South Sioux City

The students may be on summer break, but the learning hasn’t stopped! Our custodial teams across the district are in full swing with professional development, diving into best practices for summer cleaning and maintenance. Over the next two months, they’ll be hard at work preparing our buildings to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for staff and students when they return. Thank you to our custodial crews for your dedication and behind-the-scenes efforts to keep our schools shining! #CardinalPride #SSCShines #TeamBehindTheScenes

Do you have a child who will be 5 years old on or before July 31, 2025, and didn’t attend preschool at E.N. Swett? Then it’s time to enroll them in Kindergarten with South Sioux City Community Schools! Don’t wait until the last minute spots are filling up quickly! Register early to ensure your child can attend their boundary school and to help us plan for a successful school year.

📚 Summer School will be in Session Soon! ☀️ A few reminders for families attending Elementary Summer School... Let’s make it a great summer of learning! 🌟 #WeAreSSC #SummerLearning #CardinalPride https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ClLKhWDhcmrh1ItAiEKT4HgRq0GZgJl6/view?usp=sharing

Important Summer School Information.

Wrapping Up the Year on a Positive Note! This morning, South Sioux City Middle School celebrated our final Student of the Month recognition of the school year and what a meaningful way to close things out! Students were nominated by their principals for demonstrating outstanding character, academic growth, a positive attitude, kindness toward peers, and grit. Each honoree was surprised with a special breakfast alongside their proud parents/guardians, followed by a heartfelt celebration in their honor. It was a joy to see so many smiling faces and to witness the pride and happiness beaming from their families. Congratulations to all of our honorees—you continue to make our Cardinal community proud!

Calling all future volleyball stars! Don’t miss out on an exciting opportunity to sharpen your skills and have some fun this summer at our Cardinal Volleyball Camps! Camps are available for a variety of age groups and skill levels, check out the attached flyers for all the details on dates, times, and how to register. Links to the registration forms can be found below. Let’s get ready to serve, spike, and soar! #CardinalVolleyball #SSCStrong #SummerCamps2025 ----- ¡Llamando a todas las futuras estrellas del voleibol! ¡No te pierdas esta increíble oportunidad de mejorar tus habilidades y divertirte este verano en nuestros Campamentos de Voleibol Cardinal! Los campamentos están disponibles para varios grupos de edad y niveles, revisa los volantes adjuntos para ver las fechas, horarios y cómo inscribirte. Los enlaces para registrarte se encuentran debajo. ¡Prepárate para sacar, rematar y volar alto! #VoleibolCardenal #FuerzaSSC #CampamentosDeVerano2025 Redbirds (2nd-6th Grade) Volleyball Registration Form: https://form.jotform.com/251275569416161 7-12th Grade Volleyball Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScz9NmdM5CiojfYCNi14MSPjX734G_BMh-Ps3OBIvuJp5TBDw/viewform

State Bound! We’re proud to announce our South Sioux City Cardinals heading to the 2025 NSAA State Track and Field Championships Today! These incredible student-athletes have earned their place among the best in Class A, and we’re so proud of their hard work and determination. 4x800 Relay Team – Boys Running an impressive 8:16 and placing 4th at the District 4 Class A Championships, our relay team earned a wild card spot as the 6th fastest team out of all 4 districts! Congratulations to Luke McGinty, Leandro Magaña, Melchi Munzambi, and Melusi Ngeleka! Shot Put – Girls Congratulations to Zulema Godinez for qualifying in the shot put! Pole Vault – Girls A huge shoutout to Madelynn Bohnet, our first-ever Class A State Pole Vault qualifier! She broke the school record, cleared 10’8”, and had some amazing attempts at 11’2”! Way to go Madelynn and Coach Stephen Snyder! 200 Meter Dash – Boys Speedster Avan Salas will represent us at state in the 200m dash. Let’s go, Avan! 400 Meter Dash – Boys Luke McGinty will represent us at state in the 400m dash. Double qualifier — double the celebration! Let’s cheer on all of our amazing Cardinals as they compete on the big stage! Huge shout-out to Mr. Swanson and Mr. Ramsey for their action shots of our athletes! NSAA State Track & Field Championships May 2025 🎟️ Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/NSAA 📋 Schedule: https://nsaa-static.s3.amazonaws.com/.../tfchampsched.pdf 📣 Fan Info: https://nsaahome.org/track-field/ #SSCproud #CardinalNation #StateTrackBound #OneTeamOneGoal

Last Day of School Reminder! Friday, May 23 is the last day of school with a noon dismissal for all students. We hope you have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer! Make lots of memories! _______ ¡Recordatorio del último día de clases! El viernes 23 de mayo es el último día de clases con salida a las 12:00 del mediodía para todos los estudiantes. ¡Esperamos que tengan un verano seguro, divertido y relajante y que hagan muchos recuerdos!

Many of the SSC HS students who earned the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy were recognized by the school board and proudly presented with their medallions last evening (5/12/25). This honor acknowledges their dedication and proficiency in English and at least one additional language. The Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy celebrates students who have achieved a high level of language proficiency, promoting cultural appreciation and multilingualism. Congratulations to all our bilingual achievers! Your hard work and commitment to language learning are truly commendable.

At the May 12 meeting, the South Sioux City Community Schools Board of Education formally recognized three dedicated educators who will retire at the end of the 2024–25 school year. Each has made a lasting mark on our students, schools, and community through years of meaningful service. Rita Drieling has served as the school counselor at Lewis & Clark Elementary since joining SSC in 2015. Her steady, student-centered guidance has supported the social and emotional growth of countless Cardinals. Prior to her time in South Sioux City, Rita spent 25 years as a counselor with Emerson-Hubbard Community Schools, giving her a remarkable 35-year career of supporting Nebraska students. Cassandra Joseph began her SSC career in 2000, first teaching middle school math before transitioning to world language. Known for her dedication in and out of the classroom, she has served as a co-sponsor of MathCounts and Knowledge Master, and was an active member of the South Sioux City Education Association Negotiations Team. Her commitment to student enrichment and professional advocacy has strengthened both the academic and collaborative spirit of the middle school. Mike Caldwell has taught high school science since 2004, engaging students in hands-on, inquiry-based learning that brought complex scientific concepts to life. Beyond the classroom, Mike invested in students through coaching boys basketball and both middle and high school football. His dual roles as educator and coach helped shape a generation of student-athletes with discipline, curiosity, and character. We thank Rita, Cassandra, and Mike for their collective decades of service. Their leadership, expertise, and unwavering commitment to students have helped shape the South Sioux City legacy—and they leave behind a proud and enduring impact. We wish them each a joyful and fulfilling retirement.

🥗 FREE Summer Meals for Kids! 🍎 South Sioux City Schools is offering free meals for all youth ages 1–18 this summer! 📅 June 2 – June 27 (Monday–Friday) 📍 Covington Elementary & SSC Middle School 🍽️ Breakfast: 7:30–8:00 AM 🍽️ Lunch: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 📅 July 7 – July 31 (Monday–Friday) 📍 Covington Elementary only 🍽️ Lunch: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM No sign-up needed—just stop by! 🔗 For more info, visit www.ssccards.org 📱 Or text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304 to find additional locations near you. Let’s make sure every child has a healthy, delicious summer! ❤️🖤 #SSCFamily #SummerMeals #FuelUpWithSSC #CommunitySupport

We want to hear from you! Understanding your child's motivations and decisions when it comes to taking dual credit classes is crucial for us to better support their future success. Why Your Feedback Matters: • Your insights will help us identify barriers to enrolling in college-level courses. • We want to understand how we can better support students in making informed academic choices. • By sharing your perspective, you’re helping shape the future of our academic programs and ensuring that our students have every opportunity to succeed! Take a Few Minutes to Complete the Survey: The survey is quick, easy, and completely anonymous. Your responses will provide us with valuable information that can make a big difference for students and their academic journey. How to Participate: • Simply scan the QR code below or click the link to access the survey. o To scan a QR code, simply open your phone's camera app, point it at the code, and follow the prompt that appears on your screen. • The survey takes about 5-10 minutes to complete. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Prospective_Student_Parent Thank you for being a key part of this effort! Your voice matters, and we appreciate your help in guiding our students toward success! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

BINGO NIGHT FOR A GREAT CAUSE! Join us on Saturday, April 12th at The Don$ from 6:00–8:30 PM for a fun-filled night of bingo — all for an amazing cause! Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Nebraska Hosted by Luke the Intern from Q102! • Doors open at 5:30 PM • 5 cards for $20 Bring your friends, have some fun, and help support an incredible organization. See you there!

Reminder: There will be No School for PK-12 on March 28th (All staff SIP/Work Time).

What an exciting adventure! Some of our students had the opportunity to visit the Launchpad Museum for a special field trip! For many, it was their first time riding a bus—a memorable experience on its own! Throughout the day, we witnessed incredible moments of pretend play, problem-solving, and sharing! The trip also allowed us to spend valuable time with communication devices and practice essential skills. It was heartwarming for students to reconnect with friends from other schools and celebrate the impressive growth they've made this school year! We are so proud of our students and grateful for opportunities like these to learn and grow together! ❤️ #LaunchpadMuseum #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #ProudOfOurStudents #WeAreSSC #CardinalPride

This week, South Sioux City Community Schools partnered with Heartland Counseling to offer Youth Mental Health First Aid training to our dedicated teachers and paras! Through this valuable training, our staff learned how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges in our students. By equipping our educators with these essential skills, we're committed to creating a supportive and safe environment for all students. A big thank you to Sarah Shanahan, Heartland Counseling, and Tammy Carson for their partnership and dedication to making this training possible! 💙 #YouthMentalHealth #SSCStrong #HeartlandCounseling #SupportingStudents #WeAreSSC #CardinalPride

South Sioux City Community Schools will be closed on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, due to predicted weather conditions. All classes, activities, and preschool sessions are canceled. We encourage everyone to stay safe and monitor official district channels for any further updates.

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 Alumni Tournament 👉 https://register.htgsports.net/default.aspx?id=13297 🔗 Early Bird Registration cost closes April 18th 🤝 Who’s taking the trophy home this year? 👀 #GoCards

The SSC High School Jr/Sr Prom is set for April 26th, 2025 -Grand March is at 4:30pm in the Mini-Dome. -Dance is at 8pm at the Cottonwood Conference Center -Tickets go on sale April 14th and will be $20 pre-sale and $25 at the door. 

Attention Cardinals we have some BIG NEWS! Our Brand-New Website is LIVE! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the soft launch of our brand-new website https://www.ssccards.org/, our newly upgraded, user-friendly website designed to better serve our students, parents, and staff! But wait—there’s more! 📱✨ Stay connected anytime, anywhere by downloading the SSC Cards app! Be sure to turn on notifications 🔔 so you never miss an important update. It's everything SSC Cardinals, in your pocket! 💻 Explore our new site today: ssccards.org 📲 Get the SSC Cards App now: ➡️ Android: https://aptg.co/qH7Ydm ➡️ iPhone: https://aptg.co/glJSmv We can’t wait to hear your feedback! Let us know what you think, and help us spread the word. #SSCCards #NewWebsite #StayConnected #NeverMissAnUpdate #EverythingSSCInYourPocket