Norris Elementary

This is a message reminding all parents and guardians that school will dismiss at 3:15 p.m. tomorrow for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Conferences will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m. We invite all parents and guardians to attend conferences to receive the most up-to-date information about their child's educational progress. Everyone, please have a great night and we will see you tomorrow at conferences.

This is a reminder for all parents and students that tomorrow, September 13th, is school picture day for High School and Middle School students. White River and Norris Elementary students will get their pictures taken on Thursday, September 14th beginning in White River. The complete schedule can be found on the school website/app @ whiteriver.k12.sd.us

Good morning, The Elementary Fun Run has been moved to 2:00 p.m. today at the WR Rodeo Grounds. Also, the 9/11 Program has been postponed to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13. Please contact the elementary at 605-259-3135 for more information.

Happy Homecoming! Today's parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. Students will be dismissed 15 minutes after the conclusion of the parade. The alumni tailgate begins at 5:00 p.m. at the football field. There will be food and drinks served. Finally, come cheer on the Tigers during the football game beginning at 7:00 p.m. Go Tigers!

Welcome to Homecoming Week! The following is a schedule of events Tuesday: Pajama Day, MS FB @ Jones Co., and Coronation @ 8:00 pm Wednesday: Mismatched Clothing Day Thursday: Class Color Day, MS VB vs. Lyman Friday: Purple and Gold Day, Homecoming Parade @ 1:00 pm, Alumni Tailgate @ 5:00 pm, and HS FB vs. Lyman @ 7:00 pm Everyone, please have a fun and safe Homecoming Week. Go Tigers!

Hau Mitakuyepi Brian Brown emaciyapelo nahan iyuha cante wasteya nape ciyuzapelo! My name is Brian Brown, my relatives. I shake your hands with a good heart. I am the principal of Norris Elementary of White River School District. I am proud to be a part of the Canup Sapa Owayawa. I reside in Parmelee, SD. I have been in the education field now for about 18 years. My passion is empowering children to be their best. I am looking forward to working and growing with all of you! Feel free to call or stop in and visit to see all the great changes that are happening at Norris. Pilamayelo

Norris Elementary will be dismissing at 1:00 pm today due to the heat. The air conditioner is working, but a few classrooms are having issues. We want to make sure students and staff remain comfortable.

Norris Elementary will be dismissing at 2:15 pm today due to the excessive heat. The air conditioner is working, but a few classrooms are having issues. We want to make sure students and staff remain comfortable.

This is a reminder for all parents, guardians, and students that school begins tomorrow! Breakfast will begin at 7:30 am and classes begin promptly at 8:05 am. We look forward to seeing all of the students back in their classes!

Don't forget, the District Open House begins at 4:30 pm. Come meet the staff and share some air conditioning with us!

Good evening, Welcome to another school year! We are excited to invite you to our upcoming School Open House tomorrow evening from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm! This event is a wonderful opportunity for you to explore our facilities, meet our dedicated teachers, and learn more about our educational programs. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the enriching learning experiences we have in store for your students. Go Tigers!

Student Registration begins this week! Please see the following schedule below: White River and Norris Elementary Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-4:00 pm Middle School and High School Monday, August 7th: 10:00 – 5:00 pm Tuesday, August 8th: 10:00 – 6:00 pm (Norris 4:00 – 7:00 pm) Wednesday, August 9th: 10:00 – 6:00 pm Thursday, August 10th: By Appointment

The Community Events Center will be closed this evening through Wednesday for wake and funeral services. Thank you all for your understanding and respect for the families involved.

Save on Internet Service With ACP Since all students who attend Norris Elementary qualify for free school lunch, all students also qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federal benefit program operated by the Federal Communications Commission. That means their household can save up to $30 per month on internet access or up to $75 per month if they live on tribal lands. To enroll, families should: 1. Go to getinternet.gov to submit an application or to print a mail-in application. 2. Enter your contact information and in the “Confirm your program participation” section select that your child or dependent participates in “USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) School.” 3. Then contact Golden West (if we serve your home) at 1-855-888-7777, option 1, or another preferred participating provider to select an eligible plan and/or have the discount applied to your bill. Both new and existing subscribers can receive the discount, but you must contact the provider. ACP enrollees may need to provide documentation verifying eligibility. This could involve presenting the household’s school meals approval letter or other current official documentation. There are other ways to qualify for ACP in addition to attending a CEP school. The discount is non-transferrable, is limited to one per household, and may end if federal funds run out. For more information about ACP, call 1-877-384-2575 or visit getinternet.gov. The FCC’s Lifeline program offers an additional discount opportunity, although qualifying isn’t automatic for schools who receive free lunch for all. For more information about Lifeline, visit lifelinesupport.org. An internet connection is vitally important to daily life. Golden West is proud to participate in the ACP and Lifeline to help connect more people.

A reminder to all Norris Elementary students signed up for summer school that busses will begin running at 7:30am. South students and Corn Creek (North of junction) will be picked up first. Breakfast is between 8:00-8:30. students will be taken home starting at 12:30.

Congratulations to Mr. Paul Carda, 1st grade teacher at Norris on being selected the White River School District Teacher of the Year for the 2022-23 school year.

Reminder: Remember TODAY, Wednesday, May 17 at 10:00am is the 5th grade moving on ceremony in the Norris Gym. Also on Wednesday, May 17, the K-4 awards will be completed at 1:00pm. School will be released after the awards program which will be around 2:00-2:30pm

Reminder: Remember Wednesday, May 17 at 10:00am is the 5th grade moving on ceremony in the Norris Gym. Also on Wednesday, May 17, the K-4 awards will be completed at 1:00pm. School will be released after the awards program which will be around 2:00-2:30pm

The Norris school will no longer be paying for 2nds for students as of Monday, May 9, 2023. The funds being used were Box Tops for Education. We have tried numerous times to get to parent/guardians to send their box tops or scan them on the app themselves, we have zero dollars made from this endeavor. Therefore, the school has not been able to maintain the Box Tops for Education account so we will have to start charging students the 25 cents for a 2nd main course. If you have any questions, please call the school and discuss this with Mr. Sieh.

Dear Parent/Guardians: There will be a moving on ceremony for the 5th grade students at Norris Elementary on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 10:00am in the Norris Gymnasium. The program will be as follows: • Introduction • Prayer song • 5th Grade Awards • Readers Theatre by 4th/5th grade • Short pep talk • Presentation of certificates • Honor Song and Shake hands congratulating the students that are moving on After the program, the school will be providing cookies and drinks for all attendees. The program should be 30-45 minutes long at the most. The students in 5th grade may eat lunch or check out to go home. The students in grades K-4 will have their awards starting at 1:00pm. Students in K-4 can be checked out after the awards program, please check out with your teacher. The bus students will be taken home after the awards program and all town students can be picked up at around 2:00pm. Brian Sieh, Principal