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PIERRE, S.D. – Becky Haenfler, a middle school English Language Arts teacher at the Avon School District, has been named the 2026 South Dakota Teacher of the Year. Secretary of Education Joseph Graves made the announcement at a banquet held this evening in Fort Pierre.

PIERRE, S.D. – Attorney General Marty Jackley and three South Dakota law enforcement associations issued statements of support for the new prison plan.

Ms. Emma Reck teaches 5th grade and grew up in Sioux Falls. She attended Northern State University, where she earned her degree in Elementary Education. As a student she enjoyed Social Studies, and now as a teacher she loves guiding her students through both Language Arts and Social Studies.

Mrs. Smith, who teaches PreK, grew up in Yankton and carried her love of learning to South Dakota State University where she earned two bachelor’s degrees, one in Early Childhood Education and another in Animal Science.

Wayne Bennett: 1st Grade Wayne comes to school ready for the day! He listens carefully, focuses on his lessons, and works hard to complete all his assignments. He shows a positive attitude every day and sets a great example for his classmates by being responsible, respectful and eager to learn!

Queen - Ashlyn Koupal - Kalea Kuhlman - Brylie Link King - Matthew Kokes - Ky Arpan - Shea Kjeldgaard Congratulations and Good Luck to the 2025 Homecoming Royalty Candidates!

From the time Twila June Taubert first learned to read, she loved books. A nice librarian welcomed her to the magical place that was her Sioux City grade school library, and always helped young Twila find books she wanted to read.

Andes Central School District Board Member Michael Dangel was honored by Associated School Boards of South Dakota with the Distinguished Service Award, which honors school board members for reaching milestone years in their service on their local school board.

We have all heard it before. Before the end of the visit, the doctor will usually ask, “Do you have any questions?” That is usually the precise moment that my mind goes completely blank. Every question I can think of seems silly or embarrassing.