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McKinney-Vento Homeless Education | Rapid City Area Schools

10 Van Buren Street, General Beadle Elementary School, Rapid City, SD 57701

Eligibility
Students who qualify include children and youth who lack a fixed, regular or adequate nighttime residence. Some examples include: Hotel/motel; Doubled up (living with someone else due to economic difficulty or eviction); Unsheltered ( car, shed, any place)
Hours
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm (MT), Monday - Friday
Application process
Parents complete McKinney-Vento form at any school, coordinator will contact.
Service area
Meade County, SD Pennington County, SD

Other Information

Age Group

  • Children (0-17)
  • Adults (25-64)
  • Older Adults (65+)
  • Young Adults (18-24)

Payment Options

  • Free
When to call the McKinney-Vento Advocate? Student is kicked out of their house-might have a place to stay tonight but doesn't have a long term plan Family is in crisis- They appear to need basics: hygiene, clothing, food, and other necessitates Domestic violence situations- parent may have fled, worried about getting their students to school Student mentions doesn't know where they are staying tonight Student doesn't have enough food at home Student is missing a lot of school because of multiple address changes Student mentions they are living with friends or relatives What can McKinney-Vento staff help with? Provide basis needs: food (free school breakfast and lunch), clothing, shoes hygiene items McKinney-Vento transfer to stay at their school of origin (No need to change schools because of housing issues) Transportation options if living outside the attendance area Community referrals Eliminate barriers to education
Last assured
01/21/2026
Providing organization
Rapid City Area Schools

Public school district serving Rapid City, South Dakota with 31 schools.