EDUCATION
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Quality education is a cornerstone of the Spearfish community. Since the settling of the town, citizens have placed a high emphasis on education, as witnessed by the founding of the Black Hills Normal School just a few years after the first homesteaders arrived. SPEARFISH SCHOOLS 1 High School | 1 Middle School 3 Elementary Schools | 3 Parochial Schools The Spearfish School District serves approximately 2,415 students in the Spearfish community and surrounding area. The district's mission statement, "Empowering All Students to Succeed in a Changing World," is a goal they take very seriously. The Spearfish School District provides quality programs for all ranges of academic learners. The Spearfish School District is a positive, productive learning institution with a history of high expectations and student success. The staff is experienced, talented, and dedicated to the success of their students. The school system and community place a high value on the education of our youth and that expectation serves as a catalyst for student success in a rigorous learning environment.
