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Wakpala School District #15-3 is a public school located in Wakpala, South Dakota on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. We are dedicated to the intellectual and social growth of each student as they learn to live effectively in a contemporary bi-cultural world. Our school educates students to help them become successful in all aspects of life with attention to individual differences.

Early Dismissal - March 6, 2026

Due to the weather/road conditions, the Wakpala school will have a early dismissal at 1:00pm cst today, Friday March 6th. Have a great weekend!

Board Vacancy

As published in our official newspaper, please see this year's Board of Education vacancies.

Bingo

The Parent/Community Committee will be hosting a free Bingo night Wednesday, March 18th in the Wakpala School Commons. A free meal of pizza, desserts, kool-aid and coffee will be offered starting at 5 pm CST.
Come out & enjoy a night with your kids and family! All kids must be accompanied by an adult

Wacipi

Wakpala School District’s annual Wacipi will be Friday, May 8 . If you would like to recognize someone, hold an honoring or giveaway, or sponsor a special, please
contact Mrs. Prentice at 845-3040 ext. 102. The deadline is Friday, March 27th.

1st Semester Honor Roll

1st semester honor roll announced. Congratulations!

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Calendar

Mar 11

Regular School Board Meeting

Time: 7 PM

Location: Wakpala Public School Library

Mar 24

Junior/Senior Students College Visit at Lake Area Tech Watertown, SD

Time: 7:30 AM – 4 PM

Location: Watertown, South Dakota

Mar 25

Think & Drive Program 8th-12th Grades

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

Location: Mobridge

Mar 26

ACT Testing - Junior Class

Mar 31

ASVAB Testing - 10th to 12th Grades

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM

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Wóuŋspe wašté hiyágleya!
A good education leads to success!

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Lakȟóta Tȟawápaha Olówaŋ (Lakota Flag Song) Tȟuŋkášilayapi tȟawápaha kiŋháŋ oíhaŋkešniyaŋ hé nážiŋ kte ló.
Iyóȟlatheya, oyáte kiŋháŋ wičhíčhaǧiŋ kta čha, léčhamuŋ weló. The President, his staff without end it will stand.
Under it, the people they will grow, so I do this. Lakota Flag Song was composed by Ellis Chips, Pine Ridge, sometime in the 1950’s.
Lakota translation from the New Lakota Dictionary. English translation from Sharing the Gift of Lakota Song.