Schools in Fall River

April 17, 2025
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Q&A: Schools in Fall River County, South Dakota

What schools are in Fall River County, SD?

Fall River County, home to Hot Springs, Edgemont, and Oelrichs, has several school districts serving its communities. Here’s the rundown:

  • Hot Springs School District:
  • Hot Springs High School: Grades 9-12, “Savage Heat” pride web:5.
  • Hot Springs Middle School: Grades 6-8.
  • Hot Springs Elementary School: Grades K-5.
  • Notes: Serves ~1,000 students, central to the county’s 7,385 residents web:20, web:22.
  • Edgemont School District:
  • Edgemont Elementary School: Grades K-6.
  • Edgemont High School: Grades 7-12.
  • Notes: Serves ~200 students in the northern county, population ~725 web:22.
  • Oelrichs School District:
  • Oelrichs Elementary School: Grades K-6.
  • Oelrichs High School: Grades 7-12.
  • Notes: Serves ~100-150 students in the west, population ~126 web:22.

How does this relate to the GRT plan?

The GRT plan locks in $960 million state-wide for schools, boosting Fall River’s districts. Hot Springs could see its budget (e.g., $14-$16M) stabilized with ~$3-$5M GRT, $1-$2M state aid, and DOGE-SD savings (April 15, 2025, 20:31). Edgemont and Oelrichs benefit too, ensuring $10,000-$12,000 per pupil with transparency (April 15, 2025, 20:46, 14:00).

Join us April 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM at First Assembly of God in Rapid City to learn more!