

2025 alumna Karalynn Leach was awarded her certificate as South Dakota & Harrisburg's very first high school paraprofessional apprenticeship completer.
Registered youth apprenticeships in the field of Education have been made possible with the support and partnership of Dakota State University & SD Department of Labor and Regulation.
Kara currently attends Augustana University where she is studying elementary education and plays volleyball. She hopes to return to HSD as an educator and coach. Check out her story and more in an upcoming edition of The Source.
Congratulations Kara!

Leia earned 1st place in not one, but TWO Challenge Tests this year — and followed it up with an impressive 2nd place on her third test!
We are beyond proud of her hard work and dedication.
🐯💛 #TigerProud # TigersWork #FCCLA #HarrisburgPride



📍 HHS Performing Arts Center
Prairie Christmas Prelude – Dec 11 @ 7pm
🎟️ https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DKTO
Prairie Christmas – Dec 13 @ 2pm & 5pm
🎟️ https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DKTM

‼️ Today's the day! Dine in or take out today, Dec. 8, at Krav'n in Sioux Falls! 🍽️
Krav’n will donate 10% of all dine-in and takeout sales to Hungry Hearts, directly benefitting Harrisburg School District students.

✨ Join us for HHS Drama Club’s Kids Camp on Jan. 10th! ✨
A magical day of theatre fun for grades K–5. 9am–4pm.
Scan the QR code to register, or click the following link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegL6zECxXanYDMXszo4MBfFc35btiSLs0ifq3cA8SC0MIeNQ/viewform

Today is GivingTuesday. ♥️ A reminder that small kindnesses make a big impact.
Our HSD Angel Fund helps qualified students access meals when financial hardship stands in the way. Your gift fills a tray. It eases worry. It makes sure every student eats. https://bit.ly/HSDAngelFund
If you’re looking for a way to give today, this is one that goes straight to kids in our schools. ♥️ #GivingTuesday

Come cheer on the Tigers! 🏀🐾

Krav’n to Give Back? Mark your calendar!
🗓️ Dine in or take out next Monday, Dec. 8, at Krav'n in Sioux Falls!
Krav’n will donate 10% of all dine-in and takeout sales to Hungry Hearts, directly benefitting Harrisburg School District students.

📍 HHS Performing Arts Center
Prairie Christmas Prelude – Dec 11 @ 7pm
🎟️ https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DKTO
Prairie Christmas – Dec 13 @ 2pm & 5pm
🎟️ https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DKTM

Auditions for the HHS One-Act "How to Get Away With a Murder Mystery" and the musical "Wizard of Oz" are Dec. 17 after school in the PAC. Don’t miss your chance to be part of our next productions! 🌟🎶


The ROAR Store has the perfect spirit wear for everyone on your list. Hoodies, tees, and cozy essentials—all designed and sold by our student organizations. Shop now, support our students, and wrap up some Tiger pride this season! 🎄✨


Harrisburg School District is seeking sponsors for the Giving Tree, our annual program that helps local students and families during the holidays. Every donation goes directly to Harrisburg students in need. https://bit.ly/HSDGivingTree

Join us for our next Foundation Friday on December 12 as we focus on Achievement and Arts. You’ll hear how students learn and lead through vocal music, explore Project Lead the Way (PLTW) pathways in health science, engineering, and cyber security, and tour facilities as we navigate the benefits of movement through wellness. We’ll review the Annual Report and wrap up with a panel featuring learners and staff in each area. 🔗 REGISTER: https://bit.ly/42vNIWb

📍 HHS Performing Arts Center
Prairie Christmas Prelude – Dec 11 @ 7pm
🎟️ https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DKTO
Prairie Christmas – Dec 13 @ 2pm & 5pm
🎟️ https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DKTM


DOE seeks nominations for 2026 SPED Staff of the Year
The department’s Office of Special Education Programs is accepting nominations for the 2026 SPED Staff of the Year award (https://forms.gle/opekEPdTMPdPPFMu8). Parents or guardians may nominate SPED teachers, SPED directors, speech/language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, school psychologists, or paraprofessionals who made an outstanding impact in their child’s education and have served in their profession for three or more years. Nominations are due Jan. 9 and the announcement will be at the South Dakota SPED Conference in Sioux Falls on March 4. Please share this information with your school community. Contact Stacy Holzbauer (Stacy.Holzbauer@state.sd.us) with questions.
It's American Education Week! An HHS family gives a staff shoutout to Mrs. Hollingsworth at HHS. They said she is exceptional in her work as a special education teacher, and they’re thankful for the positive impact she has on their child. We are#TigerProud 🐾 #AmericanEducationWeek 🇺🇸

Auditions for the HHS One-Act “How to Get Away With a Murder Mystery” and the musical “Wizard of Oz” are on Dec. 17 after school in the PAC. Open to all HHS students! 🎭✨


