7212 W Strabane St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106

As a parent, I am honestly shocked by what has become normalized at this school. Fights in the hallways, kids screaming in the halls, vaping/drug-related behavior in bathrooms, bullying, peer intimidation, and constant social drama are treated like business as usual.Middle school conflict is one thing. This goes far beyond normal adolescent drama when aggression, disrespect, and unsafe behavior seem so commonplace.What is most frustrating is the complete lack of confidence that meaningful intervention happens when concerns are raised. Families should not feel like they are left to deal with bullying, peer conflict, and safety concerns largely on their own while serious behavior issues continue.Schools cannot control every child’s choices, but they absolutely control expectations, accountability, and culture. From a parent perspective, this school has a serious student behavior and bullying problem, and the lack of effective intervention is deeply concerning.

Our two kids have had great experiences at Discovery. The teachers, counselor, and administrators are all top notch in my opinion. For the largest elementary school in South Dakota, it is impressive how well they run the school. Not sure why another reviewer thinks that the principal is nasty. That's their experience and opinion but now mine.