Press Release

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Pahin Sinte Owayawa has once again been awarded accreditation by the South Dakota Department
of Education, through December 2030.

It is important for a school organization to have been awarded this distinction as Accreditation
gives a school credibility, reliability and authenticates the instructional program it offers the
community. It means teachers and other educational staff are qualified and certified to teach and
administer the school’s educational program.

Accreditation means the school has quality staff, has curriculum that meets or exceeds at or above
the level of standards required, and is safe for students. Teaching and instructional objectives are
in alignment with the South Dakota Department of Education accreditation standards. Pahin Sinte
is well organized and implements the curriculum that instruct students to perform at grade level.
With collaborative efforts of the school staff, this accreditation was accomplished through tireless
energy and effort.

Pahin Sinte was among the first in South Dakota to accomplish this achievement in its initial
attempt with “No Findings” says Ms. Meghan Tatum of the South Dakota State Department of
Education

 

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Non-Discrimination Statement

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In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

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To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

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1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
   Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
   1400 Independence Avenue, SW
   Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

2. fax: (202) 690-7442; or

3. email: program.intake@usda.gov.

   

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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For more information, contact the SD Department of Education, Child and Adult Nutrition Services at 605-773-3413.