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STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES, ENHANCING LEARNING

Building Connections Through Fun

Partner with Compass to bring Family Fun Nights to your school. These events create a welcoming space for families to engage in hands-on activities that support student learning and build stronger community connections. Compass handles everything from planning to coordination, ensuring each event aligns with South Dakota ELA and Math standards so your school community can enjoy fun, meaningful learning experiences together.

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FAMILY FUN NIGHT THEMED EVENTS

What We Offer

STEAM Night

Ignite curiosity with hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and Math. Families work together on experiments, design challenges, and collaborative problem-solving experiences that bring STEAM to life in a fun, accessible way.

Math Quest

Explore the fun side of math through interactive games and challenges that promote critical thinking and problem-solving. Families will gain confidence in numeracy while enjoying math-focused activities together.

Family Health & Fitness Night

Celebrate wellness through physical activities and fitness games. Families participate in challenges and interactive stations promoting healthy habits and active lifestyles, making wellness fun and educational.

Uniting Hearts & Minds

Promote emotional well-being and strengthen connections. Families participate in mindfulness exercises and activities that build empathy, resilience, and deeper emotional bonds, creating a supportive environment for growth and connection.

Family Reading Quest 1

Explore the Science of Reading Foundation.

Discover the building blocks of reading through fun, research-based activities. Explore stations on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and  comprehension—and learn easy ways to support reading at home as a family.

Family Reading Quest 2

Dive Deeper into the Science of Reading.

Deepen your understanding of the Science of Reading with hands-on activities that connect research to practice. Explore stations on multisyllabic words, morphology, syntax, and comprehension—while gaining tools to support growing readers at home.

Night of Nations

Experience the beauty of global cultures through storytelling, art, music, and interactive activities. Families explore different traditions, languages, and customs, gaining appreciation and understanding of diversity in a fun, welcoming environment.

Why Choose Us?

We make family engagement simple, meaningful, and impactful. That way, your team can focus on helping students thrive.

OUR APPROACH

Bringing the Fun

  • Every school is unique, and so is every Family Fun Night. From STEAM Nights to Literacy Events, we customize each experience to fit your school’s goals, needs, and families, ensuring meaningful engagement.
  • We follow proven family engagement practices and align our events with South Dakota State standards. Our goal is to make family engagement a key driver of student success inside and outside the classroom.

  • With our full-service approach, we handle everything from planning and coordination to setup and teardown. Your team can focus on students while we manage all logistics, including marketing materials and hands-on supplies for impactful activities.

  • Family engagement doesn’t stop when the night ends. We provide take-home resources and strategies to help families stay involved, ensuring momentum for student growth continues long after the event.

  • Every Family Fun Night is intentionally welcoming, creating spaces where all families feel seen, supported, and empowered to participate. We design these events to develop a sense of belonging and community.

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Maximize Your Title Funding

Compass specializes in transforming Title funds into innovative, customized family engagement strategies.
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TESTIMONIALS

See the Impact

Becky Fjerstad Wessington Springs Elementary Principal

“Wessington Springs Elementary School held a STEAM night for students and parents in the fall.  The event was very well organized with engaging STEAM activities that were enjoyed by all.  Students went home excited and wanted to recreate these activities at home.  It was a great family engagement event that was well attended by our school community.”

Kallie Gebhard Horace Mann Elementary (Rapid City) Intervention Specialist

“Our school has been blessed with the support of BHSSC. They have supported us in engaging families with fun, hands-on activities. They make all activities a positive experience for the kids and the families! This partnership has been beneficial for our school in so many ways!”

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Partner with us to strengthen family relationships and support student success. Together, we’ll build a stronger, more connected community.

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More Community & Family Engagement Services

Escape Room Experiences

This immersive experience brings real-world stories to life, challenging participants to think critically and take action. Exploring community issues in an engaging way helps build empathy and provides insights for schools, workplaces, and communities.

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Managing Emotions: Using Calm Kits

This course introduces brain-based self-regulation strategies, using sensory tools and calm spaces to support students. By partnering with families, we promote emotional well-being in and beyond the classroom.
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Family Voice

We help school administrators build trust and open communication with families and the community. Together, we can create a positive school culture where collaboration leads to better student outcomes.
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The Compass Vision

A future where schools, families, and communities are connected to support all individuals.

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