Welcome Back, Governors!
T.F. Riggs High School students kicked off the new school year by greeting classmates with smiles and enthusiasm at the school's main entrance on the first day of classes. Their warm welcome helped make the start of the year exciting and memorable for everyone walking through the doors!
The Pierre School District held its annual new teacher in-service Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. The new-to-Pierre teachers this year are Tara Wallman, Gracie Goode, Danae Paxton, Michelle DeBoer, Jodi Baumberger, Tyson Johnson, Steven Fullerton, Carter VanHouten, and Erik Richter.
Front Row (L to R): Tara Wallman, Gracie Good, Danae Paxton, and Michelle DeBoer.
Back row (L to R): Jodi Baumberger, Tyson Johnson, Steven Fullerton, Carter VanHouten, and Erik Richter.
Governors, are you registered for school? Our teachers and staff are geared up, classrooms are ready, and we're counting down the days until we see you on August 19th. Let's make this our best year yet!
Dr. Donavan DeBoer is the new Superintendent of the Pierre School District. Dr. DeBoer began his duties on July 1st. Dr. DeBoer is originally from Chamberlain and has served in Wood, Winner, Newell, Rapid City, Parker, and Dell Rapids before being hired as the Superintendent for the Pierre School District.
Madisyn (Neibauer) Rabern was sworn in as the newest member of the Pierre School Board on June 29th. Madisyn was elected to the Pierre School Board in early June. Madisyn has replaced Dan Cronin on the board, and she was previously an elementary educator in the Pierre School District. We are excited to have Madisyn back working to support the students and staff of the Pierre School District!
Providing students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to become life-long learners and productive members of society.
