Presidents Message

Welcome to the South Dakota School Superintendents Association.  I am honored to serve as your president and look forward to sharing the promises of a new school year with you.

I enjoyed visiting with many of you during our summer conference and sincerely hope you will reach out with questions or concerns that I could assist with.  It is possible I will not have the answer, but I have been around long enough to know an administrator to direct you to.  All of us should find value in the knowledge and experience of our members.  Together we can accomplish more than any of us can do alone.

I am in my 11^th year as the Dell Rapids Public Schools superintendent.  I love my district and have a passion for South Dakota.  We must support our staff and work to ensure stakeholders understand the value they hold throughout our communities.  As the leader of your school, I urge you to be on the front lines of sharing the powerful practices and commitment demonstrated daily.

SDSSA is blessed with Corporate Sponsors who provide many resources and services.  Not every sponsor will be a fit for your district, but I encourage you to spend time getting to know the individuals who support our organization and what they can offer your community.

Thank you again for allowing me to serve as your president. Please let me know how I can assist you and your school district.

Have a great school year!

In education,
Dr. Summer Schultz