NE South Dakota schools among classification appeals approved by SDHSAA

PIERRE — Every two years, the South Dakota High School Activities Association approves school enrollment numbers that determine sports and fine arts classifications. Prior to that approval, the board may hear appeals from member schools. On Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, the board heard nine appeals, approving six of them. An appeal from Parkston High School was approved to discount one Hutterite student whose religious beliefs don’t allow him to participate in sports. Subtracting that one student allowed Parkston to stay in Class B. An appeal to discount two students was approved for the Eureka/Edmunds Central cooperative. School officials explained that one student was not allowed in the...