Rooted in culture.
Built for what's next.
Flandreau Indian School is a tuition-free boarding high school where Native students pursue academic excellence while staying connected to who they are.
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2025-26 Enrollment Now Open
Applications for the upcoming school year are being accepted.
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Save the date for our annual spring powwow celebration.
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Our seniors had an unforgettable week in the nation's capital.
Read moreThree pillars. One transformative four years.
Academic excellence
A college-prep curriculum with personalized support, small class sizes, and access to dual-credit coursework.
Cultural identity
Native language, traditions, and ceremony woven into daily life — not an add-on, but a foundation.
Lifelong community
A boarding community where students build friendships and mentors that last well beyond graduation.
Tuition-free. Application-friendly. Built for families.
FIS is fully funded by the Bureau of Indian Education. There is no cost for tuition, room, or board. Apply in minutes — our admissions team walks you through every step.
Upcoming events
Open House for Prospective Families
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Spring Powwow
The FIS story doesn't end at graduation.
FIS gave me a foundation in both academics and identity that I still carry every day.
I came in shy and left with a community that feels like family.
The cultural programs at FIS taught me to be proud of who I am.
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Your journey at FIS starts with one conversation.
Whether you're a prospective student or family, we'd love to hear from you. No cost, no pressure — just a clear path forward.