Hello, power has been restored to the school and Rutland will be in session tomorrow. Thank you and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone then!!
Good evening. With graduation at 2:00pm, the band will be playing for the ceremony. If you could please have the band students at the school at 1:15 please to warm up and be ready to go. Thank you!
Rutland’s graduation ceremonies WILL be taking place tomorrow at 2:00PM in the Rutland Gym. We hope to see you there!!
Otertail power doesn’t have anything definitive about having power restored to the area. We’re kind of in a holding pattern at the moment. I’ll do my best to update everyone as I’m able.
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Graduation - right now no definitive plans are finalized but hope to have a decision made here in the next couple of hours. I’ll be in touch then. Thank you!
The Rutland School will be closed tomorrow due to the extensive storm damage from earlier this evening. I’m so very sorry see and hear about all of the damage but truly hope everyone is safe…as I know more information I will do my best to communicate it out. I know that school is maybe the last thing on peoples’ minds at the moment (which I completely understand), but I’ll continue to send updates as I have them. Thank you and stay safe!!
The Rutland School District has 457 registered voters in the district. In total, 242 votes were cast in the consolidation vote for a voter-turnout of approximately 53%. The unofficial results of the vote are:
124 - Yes
117 - No
1 - Spoiled Ballot
Consolidation unofficially (the vote is considered as unofficial until the School Board canvasses the votes at their next board meeting on Tuesday, June 14th at 4:30 in the Rutland Media Center) passes in the Rutland School District.
The unofficial results (until canvassed) from Oldham-Ramona district are:
143 - Yes
117 - No
260 of 530 voters for a registered voter turnout of about 49%.
As we learn more information on next steps we will be communicating. Thank you to everyone who chose to cast their vote today.
***Reminder: The Rutland and Oldham-Ramona consolidation vote is being held today from 7:00AM to 7:00PM. All registered voters of the Rutland School District are able to cast their vote in this election. Registered voters of the Oldham-Ramona District are also able to vote in their designated locations as well. Please contact the O-R School for more information or voting location sites.
Good afternoon - Next Wednesday, May 11th, the Rutland School will be holding its 8th Grade Recognition and Academic Awards Ceremony from 9:00 until 10:30/11:00 (depending on time). Then, that afternoon, Kindergarten Graduation will be taking place at 2:00PM. The 2022 senior class will be part of both programs and will be recognized at each. We hope to see you there!
Good afternoon Rutland families and community. With our consolidation vote coming up on May 10th (Rutland gym from 7:00AM to 7:00PM), the District wanted to communicate factual information to hopefully answer any questions that individuals might have. We want everyone to make an informed decision that they feel is best for our school and students moving forward. Please see the document attached for a brief history/facts as it relates to where we are now. We hope that every registered voter will take the time to cast their vote in this election. As always, if you have questions please call Superintendent, Brian Brosnahan at the school (605-586-4352) or on his cell phone (605-376-1909).
Please join us tonight at 6:00PM in the Rutland gymnasium for the all school play! The cast and director have been working extremely hard and it would be wonderful if you could find the time to come enjoy the show and their talents! A free-will donation will be collected and all proceeds will go to the the theater/drama account. Hope to see you there!
The Rutland 8th graders had an opportunity to learn more about business and entrepreneurship yesterday at DSU where Junior Achievement hosted an event! over 80 8th grade students from Rutland, Chester, Oldham-Ramona, and Colman-Egan were in attendance. The day was spent learning, problem solving, and examining how businesses start and it really was a great experience for the kids. At the end of the day, groups had to do a "Shark Tank" type "pitch" regarding a new product/business...Students from Rutland (and one from Oldham-Ramona) got second place! It was a good day!
Good morning. As a reminder, we will be having a Rutland and Oldham-Ramona community meeting tomorrow night at the Prairie Playhouse in Madison. The meeting will start at 6:00PM. We hope that you're able to make it!
A Zoom option will be available as well. https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/94719339990
Hello Rutland Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and Friends,
We are going to be doing our House Cup (formally known as Field Day) again this year. We are planning on having it on Wednesday, May 4th from 9:30am-2:45pm at the Rutland school.
We are going to be working through stations as we have done for the last few years but this year, we are looking for volunteers to help us run the stations throughout the day. If you are interested in helping or know of someone who would be interested in coming to help, please email Carly Chambers and she will get you more information on the day:
carly.chambers@k12.sd.us
Thank you all!
NOTICE OF DEADLINE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION
Voter registration for the Rutland School District #39-4 Election to be held on May 10, 2022, will close on April 25, 2022. Failure to register by this date will cause forfeiture of voting rights for this election. If you are in doubt about whether you are registered, check the Voter Information Portal at www.sdsos.gov or call the Lake County Auditor at 605-256-7600 or the Moody County Auditor at 605-997-3161.
Registration may be completed during regular business hours at the county auditor’s office, municipal finance office, secretary of state’s office, and those locations which provide driver’s licenses, SNAP, ANF, WIC, military recruitment, and assistance to the disabled as provided by the Department of Human Services. You may contact the county auditor to request a mail-in registration form or access a mail-in form at www.sdsos.gov.
Voters with disabilities may contact the county auditor for information and special assistance in voter registration, absentee voting, or polling place accessibility.
Crystal Hansen
Business Manager
Published twice at the approximate cost
Publish: April 4th and April 11th
Good morning! The State of South Dakota has approved the plan presented to them for consolidation with Oldham-Ramona. In moving forward with this process we will be having a joint community meeting on Friday, April 22nd at 6:00PM at the Prairie Playhouse in Madison, SD. We encourage you to attend! The community vote will be on Tuesday, May 10th, 2022 in the Rutland gym (for registered Rutland voters). There you will be able to cast your vote between the hours of 700AM and 7:00PM. If you have questions about anything please call Brian Brosnahan at the school 605-586-4352 or on his cell phone at 605-376-1909 and he would be happy to speak with you. Thank you!
6-12th Grade Rutland Project Fair - Please join us tomorrow evening from 6:00-8:00PM at the school. Students are excited to showcase their learning and our seniors will have their senior experience boards on display...Please come celebrate our students accomplishments if you're free/able! We hope to see you tomorrow night!
Good afternoon! The Rutland 6-12th grade music students, directed by Ms. Hannah, will be performing a pops concert tomorrow night at 6:30. Students are asked to arrive at 6:10. There will be popcorn and pop available (free-will donation). All proceeds will go to support the Rutland Music Department. We hope to see you there!
The Rutland School will be starting at 10:00 tomorrow morning, Wednesday, February 23rd due to forecasted cold temperatures and windchills. Busses will run an hour and a half late and there will be no morning breakfast. Please dress warm and be safe! We'll see everyone tomorrow!
February 7-11 is designated as National School Counselor Week. We would like to send a special thank you to our counselor Mrs. Burshiem. She does so much for our school and we are happy and lucky to have her on our team!
Boys Basketball/Cheer Senior Night is going to be rescheduled for Tuesday, February 8th against Chester. Initially it was discussed to be held on Monday, January 31st, but with that night being a double header, we felt it best to move it to a night where just a boys game was being played. We will celebrate all senior boys basketball players, senior cheerleaders, and their parents on Tuesday the 8th. Thank you!