HONORS

Enrollment Process

Parents/guardians must complete the online Verification of Enrollment form, regardless of what elementary school was attended, including the Challenge Center. The form is located on the District’s website: www.sf.k12.sd.us under Academics/Gifted Programs: Middle School. 

Parents will be notified in February or when the program reaches capacity with confirmation of enrollment in the Middle School Honors Gifted Education Program for the 2026-2027 school year. 

Busing

Fee Based Busing is available for transportation. Reduced rates are available for qualifying students. The bus stops are located at various elementary schools. Parents are responsible for transporting their child to the various pick-up and drop-off sites. Registration information and further details about fee-based busing is available on the District’s website: www.sf.k12.sd.us under Students & Families/ Busing & Boundaries/Fee Based Busing. 

frequently asked questions

What if my child chooses not to attend Honors Gifted Education at Patrick Henry?

• Gifted Education services are provided to students who qualify at every middle school. Gifted Education is an Encore class scheduled into a students’ day. 

Where do Middle School Honors Gifted Education students attend high school? 

• At the conclusion of the Middle School Honors Gifted Education Program, students will attend their designated District assigned high school, based on primary address, or may apply for open enrollment to the high school of their choice.