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Welcome to Howard High School & Junior High! - Mr. TA Aslesen

Principal's Message - Mr. TA Aslesen
It is GREAT to have you on our website! We offer an outstanding education to the students of the Howard School District which includes the collective school districts of Carthage (Eagles), Argonne (Arrows), Fedora (Tigers), Burbank (Owls), St. Agatha (Agates), Winfred (Warriors), and Canova (Eagles).  The combined talents and resources of Miner County have truly blessed our students and it shows in the academic and activity success our students work diligently towards.
 
Our school district boasts a safe environment, strong academic scores, progressive inclusion of technology, and focused activities which all combine to create graduates with a well-rounded education to build successful lives in a global society. We incorporate courses from both a traditional high school experience and by using state resources such as the SDBOR Dual Credit program in conjunction with local universities and colleges to help our students prepare for success.
 
You can find a wealth of information about our district by using the state report card for both our High School and Junior High using the following link https://rb.gy/nzgar1 .  You can also find more information about our district through this webpage and by using the South Dakota Department of Education Statistical Digest https://doe.sd.gov/ofm/statdigest.aspx
 
We are glad to WELCOME you to the district and excited about offering you a home to grow and thrive within.  Feel free to contact the office for more information at 605.772.5515 or email at [email protected]

 

Howard Mission Statement

The mission of the Howard School District is to provide each student with the educational foundation on which to build a successful life in a global society.

 

Howard Belief Statement

  • All members of the school community deserve an environment in which they feel valued, safe, and respected.
  • Students learn differently and it is the role of all educators to create learning platforms which employ and expand these varied learning styles. 
  • All students will be given the opportunity to succeed based upon their unique needs.
  • All students will be provided equal opportunities to grow in all aspects of the school experience.
  • All staff members are valuable, bring unique strengths and perspectives to the learning experience and are encouraged to use district resources in combination with their autonomy to bring meaning, color, application and value to educational content. 

 

Howard Vision Statement

The vision of the Howard School District is to create a school in which students are fully investing in their achievements, constructing skills in self-advocacy, and daily showing their excitement for the opportunity to compete in the world.  Students show this investment through a consistent effort of active engagement in learning, displaying a curiosity, intrigue and ownership in the educational process, and encouraging each other both in and out of the classroom.