the Oglala and Red Shirt areas.
"We want to assure our families and community members that Red Shirt School is not closing," said Superintendent Kaltenbach. "These rumors are completely unfounded, and we remain committed to providing quality education to the students in our community."
Red Shirt School continues to serve as a vital educational resource for local families and plays an essential role in the Oglala Lakota County public school system. The school remains dedicated to its mission of educating students while honoring the community's cultural heritage.
The district encourages community members with questions or concerns to contact the school administration directly rather than relying on unverified information. The administration is committed to maintaining open communication with families and addressing any concerns promptly.
Congratulations to our students with 1st Qtr. Awards
Grade Teacher Award
PreK/K Weare Academic - Koralea Kenzlie
PreK/K Weare Effort - Jacoby Lois Odin
Respectful - Creek and Josephine
1st-2nd Back Crow Academic-Keya Mendoza, Jaxon Holiday
1st-2nd Back Crow Effort- Elijah Bad Wound, Annalise Nava
1st-2nd Back Crow Behavior-Rylee Swallow, Jasper Two Bulls
3rd Good Shield Academic - Taleigha Richard
3rd Good Shield Effort - Jayden Swallow, Andre Stewart, Joslyn Little, Toni Schical-Covin
3rd Good Shield Respectful Behavior - Jayden Swallow, Taleigha Richard
4-5th Espiritu Behavior - Vivian Condon
4-5th Espiritu Effort - Vivian Condon
4-5th Espiritu Effort - E'Leighcya Hunter
4-5th Espiritu Effort - Alexander Knight
6th-8th Vallite Academic - Zacari Locke
6th-8th Vallite Behavior - Zachary He Crow
Grade Teacher Award
PreK/K Weare Academic - Koralea Kenzlie
PreK/K Weare Effort - Jacoby Lois Odin
Respectful - Creek and Josephine
1st-2nd Back Crow Academic-Keya Mendoza, Jaxon Holiday
1st-2nd Back Crow Effort- Elijah Bad Wound, Annalise Nava
1st-2nd Back Crow Behavior-Rylee Swallow, Jasper Two Bulls
3rd Good Shield Academic - Taleigha Richard
3rd Good Shield Effort - Jayden Swallow, Andre Stewart, Joslyn Little, Toni Schical-Covin
3rd Good Shield Respectful Behavior - Jayden Swallow, Taleigha Richard
4-5th Espiritu Behavior - Vivian Condon
4-5th Espiritu Effort - Vivian Condon
4-5th Espiritu Effort - E'Leighcya Hunter
4-5th Espiritu Effort - Alexander Knight
6th-8th Vallite Academic - Zacari Locke
6th-8th Vallite Behavior - Zachary He Crow
This evening is our Halloween Carnival! $1 admission for everyone 5 years and over. Concession stand will be open. We hope to see you all!
Red Ribbon Week, we're celebrating making healthy, kind, and smart choices together!
Monday- Picture Day
Tuesday- Pajama Day
Wednesday- Wig/Crazy Hair Day
Thursday- Wear red day
Friday- Wear your Halloween Costume
It's that awesome time of year...Halloween Carnival!! Our Halloween Carnival will take place on Thursday, October 30th from 4-7:30 pm. Admission is $1 per person, the cake walk is 50 cents per turn, and concessions will be available. Proceeds will go towards our field trip fund and the 8th grade fundraising. The haunted house and all other booths are free. Our costume contest and Halloween parties will take place the next day on Halloween. We look forward to seeing you at the carnival. It will be a lot of fun! 👻🎃
Our monthly winner is Zane L. Each month one winner will receive a ribbon shirt or ribbon skirt in their favorite colors. Last month's winner was Ms. Temple. Next month, we'll have another ribbon skirt drawing. Good luck!
It was a good afternoon to build school community and celebrate the end of a good week with a round dance! Happy He Sapa Wacipi weekend!
