Custer School District 16-1

Custer School District 16-1 Custer School District 16-1 is located in Custer County, South Dakota. Our Mission is to Educate Every Student to His/Her Potential. Rushmore National Memorial.

Custer School District is located in Custer County in the southwest part of South Dakota. Custer City is 45 minutes from Rapid City, 5 minutes from Crazy Horse Memorial, and 25 minutes from Mt. The school district is comprised of the county of Custer, except for the far western portion of the county, and a small portion of Pennington County and is approximately 1200 square miles while the County o

f Custer is approximately 1550 square miles. Almost fifty percent of the district’s land is federally or state owned which includes the Black Hills National Forest, Buffalo Gap National Grasslands, Jewel Cave, Wind Cave, and Bureau of Land Management properties. Custer County’s main industry is tourism. Custer Regional Hospital is the largest employer in the community. Custer County has two major communities: Custer City and Hermosa. According to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2010 the population of the county was 8,216. The median age in the county is 43, while more than 23%of the population is aged 65 or higher. Custer County is growing in population in the area of retired individuals but not in the area of school-aged children. On the east side of the district, in the Hermosa area in particular, we are seeing increasing development. The Custer School District has K-12 accreditation from the State of South Dakota.

Thank you, Tammie, for making a difference, and for your dedication and heart! Best wishes on your next chapter!
06/17/2026

Thank you, Tammie, for making a difference, and for your dedication and heart! Best wishes on your next chapter!

Please join us in celebrating Tamara Adam, Area Director in Western South Dakota and Nebraska, as she retires after 12 years with Lunchtime Solutions.

Tammie began her journey with Lunchtime Solutions in 2014 at the Custer School District, starting as a Cashier, was promoted to Kitchen Manager, and then Food Service Director. In 2021, she stepped into her current role as Area Director, where her leadership, dedication, and unwavering support for her team have made a lasting impact. We will truly miss her passion for fueling the minds of the future and her commitment to ensuring students received delicious, nutritious meals each and every day.

Thank you, Tammie, for your drive, heart, and the many contributions you’ve made throughout your 12 years with Lunchtime!

Our Hermosa School teacher, Sandy Crown, recently attended a literacy conference in Mitchell, SD. She had the pleasure t...
06/17/2026

Our Hermosa School teacher, Sandy Crown, recently attended a literacy conference in Mitchell, SD. She had the pleasure to meet the inspiring author Malcolm Mitchell, further fueling her passion to empower her first grade students, who have already set the bar high by winning the state ReadBowl for four consecutive years under her guidance.

Wildcat Wednesday 🐾🎓CHS Graduations of the Past. Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat! If you are preparing for a reunion th...
06/17/2026

Wildcat Wednesday 🐾🎓CHS Graduations of the Past. Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat! If you are preparing for a reunion this year and wish to purchase a yearbook, contact 605.673.3154 or [email protected] to determine availability. High school annuals $10; middle school annuals $5.

CHS Senior Banners are now available for pickup at the CHS Administration Office, located in the Armory Building (Room 2...
06/15/2026

CHS Senior Banners are now available for pickup at the CHS Administration Office, located in the Armory Building (Room 214).
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Directions: Enter the far right door leading into the Armory Lobby (off 5th Street) and follow the signs to the Admin Office.

Today, Custer High School senior Holly Nielsen visited the school administration office to donate $140, representing 75%...
06/15/2026

Today, Custer High School senior Holly Nielsen visited the school administration office to donate $140, representing 75% of her FCCLA project donations, to the CSD TeamMates Mentoring Program, citing her desire to support initiatives that foster community development and interpersonal relationships. The remaining donations will be allocated back to the Custer FCCLA chapter. Nielsen's FCCLA project, Petals of Appreciation, secured first place at the state level, and she will soon represent at the national competition in Washington, D.C. The accomplishments and contributions of Holly Nielsen to both the school and the broader community make us proud! Keep shining, Holly!! 🤩✨✨Pictured here with Holly are Business Manager, Sarah Wedge, and Supt. of Schools, Dr. Tim Frederick.

Congrats Rodeo team on your outstanding results! Good luck at State Rodeo this week! 🤠🐎🐐🐂 Follow your favorite Wildcats...
06/15/2026

Congrats Rodeo team on your outstanding results! Good luck at State Rodeo this week! 🤠🐎🐐🐂 Follow your favorite Wildcats here: https://sdhsra.com/state-finals

Another successful weekend for the Custer High School Rodeo Team at the second round of Region competition in New Underwood!

🏆 Kylee Ellerton placed 2nd in Goat Tying both Saturday and Sunday, winning the average and taking home a buckle.

🐎 Addie Sander finished 6th on Saturday and 3rd on Sunday in Barrel Racing. She also placed 6th in Pole Bending on Sunday, earning enough points to qualify for the State High School Rodeo Finals.

🤠 Colton Dorrance earned 2nd place in Bull Riding on Saturday, securing his qualification for state.

🎉 Jayden Lange placed 10th in Pole Bending on Sunday, earning the additional point needed to qualify for state.

Congratulations to all of our athletes on their hard work and accomplishments! We wish our state qualifiers the best of luck as they head to the South Dakota State High School Rodeo Finals in Fort Pierre later this week.

⚠️Attention all volleyball players! Check out this camp! 🏐 Any questions, please contact Coach Shay: shayna.young@k12....
06/11/2026

⚠️Attention all volleyball players! Check out this camp! 🏐 Any questions, please contact Coach Shay: [email protected]

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527 Montgomery Street
Custer, SD
57730

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Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm

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