2024-2025 School Year Information

This contains information to help keep the school year running smoothly for everyone! If you have specific questions or concerns, please contact our office at 605-394-1805. A complete RCAS District handbook is also available upon request. Go Panthers!

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Your child’s teacher is your first stop with any questions or concerns, either in person, via email or phone call, or through Class Dojo. You may also email our principal, Mrs. Laura Kamarainen, at Laura.Kamarainen@k12.sd.us or call the Pinedale office.  Office hours are M-F 7:30-4:00. 

  • Pinedale Office: 605-394-1805

  • Food Service: 605-394-4061

  • Busing: 605-355-3707

  • RCEC Building: 605-394-4031

Thank you for taking time to familiarize yourself with our school routines and expectations.  Open communication and enthusiasm for education are the keys to your child’s success!

Work hard, have fun, and be kind!  Go Panthers!! 

Daily Schedule

7:35-7:45 AM – Optional breakfast offered in gym (Cost: $2.40 ). Breakfast students, only, come through the front door.

7:45 AM – Playground supervision begins. Parents say good-bye at gate.

7:55 AM – Start bell rings. Students are expected to be on the playground and lining up outside at their classroom door by 7:55

8:00 AM – Tardy bell rings. Students are expected to be inside their classroom by 8:00. Late students will need a tardy pass.

9:30-9:45 – Grades 1 & 3 morning recess

9:45-10:00 – Grades 2 & 5 morning recess

10:00-10:15 – Grades K & 4 morning recess

11:40 – 12:20 – K, 2nd, 4th Lunch and Recess

12:10 – 12:50 – 1st, 3rd, 5th Lunch and Recess

Afternoon Recess:  varies; check with teacher

2:50 PM – Dismissal bell rings. Students exit from their outside classroom door and follow their after-school plan.

2:50 PM – Bus students board school bus.

2:55 PM – Bus departs Pinedale with bus students.

3:00 PM – Playground supervision ends and school grounds cleared. Students are expected to be picked up by 3:00 PM.

Orchestra 4th Grade – Tuesdays & Thursdays  12:20-12:50

Orchestra 5th Grade – Tuesdays & Thursdays  11:40-12:10

Band 5th Grade – M-F 9:25-10:00 (day dependent on instrument; Friday – ALL band students attend together)