Rapid City Area Schools District

Make an impact where students need you most.

Rapid City Area Schools is hiring multiple School Counselors to support students’ academic, social-emotional, and college/career success.

Why Rapid City?
Join a connected community that values education and supports its schools.

🔗 Apply today: https://www.rcas.org/o/rcas/page/careers

Live boldly. Work meaningfully. Belong in Rapid City.

Rapid City Area Schools is hiring Elementary Teachers who are ready to make a meaningful impact in the classroom and be part of a supportive school community.

Here, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a welcoming community, and a place where students and educators can grow together.

📚 Now hiring Elementary Teachers
📍 Rapid City Area Schools
🔗 Apply today: https://www.rcas.org/o/rcas/page/careers

👀 Did you catch Jade on KOTA Territory News Morning Show today?

Jade shared updates on several exciting construction projects happening across RCAS, including:

🏫 Rapid Valley Elementary – New classrooms, a new office area, air conditioning, and other improvements are coming as part of a major renovation and addition project.

❄️ Grandview Elementary – HVAC upgrades, including air conditioning, will help create a more comfortable learning environment for students and staff.

🎨 Stevens High School – Renovations include an updated orchestra room, a dedicated fine arts entrance, art room improvements, freshman commons enhancements, new lunchroom flooring, and HVAC upgrades.

🔒 Security Improvements – General Beadle, Meadowbrook, Pinedale, North Middle School, and South Canyon will receive secure entrances to enhance safety for students, staff, and visitors.

🏗️ Knollwood Elementary – The front of the building will be redesigned to improve both safety and temperature control.

⚡ Central High School – While not as visible as some other projects, Central is receiving a switchgear replacement, a critical upgrade to the school's electrical infrastructure that will help ensure reliable power and support future facility needs.

These projects represent a significant investment in safe, modern, and supportive learning environments for our students and staff. Stay tuned for updates as construction progresses!

🎙️ New Public School Podcast Episode!

This episode shines a spotlight on the Raiders Coffee House at Stevens High School, where students are learning far more than how to make coffee.

Hosts Sara Hornick and Bobbi Schaefbauer sit down with students Roberta and Devin, along with teacher Peggy Bias, to talk about the student-run coffee shop that has become a place for confidence, teamwork, leadership and growth.

From learning customer service and handling money to presenting at a statewide conference, Roberta and Devin share heartfelt and funny stories about what the Raider Coffee House means to them. The episode is filled with laughter, honesty, lessons learned and powerful reminders that every student is capable of success when given the opportunity and support to thrive.

☕ Check out this inspiring episode of the Public School Podcast and hear how Raider Coffee House is helping students discover their strengths!

https://shows.acast.com/the-public-school-podc/episodes/brewing-confidence-one-cup-at-a-time

We’re Hiring: Float LPN School Nurse$25/hour! ✨

Make a meaningful impact with Rapid City Area Schools! As a Float LPN School Nurse, you’ll support student health, promote wellness, and help create safe, caring school environments where students can learn and thrive.

Why Rapid City?
Be part of a welcoming, connected community that values education, supports its schools, and takes pride in helping students succeed.

Perks include:
✅ Health, dental & life insurance
✅ Retirement match through SDRS
✅ Wellness incentives & local gym discounts

📩 Apply today: https://www.rcas.org/o/rcas/page/careers

Questions? Email [email protected]

🏗️ Progress continues at Rapid Valley Elementary! Exciting work is underway as footings for the new kindergarten addition have been poured, and site preparation is moving ahead at a great pace.

The first phase of demolition is now underway, transforming a significant portion of the building as crews prepare for the next stages of construction. 🔨✨

We're pleased to share that the project remains on schedule and is moving forward as planned. Thank you for your continued support as we build for the future of our students!

RCAS is proud to celebrate an out-of-this-world achievement!

Congratulations to Brayden Sanderson, who has been selected for the NASA STEM Enhancement in Earth and Space Science, or SEES, Summer Internship through The University of Texas at Austin Center for Space Research.

This prestigious, nationally competitive internship gives students the opportunity to work alongside scientists and engineers on real-world NASA research. Brayden will be part of the Design and Operation of a Lunar Mission project, where students work in mission teams to plan and adapt an Artemis-class exploration mission.

From payload planning and logistics to fuel management, science goals, and crew operations, students will face real mission challenges that require teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and quick thinking.

Brayden, your hard work and dedication have earned you an incredible opportunity, and we cannot wait to see where this experience takes you.

Congratulations! RCAS is cheering you on!

🚨 Build Your Career. Support Local Schools. Join RCAS. 🚨

Looking for a career that offers great benefits, a consistent schedule, and meaningful work?

Rapid City Area Schools is hiring dedicated professionals who help keep our schools running strong and our students supported every day.

NOW HIRING:
🖨️ Printshop Printer / Production Specialist – Starting Wage: $18.21/hour
🔧 HVAC / Plumbing Supervisor – Starting Wage: $30.03/hour
🍏Student Nutrition Team Lead – West Middle School-Starting Wage: $18.82/hour

WHY RCAS?
Enjoy competitive pay, excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, South Dakota Retirement benefits with district contributions, paid life insurance, wellness perks and gym discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, stable employment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of local students every day.

Whether you're leading a school nutrition team, maintaining facilities, supporting print operations, or building your career in the skilled trades, your work helps create an environment where students can learn and thrive.

Work Local. Serve Students. Build Your Future with RCAS.

Apply today and join the team that keeps Rapid City Area Schools moving forward.

https://www.rcas.org/o/rcas/page/careers

Rapid City Area Schools is excited to welcome Gina Curran as the new Director of Indian Education and School Improvement. Gina officially began her new role today! 🎉✨

This position was created to elevate the district’s Title VI Indian Education leadership to a director-level role while also aligning Title VI efforts with Title I school improvement work. This change places a stronger emphasis on improving outcomes for Native American students, supporting school-level improvement efforts, and reducing achievement gaps for students and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The Title VI Parent Advisory Council has been very supportive of this important step forward.

Gina brings a strong background in education and leadership to RCAS. She holds a master’s degree in Elementary Administration, a minor in Lakota Leadership and Management, and a Specialist degree in School District Superintendent. Her experience includes serving as a high school principal at St. Francis Indian School, an elementary principal/superintendent at Marty Indian School, and teaching elementary and middle school at Crazy Horse School and Wounded Knee School.

RCAS also extends its sincere appreciation to Kit Veit for temporarily supporting Title VI duties and to Jen Roberts for temporarily supporting Title I duties until Gina’s arrival. Their professionalism, flexibility, and dedication during this transition have been greatly appreciated.

Kit, Jen, and Dr. Conroy have been working together on a transition plan to support Gina as she begins her first few months with RCAS.

Please join us in welcoming Gina Curran to RCAS!