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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 27, 2021
CONTACT: Mary Stadick Smith, South Dakota Department of Education, 605-773-7228, mary.stadicksmith@state.sd.us or
Ruth Raveling, South Dakota Department of Education, 605-773-2593, ruth.raveling@state.sd.us
State Library recognizes 21st Century School Libraries
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota State Library has announced the 2021 recipients of the 21st Century School Library Award. The 21st Century School Library Award recognizes school libraries as Effective, Enhanced or Exemplary, based on performance in three areas: place (which refers to the learning environment, both physical and online), programming and the professional.
Applicants conduct a self-assessment and provide evidence of their ability to meet South Dakota's guidelines for school libraries. Award status is valid for a three-year period.
School library | Award status | Librarian | Administrator(s) |
Belle Fourche Middle School Library | Exemplary | Karen Schlekeway | Kevin Smidt |
Brookings High School Library | Exemplary | Jean Kirschenman | Paul vonFischer |
Explorer Elementary School Library (Harrisburg) | Enhanced | Amy DeNomme | Douglas Eppard |
Flandreau Middle/High School Library | Exemplary | Lori Williams | Brian Relf, Nichole Herzog |
Freedom Elementary School Library (Harrisburg) | Enhanced | Tyler Muth | Tanja Pederson |
Huron High School Library | Enhanced | Rachel Kary | Mike Radke, Linda Pietz |
Lincoln High School Library (Sioux Falls) | Exemplary | Mary Peters | Dr. Laura Raeder |
Patrick Henry Middle School Library (Sioux Falls) | Exemplary | Wendy Nelson | Kim Sharping |
Roosevelt High School Library (Sioux Falls) | Exemplary | Michelle Clayberg | Tim Hazlett |
Spearfish High School Library | Exemplary | Emily Benvenga | Steve Morford |
T.F. Riggs High School Library (Pierre) | Exemplary | Pamela Kringel | Kevin Mutchelknaus |
Washington High School Library (Sioux Falls) | Exemplary | Kerri Smith | Kari Papke |
Watertown High School Library | Exemplary | Kris O’Brien | Brad Brandsrud |
Find more information on the State Library’s 21st Century School Library Award webpage.
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