SASD Community Helping Hands Award

The Community Helping Hands Award recognizes a school district and their non-school community partner for their outstanding collaboration in implementing a successful program, project or activity that has generated significant local community involvement and positively impacted the education of children.

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2024 Winner

Eagle Butte School District & The Keya Foundation

In the heart of Eagle Butte stands the Keya Foundation, Inc. Keya has long been a cornerstone of unity and progress, owed in part to dedicated individuals like Jaylynn Farlee the Director of both Keya and the Communities That Care Coalition (CTC).  Keya’s commitment to enhancing the educational experience of school children has had a profound impact on the Eagle Butte school community.  Through Keya and CTC, numerous collaborations have been orchestrated to participate in school events and to coordinate enriching educational programming for our learners and school community, with an emphasis on health, wellness and culture.  Monthly events have provided platforms for students to explore new horizons, develop goals and the skills to achieve them.  The Keya Foundation and CTC, in collaboration with the Eagle Butte School District, lead the bi-yearly administration of the South Dakota Prevention Needs Survey.  Through this collaboration with the school district, Keya and CTC stand shoulder to shoulder with educators, providing invaluable training sessions and becoming integral parts of the school community.  Their impact is a catalyst for change, a beacon of hope and a testament to the power of collaboration between schools and communities.