Hot Springs announces plan to double size of its free preschool

This colorful fence surrounds the playground at the Hot Springs Elementary School. Beginning next year, the district plans to add a second section to its preschool program to double its capacity to more than 30 students aged 3-5. However, to cover the cost of an additional preschool teacher, the district is hoping to fund raise from the community to avoid having to utilize Impact Aid funds. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star
This colorful fence surrounds the playground at the Hot Springs Elementary School. Beginning next year, the district plans to add a second section to its preschool program to double its capacity to more than 30 students aged 3-5. However, to cover the cost of an additional preschool teacher, the district is hoping to fund raise from the community to avoid having to utilize Impact Aid funds. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

District to also expand bus route into Argyle/ Minnekahta area

HOT SPRINGS – Earlier this year, the preschool program in the Hot Springs School District was recognized by the School Administrators of South Dakota (SASD) with its highest award as an “Exemplary” program in the state.

For this current 2024-25 school year, space allowed for enrollment of 15 four to five year olds where they enjoyed a 16…