Dakota Valley Upper Elementary/Middle School

Dakota Valley Upper Elementary/Middle School Proud home of the Dakota Valley 4th-8th grade Panthers!

Our 8th grade Panthers recently shared their creativity and leadership in a special way by writing and illustrating thei...
04/26/2026

Our 8th grade Panthers recently shared their creativity and leadership in a special way by writing and illustrating their own children’s books, then visiting our elementary school to read them aloud to younger students.

This project brought together literacy, creativity, and mentorship, while giving our older students the opportunity to serve as role models for younger learners. It was a meaningful experience for students across grade levels and a wonderful example of learning extending beyond the classroom.

We are proud of our 8th graders for their hard work and for sharing their talents with others.

On Friday evening, our students showcased tremendous growth at the End-of-Year Band Concert, sharing the results of thei...
04/26/2026

On Friday evening, our students showcased tremendous growth at the End-of-Year Band Concert, sharing the results of their hard work, dedication, and progress throughout the year. From beginning notes to polished performances, students demonstrated how much they have grown as musicians.

A special highlight of the evening was the unique opportunity for our students to perform the concert finale alongside the high school band—a powerful experience that made the night even more memorable and inspiring.

We are proud of our student musicians and grateful to our band directors for creating such meaningful opportunities for students.

This Earth Day, our 5th graders took part in a meaningful service project by helping clean up our district campuses. Stu...
04/25/2026

This Earth Day, our 5th graders took part in a meaningful service project by helping clean up our district campuses. Students showed pride in their school community while learning the value of environmental stewardship, responsibility, and service to others.

Experiences like this remind us that leadership can look like rolling up your sleeves, taking action, and caring for the community around you. Great work, Panthers!

04/25/2026

Our 6th and 7th grade Panthers had a truly unique opportunity during Tolerance Week to learn from special guests who presented Violins of Hope—a powerful collection of instruments with stories rooted in resilience, courage, and humanity.

Through music and storytelling, students were invited to reflect on the importance of tolerance, empathy, and standing up against hate. Experiences like this help bring history to life in meaningful and lasting ways.

We are grateful to our guests for sharing this unforgettable learning experience with our students.

Our band is ready to make beautiful music for you! Join us for our 5th-12th grade Spring Concert at 7pm in the PAC. This...
04/24/2026

Our band is ready to make beautiful music for you! Join us for our 5th-12th grade Spring Concert at 7pm in the PAC. This concert will include a very special feature with all 5-12th graders performing together (enjoy this sneak peek photo)

04/13/2026

Found: an adult-sized bike that was found last week in front of the Upper Elementary school. If you/your child are missing a bike, or left it in front of our UE and forgot to take it home, please contact the UE/MS office at 605-422-3830 or Ms. Herzog at [email protected] - You will need to be able to identify the bike by providing details

Spring Fever has hit our staff hard! Here are silly gooses using anything BUT a cup to drink out of for the day.
04/11/2026

Spring Fever has hit our staff hard! Here are silly gooses using anything BUT a cup to drink out of for the day.

19 of our incredible 6th grade students qualified for and participated in the Siouxland Civics Bee, bringing home the to...
04/10/2026

19 of our incredible 6th grade students qualified for and participated in the Siouxland Civics Bee, bringing home the top 3 prizes, and several accolades. We are so impressed and proud of these young leaders and thankful for the guidance and tutoring of Mrs. Langley!

A group of our talented 8th grade artists participated in the BIG Art Show in Wakefield, Nebraska. They represented us w...
04/09/2026

A group of our talented 8th grade artists participated in the BIG Art Show in Wakefield, Nebraska. They represented us well throughout the entire event, and created a beautiful paperclip statue.

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04/09/2026

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It is Assistant Principal Appreciation Week, and we sure appreciate our very own Superman, Mr. Blaeser. In honor of him ...
04/08/2026

It is Assistant Principal Appreciation Week, and we sure appreciate our very own Superman, Mr. Blaeser. In honor of him and all he does for us, Thursday is Superman day! Wear your favorite Superman gear, or dress in Superman colors, and send a thank you or note of appreciation to our super hero.

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1150 Northshore Drive
North Sioux City, SD
57049

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+16054223830

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