Children of the Prairie
St. Joseph's Quarterly Newsletter

Fr. Greg, Chaplain

A Note from Fr. Greg

As the chill of winter fades and the prairie awakens with new life, we feel the joy of a fresh season of growth and possibility emerging at St. Joseph’s Indian School. Our Lakota (Sioux) students are anticipating warmer days and feel ready to gather outdoors, laugh with friends and embrace the changing light.

In this edition of our Children of the Prairie newsletter, we are delighted to share news of the completed renovation and expansion of our Recreation Center. This space has been fully reimagined: now featuring two full-sized gyms, dedicated workout rooms, a game room, conference space, offices, upgraded restrooms and showers and a welcoming new entryway.

More than just a building, the Rec Center serves as the heartbeat of campus life. It’s the place for basketball games, powwow dance practice, swim sessions, family game nights and casual gatherings. It’s a place students connect, play and grow together.

We are also pleased to spotlight one of our gifted students, Marybella, whose recent space adventure reflects the ambition, creativity and courage we hope to inspire in every child at St. Joseph's.

“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you receive it, and you will.”

With this in our hearts, we continue to lift our students and all our campus projects before the Lord, confident that the prayers offered in faith will bear fruit. As spring unfolds around us, a season of renewal and restored hope, we see its reflection in our school. This is a time to breathe deeply, to begin again and to trust what is asked in prayer will be received.

Philámayaye — thank you.

Peace and Blessings,

Fr. Greg Schill, SCJ
Chaplain

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