Eugene Field A+ Elementary School

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Eugene Field A+ Elementary School Dustin Mees, Principal

Learn what A+ is all about:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeeopU_2p0c

Eugene Field A+ Elementary is the only Arts plus Academics specialized school in Sioux Falls. Daily art instruction is fundamental in the philosophy of A+ Schools. Eugene Field A+ Elementary strives to provide a strong academic program by using drama, visual art, music, and dance to meet the needs of each and every student. Classroom teachers and arts teachers collaborate to ensure that the curriculum is taught through the arts and the arts taught through the curriculum. This relationship ensures that ALL Children - traditional learners and nontraditional learners - have an opportunity to reveal their understanding of the standards through a variety of enriched assessments.

🎨✨ Bringing Stories to Life Through Art! 🎬🐾Today, our students gathered with their MI Family Groups for another creative...
10/22/2026

🎨✨ Bringing Stories to Life Through Art! 🎬🐾

Today, our students gathered with their MI Family Groups for another creative MI Exchange!

This month, students explored the art of animation and discovered how artists use character design and storyboarding to bring stories to life. We took inspiration from Bill Peet, a Disney artist and storyteller who helped shape the animated classic 101 Dalmatians through his story adaptation and storyboards.

Students looked closely at the film’s characters, considering how intentional artistic choices help communicate personality, emotion, and tell a story. Then, it was their turn to become storytellers! Using their artist trading cards, students designed original characters or created mini storyboards of their own.

🐾 As an added bonus, this month’s MI Exchange helped build excitement for our upcoming 3rd grade production of 101 Dalmatians KIDS on November 17!

We love seeing students make connections across art forms while discovering the creativity and collaboration that bring stories to life! ❤️

Join us for the 17th annual Paint the Plow event on Saturday, Oct. 17!More than 20 youth groups will have their painted ...
10/16/2026

Join us for the 17th annual Paint the Plow event on Saturday, Oct. 17!

More than 20 youth groups will have their painted plows on display during the City of Sioux Falls’ 17th annual Paint the Plow event from 9 a.m. to noon.

Paint the Plow is an annual program that invites schools and youth organizations to paint a City snow plow.

The winning plows will participate in the Downtown Sioux Falls Inc. Parade of Lights on Friday, November 27.

Paint the Plow is free and open to the public.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Levitt at the Falls, 100 E Sixth Street, Sioux Falls, 57104

🎨 Discover how the arts ignite a passion for learning at EFA+! 🎨Are you or someone you know looking for a school environ...
10/14/2026

🎨 Discover how the arts ignite a passion for learning at EFA+! 🎨

Are you or someone you know looking for a school environment where the arts enhance every aspect of student learning? We’d love for you to join us!

Come experience arts integration firsthand at our EFA+ Arts Night. You'll get an inside look at how we use the arts to help our students learn, create, and thrive—all while building confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

📅 When: Monday, November 2nd | 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM

📍 Where: EFA+

✨ Help us spread the word! Do you know a family, friend, or neighbor searching for a school where creative learning takes center stage? Please SHARE this post with them or tag them in the comments below! We can't wait to welcome new faces to our community. See you there!

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The EFA+ OSO students proudly represented our school at today’s Native Americans Day Parade! We are grateful for the opp...
10/12/2026

The EFA+ OSO students proudly represented our school at today’s Native Americans Day Parade! We are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate and honor Native American cultures, traditions, and communities! ❤️

🐾 The puppies are getting ready to take the stage! 🎭Our 3rd graders are busy creating costumes for their upcoming produc...
10/08/2026

🐾 The puppies are getting ready to take the stage! 🎭

Our 3rd graders are busy creating costumes for their upcoming production of 101 Dalmatians KIDS! One of the things we love about our 3rd grade musical is that students get to experience so many parts of the theatre world, including bringing characters to life through costume creation! 🎨✂️

Join us to see all their hard work come together on stage!

🐾 101 Dalmatians KIDS
📅 Tuesday, November 17
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 EFA+

📣 Join us for the October EFA+ PTA Meeting!The EFA+ PTA will meet Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30 PM in the Multi-Purpose Roo...
10/06/2026

📣 Join us for the October EFA+ PTA Meeting!

The EFA+ PTA will meet Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room.

Whether you’re a longtime member or just curious about getting involved, all are welcome! Come connect with other EFA+ families, hear what’s happening, and learn how you can be part of supporting our school community. 💙

Learn more about the EFA+ PTA at efapluspta.org.

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ What a day for the EFA+ Fun Run!Today, our students hit the course for a fun-filled celebration of all their ha...
10/03/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ What a day for the EFA+ Fun Run!

Today, our students hit the course for a fun-filled celebration of all their hard work and fundraising efforts. There was plenty of movement, cheering, and EFA+ spirit along the way!

Together, our students raised more than $45,000 to support A+ programming at EFA+! 🎉

A huge thank you to our students, families, and community for making this year’s Fun Run such a success!

Happy 5th Birthday, IronFox Farm! 🦊🌱Our wonderful community partner, IronFox Farm, is celebrating five years and everyon...
10/02/2026

Happy 5th Birthday, IronFox Farm! 🦊🌱

Our wonderful community partner, IronFox Farm, is celebrating five years and everyone is invited to join the fun!

Stop by on October 3rd from 3:00 PM until sundown to help them celebrate this special milestone.

Congratulations to our friends at IronFox Farm on five fantastic years! We’re grateful to have you as part of our EFA+ community.

🎶 Spelling has a beat in 501!Students used elements of music, including beat and rhythm, to practice their spelling word...
10/02/2026

🎶 Spelling has a beat in 501!

Students used elements of music, including beat and rhythm, to practice their spelling words, combining music and literacy to make learning stick! 🥁📝

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