Schools & Education
School Liaison Office
1000 Ellsworth Street, Ste 1500
Ellsworth AFB, SD 57706
Phone 605-385-1381
Phone (DSN) 312-675-4310
Fax 605-385-4310
Fax (DSN) 312-675-6322
Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sat and Sun - closed
Holidays - closed
Public School
Incoming families are encouraged to register their children in school as soon as possible. Children who live on base or in Box Elder, are eligible to enroll in the Douglas Public School District. For those children living in or around Rapid City, they are eligible to register into the Rapid City Area Schools District. Please check with the schools for further details.
The schools are open from mid-August to mid-June. During other times of the year, registration information may be obtained by calling the Douglas Public School District at 605-923-0000 or the Rapid School District at 605-394-4037 for Elementary Education or 605-394-5147 for Secondary Education.
Registration
When registering children in school, parents need to provide a certified birth certificate, updated shot records, Social Security number and proof of residency. South Dakota law requires a TB test prior to enrollment in any school.
Graduation Requirements
Core curriculum requirements for high school: 4 units of English; 3 units of Mathematics; 3 units of Science; 3 units of Social Studies; 1 unit of Computer/Technology; 1 unit of Fine Arts; ½ unit of Personal Finance or Economics; ½ unit of Physical Education; ½ unit of Health or Health Integration; a minimum of 5.5 units of Electives.
Douglas District Schools
Douglas Schools are located adjacent to Ellsworth AFB and provide public school services for the dependents of Air Force personnel living on or near Ellsworth AFB, as well as the population living in Box Elder and surrounding rural areas (encompassing 156 square miles). The district enrolls approximately 2,600 students, 40% of whom are dependents of Air Force personnel.
The Douglas District has a K-12 curriculum with a full range of academic offerings. The district has a broad, varied, and well-directed activities program. All day every day kindergarten provides a positive learning experience for students in a safe and caring atmosphere. Douglas has the only AFJROTC program in South Dakota. Students learn the basics of aerospace education and leadership, for more information call 605-923-0030.
School Liaison Officer (SLO)
The School Liaison Officer (SLO) is available to help with educational questions regarding your move. You can reach his office at 605-385-1381 or DSN 312-675-1381.
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