🌟The UE Sunshine Committee will continue to highlight the amazing people who make Cheyenne-Eagle Butte Upper Elementary such a special place! We are excited to spotlight our Upper Elementary kitchen and maintenance staff this week. Stay tuned for more spotlights! 🌟
Alexa and Bella Anderson shared Valentine cards and wishes with their mom, Brittney Uses The Knife who is stationed in Germany. 6th grade, 4th grade and 3rd grade students created cards to share with Brittney and other military service personnel. Thank you to all Military service members from C-EB Upper Elementary.
CEB 6th Grade Natural Helpers had a busy meeting this week! Kicking off with plans for their Selfie Station for the Wakpa Waste Tiospaye Committee, finalizing plans for the upcoming Cansasa Harvest, and decorating the circle area in honor of Pink Shirt Day February 13th! Natural Helpers asked classes in 2nd-6th grade to help them design shirts to spread messages of kindness, and they did a great job! Be sure to wear pink on February 13th in support of Anti-Bullying Awareness💟Students wearing pink will be receive Braves Bucks just as they would for Braves attire this day.
C-EB Upper Elementary Home Note 2/4/26
C-EB Upper Elementary Home Note 1/29/26
💖 You’re Invited! 💖
C-EB K-12 proudly invites families and community members to our Chante’ Skuya Social Powwow!
📅 Wednesday, February 11th
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 UE Cafeteria/Gym
Come enjoy an evening of culture, connection, and fun featuring:
✨ Family Meal
✨ Potato Dance & Round Dance
✨ Intertribal Dances
✨ Sweet-Treats Walk
✨ Rabbit Dance
✨ Photobooth fun for all ages
This is a wonderful opportunity to gather, celebrate, and make memories together. Everyone is welcome—bring your family, bring your smiles, and come dance with us! 💃🕺
❤️ We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️calendars for February 11th
Congratulations to Our January Good Relative Award Winners! In partnership with The Keya Foundation we work to recognize our students on a monthly basis!
January’s theme celebrated students who showed Wisdom this month. These students were nominated by school staff from Cheyenne-Eagle Butte (C-EB) for Wisdom! Winners were selected by grade through a Spin-the-Wheel tool. Please join us in congratulating and feel free to tag family members of students listed to share in the recognition of their exemplary qualities!
⭐Kassion Veaux, Grade 3rd, C-EB, nominated by Dee Ann Ducheneaux. “Kassian joined our classroom right before Thanksgiving. He has been a perfect fit. He knows the importance of education and strives to attend school each day. His homework is completed and he's ready to learn. Kassian is willing to share an answer even if he's unsure if it's 100 percent correct. Modeling his courage to speak and learn from mistakes as we go is a solid combination. Kassian has been as asset to our class and is truly a Good Relative.”
⭐Joshua Lawrence, Grade 4th, C-EB, nominated by Jalisa Cruz. “Joshua is wise beyond his years. Slow to react and really thinks things through. Always understanding things from both perspectives. He learns from his mistakes, but also helps others from making the same mistake. He is calm, gentle, and wise.”
Other students who were nominated for Wisdom: Renlee Simon & LaRyah Jordan
Wopila Tanka to the school staff for your nominations and to the students for deserving them! Follow us to see next month’s winners and continue celebrating the Lakota values in our schools!
January’s theme celebrated students who showed Wisdom this month. These students were nominated by school staff from Cheyenne-Eagle Butte (C-EB) for Wisdom! Winners were selected by grade through a Spin-the-Wheel tool. Please join us in congratulating and feel free to tag family members of students listed to share in the recognition of their exemplary qualities!
⭐Kassion Veaux, Grade 3rd, C-EB, nominated by Dee Ann Ducheneaux. “Kassian joined our classroom right before Thanksgiving. He has been a perfect fit. He knows the importance of education and strives to attend school each day. His homework is completed and he's ready to learn. Kassian is willing to share an answer even if he's unsure if it's 100 percent correct. Modeling his courage to speak and learn from mistakes as we go is a solid combination. Kassian has been as asset to our class and is truly a Good Relative.”
⭐Joshua Lawrence, Grade 4th, C-EB, nominated by Jalisa Cruz. “Joshua is wise beyond his years. Slow to react and really thinks things through. Always understanding things from both perspectives. He learns from his mistakes, but also helps others from making the same mistake. He is calm, gentle, and wise.”
Other students who were nominated for Wisdom: Renlee Simon & LaRyah Jordan
Wopila Tanka to the school staff for your nominations and to the students for deserving them! Follow us to see next month’s winners and continue celebrating the Lakota values in our schools!
Upper Elementary HomeNote 1/22/26
Due to the high winds and visibility concerns, there will be a 1:00 pm early release today, January 16, 2026.
There will be no supper program tonight or Monday, January 19, 2026 due to the holiday. Food services will resume Tuesday evening, January 20, 2026.
Stay safe and warm.
There will be no supper program tonight or Monday, January 19, 2026 due to the holiday. Food services will resume Tuesday evening, January 20, 2026.
Stay safe and warm.
C-EB Upper Elementary Home Note 1/14/26
🎉Congratulations to all of our Students of the Semester award recipients! 🎉
Their excellent grades, strong attendance, hard work, and positive attitude truly set you apart. They consistently demonstrated our BRAVES expectations by being Prepared, Responsible, showing a Good Attitude, living our Values, striving for Excellence, and staying Safe.
We are proud of you and grateful for the example you set for your classmates. Keep up the outstanding work!
2nd Grade: Jaeleigh Shaving
3rd Grade: Iveti Jeffries
4th Grade: Daxtyn Lee
5th Grade: Kevin Elk Nation
6th Grade: J'Vaun Veaux
Their excellent grades, strong attendance, hard work, and positive attitude truly set you apart. They consistently demonstrated our BRAVES expectations by being Prepared, Responsible, showing a Good Attitude, living our Values, striving for Excellence, and staying Safe.
We are proud of you and grateful for the example you set for your classmates. Keep up the outstanding work!
2nd Grade: Jaeleigh Shaving
3rd Grade: Iveti Jeffries
4th Grade: Daxtyn Lee
5th Grade: Kevin Elk Nation
6th Grade: J'Vaun Veaux
C-EB Upper Elementary Home Notte - 1/9/26
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Catch up with the latest student stories, events, and news updates.
This updated app is designed to make staying connected easier than ever. It also follows ADA compliance best practices, ensuring that content is accessible and user-friendly for all members of the community.
It's everything C-EB Schools, in your pocket. If you haven't already, download the app!
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Dear C-EB Schools community,
We are loving our new app! Stay updated with access to events, documents, news from administrators, student stories, and important alert notifications, like school closures.
This updated app is designed to make staying connected easier than ever. It also follows ADA compliance best practices, ensuring that content is accessible and user-friendly for all members of the community.
You can download the C-EB Schools app for free on both Google Play or Apple App Store.
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We are loving our new app! Access documents, news updates, urgent alerts and notifications, right from your pocket.
This updated app is designed to make staying connected easier than ever. It also follows ADA compliance best practices, ensuring that content is accessible and user-friendly for all members of the community.
Download for Android: https://aptg.co/LQHMgH
Download for iPhone: https://aptg.co/R175y1
Congratulations to Our December Good Relative Award Winners! In partnership with The Keya Foundation we work to recognize our students on a monthly basis!
December’s theme celebrated students who showed respect this month. These students were nominated by school staff from Cheyenne-Eagle Butte (C-EB) for Respect! Winners were selected by grade through a Spin-the-Wheel tool. Please join us in congratulating and feel free to tag family members of students listed to share in the recognition of their exemplary qualities!
⭐Naleah Rosas, Grade 6th, C-EB, nominated by Johanna Aberle. “She has always obey and follow school rules. She has shown respect to classmates, teachers, and staff by doing what she is asked to do without any complain.” (NOT PICTURED)
⭐Kendall Iron Bird, Grade 5th, C-EB, nominated by Rebecca Afraid of Hawk. “Kendall is kind soul. She never complains, always willing to help others, and is just an overall great student role model.”
⭐Aurelius Knight, Grade 4th, C-EB, nominated by Miss. Bush. “Aurelius is a student who always shows respect in everything he does. He listens, follows the rules, and uses his manners without ever being reminded. He’s kind to both staff and classmates, and you can always count on him to do the right thing. Aurelius is always ready to help others.”
⭐Zi Iciya Afraid of Hawk, Grade 3rd, C-EB, nominated by DeeAnne Ducheneaux. “Zi Iciya, translates to Paints Himself Yellow which fits him perfectly. Of course yellow is his favorite color and it represents a wide range of things: Positive emotions, happiness, optimism, and energy to caution and warning. This month's Good Relative features Respect within school and the community and Zi shines in both places. He shows respect to his Unci Pam by ensuring that her trash bins are pulled in and out on scheduled days. Holding the door for her and others. Using manners and speaking only after he's listened to other's shares. Participating in the buffalo harvests along side his mom and relatives provides a respectful outlook on his culture. I look forward to the sharing he does within class regarding this experience. He allows grace to others when needed and is always honest. His respectful nature will carry him through life for all the right reasons.” (NOT PICTURED)
⭐Scarlett Knife, Grade 2nd, C-EB, nominated by Sonia Webb, “Scarlett never talks when I am giving a lesson. She is respectful and uses respectful words when speaking to others.”
Other students who were nominated for Respect: Cante Talks, Hannah Rackard, Eliza Janis, Zintakla Lafferty, Owen Uses The Knife, L Shondo Talks, Jr., and Maske Lynch
Wopila Tanka to the school staff for your nominations and to the students for deserving them! Follow us to see next month’s winners and continue celebrating the Lakota values in our schools!
December’s theme celebrated students who showed respect this month. These students were nominated by school staff from Cheyenne-Eagle Butte (C-EB) for Respect! Winners were selected by grade through a Spin-the-Wheel tool. Please join us in congratulating and feel free to tag family members of students listed to share in the recognition of their exemplary qualities!
⭐Naleah Rosas, Grade 6th, C-EB, nominated by Johanna Aberle. “She has always obey and follow school rules. She has shown respect to classmates, teachers, and staff by doing what she is asked to do without any complain.” (NOT PICTURED)
⭐Kendall Iron Bird, Grade 5th, C-EB, nominated by Rebecca Afraid of Hawk. “Kendall is kind soul. She never complains, always willing to help others, and is just an overall great student role model.”
⭐Aurelius Knight, Grade 4th, C-EB, nominated by Miss. Bush. “Aurelius is a student who always shows respect in everything he does. He listens, follows the rules, and uses his manners without ever being reminded. He’s kind to both staff and classmates, and you can always count on him to do the right thing. Aurelius is always ready to help others.”
⭐Zi Iciya Afraid of Hawk, Grade 3rd, C-EB, nominated by DeeAnne Ducheneaux. “Zi Iciya, translates to Paints Himself Yellow which fits him perfectly. Of course yellow is his favorite color and it represents a wide range of things: Positive emotions, happiness, optimism, and energy to caution and warning. This month's Good Relative features Respect within school and the community and Zi shines in both places. He shows respect to his Unci Pam by ensuring that her trash bins are pulled in and out on scheduled days. Holding the door for her and others. Using manners and speaking only after he's listened to other's shares. Participating in the buffalo harvests along side his mom and relatives provides a respectful outlook on his culture. I look forward to the sharing he does within class regarding this experience. He allows grace to others when needed and is always honest. His respectful nature will carry him through life for all the right reasons.” (NOT PICTURED)
⭐Scarlett Knife, Grade 2nd, C-EB, nominated by Sonia Webb, “Scarlett never talks when I am giving a lesson. She is respectful and uses respectful words when speaking to others.”
Other students who were nominated for Respect: Cante Talks, Hannah Rackard, Eliza Janis, Zintakla Lafferty, Owen Uses The Knife, L Shondo Talks, Jr., and Maske Lynch
Wopila Tanka to the school staff for your nominations and to the students for deserving them! Follow us to see next month’s winners and continue celebrating the Lakota values in our schools!
🎄✨ Spreading Holiday Cheer! ✨🎄
A big round of applause for our amazing Holiday Cheermeisters! 🌟 These festive stars went all out to bring joy and holiday spirit to our halls. Thanks to a generous Secret Santa, they’re walking away with cash prizes as a token of appreciation for their creativity and cheer!
From dazzling outfits to bright smiles and festive vibes, you’ve made this season extra special. ❤️
Let’s keep the holiday magic alive—thank you for making our community shine! 🎅🤶🎁
❄️🎉 Winter Break Alert! 🎉❄️
C-EB Schools will be closed from December 17 to January 5 for winter break.
Time to enjoy the snow, relax with loved ones, and celebrate the season! ⛄🎄
Wishing all our students, families, and staff a joyful and safe holiday season.
Happy Holidays from C-EB Schools! 💙🐧
C-EB Schools will be closed from December 17 to January 5 for winter break.
Time to enjoy the snow, relax with loved ones, and celebrate the season! ⛄🎄
Wishing all our students, families, and staff a joyful and safe holiday season.
Happy Holidays from C-EB Schools! 💙🐧
📚 C-EB Upper Elementary Awarded $600,000 Literacy Grant!
We’re excited to announce that C-EB Upper Elementary School has been selected as one of 28 districts statewide to receive the Elevating Literacy Across South Dakota (ELA-SD) Grant, totaling $600,000 for our school!
Funded through the federal Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant, this support will help us strengthen literacy instruction using the Science of Reading, ensuring students build strong reading and writing skills from the ground up.
This investment will help close achievement gaps, support our teachers, and enrich literacy learning for all C-EB learners. We are grateful for this opportunity to keep moving literacy forward for our students. 💪📖
Learn more about the initiative: 👉 www.doe.sd.gov/literacy
#OhitikaPride #LiteracyForAll #MovingLiteracyForward
We’re excited to announce that C-EB Upper Elementary School has been selected as one of 28 districts statewide to receive the Elevating Literacy Across South Dakota (ELA-SD) Grant, totaling $600,000 for our school!
Funded through the federal Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant, this support will help us strengthen literacy instruction using the Science of Reading, ensuring students build strong reading and writing skills from the ground up.
This investment will help close achievement gaps, support our teachers, and enrich literacy learning for all C-EB learners. We are grateful for this opportunity to keep moving literacy forward for our students. 💪📖
Learn more about the initiative: 👉 www.doe.sd.gov/literacy
#OhitikaPride #LiteracyForAll #MovingLiteracyForward
