We're kicking off our Non-Perishable Food Drive to help families in need — and we're adding a little friendly competition!
🥫 Bring in non-perishable food items (canned goods, pasta, rice, cereal, etc.) to support our local food pantry.
🏆 There will be two winning classes — one from Grades K–2 and one from Grades 3–5 — that collect the most items.
🍿 Each winning grade will celebrate with a Popcorn Party!
📅 Dates: November 10th through November 21st.
📍 Drop off location: Child's Classroom.
Let's work together to make a big difference in our community while having some fun! ❤️
Join us for a Math Quest Family Fun Night on 📅 Thursday, October 23, 2025 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Come enjoy math games, hands-on activities, and a light dinner as we celebrate learning, connection, and family time together. ➕➗🎲🍽️
We can’t wait to see you there!
We're so excited to host a booth at The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival this Saturday! Come find the Rapid City Area Schools booth for free temporary tattoos, cool swag, and a chance to chat with us! We can't wait to see you there!
Early release is this Friday September 5th. Black Hawk Elementary will release students at 12:50.
Important Transportation Notice for Bus 220 – Temporary Route Change
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Due to ongoing construction on Universal Drive over the next two days, Bus 220 will be unable to safely and reliably reach the Harmony Heights area and its regular stop on Universal without experiencing significant delays.
To ensure timely arrival at school, we are asking for your support in making alternate transportation arrangements for your child during this period.
For the next two mornings and afternoons:
Option 1: Please transport your child to school directly and pick them up at the end of the day.
Option 2: You may bring your child to the BJ’s Trailer Park stop at 7:20 AM for pickup and drop off will be at 3:15. This location will serve as a temporary alternate stop for BH Elementary students.
Friday is Early release. Students will be dismissed at 12:50 and arrive at BJ's trailer court at 1:15.
We understand this may cause some inconvenience, and we sincerely appreciate your flexibility and cooperation as we work through these temporary changes. Regular service to Harmony Heights and Universal is expected to resume once construction is complete.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Transportation Office directly at 1-605-355-3707.
Thank you for your understanding.
On Monday, August 18, all Rapid City Area Schools buildings will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 10:30 a.m. for our annual District Opener event. This is a special tradition where all RCAS staff gather to celebrate the start of the new school year and align for success. We appreciate your understanding as we take this time to connect, inspire, and ring in the new year together.
THURSDAY August 14th, 2025, from 4-6pm.
If your student will be riding the bus this school year, please complete the 2025-2026 Bus Transportation Request Form—even if your student rode the bus last year.
This form is required annually to ensure we have the most accurate and up-to-date information for bus routing and scheduling.
🚌 Link: https://k12sd.transfinder.com/formfinder/Survey.html?c=k12sd&t=3924b00fj12i
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us provide safe and efficient transportation for students.
If you have any questions, please contact the Transportation Department at 605-355-3707.
