When is the last day of school in Spearfish School District 40-2?

The last day of school in Spearfish School District 40-2 is Tue, May 18, 2027, according to the district's published calendar.

How many schools are in Spearfish School District 40-2?

There are 7 schools in Spearfish School District 40-2, serving students throughout the district.

Where is Spearfish School District 40-2 located?

Spearfish School District 40-2 serves students in Spearfish, Lawrence County County, SD.

How many students are enrolled in Spearfish School District 40-2?

Total enrollment in Spearfish School District 40-2 is 2,387 students.

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Spearfish School District 40-2 — District Profile & Schools

Spearfish, South Dakota · Lawrence County

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Key Dates — Spearfish School District 40-2 School Calendar

The first day of school in Spearfish School District 40-2 is Thu, Aug 27, 2026, and the last day of school is Tue, May 18, 2027, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Fall Break - No School (Fri, Oct 23, 2026), No School - Fall Break (Fri, Oct 23, 2026), Thanksgiving Break - No School (Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), No School - Thanksgiving Break (Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), No School - Christmas & New Years Break (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027), Christmas Break - No School (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Thu, Dec 31, 2026).

First day of school: Thu, Aug 27, 2026
Last day of school: Tue, May 18, 2027
Fall Break - No School: Fri, Oct 23, 2026
No School - Fall Break: Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Thanksgiving Break - No School: Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
No School - Thanksgiving Break: Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
No School - Christmas & New Years Break: Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Christmas Break - No School: Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Thu, Dec 31, 2026
No School - Labor Day: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Labor Day - No School: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
No School - Teacher Inservice Day: Fri, Sep 25, 2026
No School - Staff In-Service: Fri, Sep 25, 2026
No School - Staff Inservice: Fri, Sep 25, 2026
Native American Day - No School: Mon, Oct 12, 2026
No School - Native American Day: Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Staff Inservice - No School: Fri, Oct 23, 2026
New Year's Day - No School: Fri, Jan 1, 2027
No School - MLK Day: Mon, Jan 18, 2027

2,387

Students

Schools

3 elem · 2 mid · 2 high

13.8:1

Student-Teacher

173 teachers

0 - 12

Grades

Quick Facts

341

Avg. School Size

318

Total Staff

Spearfish School District 40-2 Calendar

186 events

Mon, Jul 13

Event

School Board Meeting

Aug 3 - 21

Event

SMS Office Open

Tue, Aug 4

Event

Special School Board Meeting

Mon, Aug 10

Event

School Board Meeting

Mon, Aug 17

Meeting

Fall Activities Parent Meeting

Fall Activities:Cross Country 6-8 gradeFootball 7-8 grade (SWAY test at SMS)Volleyball 7-8 grade (SWAY test at SMS)Knowledge Bowl 6-8 grade (no physical required)

Mon, Aug 17

Meeting

Fall Activities Parent Meeting- SHS Main Gym

Location update: SHS Main GymFall Activities:Cross Country 6-8 gradeFootball 7-8 grade (SWAY test at SMS)Volleyball 7-8 grade (SWAY test at SMS)Knowledge Bowl 6-8 grade (no physical required)

Fri, Aug 21

Event

New to the District Student Orientation & Lunch

There will be a New Student orientation and lunch for students who are new to the district. Please call our office for more information. 605-717-1215

Aug 24 - 26

Event

Staff Inservice

Mon, Aug 24

Event

Back-to-School - Staff In-service

Mon, Aug 24

Event

SMS Open House

Join us for Open House and take care of everything your student needs for the new school year! Parents/guardians will have the opportunity to:Purchase laptop insuranceBuy PE shirtsAdd money to student lunch accountsPurchase a yearbookPick up a Lifetouch Fall Photo order formWe look forward to seeing you and welcoming everyone back to SMS!

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