The Sioux Falls School District has received a $1.2 Million 21st Century Grant to support after-school care at four targeted elementary schools. While other local non-profit partners previously applied for, and received, grant funding to support after-school activities, this is the first year SFSD applied and was approved as the recipient.
Outlined as two of the District's five priority areas - Academic Success and Community Engagement - greater focus is being placed on out-of-school-time opportunities. The District has adopted the Community Learning Center Model where students receive academic enrichment opportunities along with activities designed to complement what is taught during the traditional school day. This support will include mentoring, tutoring/homework help, science and technology programs, art, music, sports, and community service abilities. Grant funds will allow more students at four schools access to those opportunities as funding will scholarship those participants.
21st Century Grants are reserved for schools with high rates of Free/Reduced Meals, known as Title I schools. The additional support allows schools to serve as a safe place for students of working families. Funding will enhance programming at the following SFSD schools:- Elementary Immersion Center at Jane Addams
- Anne Sullivan Elementary
- Garfield Elementary
- Laura B. Anderson Elementary
Parents/Guardians at these schools will soon receive more information about enrolling their child in the after-school activities.