Celebrating Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday. Food, friends, family, and football! Sadly, the holiday flies by in a flash and is often taken for granted. This season, we encourage you
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Fright or Flight?
Tomorrow is Halloween, the perfect occasion to be scared out of your gourd! Pun intended. We all know that fright is a sudden, intense fear. But have you ever thought
Teal Pumpkin Project: Making Halloween Inclusive for Kids with Food Allergies
Halloween is a favorite holiday for kids throughout the Black Hills, but those with food allergies often miss out on the fun. They still get to dress up, but will
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Family Friendly Spooky Season Spirit
Updated: Oct 22, 2025 William Shakespeare wrote, “Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble.” He’s not the only one with witches on his mind this time of
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WAVI Offers Assistance to Domestic Violence Survivors
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, created by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence as a way of connecting advocates across the U.S. working to end violence against women
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Four Ways to Welcome Fall
Fall is upon us – welcome to the season of pumpkin spice, fuzzy sweaters, and bonfires! There are so many fun things to love about this season and so many
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Making Connections; Giving Hope
There’s no manual to parenthood, but there is help. Early Childhood Connections is a nonprofit based in Rapid City helping thirteen western South Dakota counties improve early childhood educational efforts within their
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Explaining Your Why
Whether your child tends to be a rule follower, or they like to fight against every boundary, there are things you can do to help them prepare for better decision-making
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Rapid City Area Schools Welcome STEAM2
Following a successful pilot program last year, Rapid City Area Schools is set to launch the STEAM2 (steam-squared) initiative district-wide this fall. STEAM2 is closely related to the STEM initiative, a national
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Teacher Appreciation: Small Gestures, Big Impact
Being a teacher is often challenging and thankless. Teachers join the education profession in hopes of making a difference or positive impact in someone’s life. Showing your appreciation as a
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