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May Overby Elementary - 09

612 14th Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD, 57401

About May Overby Elementary - 09

May Overby Elementary is a public school in Aberdeen, South Dakota that serves kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. May Overby Elementary – 09 is in a small town and has 353 students. The student–teacher ratio is 12:1, which is lower than the district average. There are 29 full-time equivalent teachers at the school and 1 full-time school counselor. The student body is made up of 49% women and 51% men, and 44% of the students are considered economically disadvantaged. This shows a lot of socioeconomic diversity. According to academic performance data, 37% of students are proficient or better in math and 47% are proficient or better in reading. This shows that there is room for improvement in math. May Overby Elementary has a curriculum that meets state standards and includes basic reading and writing, math, science, and social studies. The school also offers art, music, and technology enrichment programs, as well as extra help for students who need it. Overall, May Overby Elementary is known for having small classes and a welcoming learning environment. It also has ways for students to get better at math and keep helping students from different backgrounds.

May Overby Elementary - 09 Contact Information

Address

612 14th Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD, 57401

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Phone

(605) 725-7300

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 47% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
353
Total Students
$60066
Avg. Teacher Salary
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 58.36%
Asian 6.52%
Hispanic 12.18%
Black 4.53%
Two+ Races 8.5%
Native Am. 8.5%
White
58.36%
Asian
6.52%
Hispanic
12.18%
Black
4.53%
Two+ Races
8.5%
Native Am.
8.5%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 353
49.01%
173 Female
50.99%
180 Male

Student Population

353 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

353 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

There has been a lot of holiday cheer and student pride at May Overby Elementary this season! Recently, students were the stars of a beautiful winter program that showed off their skills, creativity, and confidence. The program, which included singing and dancing, was a hit with families and people from the area. A lot of people clapped for the Golden Eagles.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does May Overby teach?

Ans. It teaches young kids in a friendly way.

Q2. Do you offer special classes?

Ans. Students go to art, music, and physical education classes on a regular basis.

Q3. How do parents find out about activities?

Ans. Digital platforms and newsletters are used to share updates.

Q4. Does the school have clubs?

Ans. There may be a few optional programs available throughout the year.

Q5. How do you help new students?

Ans. Teachers help them get used to things by giving them simple directions.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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