We're so excited to be welcoming back The Humanity Launch for our Senior Retreat on Wed, 4/27! Details below.
Humanity Launch consists of two area educators, Dr. Gregg Talcott and Kim Bartling, who specialize in student retreats and educator in-services. Their mission is to take people on a journey to discover a dynamic culture that fosters excellence in their environment and the development of a better world. They are passionate about connecting with students and educators to truly make a difference. Participants get the opportunity to be seen and heard in ways that engage them as they lean into their courage and vulnerability. Partnering with DJ Sieffstyle Entertainment, their high energy, interactive retreats are favorites of students and educators across South Dakota and SW Minnesota. Learn more at https://www.thehumanitylaunch.com/
Tonight: FCA Senior All-Star games
-starting with Coach's game at 5:45
Last Day to order a "Elks Track and Field" T-shirt or Sweatshirt.
https://elkton-lakebentontandf2022.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! The HD class and Mrs. Jensen’s class made necklaces and read books together.
FCA All Star Game will be held on Tuesday, March 22nd. See the poster in the "news" section for more details!
Just another friendly reminder…. 5 senior pictures need to be turned in to Mrs. Yackley by no later than April 1st. These do not necessarily need to be done by a professional photographer, but do need to be 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches in size.
For any students who do not turn in their pictures by April 1st we will print copies of the senior’s school picture that was taken in the fall to use for the newspaper announcements, class composite, and yearbook.
I still have a large number of students who have not turned in their pictures, so please remind your student to take care of this. Please contact Mrs. Yackley if you have any questions or concerns and thank you to those who have turned in their pictures already!
Attention Post Prom Participants! All students (and guests) attending Post Prom festivities at Air Madness will need to have an on-line waiver signed and submitted. Please follow the link below to complete the waiver. You will not be allowed to load the bus without the waiver completed. Also, those bringing a guest, your guest must also have the form completed on-line. You are responsible for getting this information to your guests. Have waivers completed by March 31st. Click here to fill out our waiver on our website: https://airmadnesspos.com/airmadness/onlinewaiver/waiver.php.
Parents-Please check the "News" section of the school webpage to see the 2022-2023 school calendar.
At the board meeting last night, it was decided that the three days we have missed of school thus far (2 days for state volleyball and 1 snow day) will be made up by students and staff at the end of the year.
This means the last day for students will be Wednesday, May 25th.
On Tuesday, March 29th, the Elkton Chapter of the National Honor Society is hosting its annual blood drive. You can save a patient’s life with your blood donation. The need for donations is critical as there is a nationwide blood shortage due to a decline in donations during the pandemic. Blood donation continues to be safe and is vital for getting blood to local patients in need. Donors must be at least 17 years old, or 16 with a parent’s signature, and weigh at least 110 pounds. They must be in generally good health, and cannot have a cold, fever, etc. Valid I.D. must be provided at the time of donation. It is important for donors to be well hydrated and eat a full breakfast and lunch the day of the donation.
Last year, the 22 donors in the Elkton Blood Drive saved 66 lives. Throughout The Elkton’s partnership with the Community Blood Bank, 1,225 total donations have been made. To be part of this important event, call the Elkton School at 605-542-2541 or contact National Honor Society members Charlie Harming or Lane Thompson to schedule your appointment.
FCA All Star BB Games:
Tuesday, March 22nd
Happy 🥧🥧🥧 Day (3/14)!
Elks Track and Field Online Gear Store is Open:
https://bit.ly/35D8p8u
Store will close at midnight on March 21st
(1st day of practice)
Elkton Public Schools Kindergarten Screening (for students who will be entering Kindergarten Fall 2022 and have not been in the Elkton Preschool/Jr. Kindergarten program) will be held on April 6th. The screening will take 20 minutes. During this time, the Preschool teacher will do an informal assessment with the student while parents will have an opportunity to meet with the Kindergarten teachers and register their child for Kindergarten.
Please call the school, 605-542-2541, to make an appointment for your child's screening.
Students who are currently enrolled in the Elkton Preschool/Jr. Kindergarten class do not need to be screened.
Parents who live outside of the Elkton School District may apply for open-enrollment for their child when at the screening.
Congratulations to Mrs. Kelly Short, Elementary Special Education Teacher, she is our Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Short will be competing for Region Teacher of the Year. We thank Mrs. Short for all she does for our students and our school district.
Cory Greenwood visited Elkton Monday and shared his "Your Story Matters" message with 7th-12th graders. Cory's message focused on encouraging students to overcome obstacles, seek out mentors to "be their harness" in tough times, and to be willing to let go of the things that they hide behind to be their true selves. Thanks to Cory Greenwood for a powerful message for our students!
What a great family event for our school! Bingo, hot dogs, and the Cat in the Hat!
Thank you to the PTO for organizing this event and for all our families for taking part. Book bingo was a great way to kick off Read Across America week!
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Interested in hosting a foreign exchange student? Please see the contact information on the graphic.
The PTO is sponsoring BOOK BINGO on Monday, February 28th at 6:30pm in the lunchroom.
Lunch today is pulled pork sandwiches
