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Wakpala School District #15-3 is a public school located in Wakpala, South Dakota on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.  We are dedicated to the intellectual and social growth of each student as they learn to live effectively in a contemporary bi-cultural world.  Our school educates students to help them become successful in all aspects of life with attention to individual differences.

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Picture Day - Sept. 10, 2026

School picture day will be on Thursday, Sept. 10th for Wakpala School students, grades K-12. The Wakpala District will graciously pay for the basic picture package for all enrolled Wakpala students. A $22.99 value! If you would like a different package, please provide the difference with your order form on picture day. Order forms will be sent home with students next week.
bingo night

Free Bingo Night!!

Back to school bingo night will be held on Sept. 15th at 5pm cst at the Wakpala School. We hope to see you there!
Job Openings

Job Openings

The Wakpala School is currently looking to fill these positions. For more information, please contact Silas Blaine through email or by telephone.
First day of school

First Day of School

Welcome back! August 17, 2026. School hours are 8:15am to 3:45pm CST. All bus routes are the same as previous year. Any questions, please call the school. 605-845-3040.

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Wóuŋspe wašté hiyágleya!
A good education leads to success!

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Lakȟóta Tȟawápaha Olówaŋ (Lakota Flag Song) Tȟuŋkášilayapi tȟawápaha kiŋháŋ oíhaŋkešniyaŋ hé nážiŋ kte ló.
Iyóȟlatheya, oyáte kiŋháŋ wičhíčhaǧiŋ kta čha, léčhamuŋ weló.
The President, his staff without end it will stand.
Under it, the people they will grow, so I do this.
Lakota Flag Song was composed by Ellis Chips, Pine Ridge, sometime in the 1950’s.
Lakota translation from the New Lakota Dictionary.
English translation from Sharing the Gift of Lakota Song.