Hayward Elementary School -

Click here to nominate an outstanding educator! Nominations are due by 5 pm on Monday, January 12th, 2026

At the start of the 2022-23 school year the Sioux Falls School District was awarded a $1.5 million grant to address the ongoing issue of chronic absenteeism. Chronic absenteeism i...

REMINDER! Sioux Falls School District schools and offices will be CLOSED on Tuesday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day. Thank you to all who have served! Especially SFSD st...

The Free/Reduced Meal Application for the 2025-26 school year is now open! Our goal is to ensure every student is fed and fueled to learn each day. Filling out the application N...

Today marks a new chapter for the Sioux Falls School District as Dr. Jamie Nold officially steps into his role as our next Superintendent! In this short video message, Dr. Nold s...

As summer break quickly approaches, the Sioux Falls School District is once again proud to offer FREE SUMMER MEALS to children and teens throughout the community. Beginning Thur...

Spring Break starts TOMORROW! 🌷🌿🌷 Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL from Friday, April 18th, through Monday, April 21st, 2025. See you on Tuesday, April 22nd! Enjoy your break!...

AI in Education - Let’s talk about it! Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the world, and education is no exception. The Sioux Falls School District invites all families and...

Today is Take Down Tobacco Day! 🚭 The Sioux Falls School District is committed to helping students make healthy choices and stay tobacco—and vape-free. Through our Break the Clou...

Is Junior Kindergarten Academy Right for Your Child? Attend a screening night to find out! The Sioux Falls School District's Junior Kindergarten Academy (JKA) is a FREE full...

Reminder that there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow (3/14/24) for a compensatory day. Enjoy the long weekend!

As the Sioux Falls School District prepares to conclude its 17th year of the Spanish Immersion program, it's important to reflect on the factors that have contributed to its succe...

The 4th Annual Everybody Reads is officially underway! 📚🍬📚 Everybody Reads is a collaborative initiative with Siouxland Libraries and Augustana University, designed to inspire a...

Please help us extend a HUGE congratulations to Bruce Rekstad, Očéti Šakówiŋ Owáuŋspe Instructor at Washington High School, who was named the 37th Annual, Dr. John W. Harris, Teac...

Reminder! 🇺🇸 Presidents' Day Break is Monday, February 17th, through Tuesday, February 18th. There will be NO SCHOOL these days! See you on Wednesday, February 19th!

We are excited to celebrate this week’s SFSD All Star, Tana Clark! 🌟 With over a decade of experience at Hayward, Tana's passion for education shines through her commitment to st...

It's that time of year again! Operation Hope and Caring is back! This annual fundraiser helps level the playing field for Sioux Falls students by providing access to field trips...

Tomorrow is a big day for registering a NEW student for the 2025-26 school year! Enrollment opens Monday, February 3, 2025, for the following: + Learning Adventure...

We had 83 outstanding teachers from across the Sioux Falls School District nominated for the 37th Annual Dr. John W. Harris Teacher of the Year Award! Of those 83, five individual...

Registration for the Learning Adventures Early Childhood Program for the 2025-26 school year will open on Monday, February 3, 2025. Learning Adventures offers a variety of fun ...