East Middle School - Rapid City, SD

Don’t forget our Summer Academy Starts tomorrow!
5th-8th graders will be at 10-11 and 1st-4th graders will be at 11-12!
See everyone tomorrow!

Our 2026 Cobbler Boys Basketball summer camp will be June 15th - 17th for grades K - 12 at Central HS.

Grades K - 6th @ 9:00 - 10:30AM
Grades 7 - 12th @ 2:00 - 4:00PM

Register for camp at the QR code below or at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_c6RTfwIkEppIBQSCTEdyWgSjEEYxVZKvIKaS9jeJ51lrdw/viewform

Contact Coach Hay at [email protected] with any questions.

📣✨ East Middle School is hiring for the 2026-2027 school year!
https://www.rcas.org/page/careers

Join the amazing team at East Middle School, where relationships matter, and students come first. Come be part of something special! GO RAPTORS! 🦖

🏐 LAST CHANCE to sign up for Volleyball Camp next week! The final touches for 3 days of skill-building, teamwork, competition, and fun! Don’t miss out—grab your spot before the weekend ends. Can’t wait to see everyone!

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/FGkJNVKuGovWQNVv8

Get ready to bump, set, and spike! Coach Wolla and Barker offers an exciting opportunity for students to enhance their volleyball skills, build confidence, and have fun in a supportive environment.
Participants will learn fundamental techniques like serving, passing, and hitting, while also focusing on teamwork, communication, and game strategies. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, our camp is designed to challenge and develop players at all skill levels.
With guidance from experienced coaches and interactive drills, campers will enjoy a mix of skill-building sessions, friendly competitions, and team bonding activities. This camp is perfect for fostering a love for the game and preparing young athletes for future volleyball opportunities.
Join us for an action-packed camp where learning and fun go hand in hand—because volleyball is more than just a game; it's a team sport that brings people together!

What an amazing day for East! Over 150 students from all grade levels competed alongside all 5 middle schools, and we couldn’t be prouder to be an EAST RAPTOR!

East brought home 139 medals — all 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place finishes! Most importantly, our students showed incredible sportsmanship, competitiveness, and support for one another all day long. Way to go, East! 🏅🖤❤️💛

Mr. Shute has won a $500 grant from West River Electric! Exciting changes are coming to 8th grade Social Studies with the new South Dakota standards and modern U.S. History curriculum. Mr. Shute plans to add new interactive classroom maps to help students visually connect with major historical events from the Civil War through the Persian Gulf War. These resources will support learning all year long and help bring history to life for our students.

West River Electric Association

Thank you to the Life Flight team for visiting East Middle school, providing students with a valuable learning experience.
Black Hills Life Flight

Just a reminder: no bags or backpacks are allowed on the last day of school.

Hands-on science at its best! Our 7th grade students had the opportunity to connect classroom ecology concepts to real wildlife during an amazing presentation from the Black Hills Raptor Center.

On Saturday afternoon, the Raptor Jazz Band took to the stage at Main Street Square for the 6th Annual Jazz at the Square festival. This event featured jazz groups of all levels, including middle School, high school, and collegiate groups. We are incredibly proud of our young musicians for all their dedication and hard work throughout the year!