Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7

Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7, located in Elk Point, South Dakota, is a U.S. local government entity registered in SAM.gov, specifically a school district serving the educational needs of the local community. Registered since September 30, 2009, with current registration valid until September 3, 2025, the district operates Elk Point Jefferson High School and provides comprehensive educational services to students in the region. As a government educational institution, the district primarily engages with federal agencies through grant programs designed to support educational infrastructure, student services, and school safety initiatives.

The district has received multiple federal grant sub-awards primarily from the South Dakota Department of Education, covering a diverse range of educational support programs. These grants include recurring School Lunch programs, Title I and Title IIA educational funding, and emergency education support mechanisms such as ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most recently, the district was awarded a significant $105,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) under the School Violence Prevention Program. This specific grant aims to improve school security through evidence-based safety programs and technology, demonstrating the district's commitment to creating a secure and positive learning environment. The sub-awards and prime grant awards collectively reflect the district's focus on maintaining educational quality, supporting student nutrition, providing targeted educational resources, and ensuring school safety.