Overview

About Flandreau Indian School

Who We Are  

Flandreau Indian School is a public, off-reservation boarding school operated by the Bureau of Indian Education, serving Native American high school students (Grades 9-12) across the United States.

Located in Flandreau, South Dakota, Flandreau Indian School offers Native American youth a quality education.

Our Goal  

Flandreau Indian School in South Dakota strives to provide an effective learning environment where students can develop into active, engaged members of their communities.

Our vision includes providing a safe, healthy environment disciplined by adherence to Native American cultural values and practices whenever possible. All staff members are active, lifelong learners, which enables them to work effectively with our students and their tribes, parents and communities.

All of us must work together to prepare students for a productive life in South Dakota and surrounding states.

Mission Statement

Flandreau Indian School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and culturally.

Vision Statement

The vision of the Flandreau Indian School is to:

• Provide a safe and healthy environment free from alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarettes (vapes) and drugs, and rich in cultural values and practices.
• Prepare all our students mentally and physically so they will come to school ready to be an active participant in their learning.
• Develop character within students who can then demonstrate being responsible, productive citizens participating in a global economy.
• Model lifelong learning to better prepare our students for life in the 21st Century.

Message From The Principal

The purpose of this handbook is to inform students of the rules and regulations that are enforced at the Flandreau Indian School.

Following these procedures and guidelines will enable students to successfully participate in and promote wholesome interrelationships at this educational institution.

To maintain the integrity and value of the Indian community and promote high ideals of education, students attending Flandreau Indian School are expected to maintain high standards of personal conduct. By your enrollment, you and your parent / guardian have agreed that you are willing to abide by the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures embodied in this document.