Students Celebrate Catholic Schools Week

From January 31 to February 6, St. Joseph’s Indian School celebrates National Catholic Schools Week. Catholic Schools Week is an annual tradition that began in 1974. Catholic schools nationwide commemorate with celebrations, Masses, and activities for students,...

An Unforgettable First Buffalo Harvest

On November 19, St. Joseph’s Indian School eighth-grade students and staff ventured to the Lower Brule Sioux Reservation on a brisk and cold morning to experience what would be for some a “once in a lifetime” buffalo harvest. This is the first-ever St. Joseph’s Indian...

Oscar Howe Painting Coming Home to South Dakota

The Aktá Lakota Museum will soon welcome back to South Dakota a piece by well-known Native American artist Oscar Howe. The museum’s Acquisitions Committee recently purchased the work from the collection of Dr. Frederick Dockstader. Dockstader (1919-1998),...

Honor Your Ancestors and “Rock Your Mocs.”

During the week of November 16, St. Joseph’s Indian School 4-6th grade students and Native Hope are participating in this year’s national Rock Your Mocs event. This annual event creates a positive cultural experience that promotes unity and celebration of tribal...

Holiday Spirit Fills the Air

Holiday spirit fills the air at St. Joseph’s Indian School as 2-8th grade students across campus shopped at the “Christmas Store” to pick out gifts for each of their family members. On Saturday, November 7, the festive fun continued with a surprise visit from Santa...

National Red Ribbon Week

During the week of October 26, students across St. Joseph’s Indian School campus kicked off the event on Monday with five differently-themed dress-up days and an interactive scavenger hunt to teach students about drug and alcohol awareness. St. Joseph’s Indian...