St. Francis Indian School

Spring Pictures will be March 10, 2026 in the K8 Gym 9am to 2pm

Good morning everyone,

Please be informed that the FACE - 12 parent training scheduled for January 31, 2026, has been cancelled due to the expected weather conditions this weekend.

The training will be rescheduled in March. We will share the new date once the schedule is finalized in coordination with our invited speaker.

Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing you in March.

Warm regards,

Gina Curran and Alvin Esteron

The last day for local students to enroll or transfer to SFIS is Wednesday. Local enrollment for the semester is closed after that.

​We will have Online school tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026. This is due to the impending arctic temperatures. Students must log in to be considered present. All login information was sent home last week. If you have any questions, please get in touch with me or your building administrators.

Dani Walking Eagle, Superintendent 605-319-8034
Gina Curran, High School 605-319-6935
Lema Leader Charge, Middle School 605-319-0544
Richard Bad Milk, Elementary 605-319-1469
Brian Sieh, CTE 605-319-1969
IT Support Help Desk 605-319-6850

The shoot around for the Lady Warriors is canceled for today.

Saturday's 1/24/26 high school home game versus Wakpala has been postponed due to the weather. A rescheduled date will be determined by both schools. The middle school A team will not be attending the Bennett County Basketball Jamboree this Saturday, 1/24/26, due to weather. Stay safe and warm. Contact Athletic Director Dave Brushbreaker if you have any concerns, 605-828-2468.

Saturday's 1/24/26 home game versus Wakpala has been postponed due to the weather.
A rescheduled date will be determined by both schools.

We will have Online school on Thursday, January 22, 2026, and Friday, January 23, 2026. This is due to the impending high winds and Arctic temperatures. Students must log in to be considered present. All information to log will be sent home today.
If you have any questions, please contact your building administrators or me.
Dani Walking Eagle, Superintendent 747-2299
Gina Curran, High School 747-2298
Lema Leader Charge, Middle School 747-2999
Richard Bad Milk, Elementary 747-2297
Brian Sieh, CTE 747-2298

NO PRACTICE today, 01/15/26, due to the weather, and NO PRACTICE tomorrow, 01/16/26. But there will be a SHOOT around on Sunday, 01/18//26 from 1500 hrs to 1700 hrs. If you have any questions, please contact the coaches.

​Due to the forecasted High winds on January 15th, 2026 and January 16th, 2026 there will be no school for students on site. However, we will be distributing Mifi's and Chromebooks to each student home on Thursday in the afternoon. Due to that fact there will be online learning on Friday, January 16th, 2026. Your student must be online to be present if they do not get online they will be absent for the day. Saint Francis Indian school staff will be onsite both Thursday and Friday. Classes will start at regular time. The instruction will be sent in the laptop backpack with the student. All students will log in using google meet. If you have any questions contact the building principals.
Mr. Richard Bad Milk, Elementary Principal 747-2297
Mrs. Lema Leader Charge, Middle School Principal 747-2999
Mrs. Gina Curran, High School Principal 747-2298
Ms. Dani Walking Eagle, Superintendent 747-2299
Rbadmilk@sfisk12.org Lleadercharge@sfisk12.org gcurran@sfisk12.org dwalkinge@sfiskl2.org

Senior parent meeting tomorrow at 5:30 in the high school commons on 01/13/26 Any Question contact Elda Bad Hand at 747-2298

NEWS FROM THE MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
HAPPENING TODAY
FREE PARENT TRAINING ( open to the public) 4pm- 6pm
The training will be held in the high school library
Monday January 12, 2026
We are excited to learn practical strategies to stay safe online, how to support and encourage our youth, and what to do if something happens. All students, families, and community members are encouraged to attend so we can share a common understanding of online safety, response steps, and where to go for help.
Help us get the word out!!
Any questions contact
Mrs. Beckey
747-2297

Announcement update. Last night during the SFIS boy’s basketball game, a car pulled up outside the school and security overheard a verbal gun threat made by a former high school student. There was no physical gun visible. However, the SFIS security team and administration take every threat seriously. The school was placed in lock down status while a preliminary investigation was conducted. All SFIS safety protocols were followed to protect the students and public. The former student was apprehended by the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Law Enforcement later that evening. SFIS made the decision to cancel school on Friday to ensure that the threat was mediated enough for students and staff to safely return to school. At this time there is no threat to SFIS staff, students or community members. There will be regular school on Monday. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we implement the appropriate safety measures. If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact your building administrators. Richard Bad Milk 605-319-1469, Lema Leader Charge, Middle School 605-319-0544,Gina Curran, High School 605-319-6935 or Safety Director Leo McCauley at 605-319-1071, Dani Walking Eagle, Superintendent 605-319-8034

Public Service Announcement
St. Francis Indian School will be closed tomorrow, and there will be no school or work for students and staff, due to unforeseen circumstances.
The school is taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your building administrators Richard Bad Milk 605-319-1469, Lema Leader Charge, Middle School 605-319-0544,Gina Curran, High School 605-319-6935 or Safety Director Leo McCauley at 605-319-1071.​

Today, Monday, December 29th 2025 at Mahpiya Luta (Red Cloud). SFIS Lady Warriors Junior Varsity vs Mahpiya Luta Junior Varsity 4pm CT. SFIS Warriors "C" Team vs Mahpiya Luta "C" Team 5:15 Central. Go Warriors!

REMINDER FOR TODAY:
Early release at 1:30 today. Any questions contact your building administrator's.
747-2297 Elementary
747-2999 Middle School
747-2298 High School
747-2299 Administration

First Official Practice Dates for Fall Sports:
Cross Country & Football: Monday August 11th, 2025 at 4pm
Volleyball: Thursday August 14th, 2025 at 4pm

Any White River area students and parents, please stop out to the community building in Horse Creek from now until 12pm and this afternoon stop in at the Swift Bear community building from 1:00-3:00 to pre-register your child(ren) for the 2025-26 school year.

The St. Francis Indian School staff will be set up with a booth in the Antelope community until noon. We will then be in Okreek Community from 1:00 to 3:00 pm for parents to register their students for school! Learn more about our activities and programs! Information available about 504 and Special Education Child Find. Call 605-747-2299 for more information.

Public Hearing on Title VI Program April 16, 2025 Dinner at 5:00 Mearing 5:30-7:00 p.m. Drawing for door prizes. Call 747-2299 with any questions. Joseph Marino