Sioux City Community Schools -

Our buildings are experiencing an interruption in phone service this morning. Buildings are not able to receive outside calls or calls between buildings. The District is working with our phone service provider to resolve the issue. Thank you.

📱 Introducing the SCCSD Mobile App 📱 We're excited to share our new app for the Sioux City Community Schools. It's everything #SCCSD, right in your pocket. Access menus, calendars, weather announcements, and more! Get the details and download the app here: https://www.siouxcityschools.org/article/981900.

👩‍🏫 Career Fair Announcement 👩‍🏫 Join us on February 20 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at North Middle School (2101 Outer Drive North) to learn more about current part-time, full-time, and flexible job openings in the Sioux City Community School District! Siouxlanders interested in applying for the following positions are encouraged to attend. -- Food Service (Lunchroom) Elementary – $16.15/hr Secondary – $16.69/hr ➡️ For those interested, on-site food service interviews will take place from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. -- Instructional Assistants (SPED) Starting at $15.10/hr Wage based on experience or degree endorsements. -- Bus Assistants *FREE CDL Training Provided* $15.00/hr -- Bus Drivers Starting at $21.31/hr -- Summer Positions Including: Painting Landscaping Mowing Weed Eating Bus Washing -- The District’s Human Resources team will also be on hand to answer questions about the application process, pay and benefit information, and more. Individuals will also receive information about available bonuses for high-need positions. Pre-registration is not required. Refreshments will be served. See you there!

Due to the impending weather, tomorrow's Education Legislative Forum has been postponed to Saturday, February 4 at 8:30 am in the ESC Boardroom.

Due to the weather, there will be no school in the Sioux City Community School District on Thursday, January 19. Thank you.

Due to the impending weather, all Sioux City Community Schools will dismiss 2 hours early tomorrow (1/18/23). The downtown offices will close at 1:30 PM.

👋 No School Reminder 👋 There will be no school on Friday, January 13 due to a teacher workday.

🚨 Weather Alert 🚨 Due to the weather, the Sioux City Community School District will be closed today, Tuesday, January 3.

🚨 Weather Alert 🚨 Due to the weather, the Sioux City Community School District will have a two-hour late start tomorrow, Tuesday, January 3.

❄️Winter break is coming! ❄️Here are some important dates to remember: Wednesday, December 21 one-hour early out, Thursday, December 22 through Monday, January 2 no school, Tuesday, January 3 school resumes. Have a safe and enjoyable winter break!

🚨 Weather Alert 🚨 Due to the weather, the Sioux City Community School District will have a two-hour late start tomorrow, Friday, December 9.

🚨 Weather Alert 🚨 Due to impending weather which may cause hazardous driving conditions, all schools will dismiss two hours early today (12/8/22). Elementary schools will dismiss at 1:30 pm, middle schools will dismiss at 12:45 pm, and high schools will dismiss at 12:55 pm. All after school and evening activities are also canceled. In addition, the ESC building downtown will close at 2:00 pm.

👩‍🏫 Calling prospective K-12 teachers! 👩‍🏫 Join us on March 30, 2023, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Huntington Bank Stadium – University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus for a job fair! Learn more at: https://wp.stolaf.edu/pipercenter/mn-education-job-fair/.

👩‍🏫 Calling prospective K-12 teachers! 👩‍🏫 Join us virtually on March 1, 2023, at 4:00pm for the virtual UNI Teacher Career Fair. This Fair is a free event for teachers looking for employment for the 2023-2024 school year! This career fair gives educators the opportunity to meet our district representatives and administrators. Contact Abby Cortez, Recruitment & Retention Specialist, at corteza@live.siouxcityschools.com for details on how to attend. We can’t wait to meet you!

👩‍🏫 Calling prospective K-12 teachers! 👩‍🏫 Join us on February 28, 2023, from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center in Sioux Falls, SD for the South Dakota Career Fair for Teachers. This fair offers a chance for you to meet with teachers from all walks of the teaching profession, including students, recent graduates, and seasoned teachers. You will find a variety of positions for all levels of teaching. Our district will be on-site to talk with dedicated, highly qualified teachers about all that we have to offer. We can’t wait to meet you!

⚖️ Board Announcement ⚖️ Newly elected leadership for the SCCSD Board of Directors: Dan Greenwell, Board President and Jan George, Vice-President.

🔳 Lockers Available Upon Request 🔳 Lockers are available for middle school and high school students upon request. If your child would like a locker, please call the school office to request one.

👋 Break Reminder 👋 There will be a district-wide one-hour early dismissal on Wednesday, November 23. School will not be in session on Thursday, November 24 or Friday, November 25 for Thanksgiving break. School will resume for students on Monday, November 28.

🗣Advocate for Public Education 🗣 We are looking for more volunteers to join our District’s Grassroots Advocacy Committee. If you have a passion for supporting public education, consider joining this committee. The Grassroots Advocacy Team is an important resource for the District to disseminate information about important legislative priorities. While you will never be required to attend a meeting, as a volunteer advocate, you will receive email updates about important legislation impacting our school and be asked to contact legislators to advocate on our behalf. Interested in joining? Please contact the Communications Department at communications@live.siouxcityschools.com.

❄️️ Winter is almost here! ❄️️ 1. Don't forget to send a warm coat, hat, and gloves with your child. 2. Ensure your contact information is up-to-date to receive closure communication during inclement weather. Please call the main office at your child's school if you need to update your contact information. 3. Watch for upcoming break information and reminders.