Quiz Bowl day at Chess Club! They have been working hard to learn the game of chess from their chess master, Dave!
We are so proud of one of our All City Elementary students who was recently recognized as a Kid of Character at a Sioux Falls Stampede hockey game! 🏒
This special recognition celebrates students who go above and beyond by showing kindness, helping others, working hard, and making a positive difference in their school community.
What an awesome honor to be recognized for being a great role model and showing outstanding character both inside and outside the classroom!
Congratulations! We are so proud to have you representing All City Elementary!
Thanks for the support of School Store to benefit the 4th and 5th graders for their class trip this spring!
Kids Care in Action!
Last Friday, our 4th and 5th graders spent time giving back to our community through Kids Care!
Students volunteered at Kinder Academy, Owen’s Outfitters, Dakota Abilities, Bishop Dudley, Hospitality House, St. Francis House, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, and Mend It 605!
What an incredible opportunity for our students to learn the importance of kindness, compassion, and helping others!
A big thank you to our parents for driving, volunteering, and helping make these meaningful experiences possible!
We are so proud of our students for making a difference in our community!
Our kindergarteners had an amazing time exploring the Butterfly House on their field trip! So many smiles, exciting discoveries, and wonderful memories were made!
A big thank you to our awesome parents for driving and helping make this fun learning experience possible! We appreciate you!
Our after school Pokémon Club meets every Tuesday, and the kids are having a blast!
From learning about different Pokémon, comparing their powers, and sharing strategies, our Pokémon trainers are having so much fun!
It’s awesome to see students connecting over a shared interest, building friendships, practicing teamwork, and learning good sportsmanship along the way!
Our last week High Flyers are making a positive difference in our school for being respectful, responsible, and safe! Way to go!
Last Friday, our 4th and 5th graders enjoyed a fun-filled field trip to the Outdoor Campus! It was a great opportunity to get outside, explore nature, and enjoy some hands-on learning beyond the classroom!
Thank you to our parent volunteers for driving and helping make these experiences possible! We appreciate you!
3rd Grade Book Clubs Are Underway!
Our third graders kicked off their book clubs last Friday! Each Friday, students will meet with their groups for 2–3 weeks to read, share ideas, ask questions, and have authentic discussions about books They got to choose a book to vote for their top 3 to read!
We love seeing our students take ownership of their reading, practice listening to others, and build a love for books together!
Happy reading, third graders!
Our 3rd graders and kindergarteners had a BLAST on their Reading Buddy field trip to Our Farm last Friday!
From picking pumpkins 🎃 and exploring the corn maze 🌽 to petting farm animals 🐐, climbing hay bales, zooming down slides, jumping on inflatables, playing in the corn pile, racing water ducks, riding tractors, and gliding on the zip line—there was NO shortage of fun!
What a wonderful day of fall adventures, friendship, and making memories with our reading buddies!
Thank you to Our Farm for an amazing experience and to all of our wonderful families who drove and chaperoned! We couldn’t do these special experiences without you!
Hope you can attend our Pizza Ranch Fundraiser on November 2 from 5-8 pm! Please share with family and friends! It's one week away!
Join us for All City’s Fall Festival on October 30! It’s always a great time filled with fun, friends, and our amazing All City community! Be sure to dress up for the costume contest!
Mrs. Love’s third graders made their first visit to Dow Rummel Assisted Living last Friday, and it was such a heartwarming experience for both students and residents!
Students visited residents’ rooms to hang festive fall door decorations, then spent time reading books, sharing stories, and getting to know their new friends!
What a wonderful opportunity to build connections across generations while learning the importance of kindness, compassion, and giving back!
A big thank you to our parents for driving and helping make this special experience possible! We can’t wait for our next visit!
Technology Week in Family Time!
Our All City students had a blast exploring technology during Family Time! From coding robots and Ozobots to navigating Interland and learning about digital citizenship and internet safety, students were busy learning, problem-solving, and having a great time!
We loved seeing our K–5 students working together, exploring new skills, and becoming smarter, safer digital citizens!
Congrats, High Flyers! We are so proud of you for demonstrating leadership qualities! Keep it up!
K-5 Glow Art Show
Their fluorescent art designs turned out AMAZING! The bright colors and creativity really POP!
Be sure to check out their incredible artwork when you’re at All City for your commitment or during conferences tomorrow!
We are so proud of our talented young artists!
Thanks to Kids Chess Inc. and David Kerkhove prizes were awarded to our top scoring Chess Club participants! We also had time to practice what we learned today and these kids get better and better each week! Way to go!
Happy Boss's Day, Mrs. Van Duyn! Thanks for all you do to make our school run smoothly! We appreciate you!
Congratulations to our amazing High Flyers!
We are so proud of you for showing respect, responsibility, and safety! Keep making great choices, being positive role models, and letting your awesomeness shine! Way to go, High Flyers!
Looking for a school where families are truly part of the learning community?
Applications for All City Elementary for the 2027–2028 school year are now open! At ACE, parents and caregivers partner with teachers each week to create a unique, connected learning experience for students.
Come see what makes All City different and consider joining our ACE community!
Apply today! https://www.ace.sf.k12.sd.us/o/ace/page/ace-application
Families interested in Kindergarten for 2027-2028 are encouraged to apply by January 11th at 5:00pm for priority consideration.
