Isna Wica Owayawa

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!

📚✨ 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! 💛

📚✨ 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! 💛

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.

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!

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!

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!

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! 🙏💙🦅

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!

Good evening, open gym this evening is canceled - 4/1/26. Apologies from the 8th grade class, sponsors and parents. See you next week. As we will cancel Friday's open gym session as well - 4/3/26. So no open gym this week, apologies! Thank you, and Happy Easter!

Good evening, open gym this evening is canceled - 4/2/26 Apologies from the 8th grade class, sponsors and parents. See you next week. As we will cancel Friday's open gym session as well. So no open gym this week, apologies! Thank you, and Happy Easter!

Good evening! 3/27/26 - Friday. We will not host open gym. No open gym this evening! Thank you all and see you next Wednesday for open gym! from the 8th grade student's, parent's and sponsor's.

On Monday, March 30th - 8th grade will have a meeting @ 5:30-6:30 in the library. Thank you!

Good afternoon, parents: The buses have departed from the school. Pine Ridge students will arrive at the BIA parking lot at approximately 5:15 PM, please be there to pick up your students. Thank you!