A neighborhood Catholic School in Sioux Falls is set to close its doors after the 2025-2026 academic year.
Located on South Lake Avenue, Christ the King Elementary School will be “consolidated” into other Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Elementary schools. This “difficult decision” was due to “rising costs and stagnant enrollment.”
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In a letter to parents and parishioners, Pastor of the Divine Mercy Pastorate, Fr. Paul Rutten, explains that this tough decision highlights the realities of the ongoing sustainability challenges as well as the Set Ablaze vision in the Diocese of Sioux Falls. That doesn’t make this choice any easier.
I want to acknowledge the deep impact this has on many families, teachers, and staff members. Transitions like this affect the heart of parish life, and we will join together in prayer and support. We remain grateful for the decades of faith formation and academic excellence that Christ the King Elementary has provided, and we will continue to honor and uphold that legacy within our pastorate…