Isna Wica Owayawa

Attention Parents/Guardians, You are invited to attend the final presentation of Isna Wica Owayawa students Lakota Value Projects. For the past school year our students have learned and presented on 12 Lakota Values. Students will be presenting their final project on Woksape. We would like to invite parents and guardians to attend the presentations. Presentations will take place on Tuesday May 6 after 2:30pm. Please come see the work students put into their Lakota Value Projects.

Happy Principal Appreciation Day to the absolute best there is—Ms. Lisa! We’re so grateful for your leadership, kindness, and unwavering commitment to our Lakota community. Thank you for all that you do daily for our staff and students! 🎉🦅 💙 🌷💖 Families, feel free to drop a message of appreciation in the comments to help us celebrate her!

📢 Good Afternoon, Loneman Families! ☀️ Reminder: There are no after-school activities today. All students will be dismissed at 3:45 PM and should ride home as usual. 📚 21st Century Literacy Night – TONIGHT! (5:00-7:00 PM) Join us for: ✨ Engaging literacy activities 📖 Free books for students 🎁 Exciting door prize drawings for families 🍽️ Supper will be served at 5:30 PM! ✈️ Washington D.C./NYC Trip Parent Meeting – 5:30 PM Parents/guardians of students attending the trip, don’t forget our important meeting! Get all the details & travel kits, and ask questions. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉 #LiteracyNight #FamilyEngagement #SchoolEvents #DCNYCTrip

Good Afternoon 8th Grade Parents. This Saturday will be our feather tying ceremony at 1:00 pm. Please give the sponsors a call regarding this event. Thank You!

Good Morning, 8th grade parents. The end of the year is near! Please submit your student's baby pictures and 8th-grade pictures. We are working on their slide show and our school yearbook. Thank you. Have a great day!

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We are looking for teachers for SY 25-26 Elementary Teachers Middle School (ELA, Reading, Science, Math) Teachers PE/Health Teacher Math Intervention Please email: lisa.yellowhorse@isnawica.org or hr@isnawica.org $3000 Sign on Bonus for Certified Teachers

Attention 8th grade parents: the proofs for your students' pictures are now available for viewing. Please stop by the school to choose three of our favorites. Thank You!

Employment Opportunities Isna Wica Owayawa is recruiting innovative and positive staff for the following positions. If you would like to be part of our TEAM working " to provide students with the most effective and supportive learning experience " - we welcome you to apply! Our TEAM understands that students face many challenges in today's society. We strive to provide each student a safe environment for learning. If you have that philosophy, we are looking for you! We welcome you to apply! https://www.isnawica.org/page/employment We are also looking for Teachers & Paraprofessionals for SY 2025-2026. For the application process please contact the Human Resource Office at hr@isnawica.org If you have questions about positions please contact Principal Lisa Yellow Horse at lisa.yellowhorse@isnawica.org or 605-867-6875 Ext 6904

💫We are planning for School Year 2025-2026. 💫 We are hiring for Elementary & Middle School Teachers. 💫We are hiring Para Educators for Special Education, Gifted and Talented, and General Education Departments. Contact the Human Resource Office for applicatios. If you have any questions please contact Principal Lisa Yellow Horse at 605-867-6904.

Sorry for the error in the message earlier. The 8th grade parent meeting time is 5:30 PM tonight. Hope to see you all there!

Hello! On Monday, March 10, 2025, the 8th grade students are scheduled to take pictures in Keystone, SD. They will be leaving the school at 8:30 AM. Claussen Photography will take the pictures. For more information, please get in touch with the class sponsors.

Due to the impending weather and Winter Storm Warning for tonight. There will be a 2 hour late start for Tues, March 4th, 2025. Thank you! Have a good night!

Good Afternoon. If you have any items and tickets for the raffle, please have them here by Thursday, February 27, 2025. The drawing will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Thank You!

Attention: Isna Wica Owayawa Families Owayawa Itoksu Wayapi (The Reading Bus) You will be seeing our Mobile Literacy Classroom around in the community. We have a list of student/families that will be participating in this initiative. In the evenings (Monday-Thursday) the bus will come to your home and park outside to provide reading and literacy activities to students. If any Isna Wica Owayawa students or families are interested please reach out to Ann Marie Amiotte at 605-441-1719 or Lisa Yellow Horse 605-867-6875. *Reading Transforms Lives*

Isna Wica Owayawa Christmas Program Wednesday December 11th at 5pm-7pm Meal will be served Parents please come share this important event with your student(s) as they prepared for this event. Thank You!

Isna Wica Owayawa Open Enrollment Enrollment will be open from 8am-4pm (M-F) December 10th - December 27th, 2024 If students are transferring please note that we are viewing Behavior and Attendance records . *We are not accepting students in 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, and 8th Grade* Enrollment forms are due by Friday December 27th, 2024 Any questions please contact Carleen Crow 605-867-6901

Employment Opportunities for Instructional and Support Staff Isna Wica Owayawa is recruiting innovative and positive staff for the following positions. If you would like to be part of our TEAM working " to provide students with the most effective and supportive learning experience " - we welcome you to apply! Opening Date: November 25, 2024 All jobs opened until filled Instructional Staff Special Education Teacher Elementary Teachers (2 positions) Physical Education/Health Teacher Middle School Science Teacher Math Intervention Teacher Lakota Instructor (1 pos.) Paraprofessional (Gen - 1 pos.) Paraprofessional (SpEd – 1 pos.) Paraprofessional (GATE – 1 pos.) School Counselor Student Advocate Sign on bonus for Certified Teachers and Counselors - $3,000 Sign on bonus for Student Advocate - $3,000 Sign on bonus for all Paraprofessionals (90 day probation) - $1,500 Support Staff Project Aware - Cultural Mentor Property & Supply Technician School Nurse Food Service Supervisor Sign on bonus for Cultural Mentor - $3,000 Our TEAM understands that students face many challenges in today's society. We strive to provide each student a safe environment for learning. If you have that philosophy, we are looking for you! We welcome you to apply! FULL EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PACKAGE 100% PAID BY EMPLOYER A drug and alcohol test as well as background checks are required prior to employment. Isna Wica Owayawa will pay for the test.

Good Morning Todays girls basketball game vs American Horse will start at 2pm.

Lakota Value Project Presentations Thursday November 21, 2024 Students are doing their Lakota Value Presentations and we are inviting all Parents/Guardians to attend. Presentations are 12pm-2pm in Classrooms We are also having Thanksgiving Dinner for Students/Staff/Parents/Guardians please come at the schedule time for your student. K-2 (11:00), 3-5 (11:30), 6-8 (12:00) Thank you!