Pinedale Elementary School (Rapid City, SD)

Pinedale Elementary School (Rapid City, SD) "Enter to discover the world. Depart to lead the world." Principal: Mrs. Laura Kamarainen
Enrollment: 380

PANTHER PRIDE! The Pinedale staff wishes all our students and families a safe, fun, and relaxing summer break. See you...
05/20/2026

PANTHER PRIDE! The Pinedale staff wishes all our students and families a safe, fun, and relaxing summer break. See you in August!

OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO! Our 5th graders are off on their next adventure, and we are so proud of them! As they wrap u...
05/20/2026

OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO! Our 5th graders are off on their next adventure, and we are so proud of them! As they wrap up their elementary years, we wish them well as they continue to learn and lead in middle school. Once a Panther, always a Panther! 🐾💕

Last Day of School is tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20th - it is a regular, full day - 7:55AM - 2:50 PM. Students will gather...
05/19/2026

Last Day of School is tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20th - it is a regular, full day - 7:55AM - 2:50 PM. Students will gather at the flagpole at the end of the day for one last send-off before they are dismissed!

Don't forget to log into Skyward to complete registration for next year! If you are moving, please let us know!

Elks summer movie passes are still available for $10/pass

A few extra yearbooks are available for $15/each

Please return school books and computers and pick up items from the nurse and Lost and Found!

Everyone should receive a letter over the summer with additional information about next school year, including the school calendar and Pinedale supply list. If you have a new address, please let us know!

Pinedale's phone number: 605-394-1805

* * Office staff will be out of the building from May 29 - July 21st * *

We still have lots of passes left for the Elks Summer Movie Program at The Elks Theatre!Don't forget to stop by the Pine...
05/18/2026

We still have lots of passes left for the Elks Summer Movie Program at The Elks Theatre!

Don't forget to stop by the Pinedale office this week to pick some up! This is a great fundraiser for our school, as we receive a portion of each sale!

$10/person/pass

CONGRATS GRADS! 🎓 This morning, the "Grad Walk" tradition continued at Pinedale! We welcomed a group of our upcoming hig...
05/15/2026

CONGRATS GRADS! 🎓 This morning, the "Grad Walk" tradition continued at Pinedale! We welcomed a group of our upcoming high school graduates back to walk the halls one more time. Our elementary students loved cheering them on, giving high fives, and wishing them well on their next adventure. The high schoolers even got to enjoy the parachute in the gym one last time - ah, the memories! We are so proud of our RCAS graduates and can’t wait to see all the amazing things they accomplish!

Notes for next year's registration:Skyward Family Access Link: https://www.rcas.org/o/rcas/page/skyward-login-assistance...
05/14/2026

Notes for next year's registration:

Skyward Family Access Link:
https://www.rcas.org/o/rcas/page/skyward-login-assistance

This works best on your computer or laptop or through the browser on your phone. Unfortunately, the Skyward app itself is simplified and doesn't work for registration.

Once you are logged into Skyward Family Access, look for "Returning Student Registration". Click through and approve each page/section. You will need to scroll down to see everything. Once you hit submit at the very end, you should see a message that says it is waiting for approval by the District.

If you have moved or will be moving, please let us know by calling the office at 605-394-1805 so that we may update our records.

Thank you for doing this so that we are able to plan accordingly for next year!

Yearbook orders are in!Yearbooks will go home with students on the last day. This will allow time for students to sign e...
05/14/2026

Yearbook orders are in!

Yearbooks will go home with students on the last day. This will allow time for students to sign each other's yearbooks and fill out their "Favorites" page while in class.

If your child won't be at school on the last day, please let the office or their teacher know!

A limited number of extra yearbooks are available for purchase in the office for $15 (exact $ only) or by check (first come, first served).

Thank you to our Panther PTA for making yearbooks happen!

CONFETTI CALL ANNOUNCEMENT! This 4th grader was nominated by Ms. White for demonstrating outstanding responsibility each...
05/13/2026

CONFETTI CALL ANNOUNCEMENT! This 4th grader was nominated by Ms. White for demonstrating outstanding responsibility each and every day. She leads by example, works hard to complete everything she starts, and balances all of her commitments with a positive attitude. She is always willing to lend a helping hand and brighten someone’s day with her smile. We are so proud of the example she sets for others and happy to celebrate her with a phone call home!

Before the end of the school year:Check Lost & Found - lots of unclaimed personal things!Register for next year - in Sky...
05/12/2026

Before the end of the school year:

Check Lost & Found - lots of unclaimed personal things!

Register for next year - in Skyward, "Returning Student Registration"

Return any library books, classroom book bags, laptops, etc.

Pick up medications from the nurse (if your student had any)

Notify the office if your child will be moving or changing schools for next year (call us at 605-394-1805)

THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL is Wednesday, May 20th. The last day is a regular day (7:55-2:50) with an end-of-year dismissal ceremony at the flagpole.

Lost & FoundAs always, our lost and found is needing attention! PLEASE check at home to see if your family is missing an...
05/12/2026

Lost & Found

As always, our lost and found is needing attention! PLEASE check at home to see if your family is missing any coats, shirts, shoes, etc. and look through these items at school to make sure they aren't yours. The tables are located in the hallway near the front office.

All items not claimed this week will be donated to the Community Closet run by the Rapid City Public School Foundation.

Address

4901 W Chicago Street
Rapid City, SD
57702

Telephone

+16053941805

Website

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