PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- School activities will start early next month, some before the start of classes.

Dan Swartos, Executive Director of the South Dakota High School Activities Association, says they will soon have the final Covid-19 guidelines for the new school year.

Swartos says they will also be working on adding another sanctioned sport.

Swartos says they will also recognize the advances in women’s sports.

Swartos says they will be posting more stories about those and other leaders through the year.