CULTURE AT RED CLOUD HIGH

At Red Cloud, strong Lakota, Catholic and Jesuit traditions intertwine to create a rich culture and learning environment. It is the endeavor of the school that students learn and embrace all parts of their culture in an effort to make them successful and knowlegable adults.

Lakota
Red Cloud High School is committed its Lakota identity through the passing on the Lakota culture and language to its students. Students take classes in Lakota history, language, and spirituality. Students participate in Lakota prayer services, go on Lakota retreats, and can join the Lakota drum group or dance club.

Catholic
Students learn about the school's Catholic identity through the spiritual formation department, retreat program, service program, and school prayer services and Masses. Spiritual formation classes focus on both Catholic and Lakota spirituality, teaching that both are ways to God and that the two are not mutually exclusive.

Jesuits
The blackrobes, or Jesuits, were invited by Chief Red Cloud to establish a school for the Lakota people. Since 1888 the Jesuits have been on the Pine Ridge Reservation seeking to share their faith and the teachings of Jesus Christ. By attending a Jesuit school, students become part of a 400 year tradition of educational excellence, and have the opportunity to apply for scholarships to attend one of the 28 Jesuit universities in the US, such as Creighton in Omaha, Regis in Denver, or Rockhurst in Kansas City.