The Standing Rock Food Distribution Program will be starting our home deliveries on August 5th, 2024.
We are welcoming all 60+ elderly/handicapped/home-bound clients to give our office a call to get your orders issued.
Monday: Cannonball, Porcupine, Solen
Tuesday: Fort Yates, Se;fridge
Wednesday: Wakpala, Kenel
Thursday: Bear Soldier, Little Eagle, Rock Creek
We can be reached at (701) 854-7238
49 Proposal Ave, Fort Yates, ND 58538
The Security Team has received threats of gun violence to the SRST Housing Authority and Admin Building, and we are going into a state of Moderate Lockdown. Please keep all office doors closed and stay in your offices for the time being. All staff and civilians are asked to only enter and exit through the front door and only as necessary. Thank you for your cooperation.
Standing Rock 0-5 Head Start Program
2024-2025 School Year
School Information:
All centers will be open August 26th 2024 as all center employees will report to their respective centers.
All Staff Pre-Service August 27th -29th 2024 TBA
First Day of School Monday September 9th 2024
Last Day of School for Head Start April 30th 2025
Cultural Awareness Day “Honoring our Children who will be transitioning to Kindergarten” April 30th 2024
Head Start School hours: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm Monday to Friday
Early Head Start Center Base School Hours 8:00 am to 4:00 pm there is a 9:00 am cutoff
School Calendar will be dispersed soon
All Head Start, Early Head Start and Home Base will be implementing Teaching Strategies and Creative Curriculum
Age Eligibility:
Home-Base Program ages 6 months to three years’ old
Early Head Start is 6 weeks to three years old.
Head Start Program: Ages 3 years old to 5 years’ old
Ongoing Recruitment and Registration for all returning and new students will continue throughout the year, cutoff to enroll children will be 45 days prior to the last day of school.
Registration Requirements:
Complete annual application, attach Birth Certificate or any document that will verify age, updated immunization record and verification of Income.
Transition for 0-3 years old begins six months prior to third birthday.
For enrollment information, contact Head Start central office (701) 854-7250, you may also contact the Family Service Worker at the Head Start Center in your community after August 29th 2024.
MANAGEMENT AND CENTRAL OFFICE STAFF (8:00 am-4:30 pm)
(701)-854-7250
Carmelita Bear Ribs-White Paw Director Ext: 8408
Melissa White Temple Fiscal Manager Ext: 8411
Pamela Alkire Education/Disabilities Manager SD Centers Ext: 8407
Jana Wolf Necklace Education-Disabilities Manager ND Centers Ext: 8403
Randy Bear Ribs Health, Mental Health Nutrition Coordinator Ext: 8405
Joseph Montana Facilities/Transportation/Maintenance Manager Ext: 8409 Shannon Thunder Hawk Data Technology Specialist Ext: 8402
Althea White Temple ERSEA Manager Ext: 8404
Sybil Taken Alive Office Manager Ext: 8401
Sharla Silk Program Assistant Ext: 8406
Whitney White Bull Maintenance Assistant Ext: 8410
STANDING ROCK 0-5 HEADSTART PROGRAM CENTERS:
Bear Soldier (McLaughlin) (605) 823-4496 (605) 823-4101 Fax
Cannon Ball (701) 854-3312 (701) 854-2251 Fax
Fort Yates A&B (701) 854-7466 (701) 854-2314 Fax
Fort Yates Discovery (701) 854-3903 (701) 854-3759 Fax
Porcupine ND (701) 422-3321 (701) 422-3629 Fax
Rock Creek (Bullhead) (605) 823-4883 (605) 823-4928 Fax
Running Antelope (Little Eagle) (605) 823-4576 (605) 823-4667 Fax
Wakpala Head Start: (605) 845-2533 (605) 845-2757 Fax
Early Head Start Center: (701) 854-7563 (701) 854-7566 Fax
FY Home Visitors Office: (701) 854-7466 (701)-854-2314 Fax
CENTER SUPERVISOR’S-LEAD TEACHER’S (8:00 am-4:30 pm)
Wilma Tiger Rock Creek
Loretta Marquez Bear Soldier
Janet Thompson Wakpala
Elisa Chambers Running Antelope
Yvonne Hodgekiss FY Discovery/AB
Shalonda Many Horses Cannonball
Kelli Vetter Porcupine
SCHOOL CLOSINGS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Please listen to KLND 89.5 or KMLO 100.7 for any school closings and announcements
TRIBAL HOLIDAYS/NO SCHOOL
American Indian Day September 25th
Veterans Day November 11th
Thanksgiving Day November 27th
Chief Sitting Bull Day December 15th
New Year’s Day January 1st,
Martin Luther King Day January 19th
President’s Day February 16th
Traditional Memorial Day May 30th
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2024
The Fitness Center will be CLOSED on Wednesday 7/31/24 due to all staff attending
the Fort Yates- Fit Fair.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The Miss Standing Rock Pageant will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024 @ 1:00 pm at the Kenel District building.
The Deadline for the application is August 16, 2024 at 4:30 pm.
APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED FROM ALL ELIGIBLE AND INTERESTED CANDIDATES AND ARE AVAILABLE AT YOUR DISTRICT BUILDINGS AND THE COORDINATORS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS THEY CAN BE REACHED AT THE STANDING ROCK TRIBAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE BUILDING WITH SUSAN AGARD AT 701854-8508 OR JULIA HAS HORNS@ (701) 854-8518 DURING BUSINESS HOURS MONDAY -FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Application forms can also be obtained from each district office beginning July 29, 2024. Please submit your application no later than 4:30 pm on August 16, 2024 to:
Miss Standing Rock 2024 Contest
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
Box “D”
Fort Yates, ND 58538
There is no limit to the number of entries from any district. The pageant officially begins after the luncheon and all contestants must be present to pre-register by that time.
There will be a panel of (4) judges for the pageant. Selections of the Miss Standing Rock 2024 will be based on appearance, poise, Indian characteristics, scholastic interest and dedication to the advancement of the Indian people of Standing Rock. Selections of the Miss Standing Rock 2024 will be based on the qualifications stated in the criteria. The judge’s decision will be final. The coordinators are not judges for the contest; they are only there as designated representatives for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and pageant. Contestants (other than the winners) who have previously entered the contest are cordially invited to enter again provided they still meet the qualifications.
In the event that Miss Standing Rock can’t fulfill her duties, the first attendant will make appearances in her
place.
CONTINUOUSLY RECRUITING FOR THE CURRENT AND *NEW* SCHOOL YEAR
2024-2025 FOR EARLY HEAD START CENTER BASED, FORT YATES, ND
YOU CAN CONTACT:
CIARA CHASE ALONE
ENS FAMILY SERVICE WORKER AT 854-1563
OR EMAIL:
CCHASEAlONE@STANDINGROCK.ORG
AND/OR CARMELITA WHITE PAW 0-5
HEAD START DIRECTOR 11 854-1250,
EMAIL: CWHITEPAW@STANDINGROCK.ORG
EARLY HEAD START
196 PROPOSAL AVE
FORT YATES, ND 58538
101-854-1563
WWW.HEADSTART.STANDINGROCK.ORG
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION
PARENTS/ GUARDIANS NEED THE FOLLOWING:
• Birth certificate
• Updated immunizations
• Income
• Phvsical/Dental
. CDIB
APPLICATIONS/ DOCUMENTS:
Will be accepted via email, or drop on at Earlv Head
Start Center and/or Central Office.
EHS current vacant slots:
1 Infant (6 Weeks – 12 Months)
2 Toddler (12 Months – 24 Months)
NEW school year vacant slots:
2 Infants (6 Weeks – 12 Months)
2 Toddlers (12 Months – 24 Months)
3 Two Year Olds (24 Months – 36 Months)
Standing Rock Fit Fair!
Promoting Health and Wellness through Fun Physical Activities!
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Fort Yates Football Field
11am – 2pm CT
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Mclaughlin City Park
11am – 2pm CT
2 Events Happening!
Inflatables, Games, Food, and FUN!
T-shirts and Door Prizes for all Participants
Come and Visit Tribal Health Informational Booths, Receive free Blood Glucose and Blood Pressure Screenings, Body Composition Readings, and a free lunch. All Children must be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian
This Event is a Drug and Alcohol Free Event
Questions or Concerns, please contact the Standing Rock Diabetes Program
701.854.7132
Wounded Knee Memorial Motorcycle Run
August 2-3, 2024
Following the 1890 Indian Trail
Ft. Yates, ND to Eagle Butte, SD to Wounded Knee, SD
The mission of the Wounded Knee Memorial Motorcycle Run is to preserve the memory of the innocent Lakota People who suffered and died on December 29, 1890. We will honor the ancestors through prayer and ceremony by remembering and paying our respects.
Educational programs coordinated throughout the Run will he presented by the Descendants of the Wounded Knee Massacre bringing awareness to all people; then healing and unity can be achieved.
Ride at your own Risk!
This Run is Drug & Alcohol Free!
Not responsible for Injury or theft!
DISCLAIMER: The Wounded Knee Memorial Motorcycle Run is not affiliated with any other motorcycle events during this time.
Contact Info: Dave Janis: 605-441-3058 or davejanis@hotmailcom
Nancy White Eyes: 605–441-2208 or newbiteeyes@yahoo.com
Facebook: Wounded Knee Memorial Ivlotorcycle Run 202+
PLEASE HAVE YOUR DITCHES CUT BY JULY 31, 2024
This “NO COST” OR “NON-LEASE” hay cutting permit includes
ditches and roadways adjacent to any Tribal Road or BIA Road
Right-away that has become overrun by weeds and grasses.
This pertains to an enrolled member or non-enrolled
member of whom is a farmer or rancher, of the Standing
Rock Sioux Tribe, that have lands adjacent to their
respective lease allotments or Tribally leased or allocated
lands, within the borders of the Standing Rock Sioux
Reservation.
Ensure you CALL CRAIG EAGLESHIELD AT 701-455-4573 OR
BRANDON WALKER AT 701-455-4576 TO REPORT WHERE
AND WHEN YOU WILL BE CUTTING.
After July 31, all ditches and roadways will be available for anyone
to cut. However, if damages or liability occur it will be on the
Operator.
As per Office Land Operations and the Chairwoman
1 Standing Rock Ave
Fort Yates, ND 58538
Phone: 701-854-8500
Email: info@standingrock.org
