In this week's newsletter:
Spring Break: March 30 – April 6 (No school)
State Testing Dates: Please review the upcoming testing schedule
Youth Conservation Camp: Great opportunity for students to get involved outdoors
Rapid City Youth City Council: Information on how students can participate and engage in local leadership
Reminder: Spring Break 🌸
Spring Break will run from March 30th through April 6th. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing break!
We look forward to welcoming students back on April 7th. See you then! 😊
In this week's newsletter:
State testing dates have been updated
Spring break dates reminder
Volleyball camp information
And much more!
In this week's newsletter:
No School – Monday, March 16 (Professional Development Day)
Spirit Week – Join the fun and show your school spirit!
State Testing information and reminders
Strings in Concert performance
Community Connect event
Future Cobbler Night
Raptor Recharge
End-of-the-Year Awards information
PTA Announcement
And much more! 🎉
In this week's newsletter:
State Testing is Coming Up
Strings in Concert – Join us to support our student musicians.
Community Connect – March 19.
Future Cobbler Night – March 17.
End-of-the-Year Awards
Track Season Starts Monday. 🏃♂️
In this week's newsletter:
Parent/Student Survey
Track starts- 3/12/26: Sign ups happening now!
In this week's newsletter:
No School – Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents' Day
Parent/Caregiver Experience Survey — please take a few minutes to share your feedback
Parent-Teacher Conferences Meal Support — sign up sheet available for food donations
Winter Coat & Essentials Drive — accepting coats, gloves, hats, and cold-weather basics
McKinney-Vento & Lifeways Updates — resources and support information for families
Girl’s Choice Performance Videos — check out the highlights from their recent performance
This Week’s Newsletter:
Instructions for Personal Transfers for the 2026–27 school year
Sign up for Conference Meal Night for East Middle School staff
Summer Camp Opportunity for students
Winter Coat Drive
Penny Wars to support Special Olympics
Lifeways and McKinney-Vento updates
PTA Update
In this week’s newsletter:
🧥 Winter Coat Drive — Help keep our community warm this winter
💰 Penny Wars — Fun competition supporting a great cause
👨🏫 Parent-Teacher Conferences — Schedule details included
🏠 McKinney-Vento Resources — Support for students and families in transition
🏀 Clubs & Sports Calendars — Upcoming meetings, practices, and events
In this week's newsletter:
Conferences- February 19
Cell phone expectations
Health office post
Activities schedules
In this week's newsletter:
No school- January 19 & 20
Cell phone expectations
Health Office message
Rapid City Youth Council
Lifeways
Sport and Club meeting dates
In this week's newsletter:
Rapid City Youth City Council – Information available for students interested in getting involved.
Food Pantry & Operation Warm: More Than a Coat
Lifeways – Important information
Clubs & Sports – meeting dates and schedules listed.
This Week’s Newsletter Highlights
Winter Break: December 22 – January 5
School will resume on Tuesday, January 6.No Early Release in January
Quarter 3 Sports: Information and practice schedules are included.
Clubs: There will be no clubs meeting during winter break.
We wish all of our students and families a safe, restful, and wonderful winter break! ❄️
Due to a lack of quorum, the PAC meeting scheduled for tomorrow night has been cancelled.
🗓 Next Meeting: January 21
📍 Location: Rapid City Alternative Academy
🍽 Meal: 5:30 PM
🕕 Call to Order: 6:00 PM
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you in January!
This Week’s Newsletter Highlights
Holiday Band Concert – December 15: Join us for a festive evening of music!
Lost & Found Reminder: All unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the week—please check before they’re gone.
Positive School Culture Survey: Help us continue building a welcoming and supportive environment by completing the survey.
Dress-Up Days: Join in on the fun dress-up themes for the remainder of the week!
Winter Bingo Night – December 15, 2025: All are welcome—come enjoy a fun night with prizes at Central High School!
Winter Break – December 22, 2025 to January 5, 2026: School resumes on Tuesday, January 6.
No Early Release in January
In This Week's Newsletter:
MAP Testing (Dec 8): Winter MAP testing begins December 8.
Fine Arts: Upcoming performances and events are listed inside.
12 Days of Christmas: Student dress-up days.
School Dance (Dec 12): Frozen Wonderland dance details included.
Winter Bingo (Dec 15): Central High hosts Winter Bingo Night on Dec 15.
Food Distribution: Updated food distribution info is provided.
Clubs & Sports: Updated club and sports schedules.
In This Week’s Newsletter
🍂 Fall Break (Nov. 24–28)
Enjoy the break! There will be no clubs or activities during Fall Break. School resumes Monday, December 1.
🎉 Raptorpalooza- Vendor & Craft Fair – Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 AM–3 PM
Come shop with us! We’ll have student and local vendors selling handmade items, gifts, and treats.
⏰ Early Release – Friday, December 5
Students will be dismissed at 1:07 PM.
🎄 12 Days of Christmas Dress-Up Days
Students are invited to join the fun with our themed dress-up days. All outfits must be school appropriate.
💛 McKinney-Vento Resources
Information and support for families.
https://rcas.edurooms.com/engage/rapid-city-area-schools/newsletters/november-news
In This Week’s Newsletter
Fall Break Dates – No school November 24–28
Picture Retakes – Tuesday, November 18
Native American Heritage Month – Hoop dancer Tara Kingi visiting East
Raptorpalooza – Event details
Activities & Clubs – Updated meeting dates and schedules
📰 This Week at East Middle School
🎓 8th Grade Career Fair
🩸 EMS Annual Blood Drive
🎉 Raptorpalooza
🍂 Fall Break – No school November 24–28. Enjoy your time off!
🏠 McKinney-Vento Resources
🥫 RCAS Districtwide Food Drive
📅 Updated Clubs & Activities
