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To Educate Every Student to His or Her Potential
We are excited to welcome Dr. Tim Frederick to Custer School District as our new Superintendent of Schools!
Dr. Frederick comes to CSD having recently served as Superintendent of Schools of the Mobridge-Pollock School District (MPSD) since 2010.
Frederick brings a wealth of experience to the position, with 35 years of experience in K-12 education, with twenty years in administration. From 2004 to 2010, he was the Middle/High School Principal at MPSD. Before his tenure at MPSD, he was a teacher, educator, and coach with the Wessington Springs and West Central school districts.
Supt. Frederick received his Doctor of Education Degree (Ed.D.) in 2021 from the University of South Dakota (USD); Education Specialist Degree in 2010 from U. of Sioux Falls; Master's Degree in Secondary Administration in 2003 from USD; and his Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education in 1989 from the University of Mary.
Dr. Frederick describes his leadership style as a servant leader, working alongside people. He stated that he likes to engage school board members, staff, students, and community members while involving and developing positive relationships with all stakeholders. He says he loves to build relationships not only within the school but also outside the school. Any time anything needs to be done in the community, he says he is willing to participate when possible. Dr. Frederick stated he is passionate about seeing that all students have an opportunity to grow. "Schools are not built to take hope away from kids; we are here to instill it."
Dr. Tim Frederick and his wife, Dr. Rhonda Frederick, our new CSD SpEd Director (whom we’ll feature soon), have been married 36 years, and have three adult children and three grandchildren. They enjoy camping and golfing.
Please join us in giving Superintendent Tim Frederick a very warm welcome to our district and community!
Dr. Frederick comes to CSD having recently served as Superintendent of Schools of the Mobridge-Pollock School District (MPSD) since 2010.
Frederick brings a wealth of experience to the position, with 35 years of experience in K-12 education, with twenty years in administration. From 2004 to 2010, he was the Middle/High School Principal at MPSD. Before his tenure at MPSD, he was a teacher, educator, and coach with the Wessington Springs and West Central school districts.
Supt. Frederick received his Doctor of Education Degree (Ed.D.) in 2021 from the University of South Dakota (USD); Education Specialist Degree in 2010 from U. of Sioux Falls; Master's Degree in Secondary Administration in 2003 from USD; and his Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education in 1989 from the University of Mary.
Dr. Frederick describes his leadership style as a servant leader, working alongside people. He stated that he likes to engage school board members, staff, students, and community members while involving and developing positive relationships with all stakeholders. He says he loves to build relationships not only within the school but also outside the school. Any time anything needs to be done in the community, he says he is willing to participate when possible. Dr. Frederick stated he is passionate about seeing that all students have an opportunity to grow. "Schools are not built to take hope away from kids; we are here to instill it."
Dr. Tim Frederick and his wife, Dr. Rhonda Frederick, our new CSD SpEd Director (whom we’ll feature soon), have been married 36 years, and have three adult children and three grandchildren. They enjoy camping and golfing.
Please join us in giving Superintendent Tim Frederick a very warm welcome to our district and community!
Congrats to the CHS Track Coaches of the Year for Area 4:
Head Track Coach Karen Karim and Assistant Track Coach Russ
Bailey! Thank you both for all that you do for our students and athletes! Coaches were selected by the association membership in recognition of their dedication, leadership, and positive impact on student-athletes across South Dakota.
Head Track Coach Karen Karim and Assistant Track Coach Russ
Bailey! Thank you both for all that you do for our students and athletes! Coaches were selected by the association membership in recognition of their dedication, leadership, and positive impact on student-athletes across South Dakota.
Coach Lowe will be hosting open gym and the weight room at Hermosa School on Tues & Thurs from 8-10 am. CSD students in grades 4-12 are welcome to come lift and practice basketball or volleyball. Enter through the activities entrance.
June 3, 2025 CSD School Board Election results (unofficial)
Last day of school reminder - May 22 - students will be dismissed at noon.
Check out this week's edition of the Hermosa School Family Newsletter for the week of April 21-24!
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Check out this week's edition of the Hermosa School Family Newsletter for important updates, events, and more!
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Check out this week's edition of the Hermosa School Family Newsletter for April 3, 2025.
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Check out the April CSD Tidbits:
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They are updated all month, so check back regularly!
Check out the Hermosa School Family Newsletter for the week of March 24-27.
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Hermosa Families and Community Members,
We are excited to invite you to the annual Hermosa School Soup & Sweets Night on Thursday, March 27th at 5:00! Join us for a meal, family fun night, silent auction, and of course, the Alumni Basketball Game beginning at 7:00! The meal will be a free-will donation, and we are still looking for players for the Alumni Game.
Check out the Hermosa Family Newsletter for the week of March 10-13 for important information about our upcoming events!
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Check out this week's edition of the Hermosa School Family Newsletter for the week of March 3-7 for important information about upcoming events.
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All schools in the Custer School District will be dismissed at 12:30 PM today. After conferring with the department of transportation. There will be limited visibility and high snowfall rate during our normal dismissal time. We're sorry for any inconvenience, this is the safest thing for our students and families.
Check out this week's edition of the Hermosa School Family Newsletter for February 24-27 for important upcoming schedules and events.
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Don't forget to join us tonight, February 24th, at 6:00 as the Hermosa 4th & 5th graders honor Linda Hasselstrom and Bill Kelly in story and song! 4th & 5th graders need to arrive by 5:40.
Check out this week's edition of the Hermosa School Family Newsletter for the week of February 17-20. Also remember to join us as the 4th and 5th grade classes honor Linda Hasselstrom and Bill Kelly at this year's Elder's Wisdom Children's Song Program on Monday, February 24th at 6:00.
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The Custer school district will have a two hour late start Wednesday, February 19. We are expecting extreme cold temperatures/windchill. No breakfast will be served.