Education

3 days ago

South Dakota Students Outperform National Average on ACT, Class of 2025 Posts 21 Composite Score

South Dakota students continue to outscore national averages on the ACT exam, maintaining the state’s academic edge.

1 week ago

Mitchell Technical College to Renovate Campus Amphitheater After $1.2 Million Project Approval

Mitchell Technical College is set to begin a $1.245 million renovation of its campus amphitheater following approval from the Mitchell Board of Education.

1 week ago

Dakota Wesleyan University Celebrates Blue and White Days Homecoming October 19–26

Dakota Wesleyan University’s Blue and White Days homecoming runs October 19–26, featuring a week of campus and community events. Highlights include Sunday’s free instrumental concert, Monday’s coronation and “W” lighting, Thursday’s Legacy Banquet, and Friday’s 50-year celebration of DWU’s nursing program.

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Mitchell School Board to Review $1.2 Million Amphitheater Upgrade Bid at Tuesday Meeting

The Mitchell Board of Education meets Tuesday, Oct. 14, to consider a $1.2 million bid from Great Place Construction for upgrades to the Mitchell Technical College amphitheater.

2 weeks ago

Mitchell Schools Schedule Parent-Teacher Conferences for Oct. 16

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Parent-teacher conferences Mitchell High, Second Chance High, and the MCTEA are set for Thursday, Oct. 16 from 3:30…

2 weeks ago

Chamberlain Teacher Placed on Leave After Alleged Culturally Inappropriate Gesture Toward Visiting Students

The Chamberlain School District has placed a teacher on administrative leave following reports of a culturally inappropriate gesture toward visiting students.

2 weeks ago

Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths to Step Down, Transition to First-Ever Chancellor Role

Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths announced this academic year will be her last leading the university. Serving since 2015, Griffiths will transition into DSU’s newly created chancellor role, aimed at expanding the university’s national leadership in cybersecurity.

2 weeks ago

Mitchell High Marching Band Perseveres Through Tough Conditions at Iowa Regional Championship

The Mitchell High School marching band is regrouping after a challenging weekend at the Bands of America Regional Championship in Waukee, Iowa.

2 weeks ago

Mitchell High Students Launch KRNL-TV Series Highlighting Community and School Stories

Mitchell High School students are taking the lead in media with a new project called KRNL-TV. Guided by teacher Leslie Rylance and produced in partnership with the Mitchell Republic, the series showcases student perspectives and community stories. The first episode, covering homecoming events, is available on the Mitchell Republic Facebook page.

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