Requirements for Honor Society (HS) Eligibility

1. Candidates must be members of the junior or senior class.

2. To be eligible for selection to membership in this chapter, the candidate must have been enrolled for a period equivalent to one semester at Iroquois HS.

3. Candidates eligible for election to the chapter shall have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale.

4. Upon meeting the grade level, enrollment, and GPA standards, candidates shall then be considered based on their service, leadership, and character.

5. The minimum number of service hours required for entrance into the Iroquois Chapter of the National Honor Society is fifteen.

Questions? See Mrs. Frandsen in the Counseling Office!

Students entering 7th and 8th grade in the 2024-2025 school year can participate in a free, five-day residential career exploration camps this summer. Hosted on South Dakota college campuses, these camps expose students to various career paths through fun, engaging and hands-on learning. Throughout the week, campers will spend time with instructors, take field trips to area businesses, participate in interactive exercises and more, gaining a better understanding of themselves, their career interests and how their education prepares them for professions.

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Lake Area Tech is offering some exciting camps this summer. Camps are for students of different ages, including some as young as third grade.

South Dakotans looking to go into high-demand career fields can receive help paying for tuition and fees from four technical colleges within the state.

Individuals who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may qualify for an employment and training program through Southeast Technical College, Mitchell Technical College, Lake Area Technical College, and Western Dakota Technical College. The program was created through a partnership between the Department of Social Services (DSS) and the Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR).

“Our goal is to strengthen South Dakota families. This program empowers individuals to gain the job and life skills they will need for their high-demand career fields. This will broaden their professional opportunities and help them provide for their families,” said DSS Cabinet Secretary Matt Althoff. “These skilled workers will continue to contribute to our workforce and help South Dakota businesses succeed.”

Eligible students must be a SNAP recipient, a South Dakota resident, and be enrolled in an approved course or program. They may choose from diplomas, certificates, and courses prioritizing high-wage, in-demand careers such as welding, commercial drivers’ license training, business, healthcare, industrial technology, information technology, and construction. All classes begin Aug. 21.

“These career fields are critical to the state of South Dakota,” Althoff said. “By encouraging smart, capable students to consider these fields we can foster win-win situations for both students participating in this program and employers eager to hire individuals who can contribute to their organization’s work.”

For more information about the tuition-assistance program, individuals can contact the technical colleges offering the program or their Job Service office. View listing of local offices at https://dlr.sd.gov/localoffices/location.aspx.

Dakota Dreams Online Tutoring is now available. Parents must register their student at https://ourdakotadreams.com/launch-your-dream/online-tutoring-program/. Tutoring is done by college students that are preparing to be teachers. Sessions can be scheduled for specific times or on demand as available.

-$20 per hour

-Must be at least 18 years old

-Must have a valid driver's license

The South Dakota conservation districts are hiring for the spring planting season. This is a great job for kids, we teach them everything about conservation while having fun and getting that sun tan started!

Kingsbury offers scholarships to kids that work the season for us, check your local conservation district out and see if they need help!

Almost all males 18-25 years of age are required to register with Selective Service. It is a civic duty and legal obligation to register. By not registering, men risk their eligibility for future college loans and grants, job training, employments, and US citizenship for immigrants. Registration must be completed online within 30 days of your 18th birthday.

To register go to the link below. You will need the information listed below to complete the registration. The process will take approximately two minutes.

Required information:

• Full name

• Home address

• Social Security Number

• Email