Knollwood Heights showed up! On Thursday, we had over 200 student families join for our Back to School/Meet the Teacher Night. It was hot, but awesome!
Huge Thank Yous to Texas Roadhouse & Andi the Armadillo, the Kona Ice Truck, Lifeways, McKinney Vinto, the Boys Club, Knollwood PTO, Maverick Grey Horse, Jake from Black Hills Beats, Lifeways, Discovery, our staff and all of our volunteers!
District Opener – Building Closure Notice
On Monday, August 18, all Rapid City Area Schools buildings will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 10:30 a.m. for our annual District Opener event. This is a special tradition where all RCAS staff gather to celebrate the start of the new school year and align for success. We appreciate your understanding as we take this time to connect, inspire, and ring in the new year together.
On Monday, August 18, all Rapid City Area Schools buildings will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 10:30 a.m. for our annual District Opener event. This is a special tradition where all RCAS staff gather to celebrate the start of the new school year and align for success. We appreciate your understanding as we take this time to connect, inspire, and ring in the new year together.
We can't wait to see you for Knollwood's Open House/Back to School Night on Thursday, August 14th from 4:00-6:00 pm!
Dear Parent/Guardian,
If you live in a bussed area and your student will be riding the bus this school year, please complete the 2025-2026 Bus Transportation Request Form—even if your student rode the bus last year.
This form is required annually to ensure we have the most accurate and up-to-date information for bus routing and scheduling.
🚌 Link: https://k12sd.transfinder.com/formfinder/Survey.html?c=k12sd&t=3924b00fj12i
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us provide safe and efficient transportation for students.
If you have any questions, please contact the Transportation Department at 605-355-3707.
If you live in a bussed area and your student will be riding the bus this school year, please complete the 2025-2026 Bus Transportation Request Form—even if your student rode the bus last year.
This form is required annually to ensure we have the most accurate and up-to-date information for bus routing and scheduling.
🚌 Link: https://k12sd.transfinder.com/formfinder/Survey.html?c=k12sd&t=3924b00fj12i
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us provide safe and efficient transportation for students.
If you have any questions, please contact the Transportation Department at 605-355-3707.
Did you know RC has a Public School Foundation? Find them on FB - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574973028378
Visit the Rapid City Public Library to participate in the summer reading program!
https://rapidcitylibrary.org/summer-reading-kids
Summer! Students return August 19th!
🌸 Spring Break Reminder! 🌸
Rapid City Area Schools will be on Spring Break from April 14–21. There will be no school during that week as students and staff take a well-deserved break!
📅 Classes will resume on Monday, April 22.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing, and refreshing break! 💐☀️
Our December staff appreciation event! A huge thank you to The Elks Theatre for hosting our staff! 😊
🌟 8th Grade Career Fair! 🌟
A huge thank you to all the businesses and community members who joined us for our 8th-grade Career Fair! Events like these are valuable because they allow students to explore different career paths, ask questions, and start dreaming about their future possibilities. Your willingness to connect with our young learners helps spark their passions. Here's to our student's bright futures and many more successful partnerships with our community. Thank you for investing in our students!
Scarecrow making at Valley View Elementary! Ms. Macziewski's Jr. Kindergarten class teamed up with a fourth-grade class to assemble some great fall scarecrows. The older students helped the younger ones with the project, and everyone worked together to get it done. 🍂
Congratulations to Ms. Moen a kindergarten teacher at Rapid Valley Elementary for winning the 1 Plus 1 Giveaway from NewsCenter1 Media Group! ⭐️🎉
