Elkton School District #5-3

Folders of information went home with students in grades 6-12 in regards to the vaccination clinics being put on by the Brookings Health System for our school. Please see the link on the news feed more information and the permission form.

Congratulations to Sabel Christensen for a superior performance at the DVC Oral Interp meet. We're off to a great start!

Members of the Elkton School staff showed their support for the volleyball team's annual cancer awareness match.

Today, the Nutritional Science and Ms. Bye's Kindergarten students made homemade applesauce! Special thanks to Dave and Diane Baker for the apples.

Elementary students showing their support for the volleyball team and their annual cancer awareness match. 🏐🤍🦌💙🏐

Parents: At the school board meeting tonight, it was decided to amend our current close contact procedures. Please click here to view the new policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ouQjZ-dbBqeWP7qqhEPPLLX0hWzsmOdB41GRMwxcX3w/edit?usp=sharing

Vote for Riley Hunter for Athlete of the Week at Taco John's!

Special School Board Meeting, Monday, October 4th @ 6:00 pm. Only one agenda item: Discussion and approval of possible modifications to Return to Learn Smart Plan for close contacts. Please note that a survey will be sent via email later today regarding close contacts.

Please see the following letter from Mr. Jandahl: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ycZxu1CU2Sxu1JrF_6ucocEmOh2o0g-4/view?usp=sharing

New to the App: If you go to Athletics, each sport has their events on there, along with a link to the Google Map of the site of the event. (if applicable). AND... you can add each event to your mobile device's calendar.

School Picture Day is October 8th. See news Item for link to order photos. https://thrillshare.com/s/news-esd-elktonsd/articles/school-picture-day-esd

We have moved our picture date to Friday, October 8th due to so many kids currently out of the building.

Food shortages are nationwide, and our district is also experiencing unavailable items, or last minute replacements. Menus are subject to change, but we will do our best to notify you via website/social media if there are any changes. We appreciate your patience and understanding! We look forward to serving all of our students free breakfast and lunch this school year.

Please see the following letter from Mr. Jandahl: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12ygKKbugLpg24ZaSdqt7QnfymAzlil5D/view?usp=sharing

Please see the following letter from Mr. Jandahl: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZsfFgrrXxEbU7TlithG4M8-OqXAP4NHo/view?usp=sharing

The Lake Benton Opera House needs actors of all ages for the upcoming Fall Play ( Elf the Musical). Auditions are tonight (Monday) at 7. Show dates are November 11-14, 18-21 with two shows on the 20th. Evening shows are 7:30 and Sundays 2:00.

Please follow the link for a letter from Mr. Jandahl: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JxcSlbk90ScFIYbZVmiVIqFDnuxdmOCh/view?usp=sharing

LUNCH MENU CHANGE - Friday September 24 will be Pizza Crunchers instead of Pizza Pockets.

Way to go team!! Dance will start at 9, doors close at 10. Use door A3. $5 admission; Officer Sunderland present. If you leave, no re-entry. See you soon!

The last details in the project are coming together. This is the hall where trophy cases outside the former band room were located. The last panel houses a TV for announcements and our construction/renovation plaque. What a beautiful upgrade! 🤍🦌💙