2025-2026 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 7:30-3:30. 

  • 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. For the safety of our students and staff, parents do not go past the playground gates.

7:55 AM – Arrival bell rings.   Students are expected to be on the playground by 7:55 A.M.

8:00 AM – Tardy bell rings. Students are expected to be inside their classroom by 8:00 AM.

9:35-9:50 AM –  Grades K & 5 morning recess   

9:50-10:05 AM –  Grades 2 & 3 morning recess   

10:05-10:20 AM –  Grades 1 & 4 morning recess   

11:40-12:20 –  K, 1st and 4th    Lunch & Recess    

12:10-12:50 –  2nd, 3rd, and 5th   Lunch & Recess    

Afternoon Recess – times vary; 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 – School bus leaves Pinedale with bus students.

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

Orchestra 4th Grade – Mondays and Wednesdays  12:20-12:50

Orchestra 5th Grade – Mondays and Wednesdays  12:50 - 1:20

Band 5th Grade – M-F 11:40-12:05 (day dependent on instrument; Friday – ALL band students attend together)