
We are excited to see the strong interest in football this year. Due to the high number of boys participating in grades 5–8, we are unable to accommodate 4th-grade football players for the upcoming season.
We truly value the enthusiasm of our younger students and look forward to welcoming them into the program in the future. Students in 4th grade are more than welcome to join cross country.
All student athletes can not start practice until they have a physical on file. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our athletic programs.

📅 Wednesday, September 10th
🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🍽️ Meal served at 4:30 PM
Families are invited to meet with teachers and discuss the progress your student is making in school. We look forward to seeing you there! 💙
For questions, please call 📞 605-867-6875
🌐 www.isnawica.org


🎒 School Supplies Information
We understand that not all families are able to purchase school supplies. While the supply list is recommended, it is not mandatory.
✅ Students are encouraged to have their own supplies if possible.
📚 If needed, the school will provide supplies for students to borrow for the year.
🎁 We also receive donations throughout the year, so some supplies may be provided at no cost.
Please don’t feel pressured to purchase everything on the list—just do what you can. Every little bit helps!
🔍 Important Note:
If your child chooses to bring a backpack to and from school, it must be a CLEAR backpack that families need to provide for the student(s). Regular backpacks will not be allowed in the building, they will be kept in the Security Office.
Thank you for your support and understanding as we prepare for a great school year! 💙


We are seeking innovative, positive, and dedicated individuals to join our team and help provide students with the most effective and supportive learning experience possible. 🌟🦅💙
🎓 INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF OPENINGS
Middle School Reading Teacher
Lakota Studies Instructor
Art Teacher
Math Intervention Teacher (3rd–8th Grade)
Paraprofessionals (General Ed) – 5 positions
Paraprofessionals (Special Ed) – 5 positions
Paraprofessional (GATE) – 1 position
School Counselor
💰 SIGN-ON BONUSES
Certified Teachers & Counselors: $3,000
Paraprofessionals (SPED, General, GATE): $1,500 (after 90-day probation)
🔧 SUPPORT STAFF OPENINGS
Food Service Supervisor
Food Service Worker
Property & Supply Technician
IT Assistant
School Nurse
CDL Driver
Part-time CDL (Bus Runs Only)
Groundskeeper
Housing Maintenance
✅ FULL EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PACKAGE – 100% PAID BY EMPLOYER
✅ Up to 5% match for 401K
📄 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Letter of Application
Resume
Completed Application for Employment
Completed Investigative Questionnaire for Child Contact Position
Credentials / Official Transcripts
SD Educator Certificate (if applicable)
🚫 No faxed applications will be accepted
🧪 Drug/Alcohol Testing & Background Check Required (paid for by Isna Wica Owayawa)
📞 Contact Principal or Human Resources:
📧 lisa.yellowhorse@ isnawica.org
📧 hr@isnawica.org
📱 (605) 867-6904 Principal - Lisa Yellow Horse
📱 (605)867-6884 Human Resources - Pamela Giago
🧡 Be a part of something meaningful. Help shape the future — one student at a time.
#NowHiring #EducationJobs #SupportStaff #LakotaEducation #JoinOurTeam #IsnaWicaOwayawa


Registration is now open for NEW students for the 2025–2026 school year!
🗓️ Deadline: August 8th
📍 Pick up registration packets in the front office
🎒 First Day of School: August 14th
📑 New students must provide:
*Birth Certificate
*Blood Degree (CIB)
*Updated Immunizations
*Social Security Card
*Custody Papers (if applicable)
*Report Card from previous school
*MAPS / Test Scores
*Attendance & Behavior Record
*IEP (if applicable)
📞 For more info, contact Carleen or Lisa at (605) 867-6875
#IsnaWicaOwayawa #SchoolRegistration #BackToSchool #LakotaEducation #Fall2025


📘 Did You Know? The History of Loneman School & Native Self-Determination in Education
In Article VII of the Fort Laramie Treaty, the U.S. Government promised to provide a schoolhouse and a teacher for every 30 Oglala Sioux children. As a result, schools were built across Pine Ridge Reservation — including Isna Wica Owayawa (Loneman School), established in 1892, making it one of the oldest schools on the reservation.
Originally called Number 5 Day School, it began as a one-room schoolhouse for K-8 students in the White Clay District. After a fire in 1954, the school was rebuilt with expanded facilities — classrooms, a gym/dining hall, kitchen, staff housing, and a bus garage.
But perhaps the most groundbreaking moment came after the passage of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) in 1975.
🏫 Loneman School became the first school in the nation to move to "local control" under 638.
This meant that tribal communities — not the federal government — would oversee education, including curriculum, staffing, and administration.
Today, Loneman School and others on Pine Ridge are operated and led by tribal citizens, many of whom are alumni. These schools aim not just to educate, but to restore and revitalize Lakota language, culture, and identity.
✨ The transition to 638 wasn’t always easy. Legal complexities and administrative challenges were part of the journey — but the goal was always clear: educational sovereignty.
This is more than a school. It’s part of a larger movement by Native nations to take back the power to educate their children — in their own language, with their own values, by their own people.
📚 #LonemanSchool #IsnaWicaOwayawa #638School #NativeEducation #LakotaLanguage #SelfDetermination #PineRidge #OglalaSioux #IndianEducation #FortLaramieTreaty #NativeHistory #TribalSovereignty























