Reading is the way to go!



The students in Mrs. Willison’s third grade classroom have been studying polygons.  Using bread ties and straws the students constructed many different polygons.  They also made a few that were not polygons.

Tea party held in Mrs. Ducheneaux’s class for Valentine’s Day



Valentine’s Day was celebrated with a tea party, fancy clothes, and bingo in Mrs. Ducheneaux’s room.  Jace Traversie was the grand prize winner of black out.  Many guests stopped in to share a cup of tea and a treat throughout the day.

Cheyenne-Eagle Butte: Ohitika News

C-EB High School students learn to resolve conflict to avoid bullying situations

Conflict is a normal occurrence in life. Everyone experiences conflict.Youth often have a hard time problem solving in a conflict, and their inexperience can lead to a bullying situation.Students at C-EB high school were presented with a schoolwide PowerPoint that helped them discuss the difference between bullying and conflict, and provided examples of the ways conflict can be beneficial as […]

CRST COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

CRST February, 2016 Approved Motions & Resolutions

CHEYENNE RIVER SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2016 SUMMARY February 2, 3, 4 & 8, 2016 –  Regular Session February 11 & 17, 2016 –  Special Session February 2, 2016 – Regular  Session – Cheyenne River  Motel Conference Room     NAME CALLED TO ORDER  @    9:51 AM   I           Johnilyn Garrett     X     Bernita In the Woods   […]

RESOLUTION NO. 9-2016-CR



RESOLUTION NO. 9-2016-CR WHEREAS, the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of South Dakota is an unincorporated Tribe of Indians having accepted the provisions of the Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 984); and WHEREAS, the Tribe in order to establish its Tribal organization, to conserve its Tribal property, to develop its common resources, and to promote the general welfare of […]

We Need YOU Here! Campaign at DHS



With the number of young people struggling with depression, suicide, and self-harm, the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and Indian Health Service have applied for and received a number of grants to support many interventions that will be incorporated reservation wide in attempting to do more to help the youth and adults with their struggles.  One such program is the Your Life […]

Dupree School steps forward to meet the individual needs of students



Dupree School District strives to enable students to become socially responsible citizens who are productive and competent lifelong learners. South Dakota Technology and Innovation in Education (TIE) received a grant through the Bush Foundation’s “New Major Investments in Education”.  Dupree Junior High and High School has been selected as one of eight Cycle-One schools to be involved with the grant […]

GROW SD acquires Mid-Dakota Economic Development Corporation loan fund to strengthen rural businesses



GROW South Dakota, a non-profit agency, received $250,000 in funding from Mid-Dakota Economic Development Corporation to support small businesses in central South Dakota. “We’re grateful for Mid-Dakota’s investment in our revolving loan fund for businesses. It allows us to support entrepreneurs with affordable business loans in South Dakota communities,” said Lori Finnesand, GROW South Dakota CEO. The funds from Mid-Dakota […]

Dupree Locals



Maurice, Sandy, and Dustilyn Lemke spent Saturday in Pierre.  Maurice and Sandy spent the morning attending a Game Fish & Parks Hunter Education `In Service Training’.  Dustilyn spent the day with her sister Catelyn.  In the early evening they were joined by Lane Newling for supper at the Cattleman’s Club. The Sacred Heart Parish of Dupree held their monthly 200 […]

Floyd A. High Hawk, Su-Mani-Tu-‘Take gi, “Brown Wolf”



Floyd A. High Hawk, Su-Mani-Tu-‘Take gi, “Brown Wolf”, was born on November 6, 1961 in Dallas, TX to Emerson and Laverna (Brown Wolf) High Hawk Sr.  Floyd passed away February 11, 2016 in Eagle Butte, SD. Funeral services were at 10:00 am, MT, Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Eagle Butte, SD. Burial was at the […]