Handbook, Links, and Policies

Parent-Student Handbook

2026-2027

At the link below, you will find our most recently approved handbook for parents and students. This guide will acquaint you with facts about SMCS operations, policies, and procedures. We highly encourage all families to read this handbook prior to the school year to ensure there is clear communication on what our rules state and what is to be expected of our students.

Parent - Student Handbook

Additional Parent Information

  • Bus Pass

    Bus Pass Information & Contact


    Information for Rural Resident Students Enrolled in St. Mary Schools


    South Dakota Codified Law 13-29-1.2 provides that public school districts may provide transportation to nonpublic school students if no additional public funds are expended to provide the transportation.


    Rural St. Mary students whose residence is located along the regular bus route for transporting public school students may ride the bus at no charge.


    Rural St. Mary students whose residence is outside the regular bus route, as determined by residences of public school students, will be given the option to (1) meet the bus at a point along the regular bus route, or (2) pay the $450.00 annual cost for each mile added to the bus route.


    Information for Rural Non-Resident Students Enrolled in St. Mary Schools


    Rural students enrolled in St. Mary Schools, who are not residents of the Dell Rapids School District, may be provided transportation if they are taken to an established stop on the current bus route. The following annual fee will be charged:

    $90.00 per child, maximum of $225.00 per family

    (Payment must be submitted @ fall registration )

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  • Medical Authorization

    All medications, including prescription and over the counter medication administered to students by school personnel or by students themselves shall require a signed “Authorization to

    Administer Medication” form.


    Medication Sheet

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  • Counseling Office

    Dual Credit Opportunities


    Scholarships & College Planning


    Outside Counseling Services


  • School Supply List

    2026-2027 School Supply Lists

  • FERPA Notification

    FERPA Notification


    St. Mary's Catholic Schools is required to notify parents annually of The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain

    rights with respect to the student’s education records.