Mission: "Inspire Every Student, Every Day, With Every Opportunity"

The Alcester-Hudson School District includes the rural communities of Alcester and Hudson located in southeast South Dakota. This district encompasses 176 square miles including some of Union and Lincoln County. This district is an agricultural based community with newer settled families who are escaping from the large cities, as well as many life-long residents.

The Alcester-Hudson School serves approximately 300 students, with 166 in grades K-6, 55 in Junior High and 94 High School students.

The Alcester-Hudson Schools is fully accredited by the South Dakota Department of Education and is a member of the Southeast Area Educational Co-op. In 2023  Alcester-Hudson Junior High-High School received Cognia accreditation, which is an award for excellence in education.

Alcester-Hudson Elementary 2005 United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon School