
Good evening, Leola family! Due to dangerously low temperatures, the Leola School District will have a 10:00AM start tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19th. No breakfast will be served. If you anticipate any issues getting your child to school by 10:00AM, please call the main office at 605-439-3142 tomorrow morning. Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize safety!

Good afternoon, Leola family! Due to dangerously cold temperatures, the Leola School District will be CLOSED tomorrow, Tuesday, February 18th. Thank you for your cooperation as we prioritize safety!

Calendar changes for 24-25
-April 4th: Full day of school
-May 6th: Full day of school
-May 9th: 12:30 PM Early Dismiss/ Staff Work Day
-May 13th: 12:30 PM Early Dismiss- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
-May 14th: Staff Work Day
-May 15th: Staff Inservice Full Day
-May 16th: Staff Work Day


Good evening, Leola family! Due to dangerously cold wind chills, the Leola School District will have a 10:00AM start tomorrow, Thursday, February 13th. If you anticipate any issues getting your child to school by 10:00AM, please call the main office at 605-439-3142.

Good evening, Leola family! Due to dangerously cold wind chills, the Leola School District will have a 10:00AM start tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12th. If you anticipate any issues getting your child to school by 10:00AM, please call the main office at 605-439-3142 tomorrow morning.

Leola Youth Wrestling Tonight – All Are Welcome!
Our Leola Youth Wrestling Program is in full swing, and we want to remind everyone that all ages and experience levels are welcome! Practices are held Tuesdays from 5:30-7:00PM. There’s no cost to participate and no registration required—just show up and join us!
Coach Nathan Schauer, a senior wrestler from Northern State University, is doing a fantastic job leading practices, and our wrestlers are improving each week. Whether your child is new to wrestling or looking to build on their skills, this is a great opportunity to learn and grow!
We hope to see you there!

Good evening, Leola family!
Due to dangerously cold wind chills, the Leola School District will have a 10:00AM start tomorrow, Tuesday, February 11th. No breakfast will be served. If you anticipate any issues getting your child to school by 10:00AM, please call the main office at 605-439-3142 tomorrow morning. Thank you for your cooperation as we prioritize safety!

The Leola/Frederick Titans vs Lower Brule Lady Sioux girls basketball game that was to be played in Highmore at their classic tomorrow morning has been postponed. The contest will be made up on Friday, February 21, in Selby, with the time to still be determined. The Leola/Frederick boys are in Selby that night to play Herreid/Selby Area as well, so both Titan teams will be at the same site.

Tonight’s girls basketball game in Leola against Ipswich will feature varsity action only. The game will tip off at 6:00PM - no junior varsity game.
Come out and support the Lady Titans!
Go Titans!

FBLA Chili Cook Off


Dear Leola School District Families, Due to inclement weather conditions and potentially hazardous travel, we will have a 10:00AM start today, Monday, February 3rd. Please be aware of the following adjustments: Breakfast: Breakfast will not be served this morning. Partial-Day Preschool: The preschool students who typically attend school for part of the school day will not attend. If you anticipate any difficulties ensuring your child arrives by 10:00AM, please reach out to the main office at 605-439-3142.

Tomorrow's Leola/Frederick vs. South Border basketball games in Ashley, ND, have all been POSTPONED and rescheduled. The Girls' JV and Varsity games will be played on Monday, February 3rd, at 6:00PM in Ashley. The JV boys game will be played on Monday, February 17th, at 6:00PM in Ashley.

Reminder: Wrestling Practice Tonight!
Join us for Leola Youth Wrestling practice from 5:30-7:00PM in the Leola Cafetorium. Our practices are always led by current NSU wrestler and future educator Nathan Schauer - providing expert coaching and guidance. See you there for another great practice!

Leola Youth Wrestling & Donkey Basketball – TODAY, Jan. 21
Wrestling Practice (Grades Pre-6)
Cafetorium | 5:30-7:00PM
Dairyland Donkey Basketball (Music Fundraiser)
Gymnasium | Doors Open 6:00PM | Riders’ Meeting 6:30PM | Tipoff 7:30PM
$15 at the Door | Pre-K & Under Free
Join us for a great night of wrestling and Donkey Basketball!

Good evening, Leola family!
The Leola School District will have a 10:00AM start tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21st. No breakfast will be served.
If you anticipate any difficulties getting your child to school by 10:00AM, please contact the main office in the morning at 605-439-3142 . Thank you for your understanding and support.

Christmas Lunch Update -
Today, we’re serving a traditional Christmas meal: Turkey & Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Corn, Fruit, and Bread.
For the family members who have RSVP'd, here is our lunch schedule: Preschool at 10:50AM, K-1 at 10:55AM, 2-3 at 11:00AM , 4-5 at 11:05AM, JH at 11:41AM, and HS at 12:32PM.

12 days of Christmas dress up - Starts Dec. 5th

Assistant Varsity Football Coach Position – Now Hiring for 2025 Season
Assistant Varsity Football Coach for the 2025 season. Interested parties may contact Jeff Kosters, Frederick Area AD, at jeff.kosters@k12.sd.us or Brett Flemmer, Leola AD, at brett.flemmer@k12.sd.us for more information. The position will be open until filled.

The Leola School District is excited to continue growing our youth wrestling program, and we are looking for volunteer coaches to join us! This program aims to teach students the basics and fundamentals of wrestling, instilling skills, confidence, and teamwork in a supportive environment.
Program Details:
• Season Dates: December through March
• Focus: Skill development, fundamentals, and positive growth
• Flexible Schedule: We are committed to working with volunteers to create practice schedules that align with their personal and professional obligations.
If you have a passion for wrestling and want to make a meaningful impact on our youth, please email brett.flemmer@k12.sd.us.

🎲✨ Join Us for a Fun-Filled Family Literacy Game Night! 📚🎉
We are excited to invite all our students and their families to a special Family Literacy Game Night! This year’s theme is Board Games, so bring your competitive spirit and love for learning!
We can’t wait to see you there for a night full of fun, learning, and family bonding! 🎉
#FamilyLiteracyNight #BoardGames #LearningIsFun #FamilyFun #LiteracyMatters
