Our Mission

We’re sitting on our blessed Mother Earth from which we get our strength and determination, love and humility – all the beautiful attributes that we’ve been given. So turn to one another; love one another; respect one another; respect Mother Earth; respect the waters – because that’s life itself.

Phil Lane, Sr., Yankton Sioux

Our Values

Drawing on the rich tradition of Catholic Education, we are created to know God’s (Wakȟán Tȟáŋka’s) great love for us, and to honor, love and serve God in our lives, in our school and in our communities ...

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Rooted in Faith & Culture

Rooted in faith and culture, though St. Joseph’s Indian School is affiliated with the Catholic Church, we welcome children of all faiths and celebrate the dignity of each person created in God’s image.

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Mission in Action Employees

Listen as St. Joseph’s employees from across various departments tell what their work means.

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Mission in Action Programs

Mission in action programs at St. Joseph's Indian School include a variety of initiatives that support our mission-driven work and extend opportunities for our students and families. We call these wraparound services to support students in every way possible.

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