CUSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT TIDBITS
Week of Feb. 27 - March 4, 2023
Save the Date ~ Important Reminders
- March 6 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - 4-8 p.m.
- Thurs, Mar 16 - Board Meeting @ Custer
- Fri., Mar 31 - scheduled snow make-up day
- Thurs. - April 6 - No School - Staff Inservice Day
- Mon., April 10 - No School - Spring Break
- Tues., April 11 - Board Meeting @ Hermosa
- Fri., April 28 - scheduled snow make-up day - if needed. **If the date is not used for a snow make-up day, it will be a staff professional development day.
- Sat., May 20 - Graduation @ 2 pm
- Thurs., May 25 - students released from school at noon - last day of school
Located at CHS Commons ~ Public is Welcome ~ $5 per person suggested donation
NOTICE OF VACANCY ON SCHOOL BOARD
CUSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT 16-1
Three positions on the Custer School District Board of Education will become vacant due to the expiration of the present terms of office of the following school board members:
- Larry Baker's chair Three (3) year term
- Travis Hartshorn’s chair Three (3) year term
- Sara Barrick’s chair Three (3) year term
Circulation of nominating petitions may begin on March 1, 2023, & end on March 28, 2023. Petitions may be filed in the office of the business manager located at 527 Montgomery Street, Custer, SD, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Fridays.
CSD School Board Meeting Dates for 2022-23
Board Agenda / Minutes
Free, online tutoring available for K-12 students
Jr/Sr HS Announcements
Academics:
- Important information & resources for grades 7-12 students and their parents in Mrs. French's recent newsletter
- Any JUNIORS that did not take the NCRC in the fall, you will take it this Wednesday morning, March 1st.
- Activity Passes will NOT be accepted at the boys' bb game tomorrow night in Hot Springs at 6 p.m. Entry fee is Adult $6, Students $4. No poster boards or signs allowed.
- Anyone interested in playing high school baseball, please see Mrs. Kortemeyer.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS:
HS choir will be performing the national anthem at a Rapid City Rush game on the evening of March 10th. This is an exciting opportunity for the kids, and it would be fun to see a big crowd of supporters! If you'd like to come to watch the students and the game, please use the link down below to purchase your tickets. This link will allow you to be seated in the same section as the choir and will give you a discount on the ticket price! https://fevo.me/3wOS0aM
Gaming club will meet TOMORROW, Tuesday Feb. 28th, after school in Mrs. Winkler’s room.
Wildcat Spirit is selling raffle tickets for $5 each for a chance to win a basket valued at $80! There are 6 baskets available. Proceeds will go to our staff members with significant medical bills.
Don’t forget that all week at lunchtime, there will be tickets on sale to “Pie a teacher” in the face! Bring your money and buy your tickets while you have the chance!
- Fellowship of Christian Wildcats (FCW) meets Tuesday mornings at 7:30 in the theatre.
- Juniors will be selling raffle tickets all this week during all lunches to pie a teacher in the face. The options are Ms. Hickman, Ms. Rehmeier, Mr. Cass, Ms. Boutain, Mr. Kelley, Mrs. Block, or Mr. Bailey.
Lifeways is hosting its 9th annual AMP (Art, Music, Performance) Event to celebrate youth. Click here to see the flyer. There are 4 Hermosa Middle School students and 1 Custer Jr/Sr High School student who have submitted artwork for the visual art piece of this event. Their artwork can be viewed at lifeways.us/virtual-gallery or in person at the performance event at The Dahl Arts Center on Saturday, March 11 from 6-8 pm. We also have students who have submitted applications for the performance part of the event. If you would like more information, please contact Danielle, Custer Jr/Sr High School and Hermosa Middle School Lifeways Counselor, at Danielle.meyer@k12.sd.us or (605)673-4473.
Senior Announcements:
- SENIORS – Please stop by Ms. Bowen’s room to pick out your senior countdown number to decorate.
- Please make sure to send me a file of your senior photo for the yearbook by Thursday, March 23rd. The photo should be a high-resolution .jpeg photo. Please do not send a screenshot or photo taken with a phone as the image quality is noticeably lower when printed in the book.
- Please indicate if you would like a separate photo to be used in the senior slideshow. Otherwise, we will use the photo you send for the yearbook for the slideshow. I do not make the slideshow, I just provide photos, so if you have specific slideshow questions please ask the office. 😊 If you have any questions about the yearbook, please let me know. catherine.halliday@k12.sd.us
Senior Projects:
- ‘Painting Night’ senior project - Friday, March 10th from 1:00-4:30pm in the CHS Commons. Contact CHS 605-673-4473 to sign-up.
- The school newspaper senior project. Anyone in grades 9-12 interested in a school newspaper will meet weekly. See posters around the school for more information.
ACE Prep Test Classes
The CSD Library will offer ACT Prep classes for all interested students on Friday mornings from February 27 – April 14, excluding Good Friday. The classes are tentatively scheduled from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., but the time may be changed based on the preferences of those who sign up. Juniors who plan on attending college and competing for scholarships are highly encouraged to register on ACT.com for the ACT test on April 15th, so we can prepare together for it. The April test is one of the three tests per year that ACT offers an option to purchase test results for an additional $30. (The others are June and December.) If students wish to take the test again to improve their scores, they can have their actual test, answers, and answer key to use to identify their strengths and weaknesses. If anyone has questions, please direct them to Mrs. Mertz dorisannmertz@k12.sd.us .
Wildcat Fundraising Baskets to Help Staff with Medical Costs
Wildcat Spirit is selling raffle tickets for $5 each for a chance to win a basket valued at $80! There are 6 baskets available. Proceeds will go to our staff members with significant medical bills.
Helpful Links
Custer Jr/Sr HS Counselor's Corner Website
Custer Jr/Sr HS Student Council Facebook
Custer Wildcat Booster Club Facebook
Click here to see how the SD Dept. of Education is using a portion of the ARP ESSER funding it received during the COVID-19 pandemic.
INSPIRE Event - STEM Program for girls 8th-12th grade - March 23, 2023 - Rapid City
Custer Activities Schedule for 2022-23
Hello, Wildcat Fans! - Message from AD Kortemeyer
Hello, Wildcat Fans!
Last weekend wrapped up a phenomenal season for the Wildcat wrestlers. We had one state champion and 7 other wrestlers place in the state tournament. The Custer team placed 4th overall and 3rd in the Team Duals. Congratulations to the athletes and coaches!
The Boys Basketball team begins post-season play this week. The Region 8A first-round game is tomorrow night at Hot Springs.
As the winter sports wrap up, we transition to spring sports. High school track practice begins today. Middle School track practice will begin next week on March 7. There is a parent meeting for middle school track scheduled for this Thursday at 5:30 in the high school commons.
We now have CES Yearbooks from 2019-2020.
There are no more annuals for the CHS Class of 2012.
CES Upcoming Dates to Remember
Click here for the CES Family newsletter
Feb 27: D.A.R.E. 3:45 – 4:45
Feb 27–March 2: Read Across America
Feb 27: Family Fun Reading Night 5:00 – 6:30 pm - Kick off of Dollars for Decodables
March 2nd: Votes for the Battle of the Books – Elite Eight due
March 6th: Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00 – 8:00 pm
March 6th: Festival Choir in Sturgis at 3:30 p.m.
March 7th: Maturity Talk with 4th grade girls and 5th grade boys - Kristi Novotny
March 7th: Battle of the Books final four votes due
March 9th: Battle of the Books final two votes due
March 14th: Student Council meeting at 7:35 am in Mrs. Webster’s room
March 14th: 5th Grade Ski Trip
March 15th: World Fest – Okra Playground from Finland, at 9:30 am
March 16th: Lifetouch spring pictures
March 16th: End of 3rd Quarter
March 22nd & 23rd: Jr. Kindergarten and Kindergarten Roundup - NO SCHOOL for KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS
March 28th: Student Council meeting 7:35AM in Mrs. Webster’s rm
March 28th: Living History 3:45-4:45 pm
8:00 – 8:35 am
March 31st: Snow Make up day
HES Links
Hermosa Family Newsletter - LOTS of Important information included in newsletter!
Hermosa Facebook Page - please follow for updated daily announcements
"Team Hornets 1st"
Let’s celebrate our success! Ms. Crown’s 1st Graders competed in the 2023 Read with Malcolm READBowl as “Team Hornets 1st” and came away as South Dakota State Champions in the Primary Division (K-2nd grade). This means that her class logged more average minutes read per student during the READBowl than any other primary team in our state. But that’s not all – on the nationwide leaderboard, they were in 9th place during the 2nd Quarter, 4th place during the 3rd Quarter, and 9th place during the 4th quarter. This year’s READBowl had over 4,000 teams and over 100,000 students participating. The organizers of the READBowl were impressed with “Team Hornets 1st” because they showed up on the leaderboard during 3 quarters despite being a rookie team.
Let’s hear it for Ms. Crown’s 1st graders for reading so much that they put us on the map! And let’s hear it for Ms. Crown for making reading a priority!
Hornets: Upcoming Dates to Remember
Upcoming Hornet Activities
March 3rd - Boys Basketball @ Cartwright Tournament (Lead)
March 4th - Boys Basketball @ Cartwright Tournament (Lead)
March 4th - SDWCA District 2 Youth AAU Wrestling Tournament @ Hermosa
March 16th - Middle School Musical 2:00 & 6:00
Custer School District Vacancies
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BUSINESS OFFICE ASSISTANT – Part-time position at Custer School District Administration Office working 31 hrs/week, Mon.-Th. during the school year and est. 20 hrs/week during the summer. Starting salary is $16/hr, plus benefits. Must have a positive attitude, be friendly, flexible, professional, enjoy working with the public, and be able to adapt to a busy work environment. Should possess office skills and be proficient in operating MS Office software, E-mail, & Internet. Must be willing to learn accounting software program. Basic accounting knowledge is preferred but not required. Duties include data entry, purchase order processing, reception, and later to include accounts payable and receivable, and reconciliation of accounts. Min. qualification of a HS diploma, with 2 yrs college or equivalent work experience preferred. Must complete online application at csd.k12.sd.us and submit resume and transcripts. Contact Custer School District, 527 Montgomery St., Custer, SD 57730 (605)673-3154. Open until filled. EOE Click to apply
- BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN – needed full-time to assist teacher(s) with students in the Elem. School to work primarily with students in CES Resource Room, inclusion setting, and 1:1. District will provide training. Applicants must pass a test after training is completed. Starting 7.75 hrs/day, $17.35/hr, to increase to $18.35/hr after training is complete. Locations of behavior technician positions are subject to change; however, this position will presently be located at Custer Elementary School. Will work according to school calendar, starting immediately. Two years of college preferred or must pass the state-required paraprofessional exam prior to starting. Contact Custer School District, 527 Montgomery St., Custer, SD 57730, 605.673.3154. Open until filled. EOE. Click to apply
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CHS Head Football Coach - starting stipend $4,202. Current employees send letter/email of interest to Supt. Mark Naugle mark.naugle@k12.sd.us Others must complete application apply online https://www.applitrack.com/bhssc/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.a sp?AppliTrackJobId=3352
- CHS Assistant Football Coach - starting stipend $2,802. Current employees send letter/email of interest to Supt. Mark Naugle mark.naugle@k12.sd.us Others must complete an application
https://www.applitrack.com/bhssc/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.a sp?AppliTrackJobId=3352
- SUBSTITUTE CLEANERS - needed at all schools. Must complete CSD classified application packet and complete a criminal background check. $13.50/hr DOE.
- SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS - needed at all schools. Must complete CSD substitute application packet, submit proof of highest level of education, and complete a criminal background check prior to starting. Contact the CSD Admin. Office for a packet, or apply online at CSD.k12.sd.us, which will include the fingerprint/background check materials. Minimum requirement, HS graduate. Pay range $90/day-$115/day. Retired CSD Teachers start at $115/day.
- CONTACT INFORMATION
Custer School District, 527 Montgomery St., Custer, SD 57730. PH: 605.673.3154 FAX: 605.673.5607, Mon.-Thurs., 8:00-4:30 p.m., or Fridays, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. Current CSD employees interested in a position must submit a letter of interest to Mr. Mark Naugle, Supt. of Schools. All other interested applicants must complete a CSD Job Application available at the address above or at www.csd.k12.sd.us. EOE.
NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Custer School District 16-1 does not discriminate on the basis of race or color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), disability, sexual orientation, age, religion and creed, military/veteran status, or marital status, in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities: and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For inquiries concerning the District’s compliance with Title VI or the Age Discrimination Act please contact the Superintendent of Schools, 527 Montgomery St., Custer, SD, 57730, (605) 673-3154; for Title IX please contact the Activities Director, 1645 Wildcat Lane, Custer, SD, 57730, (605)673-4473; or for Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) act please contact the Special Education Director, 527 Montgomery St., Custer, SD, 57730, (605) 673-3154. For further inquiries contact the South Dakota Regional Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Dept. of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO, 64106, phone (816) 268-0550, TDD (800) 877-0599, Fax (816) 268-0559, e-mail: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov
Custer Youth & Alumni Foundation
CUSTER YOUTH & ALUMNI FOUNDATION
https://www.facebook.com/CYAFSD
We are a local, not-for-profit organization made up of people just like you with one common goal: to assist the local youth and educators.
Contact us for Student Scholarships & Teacher Grant Opportunities.
Custer Elementary School
Administrative Assistant Cindy Heyne - cindy.heyne@k12.sd.us
Location: 1415 Wildcat Lane, Custer, SD, USA
Phone: 605-673-4483
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CusterElementarySchool/
Hermosa School
Administrative Assistant: Jennifer Conley - jennifer.conley@k12.sd.us
Website: https://www.csd.k12.sd.us/Domain/11
Location: 11 4th Street, Hermosa, SD, USA
Phone: 605-255-4345
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HermosaSchool/
Custer Junior/Senior High School
Assistant Principal/Activities Director: Joey Kortemeyer - joey.kortemeyer@k12.sd.us
Administrative Assistant: Kelli Moore - kelli.moore@k12.sd.us
Location: 1645 Wildcat Lane, Custer, SD, USA
Phone: (605) 673-4473
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CusterJrSrHigh/
Custer School District
Superintendent Mark Naugle - mark.naugle@k12.sd.us
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Jennie Anderson - jennie.anderson@k12.sd.us
Full Staff Directory HERE
Email: jennie.anderson@k12.sd.us
Website: www.csd.k12.sd.us
Location: 527 Montgomery Street, Custer, SD, USA
Phone: 605-673-3154
Facebook: www.facebook.com/custerschooldistrict
Lunchroom Vacancies - call 605-235-0939
The Mission of Custer School District is to Educate Every Student to His/Her Potential.