Our seniors are counting down the days until graduation and each day from now until graduation day we will be highlighting a couple of our awesome grads! Congrats Class of 2026!
Gameday! Elkton-Lake Benton hosts Clark-Willow Lake tonight in a softball double header. First pitch is scheduled for 4:30 and a second Varsity game between the two teams will follow the completion of the first. Good luck, Lady Elks!
We'd love to have you join our team! For more information or questions, please contact the school office at (605) 542-2541.
Our seniors are counting down the days until graduation and each day from now until graduation day we will be highlighting a couple of our awesome grads! Congrats Class of 2026!
Our seniors are counting down the days until graduation and each day from now until graduation day we will be highlighting a couple of our awesome grads! Congrats Class of 2026!
Gameday! Elkton-Lake Benton hosts Sioux Valley tonight in High School baseball. Varsity first pitch is at 5:30 in Elkton, and a JV game will follow.
Calling all Elkton community members! We're excited to share with everyone the details of a proposed future addition to our building next week! CO-OP Architecture will be here on May 5th to present details, information, and renderings of the possible addition (Note: the proposed addition would not impact the tax base, and there is no bond request coming). The presentation will take place at 5:30PM in the South Gym (prior to the Elementary Concert) - so please join us!
It's a busy day in Elk Land! Golf heads to Dells for their meet, Track is off to Estelline, and FCCLA is competing in their final day of the State Convention!
Teacher Appreciation Week is next week (May 4th-May 8th) and we are honoring the raddest staff around! Here are some daily ideas that your family can participate in to show our staff that they are totally awesome!.
Click this link to access a list of staff's favorite things:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yVPWESy1lIB-dnwB3nqjqMeNaLkUyNvBg9hOwXDzSoc/edit?gid=572655860#gid=572655860
Click this link to access a list of staff's favorite things:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yVPWESy1lIB-dnwB3nqjqMeNaLkUyNvBg9hOwXDzSoc/edit?gid=572655860#gid=572655860
Today's Tal Farnham Pole Vault Invitational has been CANCELLED.
Another reminder that this is tonight April 30th at 6:30 PM! 8th Grade Parents and Students--Please make every effort to attend!
This week at EHS
Today's track meet in Chester has been cancelled due to weather conditions.
Elk Snapshot!
Mrs. Bennett's class helped to pick up trash around our school for Earth Day! Thanks, 5th grade!
Mrs. Bennett's class helped to pick up trash around our school for Earth Day! Thanks, 5th grade!
It was a busy week for Elks Golf. Both the Boys and Girls teams had a great day at the Flandreau Meet that took place at the Brookings Country Club - with each finishing in 5th place! Congratulations golfers, and good luck at your meets in Dell Rapids and Garretson next week!
Clarification on Chester Track meet "Tom Main Invitational". Start time for Field Events is 10:30 am, and Running Events will start at 12:30 pm. Chester moved the start time of ALL events back one hour in an effort to avoid the weather tomorrow morning.
Elk Snapshot!
Back in February, Mrs. Weidenbach and Mrs. Anderson’s 3rd grade classes studied the walleye—learning about its appearance, habitat, diet, and behavior. As part of the project, students created artwork showing the walleye in its natural habitat, which they submitted to the Art of Conservation Fish Contest with Wildlife Forever.
We are excited to share that Rhett, Thomas, and Abigail all placed in the 3rd grade division for South Dakota—Rhett earned 1st place, Thomas earned 2nd place, and Abigail earned 3rd place! 🎉
The Art of Conservation contest helps connect students to nature through art, science, and conservation awareness.
Take a look at all of the amazing winners from across the country here:
https://www.theartofconservation.org/2026-fish-art-winners
Back in February, Mrs. Weidenbach and Mrs. Anderson’s 3rd grade classes studied the walleye—learning about its appearance, habitat, diet, and behavior. As part of the project, students created artwork showing the walleye in its natural habitat, which they submitted to the Art of Conservation Fish Contest with Wildlife Forever.
We are excited to share that Rhett, Thomas, and Abigail all placed in the 3rd grade division for South Dakota—Rhett earned 1st place, Thomas earned 2nd place, and Abigail earned 3rd place! 🎉
The Art of Conservation contest helps connect students to nature through art, science, and conservation awareness.
Take a look at all of the amazing winners from across the country here:
https://www.theartofconservation.org/2026-fish-art-winners
Tons of congratulations to hand out for our FFA program, as they participated in the Convention in Brookings this past Monday-Wednesday. Here is a rundown of results from Advisor Zubke. Way to go, Elks!
Ag Business - team 2nd overall
Individual: 2nd Brooklyn Boersma, 5th Brienna Boersma, 45th Addison Osland, 138th Merrick Bloom
Agronomy- team 37th
Individual: 86th Payton Sik. 132nd Taetum Stuefen
Dairy Cattle - 22nd
Individual: 13th Kelly Kallemeyn, 62nd Khloe Kallemeyn
Floriculture - 23rd
Individual: 21st Rose McMahon, 107th Claire McMahon, 123rd Faith Jaacks, 125th Dailynn Schomp
Horse Evaluation - 30th
Individual: 61st Josclynn Schomp, 116th Tayley Jaacks, 117th Izzy Jones
Meats - 28th
Individual: 41st Kylie Kampmann, 104th Mackenzie Skime, 143rd Matthew Skime, 144th Dayton Booton
Milk Quality- 27th
Individual: 53rd Avra Kinner, 98th Madalyn Even, 114th Shelby Weets, 119th Sophia Jensen
Nursey landscape- 33rd
Individual: 60th Bentley DeVries
State Degree recipients: Wyatt Osland and Payton Sik
Courtesy Core District officers: Maddisyn Thompson and Claire McMahon
Scholarship recipient: Emily Robbins
Ag Business - team 2nd overall
Individual: 2nd Brooklyn Boersma, 5th Brienna Boersma, 45th Addison Osland, 138th Merrick Bloom
Agronomy- team 37th
Individual: 86th Payton Sik. 132nd Taetum Stuefen
Dairy Cattle - 22nd
Individual: 13th Kelly Kallemeyn, 62nd Khloe Kallemeyn
Floriculture - 23rd
Individual: 21st Rose McMahon, 107th Claire McMahon, 123rd Faith Jaacks, 125th Dailynn Schomp
Horse Evaluation - 30th
Individual: 61st Josclynn Schomp, 116th Tayley Jaacks, 117th Izzy Jones
Meats - 28th
Individual: 41st Kylie Kampmann, 104th Mackenzie Skime, 143rd Matthew Skime, 144th Dayton Booton
Milk Quality- 27th
Individual: 53rd Avra Kinner, 98th Madalyn Even, 114th Shelby Weets, 119th Sophia Jensen
Nursey landscape- 33rd
Individual: 60th Bentley DeVries
State Degree recipients: Wyatt Osland and Payton Sik
Courtesy Core District officers: Maddisyn Thompson and Claire McMahon
Scholarship recipient: Emily Robbins
Congratulations to our newest Pride of the Herd winner, Mrs. Bennett! The Pride of the Herd award is a peer-to-peer recognition that shines a spotlight on elementary staff members whose actions make our school stronger, kinder, and better for everyone.
Gameday! JH Golf is in White, Baseball plays at home against Deuel, and Softball hosts a Tri with Florence-Henry and Canton. Another busy day for the Elks!
