TO EDUCATE AND PREPARE EACH STUDENT WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO SUCCEED IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY.

On behalf of the Board of Education, faculty, and staff, we invite you to visit our school district and discover the many advantages offered by our district. We believe we provide the opportunities of a large school within a small school environment. We serve a regional population and blend small-town rural values with the advantages of the Brookings – Watertown area.​

The district’s strong partnerships and support within the community provides a cooperative, caring atmosphere. In 2000, the district completed a major construction and renovation project.  Shortly after that, Beckman Athletic Complex, featuring an all weather track surface and updated football seating, was completed through a generous alumni donations. The end result has been a quality school facility and an excellent learning environment. Our school district has a strong focus on student learning and achievement. This past year was a banner year for our students and district. Student recognition in learning, fine arts, athletics and leadership continued the traditions of excellence established independent school district.  The Estelline School District has a K-12 enrollment of 260 plus students including approximately many open enrolled students from other districts. The District employs over 30 staff members and has an annual operating budget at approximately $3 million dollars.​

We encourage you to review our district data at the South Dakota Department of Education website. Please contact the District Office at Estelline  if you have further questions about our school system. Again, welcome to Estelline – “Home of the Redhawks”.