Remember there is early voting at Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church on Monday. Oct 26. 2-8pm
Don't feel like cooking Tuesday night.....
Come to the Sgt. Bluff Pizza Ranch from 5-8 p.m. to eat some good food and help support our high school Women's Show Choir Unleashed. We hope to see you there!
Come to the Sgt. Bluff Pizza Ranch from 5-8 p.m. to eat some good food and help support our high school Women's Show Choir Unleashed. We hope to see you there!
Congratulations to the middle schoolers who auditioned for the JH NWIBA Honor Band on completing a challenging task! Students had to memorize 8 scales, and learn 2-3 difficult excerpts of music.
A special congratulations to the three SBL students who were selected to participate in the 2026 Honor Band Festival in Sioux Center on November 7:
Nika Aldana - clarinet
Braedyn Glass - trombone
Bella Cappetta - tuba
I was giving a tour today at the primary building. This is a picture of the boiler room. Rain water is collecting in the boiler room. This is a result of the collapsed drain pipes that are made of clay. This is another example of the failing systems in the primary building.
👟 AN INCREDIBLE SURPRISE FOR SBL PRIMARY! 👟
Our school district received a wonderful surprise this week! SBL Primary School was selected by Tradehome Shoes at Southern Hills Mall to receive a generous donation of 50 pairs of brand-new shoes to support our students and families in need! 💙💛
Tanner Theisen, Manager at Tradehome Shoes, personally stopped by to present the 50 pairs of shoes to our Primary School Counselor, Deandra Wright.
We are so grateful for local community partners who look out for our kids. As this was a surprise, the district is developing a plan as to how they will utilizes this donation. Next time you’re shopping at Southern Hills Mall, be sure to stop by Tradehome Shoes and help us say a big thank you! 👇
#SBLPrimary #SurpriseDonation #SouthernHillsMall #TradehomeShoes #CommunityPartners #SupportOurStudents #SBLStrong
Our school district received a wonderful surprise this week! SBL Primary School was selected by Tradehome Shoes at Southern Hills Mall to receive a generous donation of 50 pairs of brand-new shoes to support our students and families in need! 💙💛
Tanner Theisen, Manager at Tradehome Shoes, personally stopped by to present the 50 pairs of shoes to our Primary School Counselor, Deandra Wright.
We are so grateful for local community partners who look out for our kids. As this was a surprise, the district is developing a plan as to how they will utilizes this donation. Next time you’re shopping at Southern Hills Mall, be sure to stop by Tradehome Shoes and help us say a big thank you! 👇
#SBLPrimary #SurpriseDonation #SouthernHillsMall #TradehomeShoes #CommunityPartners #SupportOurStudents #SBLStrong
Reminder of the open house at the primary building at 6pm tonight.
SBL Middle School is looking for Associates and Para Professional Educators . Please send your application to Alissah Albert at alberali@sblschools.com
SBL Primary School is looking for a Preschool Instructional Associate.
Applications can be found under district resources on the school website and sent to Mrs. Bemus.
Applications can be found under district resources on the school website and sent to Mrs. Bemus.
Friday night we celebrated our students in fall activities who are part of a military-connected family. The district is working with the local bases to support them. Thanks to the 185th for helping with the national anthem.
Special education staff are getting a refresher on The Numeracy Project that they use to support students on their math goals.
Great concert tonight SBLHigh School Choir!
The SBL High School Vocal Department would like to invite you to their Fall Vocal Pops Concert TONIGHT Tuesday, Oct. 6th at 7 p.m. in the High School Auditorium.
Admission: $5 Adults and Students are free.
Come check it out!
Admission: $5 Adults and Students are free.
Come check it out!
SBL Band apparel store closes this Thursday, October 8 @ 11am: https://sblband2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
School Resumes Normal Schedule on Monday
We are pleased to share that the sewer line issue at the primary school has been resolved, and all affected areas have been thoroughly cleaned and inspected.
As a result, all district schools will resume normal operational schedules on Monday morning.
We appreciate the prompt work of our facilities crew and other partners.
Thank you once again for your patience, understanding, and support as we worked to ensure a clean and safe learning environment for everyone. We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back to class on Monday!
We are pleased to share that the sewer line issue at the primary school has been resolved, and all affected areas have been thoroughly cleaned and inspected.
As a result, all district schools will resume normal operational schedules on Monday morning.
We appreciate the prompt work of our facilities crew and other partners.
Thank you once again for your patience, understanding, and support as we worked to ensure a clean and safe learning environment for everyone. We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back to class on Monday!
IMPORTANT: All District Schools Closed Oct. 2 Due to Sewer Backup at the Primary Building
Please be advised that all district schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, October 2, due to a sewer backup at the primary school.
Because our district operates as an interconnected system we are closing all buildings district-wide. This decision is consistent with our past protocols, similar to a middle school incident a few years ago, ensuring a unified and safe approach across all campuses.
The health, safety, and well-being of our students and staff are always our top priorities. Facilities teams are already working alongside specialists to resolve the issue and thoroughly sanitize the impacted areas before we clear buildings for re-entry.
We anticipate reopening on Monday for our normal schedule following the completion and verification of these cleanup efforts. We will send an update by Friday afternoon.
High School Extracurricular Activities:
Please note that this facility closure will not impact scheduled high school extracurricular activities. Events such as the upcoming football game will proceed as planned, and individual sports teams and may schedule or hold practices as needed. Coaches and sponsors will reach out directly with any specific schedule adjustments or location details.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we prioritize a safe learning environment for our entire school community.
Please be advised that all district schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, October 2, due to a sewer backup at the primary school.
Because our district operates as an interconnected system we are closing all buildings district-wide. This decision is consistent with our past protocols, similar to a middle school incident a few years ago, ensuring a unified and safe approach across all campuses.
The health, safety, and well-being of our students and staff are always our top priorities. Facilities teams are already working alongside specialists to resolve the issue and thoroughly sanitize the impacted areas before we clear buildings for re-entry.
We anticipate reopening on Monday for our normal schedule following the completion and verification of these cleanup efforts. We will send an update by Friday afternoon.
High School Extracurricular Activities:
Please note that this facility closure will not impact scheduled high school extracurricular activities. Events such as the upcoming football game will proceed as planned, and individual sports teams and may schedule or hold practices as needed. Coaches and sponsors will reach out directly with any specific schedule adjustments or location details.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we prioritize a safe learning environment for our entire school community.
The SBL High School Vocal Department would like to invite you to their Fall Vocal Pops Concert on Tuesday, Oct. 6th at 7 p.m. in the High School Auditorium.
Admission: $5 Adults and Students are FREE.
Hope you can come!!
Admission: $5 Adults and Students are FREE.
Hope you can come!!
Why retire the existing building - why don't we just fix it?
It’s a fair question, and one worth taking a closer look at.
Circle it, save it, add it to your phone… November 3 is Election Day! 🗓️
The 2026 bond referendum will give our community the opportunity to vote on the proposed new primary school project.
There’s still plenty of time to learn about the proposal and get your questions answered. We’ll keep sharing information all the way to Election Day!
Homecoming Weather Changes for Tonight:
1) The wrestling carnival has been cancelled.
2) The Music Boosters taco in a tray tailgate is moving indoors to the HS Commons so you can stay warm and dry.
Time:4:30 - 7:00 PM
Cost:$8 (Includes taco in a tray, dessert, and bottled water)
Thank you to Tyson Fresh Meats for donating the hamburger and Aggies for cooking it.
1) The wrestling carnival has been cancelled.
2) The Music Boosters taco in a tray tailgate is moving indoors to the HS Commons so you can stay warm and dry.
Time:4:30 - 7:00 PM
Cost:$8 (Includes taco in a tray, dessert, and bottled water)
Thank you to Tyson Fresh Meats for donating the hamburger and Aggies for cooking it.
Please join us in sending our warmest congratulations to Denise Patterson, our District Business Manager, as today is the first day of a well-deserved retirement!
For 18 years, Denise has been a steadfast steward of our district’s finances, working behind the scenes to ensure our schools, staff, and students have the resources they need to thrive. Her dedication, wisdom, and heart for our community have left a lasting mark on our schools.
While we will miss Denise , we are thrilled to officially welcome Mandy Kacmarynski into the role! Mandy joined our district team in August and has been working alongside Denise to ensure a smooth transition. We are excited for the experience and energy Mandy brings to our district office.
Please drop a comment below to thank Denise for her 18 years of service, wish her all the best in her next chapter, and give Mandy a warm welcome! 💐👋
