District Administration Office

Administrative Staff

Dr. Kelly Glodt | Superintendent of Schools
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Troy Wiebe | Director of Education
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Travis Dovre | Business Manager
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Juanita Hunt | Asst. to Bus. Mgr.
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Kathy Kott | Asst. to Dir. of Education
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Deb Bollinger | Asst. Bus. Mgr.
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Dalaney Paxton | Asst. to Bus. Mgr.
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Courtney Held | Asst. to Superintendent
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Belief Statements:

Education is a life-long endeavour and is continually redefined.
Opportunities are created and goals realized through vision, direction, courage, and hard work.
A safe and orderly environment is necessary for quality education.
All students need at least one adult who recognizes them, cares for them passionately, and takes long-term responsibility for them.
It is the shared responsibility of the student, family, and school district to be active partners in the pursuit of quality education.
All individuals have worth and they are to treat others and be treated with dignity and respect.

Superintendent's Comments

The Pierre School District School Board, administrative team, teachers, and all support staff would like to thank the parents and students for helping us make last year. We will enter the 2023-2024 school year motivated to make it the best school year ever and that will be accomplished when our staff, students, parents, and community maintain the mindset necessary to allow excellence to remain the expectation for all!

The Pierre School District remains committed to continuing its rich tradition of academic and extra-curricular successes! The Pierre School District staff is an extremely dedicated and enthusiastic group who are committed to providing the best possible education opportunities for our students. Our students take pride in their schools, as evidenced by their performance in the classroom, on the stage, and/or athletic arena! Although we continue to receive numerous accolades and awards for our many successes, I am convinced that the Board of Education, administrative staff, teachers, and support staff will not be satisfied with the status quo and will always strive to become even more effective and efficient.

The District is committed to our mission statement: “To Cooperatively Inspire All Students to Achieve Their Potential”. With support and encouragement from family, friends, and Pierre School staff members, every child in our district can excel to levels they never felt possible. Please help encourage our students to put forth the effort necessary to make this happen!

Although I believe we have an outstanding school district, our team is always looking for ways to improve. My door is always open, and I welcome your input and suggestions.

I believe that good years, months, weeks, and days do not just happen; each individual administrator, teacher, support staff, parent, and student must make them happen. That being said:

LET'S MAKE IT A GREAT YEAR!

Dr. Kelly Glodt
Superintendent of Schools

Notes from the Director of Education

Welcome to the 2024-25 school year. Our staff is excited to have your child in their classrooms. The District’s instructional staff continue to have your child’s best interests in mind when planning each day. Collaboration amongst staff is expected in order to provide a meaningful and relevant curriculum across the grades. You can expect your child to be engaged in lessons that are based on best practices, strong lesson design, and challenging to them. The Pierre School District’s K-12 education programs are intended to provide comprehensive, age-appropriate instruction to all students. Highly qualified staff instruct courses that meet State and District learning standards. The Pierre Board of Education continues to support our classrooms with curriculum materials, resources, and technology that are up to date and relevant. This school year, staff will be reviewing English Language Arts programs and resources that will be implemented in the fall of 2025. With the School Board’s large commitment of resources and training put into each classroom, your child will have the opportunity to participate in meaningful experiences allowing them to grow academically as well as socially. As parents or guardians, your involvement and support will help them be successful.

For those students in need of additional support, the Pierre School District provides special education and special education with related services to children with disabilities ages three through twenty-one. The state of South Dakota serves children birth through twenty-one if the child is under three and in need of prolonged assistance. Support programs include occupational therapy, psychological services, speech pathology, physical therapy, and autism spectrum assessment, diagnosis and support.

The Pierre School District office of curriculum and special services is here to help support students, parents, and staff. Together as a school community we can provide positive, enriching learning opportunities. If you have any questions, please stop at the District office, email, or call. Enjoy the school year!

Troy Wiebe
Director of Education

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Pierre School District #32-2 does not discriminate in its employment policies and practices, or in its educational programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, martial status, or ancestry.
Inquiries concerning the application of Title VI, Title IX, or Section 504 may be referred to Superintendent Dr. Glodt at 211 South Poplar, (605) 773-7300, Pierre, SD, 57501, or the U.S Department of Education: Oﬃce of Civil Rights at One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut St., 3rd Fl, Ste 320, Kansas City, Missouri, 64106. Phone: (816) 268-0550: TDD (800) 877-8339. Email: OCRKansasCity@ed.gov

Teacher Qualifications

Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
- ESEA requires that parents of students enrolled in Title I schools (Jefferson, Kennedy, Buchanan) are notified annually of their right to request information regarding qualifications of their child’s teacher. Contact the superintendent’s office at 773-7300 regarding: whether the teacher has met State requirements for certification, grade level/subject matter, or is teaching under emergency/provisional status; and the college major, field of discipline and graduate certification.

Limited English Proficiency

Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
- ESEA requires that parents of a limited English proficient child identified for participation or participating in a program of language instruction be notified no later than 30 days after the start of the school year.

Annual Report Card

Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
- ESEA requires that the district publish and distribute an annual report card that includes state assessment results disaggregated by ethnic groups, gender, disability, English proficiency, and economically disadvantaged. These test results are not available at publication time. Parents can request specific information after it becomes available. Contact the Director of Educational Services at 773-7300 for this information.

Complaints

Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
- A parent, student, employee, or district stakeholder who has a complaint regarding the use of federal ESEA funds and is unable to solve the issue, may address the complaint in writing to the district’s superintendent. A copy of the complaint policy is available in all district schools and administrative offices.

Confidentiality of Information

The Pierre School District #32-2 adheres to policies and procedures on the confidentiality of information consistent with Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Act and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Copies of the Confidentiality of Information Policy are available at the Office of the Superintendent, school offices, and in the student handbooks at every level.

Thank you for visiting the Pierre School District!

The Pierre School District prides itself on the quality of education it provides to children of the Pierre area. The teachers and support staff of the Pierre School District are of the highest caliber. Our students have great opportunities to learn and grow as a result of dedicated educators, directors, coaches, and quality programs and courses. As a district we take pride in our school and community. If you have any questions regarding the Pierre School District, please contact our Administrative Offices. We would like to hear from you!

Contact Us

Phone: (605) 773-7300

Fax: (605) 773-7304

Mailing Address:
Pierre School District
211 South Poplar Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501