Open Gym this evening >>> 1/9/26 6-9 p.m. High School - Adults welcome! 2$ to play and 1$ to watch. Concessions available! Students should be with parents, come out and play while supporting Isna Wica Owayawa class of 2026!
📚✨ NOW ENROLLING NEW STUDENTS! ✨📚
At Isna Wica Owayawa, we are committed to helping every child explore, create, learn, and succeed while honoring Lakota culture, language, and values.
🌟 What We Offer:
✅ 21st Century After-School Program (Monday–Thursday)
✅ Honor Roll & Attendance Incentives
✅ Student of the Month Recognition
✅ Educational & Cultural Field Trips
✅ Student Leadership Opportunities
✅ Student Support & Advocacy Services
✅ Lakota Value Project
🏆 Sports & Clubs
Sports are for students in 4th Grade to 8th Grade
🏃 Cross Country
🏈 Football
🏀 Basketball
🏐 Volleyball
🏃 Track & Field
📣 Cheerleading
💃 Dance Club
🎯 Archery
🖐️ Handgames
🧵 Sewing Club
Give your child the opportunity to grow academically, socially, culturally, and athletically in a supportive learning environment.
📞 Call today to enroll: (605) 867-6875
🌐 Visit: www.isnawica.org
At Isna Wica Owayawa, we are committed to helping every child explore, create, learn, and succeed while honoring Lakota culture, language, and values.
🌟 What We Offer:
✅ 21st Century After-School Program (Monday–Thursday)
✅ Honor Roll & Attendance Incentives
✅ Student of the Month Recognition
✅ Educational & Cultural Field Trips
✅ Student Leadership Opportunities
✅ Student Support & Advocacy Services
✅ Lakota Value Project
🏆 Sports & Clubs
Sports are for students in 4th Grade to 8th Grade
🏃 Cross Country
🏈 Football
🏀 Basketball
🏐 Volleyball
🏃 Track & Field
📣 Cheerleading
💃 Dance Club
🎯 Archery
🖐️ Handgames
🧵 Sewing Club
Give your child the opportunity to grow academically, socially, culturally, and athletically in a supportive learning environment.
📞 Call today to enroll: (605) 867-6875
🌐 Visit: www.isnawica.org
📚✨ 2026–2027 Student Registration is Open! ✨📚
Isna Wica Owayawa is now accepting enrollment packets for the 2026–2027 School Year from June 8, 2026 through July 24, 2026.
DEADLINE TO ENROLL: July 24th, 2026
📌 New and Kindergarten Students must provide:
✅ Birth Certificate
✅ Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) – Parent's CIB may be used
✅ Updated Immunization Records
✅ Social Security Card or Number
✅ Current Custody/Guardianship Documentation (if applicable)
✅ Previous School Report Card, Attendance Records, MAP Scores, and Behavior Records
✅ IEP Consent Form (if applicable)
✅ Sports Physical (Grades 4–8)
📄 Enrollment packets are available at the school office.
⚠️ Enrollment packets will not be accepted after July 24, 2026.
📞 For more information or to request an enrollment packet, contact:
Lisa, Carleen, or Marcia
(605) 867-6875
🌟 Join the Isna Wica Owayawa family as we continue to provide a quality education grounded in Lakota language, culture, and values. We look forward to welcoming new students for the 2026–2027 school year!
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📚✏️ 2026–2027 School Registration is Now Open! ✏️📚
Isna Wica Owayawa is accepting enrollment packets for the upcoming school year from June 8, 2026, through July 24, 2026.
All new and kindergarten students must provide the required enrollment documents, including:
✔️ Birth Certificate
✔️ Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB)
✔️ Updated Immunization Records
✔️ Social Security Card or Number
✔️ Current Custody/Guardianship Documents (if applicable)
✔️ Previous School Records (Report Card, Attendance, MAP Scores, Behavior)
✔️ IEP Consent Form (if applicable)
✔️ Sports Physical (Grades 4–8)
📍 Enrollment packets are available at the school.
⚠️ Please note: Enrollment packets will not be accepted after July 24, 2026.
For more information, contact Lisa-Carleen-Marcia at (605) 867-6875.
We look forward to welcoming our students and families for another great school year! 💙🦅
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Due to a transportation delay this morning, our field trip schedule is running behind. All students are expected to return to school at approximately 5:30 PM. They will be transported home after arrival.
Thank you for your understanding!
📚✨ Kindergarten Screening – SY 2026–2027 ✨📚
Isna Wica Owayawa invites all families who have a student planning to attend Kindergarten in the Fall of 2026 please note that before students can enroll in they must participate in Kindergarten Screening!
📅 Dates:
• Tuesday, June 2
• Wednesday, June 3
• Thursday, June 4
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💉 Immunizations Available:
Wednesday, June 3
Provided by IHS Public Health Nursing
📍 Location: Isna Wica Owayawa
📞 To schedule your child’s screening appointment, please contact:
Lisa or Marcia
605-867-6875
We look forward to welcoming our future kindergarten students and families! 💛
Isna Wica Owayawa invites all families who have a student planning to attend Kindergarten in the Fall of 2026 please note that before students can enroll in they must participate in Kindergarten Screening!
📅 Dates:
• Tuesday, June 2
• Wednesday, June 3
• Thursday, June 4
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💉 Immunizations Available:
Wednesday, June 3
Provided by IHS Public Health Nursing
📍 Location: Isna Wica Owayawa
📞 To schedule your child’s screening appointment, please contact:
Lisa or Marcia
605-867-6875
We look forward to welcoming our future kindergarten students and families! 💛
📚✨ Kindergarten Screening – SY 2026–2027 ✨📚
Isna Wica Owayawa invites all families who have a student planning to attend Kindergarten in the Fall of 2026 please note that before students can enroll in they must participate in Kindergarten Screening!
📅 Dates:
• Tuesday, June 2
• Wednesday, June 3
• Thursday, June 4
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💉 Immunizations Available:
Wednesday, June 3
Provided by IHS Public Health Nursing
📍 Location: Isna Wica Owayawa
📞 To schedule your child’s screening appointment, please contact:
Lisa or Marcia
605-867-6875
We look forward to welcoming our future kindergarten students and families! 💛
Isna Wica Owayawa invites all families who have a student planning to attend Kindergarten in the Fall of 2026 please note that before students can enroll in they must participate in Kindergarten Screening!
📅 Dates:
• Tuesday, June 2
• Wednesday, June 3
• Thursday, June 4
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💉 Immunizations Available:
Wednesday, June 3
Provided by IHS Public Health Nursing
📍 Location: Isna Wica Owayawa
📞 To schedule your child’s screening appointment, please contact:
Lisa or Marcia
605-867-6875
We look forward to welcoming our future kindergarten students and families! 💛
📚✨ Kindergarten Screening – SY 2026–2027 ✨📚
Isna Wica Owayawa invites all families who have a student planning to attend Kindergarten in the Fall of 2026 please note that before students can enroll in they must participate in Kindergarten Screening!
📅 Dates:
• Tuesday, June 2
• Wednesday, June 3
• Thursday, June 4
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💉 Immunizations Available:
Wednesday, June 3
Provided by IHS Public Health Nursing
📍 Location: Isna Wica Owayawa
📞 To schedule your child’s screening appointment, please contact:
Lisa or Marcia
605-867-6875
We look forward to welcoming our future kindergarten students and families! 💛
Isna Wica Owayawa invites all families who have a student planning to attend Kindergarten in the Fall of 2026 please note that before students can enroll in they must participate in Kindergarten Screening!
📅 Dates:
• Tuesday, June 2
• Wednesday, June 3
• Thursday, June 4
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💉 Immunizations Available:
Wednesday, June 3
Provided by IHS Public Health Nursing
📍 Location: Isna Wica Owayawa
📞 To schedule your child’s screening appointment, please contact:
Lisa or Marcia
605-867-6875
We look forward to welcoming our future kindergarten students and families! 💛
Just a reminder for 8th grade students who are attending the California trip please be prepared for our trip on Monday, 6/1/26. We are leaving the school promptly before 8:00 a.m.. 7:15 a.m.would be a good arrival time, don't forgot your id to fly. We will return on Friday at or around 8:00 p.m.
Attention Parents/Guardians:
We will have our 21st CCLC Family Literacy Activities today (May 19th, 2026) for our after-school students from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Families will be served supper, and we will also have door prize drawings for participants.
Please come join us with your students and enjoy the activities and time with teachers. We look forward to seeing you!
Good evening,
This is a reminder for parents/guardians of students attending the 21st Century field trip tomorrow. Please drop off your student at the school by 8:30 AM.
When we return from the trip, students will need to be picked up from the school at approximately 5:00 PM.
Thank you for your cooperation and support!
Good afternoon! 8th grade meeting today at 5:30 p.m. in the library, Thank you!
Parents/Guardians,
Due to rainy weather and muddy road conditions, students who ride the #4 Off-Road and Grass Creek routes will be sent home at 2 pm today. Please make necessary arrangements to receive your child. Thank you for your understanding and support!
Due to rainy weather and muddy road conditions, students who ride the #4 Off-Road and Grass Creek routes will be sent home at 2 pm today. Please make necessary arrangements to receive your child. Thank you for your understanding and support!
Good evening families,
This is a reminder that students in grades K–8 will begin MAP testing tomorrow.
Please help your child be prepared by:
• Getting a good night’s sleep
• Eating a healthy breakfast
• Arriving to school on time
We encourage all students to do their best, stay focused, and take their time during testing.
Thank you for your support, and we wish all of our students the very best—good luck!
This is a reminder that students in grades K–8 will begin MAP testing tomorrow.
Please help your child be prepared by:
• Getting a good night’s sleep
• Eating a healthy breakfast
• Arriving to school on time
We encourage all students to do their best, stay focused, and take their time during testing.
Thank you for your support, and we wish all of our students the very best—good luck!
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This is a reminder that we have Parent-Teacher Conferences today from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. School will be dismissed early at 1:30 PM. Please take this opportunity to visit with your child’s teachers, review their progress, and sign permission slips for Summer School.
Also, there will be a Kindergarten Parent Meeting at 5:00 PM to discuss the Moving-Up Ceremony.
We look forward to seeing you today. Thank you!
This is a reminder that we have Parent-Teacher Conferences today from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. School will be dismissed early at 1:30 PM. Please take this opportunity to visit with your child’s teachers, review their progress, and sign permission slips for Summer School.
Also, there will be a Kindergarten Parent Meeting at 5:00 PM to discuss the Moving-Up Ceremony.
We look forward to seeing you today. Thank you!
Our students have been working hard and we are so proud of them! 💙
Come celebrate their achievements at the Isnawica Owayawa Science Fair 2026!
📌 April 21 — Science Fair Exhibits | School Gym | Parents visit 1:30–2:30 PM
📌 May 11 at 1:30 PM — Pageantry: Mr. & Miss Science 2026 | School Gym
Students, families, and community — you are all welcome. Let's show our students how proud we are! 🙏💙🦅
Come celebrate their achievements at the Isnawica Owayawa Science Fair 2026!
📌 April 21 — Science Fair Exhibits | School Gym | Parents visit 1:30–2:30 PM
📌 May 11 at 1:30 PM — Pageantry: Mr. & Miss Science 2026 | School Gym
Students, families, and community — you are all welcome. Let's show our students how proud we are! 🙏💙🦅
Happy Wednesday! Open gym this evening, regular time; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m! Come enjoy an evening of basketball for 2$, 1$ to watch! Concessions will be open, thank you for the 8th grade students, parents and sponsors!
Dear IWO Families, Satff, and Community,
I am proud to share that Isna Wica Owayawa Loneman School has successfully completed a comprehensive accreditation review through the South Dakota Department of Education and has been officially recognized as an accredited school in the state of South Dakota.
This achievement reflects the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our staff, students, families, and community. Accreditation is not just a recognition—it is a commitment to continuous improvement, strong instructional practices, and ensuring the success and well-being of every student we serve.
As we celebrate this milestone, we also remain focused on our ongoing responsibility to strengthen our school through data-driven decision-making, goal setting, and continuous growth.
Thank you for your continued support and belief in our students and our mission. This accomplishment belongs to all of us.
With gratitude,
Lisa Yellow Horse
Administrator
Isna Wica Owayawa Loneman School
Good evening, there will be no open gym this evening. (4/10/26) Apologies from the 8th grade class, parents and sponsors. Have a safe, fun, weekend!
Happy Wednesday! Open gym this evening, regular time; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m! Come enjoy an evening of basketball for 2$, 1$ to watch. Thank you from the 8th grade students, parents and sponsors!