The state's public schools posted their highest on-time graduation rate in over 14 years, according to the School Year 2025-26 Report Card.
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November 4, 2026
South Dakota Students Named U.S. Presidential ScholarsEmma Plamp of Mitchell and Ronan Maher of Sioux Falls were among the scholars named by the South Dakota Department of Education.
October 21, 2026
South Dakota High Schools See Record ProStart EnrollmentCulinary arts participation hits a new high as two additional schools join the statewide training initiative.
October 20, 2026
South Dakota Students Compete in Press ConventionYoung journalists gathered at South Dakota State University for a series of high-stakes publication and individual contests.
October 14, 2026
South Dakota Students Outpaced National ACT ScoresGraduates in the state earned an average composite score of 21.1 during the 2026 academic year.
October 6, 2026
Mentorship Program Has Long Waiting ListTeamMates Mentoring of South Dakota currently has over 100 students waiting to be paired with a mentor.
September 21, 2026
South Dakota Released 2025 Youth Tobacco Survey ResultsThe biennial survey revealed shifting nicotine usage trends among the state's middle school students.
