Complete the Annual Information UpdateThe Harrisburg School District is one of the fastest-growing school districts in the State of South Dakota. To create optimum class-sizes and have adequate staff for our students, an accurate student count is critical. It is also essential to have accurate contact information to communicate with our families should the need... READ MORE >
Families in the Harrisburg School District are eligible to participate in a no-cost Kindergarten Readiness program. This unique opportunity for South Dakota families allows for participation in the Waterford UPSTART program to support home-based readiness for Kindergarten skills for current 4 year olds delivered via technology. This program is funded through a... READ MORE >
Whitelist Our Email Addresses To Ensure You're Receiving Them Several email hosting companies are implementing additional filtering mechanisms due to the increase in COVID-19-related spam and phishing emails. 🔵 This is especially true with high quantities of recipients on a single email such as district communication emails. It is important to allow both... READ MORE >
Tips to keep children healthy while school’s out Based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for COVID-19 than adults. While some children and infants have been sick with COVID-19, adults make up most of the known cases to date. You can learn more about who is most at risk for health problems if they have COVID-19 infection on Are you... READ MORE >
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)A new type of coronavirus, abbreviated COVID-19, is causing an outbreak of respiratory (lung) disease. It was first detected in China and has now been detected internationally. While the immediate health risk in the United States is low, it is important to plan for any possible outbreaks if the risk level increases in the future. Concern... READ MORE >
In October 2019, the Harrisburg School District formed a committee to consider possible boundary changes. Analyzing building capacities and growth trends necessitated the committee to discuss short- and long-term district needs. These considerations led to recommendations presented to the school board. Several factors allowed the committee to take a comprehensive... READ MORE >
HSD Parents & Guardians: Join us for Harrisburg Family EdCamp on Saturday, February 22 from 8a-12p at South Middle School. This FREE event was created to support parents and strengthen families through sessions offered by the Harrisburg District Staff and community partners. Sessions will focus on providing safeguards for families in an increasingly digital world,... READ MORE >
Tips for Fast and Healthy Foods at HomeBrown meats ahead of time. Put in a sealed container. Refrigerate meats for use the next day; freeze meats for use 2-3 days later.Note: You may consider refrigerating or freezing meat in single serving sizes. Fill sealable plastic bags with vegetable finger foods: raw vegetables (broccoli and cauliflower florets, jicama and... READ MORE >
2019 Homecoming Parade Parade Details Friday October 4th, 2019 @ 1:30pm.The parade route has been lengthened this year to accommodate the number of floats and spectators along the route.ROUTE LENGTH: Approximately 3.38 milesSign Up to Ride in the Parade.Please, no parking along the parade route during the parade.SEE THE MAP FOR ROAD CLOSURES AND ALTERNATE ROUTES... READ MORE >
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Harrisburg School District is committed to educational excellence and ensuring that parents stay informed about important activities and events that enhance their child’s life. In an effort to improve parent and community engagement, Harrisburg School District is now using Peachjar to send digital flyers directly to our families. Digital flyers will be sent... READ MORE >
Teacher School Supply Lists Please keep in mind, you are under no obligation to purchase name brand items. However, you are able to select items off the list and order online if you choose to do so. Otherwise they are easily viewable on a mobile device! Example Mobile View READ MORE >
Staying Connected with District & Community Events Just Got Easier! 🍑 Harrisburg School District is getting ready to launch a new electronic flyer communication tool called “Peachjar.” To view school-approved digital flyers, parents can either visit their school's website and look for the Peachjar link, or simply check their email! NO ACTION will be required on... READ MORE >
On April 3, the students of Liberty Elementary participated in a presentation sponsored by the City of Sioux Falls Waste Management. Students enjoyed a magic show in which they learned how to reduce, recycle, and reuse. Students enjoyed participating in several magic tricks to “make garbage disappear” and a skit about recycling. Liberty enjoyed this memorable... READ MORE >
The 2ndGraders at Liberty Elementary have started reading the Flat Stanley book series. We are teaching our students about maps, geography, and our country. Learners sent letters and a Flat Stanley character to family and friends around the country to learn more about our 50 states. Last week, all four 2ndgrade classes walked to the Harrisburg post office to mail... READ MORE >
The Harrisburg Tigers Volleyball Camp is organized and run by Harrisburg Volleyball coaches and players. At the camp, participants can expect skills lessons, volleyball games, and FUN! All participants grades K-5 (boys and girls) will attend camp in the gym at the school they attend. Elementary participants can go down to the gym after school is released. A... READ MORE >
How could you choose kind today? That is the question being asked all throughout Liberty Elementary School during the month-long Kindness Campaign. Learners have been challenged to #ChooseKind and #DoKind through their actions and words. Many classrooms have implemented an “Acts of Kindness Challenge” to encourage acts of kindness such as asking another child to... READ MORE >
Harrisburg Public Schools will be registering children for Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten for the 2019-20 school year. Children must be five (5) by September 1, 2019 to be eligible. Registration will be Wednesday, February 13th, 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm (No Appointment Needed)Appointments will be set during registration for Kindergarten Assessments on March 26th... READ MORE >
Liberty learners gathered on December 21st for a special presentation by the father and sister of fellow Tiger, Brayden Mager, who passed away earlier this year. The students were shown the buddy bench which will be installed on the playground. The purpose of the bench is to be a place students can go to when they are looking for someone to play with or talk to.... READ MORE >
On November 6th, the first graders celebrated the 50thday of school with a blast to the past to the 1950s! The students were encouraged to dress up in 50s attire, which included poodle skirts, leather jackets, saddle shoes, and jeans. It was a fun day, filled with activities centered around the number 50 and the 1950s era. Some activities we did include making the... READ MORE >
This week, the Liberty community had the chance to honor and say goodbye to Miss Janie Stall who is retiring after serving meals to our community for the past 14 years. Our Principal for the Day, Ms. Gibson, helped us make the occasion memorable for Janie. Janie has made connections with thousands of learners with a smile and an encouraging word. She has been a... READ MORE >
Registration is open for the November 3rd Science Saturday! This session will have a “HALLOWEEN” theme. Have your 3rd-5th grade student join us Saturday, November 3rd from 9:00 am - Noon at HHS (Out-of-District children welcome). http://bit.ly/HHSHOSA Students are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes! Elementary students will rotate through eight hands-on... READ MORE >
Check out these points as to why is not the time to be building a second high school. READ MORE >
September is almost over, and our Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences will be happening next week! Conferences are on Thursday, October 4, from 2:00 to 8:30p. No School October 4-8 Make sure to check out the Scholastic Book Fair in the commons. READ MORE >
Registration is open for the September 22nd Science Saturday! This session will have a “SCHOOL SPIRIT” theme. Have your 3rd-5th grade student join us Saturday, September 22nd from 9:00 am - Noon at Harrisburg High School (Harrisburg and out-of-district children welcome). Click here to Register. Elementary students will rotate through eight hands-on... READ MORE >
Look at the AMAZING gift the Liberty PTO gave to our school community! Love the encouraging words throughout the school! READ MORE >
Despite being new to @HLibertyElem this young man jumped in with both feet, being a positive leader in his classroom! Fun to share with dad today as well! #GoodNewsCalloftheDay READ MORE >