Rapid City School District

With the investment of three-and-a-half million dollars into the Rapid City Area Schools mental health services, some say it’s a meaningful step in the right direction. Others, though, say there’s still a massive gap in local mental health care.

As research continues to demonstrate the need for youth mental health services, some schools work to fill the need. Now, the Rapid City Area School District has received a $3.4-million grant to address service gaps in its schools.

Student lunch debt relief is on the menu for Rapid City Area Schools. It comes courtesy of the Black Hills Area Community Foundation and a matching donation from the local city council.

After a tumultuous summer, Rapid City Area Schools has a new acting superintendent. Assistant superintendent Cory Strasser assumed the role just days before the school year began.

As the school year approaches, one indigenous-led organization is handing out backpacks to Rapid City kids. NDN Collective officials said they distributed more than 2,000 backpacks Friday afternoon.

Nicole Swigart had been on suspension following an Office of Civil Rights report associated derogatory comments about Native American students with her.

Rapid City Area Schools' superintendent has been placed on a 30-day leave following comments made during a Department of Education investigation.

A resolution ends a long-term investigation into the Rapid City Area School district orbiting claims of discrimination toward Native students.

A proposal to establish a minimum teacher salary floor in South Dakota continues to advance through the Capitol.

Rapid City Area Schools, as the second largest district in the state, sets the pace for schools across West River. Now, with the legislative session looming, district representatives say they’re ready for their voices to be heard.