- Deuel School District 19-4
- 2022 2023 HS Registration
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Welcome to the Deuel School District in Clear Lake, South Dakota. We look forward to meeting you and providing for the educational needs of your child(ren).
Whether they are a returning student, a new student, alternative learning student, or your child is just beginning his/her educational journey, we welcome you. Our school employs caring, compassionate teachers and support staff who work tirelessly to help every child achieve to the best of their ability.
This page contains all relevant information and documents that pertain to registration for new and current students and alternative learning (Homeschool) students. If you have questions, please call our Administration Office at 605-874-2161.
How to Start Enrollment
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Enrollment begins by providing the necessary information and completing the forms that can be found on this page or contacting the school at 605-874-2161.
Each year the school district hosts a “Back to School Fair” that is held in early August. This day was established so that parents/guardians can register their child(ren) for the upcoming school year. You may also complete the forms needed and bring them to the school office if you are unable to attend the "Back to School Fair".
All current and new students will need to complete the items under "All Students (Current or New) Yearly Forms". All first time/new students will also need to provide information listed under "All First Time/New Students Will Need to Provide".
All students (Current or New) Yearly Forms
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Computer Protection Agreement (4th to 12th Grade)
Every student will need to complete this form in 4th to 12th grade. It requires both a parent and a student's signature. This must be completed before your student receives a computer.
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Future Student Enrollment Form
Please fill out if you have any children younger than Kindergarten that you plan on enrolling in school in the next few years.
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Handbook Form
Every middle and high school student will need to complete this form. Both a parent and student signature are required.
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Health History Form
Every student will need to complete this form. Please note that there is an elementary form and a middle school/high school form. A parent's signature is required on this form.
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Message Alert System
In the event of any school closings, early dismissals, activity cancellations, etc., the Deuel School District will be using an automated system that will alert all district households. Please indicate your preferred (choose one) form of communication you wish to receive this alert with your current number and/or email address.
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Permission to Publish - Elementary Only
Please fill out and sign this form and return.
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SACH Form (Preschool to 5th Grade)
The Deuel SACH Program provides complimentary snacks and meals to preschool to 5th grade students who may need additional food resources over the weekends during the school year. Please fill it out and return if you would like to participate in the school's SACH program.
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Transportation Form
Only fill out if your student is planning on riding the bus during the upcoming school year. You will only need to fill out one per family.
You will be able to visit the Transportation Manager at the "Back to School Fair" in August or call Mel and the Bus Garage at 605-874-2164.
All first time/new students will need to provide:
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Open Enrollment Form
If you live out of the district and would like to transfer in, please fill out this form and return to the school. If you live in the district, there is no need to complete this form.
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Release of Records Form
Please fill out and sign. This allows us to ask for records from your student's previous school.
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New Student Enrollment Form
Please fill out and sign. This shares relevant contact information as well as your student's name and grade they will be during the upcoming school year.
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Parent Notification System
The school uses an alert system that encompasses attendance, food service, snow days, late starts, and grade information. Please provide an accurate e-mail and phone number so you receive these alerts.
This information will be taken from the Enrollment Form.
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Message Alert System
In the event of any school closings, early dismissals, activity cancellations, etc., the Deuel School District will be using an automated system that will alert all district households. Please indicate your preferred (choose one) form of communication you wish to receive this alert with your current number and/or email address.
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Infinite Campus
Each student is set up with an Infinite Campus Account. We encourage all parents to set up a parent portal. Please contact McKensey Konold in the Middle / High School Office to set up an account.
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Food Service Account
Payments may be made to your food service account at the Administration Office or online. To be set up for online payments, please contact Dylan or Ellen in the Administration office. For classroom milk, students are charged even if they qualify for free or reduced meals. If a student has a negative balance in their account, they will not be allowed to have seconds. Please provide a valid e-mail address to receive balance notifications.
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Immunization Records
Please bring your student’s immunization records at the time of enrollment. Our school nurse will be contacting you to ensure your student is up to date on their immunizations. If you choose not to have your child immunized, she will provide you with a Religious Exemption Form.
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Birth Certificate
State law requires that the school has a birth certificate on file for every student enrolled. The copy of the birth certificate must be a copy of the certified original birth certificate. If your student’s birth certificate was not on file at their previous school, please provide a copy.
Other District Information
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Athletic Forms
Before any student/athlete can practice or compete for Deuel School District, they must complete the Athletic Form.
Starting June 2023, all student athletes will need a physical/doctor's signature each year.
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Back To School Fair
Back to school Fair is an annual event held in early August where your family can:
Register for the upcoming school year
Set up school lunch accounts and bus routes
Visit Community Health Nurses
Check school schedule and visit classroom teachers
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School Pictures
Picture Day is during the “Back to School Fair”. If you miss this day, there is a makeup day that is usually scheduled in October.
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6th Grade Band And Choir
All sixth-grade students must join band or choir for the school year. They do have the option of participating in both.
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Student Absences
If your student is going to be gone, please notify the office before 9 a.m. You can do this by either e-mailing the respective administrative assistant or calling their direct line.
Contact information is as follows:
Jeanne (Elementary): 605-874-2161 Ext. 208
or Jeanne.timmons@k12.sd.us•McKensey (MS/HS): 605-874-2161 Ext. 220
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Preschool Payments
Preshool payment has been waived until further notice.
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School Supply List
The link for the school supply list can be found on this page.
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State Scholar Programs - Dual Enrollment
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Graduation Requirements Presentation
This is a pdf of the information that was presented at the Middle School to High School orientation meeting.
Alternative Instruction (Home Schooling)
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How to homeschool your child in South Dakota:
Home education is referred to as “alternative instruction” by the South Dakota Department of Education.
- Complete and file a notification for Public School Exemption Certificate annually
- Have your child take a standardized achievement test in grades 4, 8, or 11.
- Provide education for an equivalent period of time to public schools
- Include language arts and mathematics
- Keep good records
Parent Letters
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Potential Preschool Parents
To: Potential Preschool Parents,
We are in the preliminary stages of planning preschool for the 2022-2023 school year and it is imperative that we determine our numbers for preschool. The Deuel Preschool program is 3 ½ hours a day for 4 days a week. We will run a morning program and afternoon program. For the 2022-2023 school year there will be no tuition fees for your child to attend preschool.
We ask that you notify us to request the morning or afternoon session so we may do our best to meet your priority needs. Please inform us if you have carpool arrangements or other needs requiring a specific session. We also ask that you contact us even if you are not planning to send your child. This will help to ensure an accurate list. We request that you let us know by June 19th.
Please email Todd Rahlf at Todd.Rahlf@k12.sd.us with your preference for morning or afternoon class or send the contract back to the school in the return envelope enclosed. Once again even if you are not interested in enrolling your child in the program, we ask that you please email to let us know.
There is a Back-To-School Fair scheduled for August 11th. This is a great opportunity for you to come in and meet your teacher and let your children see the school. We will also request that you bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate to the Back-To-School Fair. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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“Freshman Orientation Night” Letter
April 18, 2022
Dear Parents/Guardians of Incoming Freshman:
With the school year coming to a quick end and summer fast approaching, it is time to prepare for the 2022-2023 school year. In order to make the transition from middle school to high school as smooth as possible, we would like to invite you to attend our “Freshman Orientation Night” on Tuesday, April 26th at 6:00 p.m. in the library. There are a number of things that both the parents and students need to be aware of before entering the secondary setting. During this time, we will be discussing rules, expectations, graduation requirements, scholarship opportunities, and class schedules. We encourage both you and your son/daughter to attend and are looking forward to visiting with you. If you are unable to make it, please have your student see Mr. Likness, or Mrs. Larson-Cutshaw so we can provide him or her with the pertinent information. If you have any questions feel free to contact either Mr. Likness, or Mrs. Larson-Cutshaw at the following:Mr. Likness
874-2161 ext. 206
jordan.likness@k12.sd.us
Mrs. Larson-Cutshaw
874-2161 ext.207
leslie.cutshaw@k12.sd.us
Sincerely,
Jordan Likness, High School Principal
Leslie Larson-Cutshaw, Career Advisor