SDHSAA

08/08/2026

Congrats to Rapid City Central Cobbler and South Dakota State University Jackrabbit Adam Vinatieri on his well deserved enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame!

NFL kicker was born in Yankton, grew up in Rapid City and played at South Dakota State University in Brookings. Becomes only the second South Dakotan to be enshrined in Canton, Ohio.

08/03/2026

Ready or not, the 2026-27 fall SDHSAA activities season is here! Practice start dates are in the image. Hydrate, be safe, and HAVE FUN!

07/27/2026

Sports are at their best when every student belongs.

07/23/2026

Today’s students will be tomorrow’s leaders.

So, while the goal of playing high school sports is to win, the true purpose is much greater—FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN AND GROW AS PEOPLE.

And that deserves to be protected by us all.

Playing high school sports helps today’s students become tomorrow’s leaders.

07/23/2026

Participating in high school sports teaches students how to:

-Win with class
-Lose with grace
-Persevere through any challenge that comes their way

Encourage your student to join a team!

Students in high school sports learn how to win and lose with dignity.

06/07/2026

Congrats to the 2026 SDHSAA Softball Champions-
B- Castlewood
A- Dakota Valley
AA- Sioux Falls Jefferson

Thank you to Aberdeen Central, the City of Aberdeen, Brandon Valley High School, and Augustana University for their help with the event, thanks to the students for participating, thanks to the coaches and schools for serving students, and thanks to the parents and fans for supporting the students.

That’s the last state event for 2025-26, next up is boys golf and girls tennis in early October. Have a great, safe summer.

05/30/2026

In consultation with the NWS, taking into account field conditions and keeping to the posted schedule for running and field events for kids in both, all SDHSAA state track and field meet events will be delayed by one hour today. Field events start at 10, running events at 11.

05/29/2026

Huge thanks to all of the athletic trainers at the SDHSAA Track and Field meet! They’re taking care of tons of kids and we can’t thank them enough. Sanford Health Avera Health Orthopedic Institute Monument Health Black Hills Surgical Hospital

05/13/2026

Job opening- The SDHSAA is looking to hire a new Finance Director to start on or around July 1, 2026. Applications are open through June 5th, with interviews June 10-11. Information on the position can be found athttps://sdhsaa.com/General/FinDir-Description.pdf and application form can be found at SDHSAA.com

04/10/2026

The SDHSAA State Visual Arts Gallery will be open to the public for free tonight from 5-9pm, and Saturday from 9:30am-3:30pm at the ARCC building in Aberdeen. For those who are unable to see the gallery in-person, you can see this year's entries at

Explore this photo album by South Dakota Public Broadcasting on Flickr!