Congratulations, Class of 2026! As we near May, please plan for all the preparation involved. We have a schedule of activities leading up to the big day, so please plan accordingly!
3 days ago, Madelynn Parrent
Graduation events
Check out all that is happening at RCAA in April!
10 days ago, Madelynn Parrent
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TESTING THIS WEEK!
Please be ready with a laptop and charger.
This is MANDATORY testing, so please make sure your student is here and ready to work hard.
Good Luck, HSP!
11 days ago, Madelynn Parrent
Testing in Progress

Reminder: Spring Break 🌸

Spring Break will run from March 30th through April 6th. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing break!

We look forward to welcoming students back on April 7th. See you then! 😊

20 days ago, Rapid City Area Schools
Spring flyer
Happy Spring Break! Enjoy your week off! Rest and refresh and come back ready to push to the end! See you back on April 7!
20 days ago, Madelynn Parrent
Spring Break Posting
It is standardized testing time for High School Prep! Please make sure your student is rested, eating right, and here for testing. The testing will begin April 8th and will conclude April 10th. Thank you for your support in this, and we wish your student the best of luck!
20 days ago, Madelynn Parrent
MS Testing
Prom dress give away, hundreds of dresses to chose from. March 14th, 9AM to 1PM at Rapid City Alternative High School, 601 Columbus St. 3rd floor gym.
about 1 month ago, Rhonda Lipp
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It's testing time! Please make sure your student is here on time for mandatory testing. Testing will be March 4. All RCAA students, grades 9-11, are required to attend. BOTH in-person and virtual students are to test.
about 1 month ago, Madelynn Parrent
Mandatory Testing
Check out the news in the RCAA community in March!
about 2 months ago, Madelynn Parrent
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Senior Honoring Ceremony information
about 2 months ago, Rhonda Lipp
Feathering Flyer 2026

Rapid City Alternative Academy 2026 Graduation updated date and time. Save the date!

about 2 months ago, Rhonda Lipp
Rapid City Alternative Academy Graduation save the date

Mandatory ACT testing will be March 4th for all 11th graders. If you know that your student will be out with a pre-planned absence please notify the Main Office so that we can plan for another date that your student can complete the test.

2 months ago, Rhonda Lipp
ACT Testing
Mandatory Pre-ACT testing will be March 4th for all 9th and 10th graders.
2 months ago, Rhonda Lipp
Mandatory Pre-ACT Testing

Parent Teacher conferences will be this Thursday, February 5th from 4pm to 5:45pm. Please come and visit with your student's teachers to be advised of their progress. A light refreshment will be served. If you have any questions please call 605-394-4048.

2 months ago, Rhonda Lipp
Parent Teacher Conferences
Check out what's happening at RCAA for February!
2 months ago, Madelynn Parrent
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Good morning, just a reminder that there is no school today. School will resume tomorrow, January 6th at the regular start time. Enjoy your last day of winter break!

3 months ago, Rhonda Lipp
Winter Break
📣 Title VI PAC Meeting Update

Due to a lack of quorum, the PAC meeting scheduled for tomorrow night has been cancelled.

🗓 Next Meeting: January 21
📍 Location: Rapid City Alternative Academy
🍽 Meal: 5:30 PM
🕕 Call to Order: 6:00 PM

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you in January!
4 months ago, Rapid City Area Schools
Community & Support FAFSA Family Night. Fafsa is the free application for Federal Student Aid. Receive help and guidance in filling out the Fafsa. It is the only way to apply for Federal Student Aid. There will be an opportunity to start your application on this family night on December 15th 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
5 months ago, Rhonda Lipp
RCAA FAFSA
Check out the Rapid City Area Schools November Newsletter!

https://rcas.edurooms.com/engage/rapid-city-area-schools/newsletters/november-news
5 months ago, Rapid City Area Schools
November News
Please join us for Parent Teacher Conferences, Thursday, November 13th from 4:00pm to 5:45pm. A light meal will be provided.
5 months ago, Rhonda Lipp
ParentTeacher Conference Card