We are officially closing the chapter on another remarkable school year at Spearfish High School! Whether you are celebrating academic achievements, athletic triumphs, or personal growth, you have made our entire school & community proud!
Please review the essential summer schedules, contact directories, and fall preparation dates below.
🕒 Summer Main Office Hours
JUNE: Open Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM – Noon & 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Note: The office will be closed on June 15–16, June 18–19, and June 29–30.
AUGUST: Open Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM – Noon & 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Summer Contact Directory
If you need to reach us while the physical office is closed, please email our team directly:
Administration:
Mr. Williams (Principal): jwilliams@spearfish.k12.sd.us
Mr. Seyer (Assistant Principal): jseyer@spearfish.k12.sd.us
Dalton Wademan (Athletic Director): dwademan@spearfish.k12.sd.us
Secretaries:
Robi Apland (HS Secretary):
Sarah Popkes (Attendance Secretary): spopkes@spearfish.k12.sd.us
Nicole Kirsch (Counseling Office Secretary / Registrar): nkirsch@spearfish.k12.sd.us
Calley Davis (CTE Secretary): cdavis@spearfish.k12.sd.us
Michele Olson (Activities Secretary): molson@spearfish.k12.sd.us
Counselors:
Mr. Miller (Grades 9–10 Counselor): cmiller@spearfish.k12.sd.us
Mrs. Murphy (Grades 11–12 Counselor): jmurphy@spearfish.k12.sd.us
📊 Final Grades & Test Scores
Report Cards: Students will receive an official physical copy of final grades in the mail & Juniors will get their official ACT scores via mail as well.
👟 Fall Sports & Conditioning:
Registration & Information: Visit SD Bound Spearfish Spartans (https://gobound.com/sd/schools/spearfish) for all schedules & athletic registration forms.
Physicals: Mandatory physical forms must be completely uploaded before the first day of practice.
Athlete Conditioning: The Youth Athlete Development Camps run June 1 -July 30, 2026 (with a scheduled break from July 1–7).
📅 Important Fall 2026 Dates
Don’t wait until the final week of August to get organized! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:
New Student Registration: August 17 – 21
New Student Orientation: Tuesday, August 25 @ 5:00 PM
Open House: Tuesday, August 25 from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
First Day of Classes: Thursday, August 27, 2026!
School Picture Day: Friday, August 28
Keep an eye on the official SHS website (https://shs.spearfish.k12.sd.us/o/shs) throughout the summer as we continue to release information for the 2026–27 school year. Let’s make this summer count, stay safe, and get ready to return stronger than ever!