The South Dakota Department of Education has released the 2025–2026 State School Report Card, providing an annual look at student achievement, attendance, and other important meas...

Rapid City, S.D. – November 4, 2026 – Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) extends its sincere appreciation to the Rapid City community following the approval of the $107 million bond...

As voters prepare for the November 3, 2026, bond referendum, Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) is addressing common questions and claims about the proposed $107 million bond. The pr...

Rapid City Area Schools invites community members to attend one of our upcoming Bond Referendum Information Sessions . These sessions are an opportunity to learn more about the p...

Central High School student Brayden Sanderson has been selected to participate in the highly competitive NASA STEM Enhancement in Earth and Space Science (SEES) Summer Internship ...

Rapid Valley and Rapid City Area Schools marked a major milestone with a celebratory groundbreaking ceremony for the upcoming Rapid Valley school renovation and addition project. ...

Rapid City Area Schools is excited to share several upcoming facilities projects designed to enhance learning environments, improve safety, and support student success across the ...

Big ideas often start with students — and sometimes they grow into something much bigger. On Test-a-Palooza Day, while students in grades 9–11 focused on state and district asses...

Rapid City Area Schools is proud to recognize two outstanding staff members whose dedication and service make a meaningful impact on students, families, and schools across the dis...

Due to a scheduled building remodel, Rapid Valley will release students 2 days earlier than the standard school year calendar. The last day of school for Rapid Valley will be Monda...

Rapid City Area Schools is committed to ensuring students have access to nutritious meals so they can focus on learning and succeed in the classroom. 🍎 No student is denied lunc...

Rapid City Area Schools is committed to keeping families, staff, and our community informed. As part of that commitment, the district is sharing clear, factual information on ...

Rapid City Area Schools is committed to ensuring every student has access to a safe, stable, and supportive learning environment—no matter their current living situation. If your...

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff, The start of the school year brings both excitement and challenges. One challenge we are currently facing is managing extreme heat in some of...

Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) is seeking input as we assess whether the community would support a potential referendum to address long-standing facility needs. In February 2020, ...

Click here to access the Rapid City Area Schools Facilities Master Plan

Are you currently homeschooling or looking for a flexible learning option for your K–5 student? We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Virtual Elementary Program in the 2025–...

Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) is excited to welcome the incoming kindergarten class for the 2025–2026 school year! To ensure a smooth and supportive transition into elementary sc...

We're thrilled to announce the new app for RCAS! It's everything RCAS , in your pocket. The new app allows you to access documents, events, news updates, and important alerts. ...

Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) will unveil its new master plan for school facilities on May 8 at Central High School. The event, scheduled for 6:30 p.m., will introduce the distri...