There’s still time — but it ends today! ⏰
Your voice matters! 💬 As we continue working to provide the best possible experience for our students and families, we invite you to complete our Parent Survey.
Your feedback helps us:
✅ Improve communication
✅ Strengthen programs
✅ Better support our students
✅ Plan for the future
The survey only takes a few minutes, but your input makes a lasting impact!
📅 Deadline: TODAY
Thank you for being a valued part of our school community. Together, we grow stronger! 💙
We’re excited to welcome our newest learners! Kindergarten sign-ups will open on March 1st at 7:30 AM.
⏰ The registration link will become active at 7:30 AM sharp, so be sure to mark your calendar!
🔗 Please use the following link on that day to register:
https://tinyurl.com/26-27-KG-SIGNUPS
We can’t wait to meet our future kindergarteners! 🍎📚
January's Feeding South Dakota Mobile food distribution schedule.
Due to a lack of quorum, the PAC meeting scheduled for tomorrow night has been cancelled.
🗓 Next Meeting: January 21
📍 Location: Rapid City Alternative Academy
🍽 Meal: 5:30 PM
🕕 Call to Order: 6:00 PM
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you in January!
https://rcas.edurooms.com/engage/rapid-city-area-schools/newsletters/november-news
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.
