Greetings DreamMakers,
As the summer months continue to sizzle — with warm days and spectacular sunsets that have been nothing short of stunning. I extend my kind regards.
Even though school is out and we await its return next month, St. Joseph’s remains a vibrant and active place. Recently, we hosted Rising Eagle Camp. For the first two weeks, we welcomed children from the Crow Creek Reservation, followed by children from the Lower Brule Reservation for the next two weeks. Nearly every day, we reached close to our maximum capacity, with the children enjoying days filled with art, sports and other fun and refreshing activities.
Several of our high school students served as camp counselors, giving them the chance to work with younger children and begin developing their leadership skills — an important part of our mission to help students succeed and prepare for their next step in life, whether that be college, a technical school or military service.
In addition, two of our high school students recently traveled with a few staff members and me to donor breakfasts in Denver. These events were a great success, with strong attendance on both days. While in Colorado, we visited a local state park and enjoyed a rejuvenating nature hike through the Rocky Mountains. The students appreciated both the chance to explore the outdoors and the meaningful opportunity to meet and speak in front of more than one hundred donors over the two-day period. They were especially thankful to express their gratitude in person for the many opportunities made possible by our generous supporters — opportunities like Equine Therapy, the new Recreation Center and the diverse educational programs St. Joseph’s offers.
None of this would be possible without your generosity. From the bottom of my heart, philámayaye — thank you — for all that you do to make these life-changing opportunities available to our students.
Peace and Blessings,
Fr. Greg Schill, SCJ
Chaplain
Read the e-version of the August 2025 Dreamer newsletter here.
Stories from our Lakota Indian School
At St. Joseph’s Indian School, every Lakota (Sioux) child carries the potential to ignite a bright future. That belief is at the heart of our newest public service announcement (PSA), “The Spark”, which has been making waves across the country. As donors share their excitement about seeing it on their television screens, we want to ensure even more people experience its powerful message.
Summer fun was in full swing at Rising Eagle Day Camp. For four weeks, children from Lower Brule and Crow Creek reservations were bused to and from St. Joseph’s Indian School for an experience filled with laughter, learning and … eggs? Yes, eggs!
St. Joseph’s Indian School Freebie List
As a DreamMaker, you are incredibly kind and generous to support St. Joseph’s Indian School monetarily every month. To say thank you, the following downloads, quizzes and seasonal items are yours to enjoy … for FREE!
Dog Days of Summer Contest
The Dogs Days of Summer are upon us … literally! Vote for who you think should be named Top Dog now!
Welcome Back to School Cards
Kids will be back to school soon! Send a card now so they’ll be welcomed back with your kind words!
Full List of Freebies
That’s not all! St. Joseph’s has many more special items for you. View the full list here!