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Red Cloud at the 39th Annual Lakota Nation Invitational

posted December 21, 2015
Winter storm Echo—dumping nearly a foot of snow in the region—did not put a damper on this year's 39th Annual Lakota Nation Invitational (LNI), a tournament of the mind and body. This year's LNI challenged our students and athletes to test their limits...Read More

Elementary Students Shine at Christmas Concerts, Sing Song in Lakȟóta

posted December 14, 2015
Tis' the season to be merry! Students of Red Cloud Elementary and Our Lady of Lourdes, wearing their holiday best, celebrated the Christmas season in fun musical fashion! From a cappella classics to joyous sing-alongs, the annual Christmas concerts were the biggest hits...Read More

2nd Annual Red Cloud Indian Youth Art Show is Now Accepting Submissions

posted December 4, 2015
The Heritage Center at Red Cloud Indian School is proud to announce submission are now open for the 2nd Annual Tȟéča Tȟawókaǧe (Young People’s Creations)...Read More

Call For Entry CLOSED for Quilt-n-Textiles Show at The Heritage Center, Deadline December 16th

posted November 30, 2015
The Heritage Center at Red Cloud Indian School hosted a Call for Entry to artists who work with quilts and other textiles. This opportunity was open to enrolled members of Federally Recognized Tribes...Read More

The Heritage Center kicks-off its Visiting Poet Series

posted November 05, 2015
The Heritage Center at Red Cloud Indian School kicked off its first-ever Visiting Poet Series. The new series includes public performances and workshops with students from area schools. The Heritage Center welcomed...Read More

Red Cloud Elementary and Our Lady of Lourdes Libraries Receive New Books

posted October 26, 2015
Recently 428 new library books were donated to the elementary libraries of Red Cloud Indian School (RCIS) and Our Lady of Lourdes (OLL) from Coughlan Companies. Coughlan is a family owned business based...Read More

Professional Development gives Red Cloud Teachers Access to Master Teachers

posted October 23, 2015
Sitting in the assistant principal’s office in the elementary school, Moira Coomes types away at her computer. “The great thing about this project is that we set these goals and we are now getting to a point where...Read More

Red Cloud Hosts Reservation College Fair for Second Year

posted October 21, 2015
Buses full of students from schools across the Pine Ridge Reservation pulled onto Red Cloud Indian School’s campus to participate in the 2015 Pine Ridge Planning Days. Over 40 state and regional colleges and universities from the midwest...Read More

South Dakota Senator John Thune and Representative Kristi Noem Visit Red Cloud

posted October 16, 2015

On Thursday, October 15th, Fr. George Winzenburg, S.J., president of Red Cloud Indian School, welcomed South Dakota Senator John Thune and Representative Kristi Noem as they stopped by for a visit...Read More

Former president of Bridgewater State University visits Red Cloud

posted October 02, 2015
We were honored to welcome to campus Dr. Dana Mohler-Faria, president emeritus of Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts. Dr. Mohler-Faria has brought about some great improvements and progress for our students...Read More

Listening to the heart of Ignatius in the voice of Pope Francis!

posted September 24, 2015 
This is what we are all about,” Fr. Peter Klink, the Vice President for Mission and Identity, said about the address of Pope Francis to a joint session of Congress on September 24...Read More

Catholic Social Services to honor the late Fr. Bill Pauly, S.J.

posted September 18th, 2015
“Bill had great faith and a very large heart. It is wonderful to be able to celebrate the ways in which he touched so many lives here on the Pine Ridge Reservation and in the Diocese of Rapid City,” said Fr. Peter Klink, S.J., who served as president of Red Cloud...Read More

Alumni Profile: January Tobacco '13

posted August 26th, 2015
January Tobacco ‘13 graduated as valedictorian from Red Cloud High School and has continued to thrive in her studies at Stanford University. She is about to start her third year and will be the Ethnic Theme Associate at the Native Theme house Muwekma...Read More

Jesuit in Regency: Garrett Gundlach, S.J.

posted August 20, 2015
Each year the Red Cloud Indian School community is fortunate to include a Jesuit in the regency stage of his formation. Recent "regency greats" have included founding Editor-in-Chief of The Jesuit Post Paddy Gilger, S.J., Creighton University President...Read More

Praying with Kateri in Louisiana

posted August 14, 2015
On July 22nd, twenty members of Red Cloud Indian School’s parish, who are members of the Pine Ridge Reservation Kateri Circle, journeyed to Alexandria, Louisiana to attend the 76th Annual Tekakwitha Conference...Read More

 

Leaving No Stone Unturned: Red Cloud Seniors Make the Most of their Summers

posted July 31, 2015
It is his second summer at the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Neurological Disease and Stroke, Bobby Pourier ‘16 has been participating in research focused on Parkinson’s disease...Read More

Red Cloud Indian School Welcomes Walt Swan Jr. as the New Superintendent of Schools

posted July 21, 2015
For the past 16 years, Swan has served in a variety of capacities within Indian Education. He has served Indian students as a Teacher (including here at Red Cloud in 2000 teaching social studies)...Read More

Red Cloud to Bridgewater - Student Blogs

posted July 19, 2015
Eight rising sophomores from Red Cloud Indian School—Joshua, Emily, Masina, Kane, James, Lala, Lorna, and Liz—were selected to participate in the Bridge Program at Bridgewater State University (BSU) located in Massachusetts...Read More

Being Active Through Lakota Language

posted July 17, 2015
The summer can be a time of quiet reflection on Red Cloud Indian School’s campus with students on summer break. Yet the sound of basketballs and sneakers can be heard on the gym floor. This summer the Lakȟótiya Škíŋčiyapi...Read More

Red Cloud Senior at Prestigious Theatrebridge Summer Program

posted July 6, 2015
Traveling 2,000 miles is an adventure. Spending a summer that far away from home, however, is daunting. But Red Cloud High School senior Jacob Cousin ‘16 is loving every minute of it. That is because Jacob is in residence at Brown University...Read More

Red Cloud Country: Blending Faith

posted June 25, 2015
If you were to visit Red Cloud Indian School, chances are you would be treated to a tour by Rilda Means '08 or Jimi LaPointe '03. You might start your tour in the award-winning Holy Rosary Church. And after a walk back through time, recounting notable events...Read More

Learning Continues During the Summer

posted June 24, 2015
During the summer, buses line the front of the school every morning and afternoon. Students are in the classroom, in the lunchroom and on the playground five days a week. Although the school year ended, 132 students eager to continue their education...Read More 

2nd Annual Lakota Language Camp Comes to a Successful End - Recap Blog

posted June 19, 2015
It was a misty and rainy morning as camp staff, parents and students began checking in for the 2nd Annual Maȟpíya Lúta Owáyawa Lakȟól’iya Wičhóthi. During the four-day camp Red Cloud Indian School students and alumni engaged in language-learning...Read More

Maȟpíya Lúta Owáyawa 2015 Lakȟól’iya Wičhóthi - Daily Blog

posted June 10, 2015
by Sierra Concha (Class of 2013)
Today marks the first day of the 2nd Annual Lakȟól’iya Wičhóthi (Lakota Language Camp). There were spots for thirteen students this year and all are full...Read More

Announcing the 2015 Annual Red Cloud Indian Art Show Award Winners!

posted June 10, 2015
The Red Cloud Indian Art Show is a juried competition, awarding over $7,000 in prizes in 24 different categories. It is our pleasure to announce those winners...Read More

The 47th Annual Red Cloud Indian Art Show Opens!

posted June 9, 2015
Smaller pieces, making for a distinct visual experience. New and long-time artists exploring new mediums. History and modern interpretation colliding on canvas. This year’s Red Cloud Indian Art Show continues to impress, surprise, and redefine...Read More

Celebrating Our Graduates 

posted May 27, 2015
Skies were grey but their spirits were not. The morning of Saturday May 23, our graduates stepped across the stage with the support of their families cheering them on to the next step of their journey...Read More

Get to Know Our Graduates!

posted May 18, 2015
We caught up with some of our 2015 graduates as they were cleaning out their lockers and preparing for graduation this weekend. Meet our seniors... 

Photographer Holds Workshop, Students Empowered to Tell Their Own Story

posted May 9, 2015
Earlier this month, with generous support from the Lannan Foundation and Santa Fe Arts Institute, The Heritage Center at Red Cloud Indian School invited acclaimed documentary photographer Carlan Tapp... 

Red Cloud Junior, Inspired by Alumni, Fills Summer with Stem Opportunities

posted May 5, 2015
Bobby is busily planning his summer and his future between homework, after-school programming, an active social and community life. This summer he’ll be returning to the National Institutes of Health...

Students Celebrate Earth Day with Environmental Science Fair

posted April 27, 2015
IN THE NEWS - KELOland
The school welcomed students from across the reservation to Red Cloud's Earth Day celebration and environmental science fair. 

Cultural Field Trip Highlighted by South Dakota Public Broadcasting

posted April 17, 2015
IN THE NEWS - SDPB
Students traveled to historic petroglyphs in the sacred Black Hills during a recent field trip as part of an ongoing effort to connect Lakota culture and language, art, and...

Lakota Studies Teacher Highlighted on Front Page of Regional News

posted April 7, 2015
IN THE NEWS - Rapid City Journal
Red Cloud's Lakota Language Department chair, Philomine Lakota was featured in the Sunday edition of the Rapid City Journal for her work... 

University Graduates Find Meaningful Experience at Red Cloud as Volunteers

posted March 25, 2015
IN THE NEWS - Loyola Marymount University
Loyola Marymount University will send two full-time post-graduate volunteers to Red Cloud Indian School next academic year. The volunteers...

Heritage Center Announces Community-influenced Art Project on The Horse Nation

posted March 19, 2015
The Heritage Center is taking their mission to the next level with the announcement of their community-influenced art project focusing on the connection between the Šúŋkawakȟaŋ Oyáte (the Horse Nation) and Native peoples of the northern plains.

AmeriCorps Program Continues to Benefit a High-quality Education

posted March 13, 2015
“Our AmeriCorps members have a tremendous impact in the school,” says Ted Hamilton, Red Cloud’s superintendent. Each year at Red Cloud Indian School, AmeriCorps members provide upwards of 40,000 hours of service...

Staff Highlighted for Work as Coach, Counselor & Community Activist

posted March 12, 2015
Counselor and coach, Amanda Carlow was featured on the front page of the Rapid City Journal for her good work as a counselor, community activist and winning girls basketball coach. Coach Carlow has worked tirelessly...

Red Cloud Graduate Exceeds Expectations in University Lakota Class

posted March 5, 2015
IN THE NEWS - The Volante
The following article was published in The Volante, the University of South Dakota's student-run newspaper and news website. Colton Sierra graduated from Red Cloud... 

Red Cloud Lakota Teacher Nominated for Life Changer of the Year Award

posted February 27, 2015
Philomine Lakota has been nominated for the Life Changer of the Year Award from National Life Group. She has taught the Lakota language at Red Cloud for nearly a decade...

Literacy Day Continues Monthly School-Wide Reading Program at Red Cloud Elementary

posted February 20, 2015
Alyssa, a first grader, says her two favorite things are reading and "making things that go with books." Every month...

Sophomores Plan for their Future During Annual Spiritual Formation Retreat

posted February 6, 2015
"Growing up is both a period of great excitement and opportunity, and a time of challenge and temptation," says Meagan McMahon, a teacher in the spiritual formation department. "We created this retreat to help...

Celebrating National Catholic Schools Week

posted January 30, 2015
To celebrate, Red Cloud held special Masses, school spirit projects, writing contests, and community events for staff, students and families. Through these events, the school focused on the value of spiritual formation education for our students and our community.

Student Earns Scholarship, Looks Forward to Helping Community as a Nurse

posted January 27, 2015
The Horatio Alger Scholarship aims to support deserving young people who have overcome challenges in their lives in order to pursue higher education. Now Jaime is looking to the future with wide eyes and nervous excitement. “When I looked at my email and I saw...

Preparing College-ready Students with DBQs

posted January 29, 2015
Teachers came together to focus on incorporating DBQs into their classroom—also known as ‘Document Based Questions.’ During a recent workshop, presenters asked them to consider something utterly fundamental, yet often overlooked: What is the question we are looking to answer in this document?

Students Consider Healthy Relationships in School Seminar

posted January 29, 2015
Did you know up to 60% of High School Students experience dating violence before graduation? And, of those who experienced it, 25% of teens will tell no one. Today, each and every Red Cloud High School student learned...

Supporting Student Achievement with an Innovative Curriculum

posted January 26, 2015
Red Cloud graduates should have achievement and fluency levels that enable them to both enroll in the college or university of their choice and be prepared to meet or exceed the college success rates of their peers nationwide. The ultimate goal is to increase...

Pastoral Ministry: A Year in Review

posted January 15, 2015
As we step into 2015, we reflect on where we came from and consider what we are growing toward. Our Pastoral Coordinator, Veronica Valandra, has curated a list of some of the most important events and developments from 2014...

Student Inspires Classmates to Pursue Higher Education

posted January 10, 2015
In this article, Bobby '16 explains his motivation for becoming involved in his community and working to inspire his classmates and future generations of students at Red Cloud Indian School and across the reservation. On January 8 and 9, Bobby, joined others for an informative...

Spiritual Formation Supports Student Success

posted January 08, 2015
While many schools around the country shy away from topics of faith and spirituality, Red Cloud Indian School incorporates not one but two spiritual philosophies into nearly every aspect of a student’s educational experience. This model...


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