The Ateyapi Strong Futures Program Rapid City, S.D.

10/16/2026

Community announcement

Aŋpétu wašté mitákuyepi! 👻🎃
Good day my relatives!

We invite Oglala Lakota College students & community members to join us
in a free handgames tournament, occurring on Saturday, October 24th
Located at the Oyate Center in Lakota homes

~~We encourage you all to wear your Halloween costumes~~

Whether you are experienced, played years ago, or never played at all.
We welcome you to join us in practicing our Lakota culture.
First open games will start @ 2pm
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If you have any questions contact info is in the flyer attached

09/23/2026

Community announcement.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Native Girls Society program!! IMAGEN (Indigenous Adolescent Girls Empowerment Network) Native Girls Society is an after-school program for Native girls ages 8-18 in Rapid City and surrounding areas. From Sept 21st, 2026 to Dec 14th, 2026, we will be meetin...

08/27/2026

Community announcement 📢

Laundry Love is back at Parkway Laundromat. Here's our schedule for the remainder of the year. Please remember that it is a limit of 3 loads per person and machines are not to be reserved, LL volunteers will allocate the machines fairly. If you are interested in volunteering or financially supporting LL, please send us a message.

08/27/2026

Community announcement 📢

Our 988 Day programming is getting even better.

Performances by: Scottie Clifford, Keith Bear, and Hunter Lacroix

Food Trucks Present: Las Carnales, Green Chili Shack, Flavor Wagon

Please come, share a meal, listen to great artists, learn about the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, and visit with programs from across Great Plains Tribal Health.

September 8, 2026 from 4PM-8PM
Main Street Square
Rapid City, SD.

08/19/2026

Important information 🙂

08/18/2026

Back to School Clothing Giveaway on Thursday! Any RCAS students are welcome and if anyone can volunteer, we would love to have you!

08/17/2026

Does your student need a ride to school? “Youth Ride Free” program is available with Rapid Transit System.

PARENTS CAN CHECK OUT ‘YOUTH RIDE FREE’ PROGRAM WITH FREE ORIENTATION RIDES AUGUST 17-28

Rapid Transit System (RTS) is preparing for its 11th season of offering the popular ‘Youth Ride Free’ program. Effective next Monday (August 17) through August 28, parents can learn more about the program and are invited to take a free orientation ride when accompanied by their school-aged child.

RTS officials indicate parents can use the orientation ride to become familiar with routes and schedules and address any questions about the program.

“For the past several years, we have offered parent orientation rides as a great opportunity for the parent and child to ride together and learn our transit schedules, routes, and boarding locations,” said RTS Manager Megan Gould. “The ‘Youth Ride Free’ service provides parents with peace of mind knowing there is a reliable and safe option for getting their child to school.”

“It’s also a great option when that school car isn’t working or we have cold, inclement weather with icy roads.”

Registration is required for the free transportation program, whether public transit is used occasionally or on a regular basis. Parents and guardians can contact Rapid Transit Service at 605-394-6631 to register or go online to https://www.rapidtransitsystem.org/ and click on the ‘Youth Ride Free’ button. Information requested includes student’s name, school, parent or guardian’s name, and a phone number for emergency contact purposes.

RapidRide will also have maps, material and regular ride schedules available as well as material published online under the ‘Youth Ride Free’ tab at https://www.rapidtransitsystem.org/.

Rapid Transit System has offered the ‘Youth Ride Free’ program since the start of the 2016 school year.

08/10/2026

One of the greatest impacts of the Ateyapi Mentor Program cannot always be measured by numbers.
Over the years, many current and alumni Ateyapi students reported that when asked who the trusted adult was in their life was while in school, their answer was simple: their Ateyapi Mentor.

07/31/2026

Does your Ateyapi student need a sports physical? ⚽️🏀🏈🏐🏉

🏅🌟 Get Ready to Kick Off the Season! Our Sports Physicals & Immunizations Clinic is happening on July 28th. Don’t delay—secure your appointment NOW!

Join us this July & August to ensure your athlete gets the exceptional care they deserve! We’re available every Tuesday & Thursday from 4-7 PM and Saturday from 9 AM-1 PM.

📞 Contact Heather, Mark, or Katie today to lock down your slot! Need a bit of flexibility? Our dedicated team is here to accommodate your schedule.

Start the season strong—because your health is your greatest advantage!