"In this era of budget cuts by governments at the local, state, and national level, the grants provided by the Spearfish Foundation for Public Education allow my students to participate in valuable programs like We the People. The foundation has generously made it possible for hundreds of Spearfish students to participate at the national competition and realize they can compete with students from across the nation."

— Pat Gainey, SHS History & Civics Teacher

"The support provided by the Spearfish Foundation for Public Education has made it possible for me to provide summer science enrichment for Spearfish students for three summers. Science Camp gives our 1st through 5th grade students an academic choice for summer fun."

— Jessica Zwaschka, SHS Chemistry Teacher

"Within "Elder’s Wisdom, Children’s Song," students reflect on the past, savor the present and challenge the future. It provides an opportunity for honored elders and students to communicate and share life’s lessons through stories and song. Everyone learns, grows, and celebrates a lifetime of experience. Age becomes truly…just a number."

— Elaine Doll-Dun, Community Participant