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What's Happening Now

Take a peek at current classroom goings-on at St. Joseph’s Indian School.

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High School Learning Center

A new, spacious High School Learning Center with current technology and a positive environment is boosting confidence, ratcheting up learning and making grades for St. Joseph’s Indian School’s high school students who attend Chamberlain High School in the community.

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Grades 1-2

This grade is foundational. Abby Bates is our capable first-grade teacher with a number of years’ experience. This is the year when students begin ...

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Grades 3-4

Jen Overweb & Melissa McDonald are St. Joseph’s Indian School’s third-grade teachers, supporting learning in reading, writing, math, science ...

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Grades 5-8

Grades 5-8 are years with many changes and important milestones. Students experience sudden growth spurts, and emotional maturity has to play catch-up with physical maturity. During grades 5-8 students begin to understand different points of view ...

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Chamberlain Public High School

Chamberlain Public High School is where students in St. Joseph’s Indian School High School Program attend. They live on St. Joseph’s Indian Schools campus where they benefit from programs.

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Chamberlain, SD 57325-0089
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