On July 8, 2026, we tested the school’s water to see if it contains lead, a heavy metal that can cause health problems if ingested (swallowed). Lead was commonly used in building construction into the 1980s. All schools in South Dakota will eventually need to go through the same testing process we did. We received the testing results on October 8, 2026.

Our water contained lead in some areas of the  middle/high school. We have identified a faucet in the kitchen that contains lead and requires remediation(replacement).  Because this fixture is in the kitchen, the staff assigned to this room are instructed to run the water for 30 seconds before use for drinking and cooking.  A sign will be posted as a reminder.  This fixture will be replaced as soon as possible.  Additionally, we discovered fixtures in the FACS classroom also contain a smaller amount of lead.  Because the level of lead found in the classroom water was low, the EPA does not require we replace these fixtures. Because these fixtures are in the classrooms, however, the staff assigned to these rooms are instructed to run the water for 30 seconds before use that contacts food or is used for drinking.  A sign will be posted as a reminder.  These fixtures will also be replaced as soon as possible.  

If you have questions, please contact Scott Muckey, Superintendent, by email at scott.muckey@k12.sd.us, or phone at 605 946 5475.