West Elementary School

Established in 1992, Spearfish Middle School serves students in grades six through eight. It operates several academic departments, such as language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. The school additionally offers programs in computer technology, research and writing, art, music, band, choir, Spanish and physical education. Spearfish Middle School employs counselors who provide assistance with educational planning and personal problems. It supports a student council that is a school-service organization involved in community projects and fundraising activities. In addition, the school s athletics department offers a variety of sports activities, including basketball, football and cross country. Spearfish Middle School has a library that provides various print and multimedia reading and reference resources. It is located in Spearfish, S.D., and is a part of the Spearfish School District.

East Elementary School provides a variety of educational and cocurricular programs to students in grades three through five. Located in Spearfish, S.D., the school provides various programs, including English, arts, music, science, social studies, mathematics and physical education. It is affiliated with the Spearfish School District and offers reading, writing, spelling, computer education, media studies, speech, accelerated reader and special education programs. East Elementary School has a parent-teacher association that focuses on increasing awareness and participation in curriculum and policy development, by enhancing communication between home and school. The school s computer department offers several links to online educational games, such as crossing the river, kids hub, toon university, battleship, checkers, tictactoe and towers of Hanoi.

Lead-Deadwood Elementary School, located in Deadwood, S.D., provides the social, academic and cultural needs of students. Governed by the Lead-Deadwood School District, it teaches classes from kindergarten through grade five, and enrolls more than 350 students. Its curriculum includes speech and reading, art and music, physical education, language arts, English, social studies, math, and technology and computer studies. Park Elementary School follows its curriculum and textbooks to state standards and district guidelines. The school provides a wide range of program and activities, including school nurse, math and reading specialists, parent-teacher organization, band, student council, lunch service, field trips, and athletic activities. Lead-Deadwood Elementary School has science and computer labs, library, media center, cafeteria, and playgrounds.