Mitchell Area Schools

Mitchell Area Schools
We are proud of the education that exists in Mitchell. Excellent opportunities for children and life long learning are available in the community.

Mitchell School District
Kindergarten through grade 12 education is offered by the Mitchell School District. The mission of the Mitchell School District is to offer a well-rounded educational program with emphasis on reading, writing, mathematics, science, communication, and technology. The Mitchell School District believes that people are society's most valuable resource. We further believe in the supreme worth, dignity, and unique qualities of each individual. It is the ultimate purpose of the educational process in the Mitchell School District to prepare each student to accept responsibilities to self, community, country, and thus to become a contributing member to our changing society. It is our philosophy that we can attain this educational result through a joint effort of student, parents, staff, and community.

John Paul II Elementary School
For over 100 years the Catholic Education has played an integral part in the religions formation and academic and personal development of students. This opportunity for growth and learning has been provided because of the generosity and commitment of the Presentation Sisters, dedicated priests and caring parish families.
In 2001, the new John Paul II Elementary School held its groundbreaking as an addition to the Holy Spirit school. Holy Family School closed its doors and all students and classrooms were moved into the new John Paul II facility. In 2002, all students started school at John Paul II Elementary. The new building also has a multi-purpose room for use by the parishes as well as the school.

Mitchell Christian School
The Mitchell Christian School is a nonprofit nondenominational incorporated Christian School. They are accredited by the State of South Dakota and our curriculum is from a variety of sources, many of which have biblical foundation. We offer classes for Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Our mission statement is "to join with the family and the church to disciple and educate students on the Biblical foundations and to assist students in refining a personal and dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ as they grow spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and physically."

Mitchell Technical Institute
It is the mission of Mitchell Technical Institute to provide skills for success in technical careers. Our vision is to be a leader in learning and a valued partner in transforming the lives and communities of South Dakota. Mitchell Technical Institute is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. We are accredited through 2011.
MTI offers 15 AAS degree programs and 4 one-year technical diploma programs. More than 12,000 individuals have graduated since 1968.Chartered in 1966, opened in 1968, first graduating class in 1969.

Dakota Wesleyan University
Founded in 1885 by the United Methodist Church, Dakota Wesleyan University is one of South Dakota's oldest and finest liberal arts colleges. Dakota Wesleyan believes your education is about developing the whole person, mind, soul, and spirit and providing you the opportunity to explore your leadership potential in service to God and your community.

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