Alcester-Hudson Schools 61-1
Welcome To Our School
Mission: "Inspire Every Student, Every Day, With Every Opportunity"
The Alcester-Hudson School District includes the rural communities of Alcester and Hudson located in southeast South Dakota. This district encompasses 176 square miles including some of Union and Lincoln County. This district is an agricultural based community with newer settled families who are escaping from the large cities, as well as many life-long residents.
The Alcester-Hudson School serves approximately 300 students, with 166 in grades K-6, 55 in Junior High and 94 High School students.
The Alcester-Hudson Schools is fully accredited by the South Dakota Department of Education and is a member of the Southeast Area Educational Co-op. In 2023 Alcester-Hudson Junior High-High School received Cognia accreditation, which is an award for excellence in education.
Alcester-Hudson Elementary 2005 United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon School

Upcoming Events
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Sep 3
USD Dental Clinic
September 3, 2025 // 8:10 AM to 3:15 PMUSD Dental Clinic
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Sep 3
Cubs Closet - 6th graders w/Homandberg & Doering
September 3, 2025 // 8:30 AM to 9:00 AMCubs Closet - 6th graders w/Homandberg & Doering
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Sep 3
JH/HS First Official Eligibility Report
September 3, 2025 // 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMJH/HS First Official Eligibility Report
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Sep 3
Adopt a Grandparent - 5th Graders w/Homandberg & Doering @Morningside Manor
September 3, 2025 // 1:45 PM to 2:45 PMAdopt a Grandparent - 5th Graders w/Homandberg & Doering @Morningside Manor
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Sep 3
JH/HS WIN Wednesday
September 3, 2025 // 2:30 PM to 3:15 PMJH/HS WIN Wednesday
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Sep 4
USD Dental Clinic
September 4, 2025 // 8:10 AM to 3:15 PMUSD Dental Clinic
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Sep 4
Testing Workshop for Johnson/Doering @Sioux Falls
September 4, 2025 // 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMTesting Workshop for Johnson/Doering @Sioux Falls
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Sep 4
Volleyball: Alcester-Hudson vs Gayville-Volin (Junior High)
September 4, 2025 // 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMJunior High Volleyball - Alcester-Hudson vs Gayville-Volin
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Sep 4
Volleyball: Alcester-Hudson vs Gayville-Volin (Junior Varsity)
September 4, 2025 // 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMJunior Varsity Volleyball - Alcester-Hudson vs Gayville-Volin
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Sep 4
Volleyball: Alcester-Hudson vs Gayville-Volin (Varsity)
September 4, 2025 // 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMVarsity Volleyball - Alcester-Hudson vs Gayville-Volin
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Sep 4
Volleyball: Varsity Game
September 4, 2025 // 7:30 PMVolleyball
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Sep 5
Josten's Representative for Seniors/Sophomores
September 5, 2025 // 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMJosten's Representative for Seniors/Sophomores
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Sep 5
Junior Class Tailgate
September 5, 2025 // 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMJunior Class Tailgate
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Sep 5
Military Appreciation Night
September 5, 2025 // 6:45 PM to 9:00 PMMilitary Appreciation Night
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Sep 5
Football: Irene-Wakonda vs Alcester-Hudson (Varsity)
September 5, 2025 // 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMVarsity Football - Irene-Wakonda vs Alcester-Hudson
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Sep 5
Walk of Honor Recognition
September 5, 2025 // 7:45 PM to 8:45 PMWalk of Honor Recognition
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After Prom Tailgate Supper
The Junior Class will be hosting a tailgate supper before the football game on September 5th.
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